Sakai Kitchen Selection Fair 2023 at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books

We are pleased to present the Sakai Kitchen Selection Fair 2023, featuring for the first time the products certified in 2023 under the Sakai Kitchen brand.

Visitors can explore a range of exceptional items, including kitchen knives, camping knives, tenugui, and tatami-related goods.

Sakai City in Osaka is often referred to as “the birthplace of many things,” known as a starting point of Japan’s history and culture. Various traditional industries such as cutlery, chusen-dyed textiles, and incense have been passed down by skilled artisans. We invite you to discover the charm of Sakai’s traditional products.

During the fair, artisans will be present in-store to introduce their products and offer knife sharpening services.

Sakai Kitchen Selection Fair 2023
Dates: November 1 – November 24, 2023
Location: Special Event Space, Building 1 (1F near the register), Daikanyama Tsutaya Books
17-5 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Hours: 9:00 – 22:00

Participating Brands
Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd.
Morimoto Hamono Seisakusho
Yamatsuka Hamono Seisakusho
Nijiyura
Oe Tatami Shop and others

＜職人在店イベント　第一弾＞
Artisan In-Store Event Vol.1
Living with Tatami by Oe Tatami Shop
Artisan: Toshiyuki Oe
Dates: November 3–5, 2023
Hours: 10:00 – 16:00

Mr. Oe, known for sharing the appeal of tatami through unique products, will be present to introduce tatami and items made from leftover rush materials. Visitors who follow and post on Instagram (@ooetatami) during the event will receive an “Igusa Bar” from the “Not Edible Series” as a gift (limited to the first 50 people).

Please note: On November 5, the event will end at 14:00. Hours are subject to change without notice.

Artisan In-Store Event Vol.2
Professional Knife Sharpening Service (Free)
Artisan: Toshikazu Aoki, Aoki Hamono Co., Ltd.
Dates: November 11 (10:00 – 15:00) and November 12 (10:00 – 12:00), 2023

Mr. Aoki, who carries on the tradition of Sakai forged knives, will sharpen household knives. Please bring your knives that have lost their sharpness. Service is limited to 30 groups per day.

Walk-ins are accepted, but advance reservations are recommended. Consultations on knife usage and maintenance are also available.

Please note
Limit of one knife per group
Rust removal is not available due to equipment limitations
Some knives, such as single-bevel Japanese knives or heavily damaged blades, may not be accepted
During busy times, it may take up to one hour for completion without a reservation