(Narita City) Japanese Forging Experience：Forge your own one-of-a-kind paper knife.
A paper knife just for you, made with Japanese craftsmanship (with interpreter and hire transfer)
Why don't you make the only original paper knife in the world with “Shojiro Hasami Hamono Kougei,” which brings traditional craftsmanship to life?
While feeling up close the knife-making technology that has been handed down since the company was founded, craftsmen will carefully support you, so even first-time users can participate with peace of mind.
★You can take home the paper knife you made that same day.
★ Travel from Narita Airport by private hire car
★ Accompanied by an interpreter (English and Chinese compatible)
"About Shojiro Hasami Hamono Kougei"
Shojiro Hasami Hamono Kougei in Narita City, Chiba, is a workshop that preserves the traditional Japanese sword–making technique of total fire‑forging. Without using molds, artisans hand‑craft kitchen knives, scissors, and other tools by hammering iron heated to around 900°C.
Visitors can join a unique paper‑knife forging experience, striking the red‑hot steel together with the craftsman. The sparks, heat, and gradual shaping offer a memorable, hands‑on encounter. Finished knives can be taken home and cherished for years as tools that develop character with continued use.
Furthermore, the blades made by Shojiro Hasami Hamono Kougei are exceptional in their sharpness and durability, and are designated as traditional crafts of Chiba Prefecture. The opportunity to witness the honed craftsmanship up close in a workshop steeped in history is also a major draw.
■ The appeal of the experience
- Authentic cutleryYou can experience it up close
- A full-scale process where you hit the metal with a hammer with your own hands, polish it, and shape it under the guidance of a craftsman
- The finished product can be taken home on the spot. Perfect for travel memories and gifts
- You can experience the depth of traditional crafts while feeling the atmosphere of the workshop
■ Experience flow (example)
- Workshop guide & explanation by craftsmen
Introducing the history of cutlery making and the characteristics of materials in an easy-to-understand manner. - Processing experience (polishing/finishing)
Use a file or polishing tool to finish the paper knife to your liking. - Final check & completion
The craftsman will check the finish at the end and hand over the finished product.
■ Time required
Approx. 150 minutes (Mean)
※The duration of the experience may vary depending on the number of participants.
■ Recommended points
- Travel by private hire to Narita Airport and the experience site
- An interpreter will accompany you, so you can experience it with peace of mind
- An indoor experience you can enjoy even on rainy days
- Even one person can participate
- A valuable opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese crafts in a casual way