When a Knife becomes a Japanese Sword | Workshop in Kochi

 

This is the Kurogane Iron Workshop where master Hayashi-san has been making knives for over 20 years in Shimanto, Kochi. He'll explain the process in his workshop an talk about Japanese swords and kinves.

Making a Knife in Japan | How it's Done

 

Today, we make a knife in Japan. In the mountains of Kochi prefecture, I met a Japanese blacksmith and he was kind enough to spend the day with me and teach me how to make a knife.

Why they left Tokyo for the Japanese Countryside

Why did this lovely couple leave Tokyo for a life — here in Kochi prefecture (Shikoku) Is the Japanese countryside really so amazing to live in?