Sanjo And Tsubame: Forged By Fire
Tokyo Weekender|August 2017

Meet some of Japan's top artisans and try your hand at metalworking in one of the most famous industrial regions in the world

Lisa Wallin
Sanjo And Tsubame: Forged By Fire

We arrived just in time to catch a glimpse of the sweat, blood, and tears that go into making the high quality products Japan is known for worldwide. Just a two-hour shinkansen trip from Tokyo, Niigata's Sanjo and Tsubame cities – which are technically two separate municipalities, but are often branded as one – are famous for their metalworking, with the region's artisans being particularly known for their innovation and dedication to their craft.

The region's industry can be traced back to humble beginnings, when only a few lone craftsmen made wakugi (a Japanese-style nail) during the Edo period, and recently there's been a move to connect the artisans directly to their customers through factory tours and events. The idea is that through witnessing the labor-intensive process behind crafted items, customers can gain an understanding into their creation.

SANJO: HEAVY METAL AND BACH

この記事は Tokyo Weekender の August 2017 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

この記事は Tokyo Weekender の August 2017 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

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