Seisuke Knife Festival TOKYO '25
Get ready to meet the masters. Join Yu Kurosaki, Yoshimi Kato, Takumi Ikeda, and Kazuo Nomura at the historic heart of Tokyo's vibrant Taito City for an unforgettable celebration of Japanese knife-making mastery. Located in one of Tokyo's most culturally rich districts, the festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern culinary excellence in an iconic setting.
About Seisuke Knife Festival
Seisuke Knife Festival is a traveling cultural event uniting master Japanese knife makers with culinary enthusiasts. Each gathering of features live forging demonstrations and hands-on experiences with renowned craftsmen like Yu Kurosaki and Yoshimi Kato. Touring cities like Tokyo, Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, each event combines traditional knife-making with local culture, offering seasonal food, live music, and direct knife purchases from the makers.
Saturday, January 25
We're offering personalized knife engraving services throughout the day. Whether you're purchasing a new knife from us or bringing your own treasured blade, Michiko will be available to add her distinctive artistic touch.
We're also featuring an exclusive collection of Sakai Takayuki knives, where you can customize your own piece by selecting from beautiful 33-layer Damascus blades paired with various premium handle materials.
Throughout the day, we'll be serving complimentary grilled skewers from Bachchoy Boy and refreshing beverages including Momokawa sake.
Sunday, January 26
Sunday, January 26, presents a rare opportunity to learn directly from the master herself. We're hosting intimate engraving workshops where you can learn the basics of this traditional craft. With just four participants per session, you'll receive personalized attention as you discover the techniques of Japanese knife engraving.
Each one-hour class includes hands-on instruction and your own engraved keychain to take home as a memento. Classes are scheduled at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm, with the same delicious food and drink offerings as Saturday. The class fee is $50 per person, and space is limited.
Join the Community
Join us for Chef's Night, where we celebrate the hardworking individuals who keep our city fed - that means you! It's a great opportunity to network, get to know, and catch up with fellow members of the Portland food industry.
About Chef's Night
Too often, those in the service industry are the ones helping other people have fun. Rarely are they recognized or given the same opportunities. Together with the help of Chef Tu David Phu, we aim to change that. Our Chef's Night events are love letters to the service industry. It's a chance for these awesome folks to feel celebrated for a change. Not to mention, meet fellow restaurant, food, and service industry folks. Everyone leaves in good spirits, and several more leave with a free kitchen knife and other sponsored goodies.
