I visited this museum in the middle of a scorching summer 11 years ago. I got lost trying to walk there from the train station and didn't realise how far it was on the map. Having given up, exhausted and disoriented I walked into a local butcher shop to ask directions. To my surprise the shopkeeper closed his store then drove me there in his car. It was typical of the kind and generous hospitality of the local people in the area. Such a fantastic culture, country and experience.

He seems like a very talented artisan! I DEFINITELY would like to see more on these sword craftsmen!

I love how causally these craftsmen speak of profound insights in the mentality of experiencing the sword- the need for concentration, to be removed mentality from the mundane, the sharpening of the senses, the single-mindedness required, akin to worship and so many sacred experiences in life. This mystique is truly at the essence of our encounter with the divine as well as at the heart of all craftsmanship, and he speaks so plainly as a part of his own experience. This was very insightful and much appreciated. Thank you for making and posting these interviews!

Very good interview," clear out any outside thought".

Awesome as always! I would love to see more of these videos. Often times these types of documentaries are pretty dry and academic, seeing this artisan talk about his art with such enthusiasm brings these arts to life in such a relatable way. The town should definitely support a tour shuttle. I’d gladly pay $30 to $50 to visit, but I’m a bias Martial Artist who would hate to see these arts and artist disappear.

Japanese craftsmen are so much creative and dedicated to their work. My respect to them. 🙏

Great entry - very interesting. Loved the interview.

I love these videos! Thanks for posting these!

I met this craftsman when I went to Bizen Osafune .... it was at the mos in February, it was cold ..... and this craftsman worked with a love for his work, his cat on his knees and a small Japanese heater to keep him warm .... I was very surprised at the number of tools used .....

We need more museums like this that keep the crafts alive.

I am always up for a video about swords and have watched the same video over and over again for four years.Belive me when I say it stars to get boring after the 50th time.But your videos also let us hear craft's thoughts about their own craft and how they started so I appreciate it.And since I am not going to be able to become an apprentice to a swordsmith anyway might as well take a peek at their work!Please make more videos about sword craftsman.

I would love to see a video on making yari, especially doing to the finish in abalone shells. When I say making them, I don't mean the blade, but the koshirae (pole, metal fittings, and decorations). I am getting ready to build one for a blade I recently acquired and have been looking for information on adding the shells and different ideas for cutting the trench or path for the tang. Love your videos by the way.

amazing work !

An amazing craft both the sword making an the engraving, the less craftsman/hobbyist who actually make them makes those who are that much more important an special to the craft.

this is so beautiful,i love his job

Amazing talent!!!

❤❤❤ beautiful engrave dragon

appreciate you doing this.

Next trip is in Hokkaïdo, always in winter, for Cranes...❤❤❤❤

Very satisfying to watch him work. What comes to the single minded concentration thing : handling a meter of razor sharp steel gives you an outside incentive not to think about mamas flapjacks.. Jokes aside I agree with him. Weapons do cause you to focus.

Awesome stuff

Man has never created anything greater than nihonto!

Thank you for the view.

Very nice video with a lot of closeups....subscribed. I also like, You show the place, where these masters work. Do You also have video on tsuka making? Thank You very much. edit: never mind, I found it. :-D Awesome!

What kind of chisel does he use? I need to get my hands on some so I can engrave to tangs of the katanas I have

Nihonto is man's greatest creation

I was wondering if they could do the same thing on a cnc machine. It would be easier on his arms.

Bad Snacks...

All is nice instead of a young stud on the begining and the end of the video.

Dear Sir ,do you have a facebook please.