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2021.03.01

The ‘Hanabasami’ flower cutting scissors have become art with a specific purpose. Their creation,...

“Hanabasami cutting the clouds that represent the boundary between life and dea...
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2021.02.22

Practicality at the origin of the evolution of utensils. How to sublimate them through art? Throu...

“Scissors” that seem to cut the “limit” of the clouds. Reflection. “...
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2020.02.14

Continuing as a “craftsman-merchant” in the face of the changing times

Founded in 1783, Ubukeya has manufactured and sold all manner of blades. I aske...
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2020.01.17

A small neighborhood cutlery shop loved by chefs both in and outside Japan.

With over 230 years of history, Ubukeya is a cutlery shop that has been involve...
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2019.09.05

Many Japanese cultural activities involve the use of highly functional cutlery, which deserves a ...

Yutaka Yazai, the eighth generation master of Ubukeya, which was founded in 178...
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