Fall will soon come to Japan and with it, a variety of festivals! This one you won’t want to miss! To the ancient swordsmithing city of Seki comes the 57th Seki Cutlery Festival!
Katanas made in Seki were always said to “not bend or break, and are incredibly sharp”, making them a favorite of samurai all over Japan! The superior craftsmanship of these bladesmiths was passed down hundreds of years. While the days of sword making are over, Seki remains a leading producer of knives and other utensils in modern times, utilizing the same technology from long ago.
There’s no better place to learn more about Japan’s swordsmithing culture or shop for some high-quality knives than Seki. Located in southern Gifu, this city is less than 2 hours from Nagoya!
The Seki Cutlery Festival is easily the largest event held in Seki and offers a variety of different activities:
- Knives (and other bladed tools) Market – merchandise is sold directly by the manufacturer, so expect very reasonable prices!!
- Outdoor Knife Show
- Traditional Swordsmithing Demonstrations
- Martial Arts Demonstrations, Wadaiko (Japanese Drums) and Dance Performances
【Dates】: 12th (Saturday) and 13th (Sunday) of October
【Time】: 10am – 5pm
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