Learn a Japanese craft, hands-on, in the same studio where it’s practiced every day.
Learn & repeat correct skills in a studio filled with examples.
After a Q&A over tea leave with the knowledge to succeed.
“The instructor patiently walked us through the different whetstones, the right sharpening angle, and how to test the edge — time well spent for anyone wanting to keep their knife in great shape for years.” — Google review
” I stumbled across Del’s stand at the United Nations University Farmers’ Market after spending several days dragging my wife around Tokyo in search of the right Japanese knife. I’d visited a number of shops, but nothing had quite clicked. Del was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and he took the time to walk me through the different knives he had available without any pressure to buy.
“A short, easy trip from Sangubashi Station — seeing the full collection in person and learning the craft behind each knife made the visit worthwhile. Already planning to come back for the sharpening experience.”
Arrive through a small bonsai and herb garden, then step into a bright, contemporary workspace where Japanese craft is made, taught and sold.
Natural light fills the studio — handcrafted knives, urushi lacquerware and chopsticks displayed alongside working sharpening and knife skills stations, and a bonsai group table. Small groups only, expert instructors, hands-on from start to finish.
5ー47ー8 Yoyogi Shibuya Tokyo, Sunbright Yoyogi Park Unit # 201
BY TRAIN Yoyogi-Koen or Sangubashi Station (5-8 min Walk)
東京都渋谷区代々木5ー47ー8 サンブライト代々木パーク201