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Private encounters with the artisans and performers who keep Japan's traditions alive.
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1Tell us what draws you
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2A personal proposal
We reply in English within 24 hours with a proposal built around you.
3Meet the artisan
A private experience beside a master, with an interpreter at your side.
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Craft Days · Seki, GifuKatana Forging with a Licensed SwordsmithSpend an afternoon at a working forge in Gifu,
shaping steel beside one of the few licensed swordsmiths still practising the craft.Hands-on Experiences · NagoyaHandmade Warōsoku Candle MakingMake traditional Japanese candles by hand at Japan’s oldest warōsoku workshop in Nagoya.
Hands-on Experiences · TokyoIaido & Battodo: The Way of the SwordA true samurai experience: learn iaido and battodo,
then cut targets with a real Japanese sword under a master’s guidance.
Craft Days · Seki, GifuKatana Forging with a Licensed Swordsmith IISpend an afternoon at a working forge in Gifu,
shaping steel beside one of the few licensed swordsmiths still practising the craft.Craft Days
Craft Days · Seki, GifuKatana Forging with a Licensed SwordsmithSpend an afternoon at a working forge in Gifu,
shaping steel beside one of the few licensed swordsmiths still practising the craft.Craft Days · Seki, GifuKatana Forging with a Licensed Swordsmith IISpend an afternoon at a working forge in Gifu,
shaping steel beside one of the few licensed swordsmiths still practising the craft.Hands-on Experiences
Hands-on Experiences · NagoyaHandmade Warōsoku Candle MakingMake traditional Japanese candles by hand at Japan’s oldest warōsoku workshop in Nagoya.Hands-on Experiences · TokyoIaido & Battodo: The Way of the SwordA true samurai experience: learn iaido and battodo,
then cut targets with a real Japanese sword under a master’s guidance.Trusted by
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It was a Zen-like immersive experience that taught us not only the technique but also the why — the feelings involved, and our connection to the craft. I was deeply moved that the smith remembered us.
S.SIt deepened my appreciation for Japanese culture — its elegance, harmony, and the way tradition is carried with such respect and authenticity.
H.YThe dojo session was a profound cultural exchange. From the first bow to the final cut, I felt the true spirit and warmth of Japanese swordsmanship.
M.JA dream experience! Our teacher was wonderful, kind, and so much fun to learn from. I am so grateful for this authentic and joyful workshop with my family.
I.KOur maker was incredibly warm, ensuring we truly enjoyed learning the history behind every layer of wax. A private class made it even more special.
M.YThe People Behind the Craft
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