Seisuke Knife Festival TOKYO

The Seisuke Knife Festival celebrates the artistry of traditional Japanese knife making. Hosted at Kagekijo at Hanayashiki in Tokyo, the festival brings together master craftsmen, culinary enthusiasts, and musicians to explore the heritage and craftsmanship of Japanese knives through demonstrations, exhibitions, and presentations.

This exclusive one-day festival welcomes approximately 100 guests per session. Set in historic Asakusa, Tokyo, the event combines live demonstrations from master knife makers, cultural performances, and interactive experiences. After the event, guests can enjoy Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park.

Attendees will witness traditional forging techniques, participate in hands-on knife testing, and engage directly with craftsmen including Yu Kurosaki, Yoshimi Kato, Takumi Ikeda, and Kazuo Nomura. The experience includes seasonal refreshments, live music, sushi, and the opportunity to purchase exceptional hand-crafted knives directly from their makers with special event pricing and complimentary name engraving.

Information

Ticket Price: $65 USD
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: Doors open at 4pm, the program starts at 5pm, with exclusive access to Hanayashiki from 7pm.
Venue: The Asakusa Kagekijo Theater at Hanayashiki, 2 Chome-28-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Event Highlights

Experience an unforgettable evening of Japanese craftsmanship and culinary artistry at the Seisuke Knife Festival. This exclusive celebration brings together master artisans, world-class cuisine, and unique entertainment in the heart of historic Asakusa.

• Welcome Reception: Begin your evening with seasonal refreshments and live rock guitar performance.
• Craftsmen Catwalk: Watch as renowned knife makers from Japan's most prestigious forging regions—Takefu, Sakai, and Tosa—present their signature blade designs.
• Meet the Masters: Engage directly with legendary artisans including Yu Kurosaki, Yoshimi Kato, Hiroshi Kajihara, Takumi Ikeda, Kazuo Nomura, and Michiko Kubota. Enjoy an exclusive video showcase of their workshops and participate in an intimate Q&A session.
• Live Forging Demonstration: Witness authentic traditional forging techniques and mekiri (engraving) demonstrations.
• Knife Skills Performance: Enjoy a high-energy ice shaving demonstration by social media sensation Komai-san from Bar Centifolia.
• Exclusive Knife Access: Get special access to limited edition knives made by the featured artisans, like Yu Kurosaki and Yoshimi Kato, at event pricing with complimentary engraving.
• Exclusive After-Hours Access: Cap off the evening with private access to Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park.

Featured Artisans

• Yu Kurosaki (Kurosaki Knives) – Blacksmith from Takefu, Fukui
• Yoshimi Kato (Kato Knives) – Blacksmith from Takefu, Fukui
• Takumi Ikeda (Anryu Knives) – Blacksmith from Takefu, Fukui
• Kazuo Nomura (Saji Knives) – Blacksmith from Takefu, Fukui
• Hiroshi Kajihara (Kurotori Knives) – Blacksmith from Tosa, Kochi
• Michiko Kubota (Sakai Takayuki) – Engraver from Sakai, Osaka
• Yuzo Komai (Bar Cenifolia) – Bartender from Minato, Tokyo