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Japanese Ice Knife: The Best Tool for Perfect Cocktails
OpinionA Japanese ice knife is a special tool that turns regular ice into beautiful shapes, such as spheres, cubes, or thin shavings. It has a long, thin blade, usually around 13 inches long, made from strong stainless steel.
Sanjo City: A Destination in Niigata for Knife Lovers
OpinionIf Tokyo has Kappabashi, the famous kitchenware town, and Osaka has Sakai City, well known for its wide selection of high-quality Japanese kitchen knives, then Niigata has Sanjo City, which is just as remarkable.
Tojiro Knife Gallery: Where Craft Meets Modern Design
OpinionJapanese knives are renowned worldwide for their exceptional sharpness and quality. Now, knife lovers have a new place to visit in Osaka. The Tojiro Knife Gallery has officially opened to the public.
How Saori Kawano Built Korin into a Culinary Institution
OpinionSaori Kawano is the founder and president of Korin, a New York–based importer of Japanese knives, tableware, and kitchen tools.