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As Japanese cuisine gains global popularity, Japan itself showcases a rich diversity of food cultures.
Japan has the more three Michellin star restaurants than any other countries. Not just our proud Japanese food but French, Chinese, Italian, Thai, and so on, which demonstrates our enthusiasm for gastronomy. As always, Japan takes international inspirations, brings news and traditional together, and innovate. Japan's gastronomy scene is becoming one of the hottest places on earth.
At the heart of this culinary mosaic is Doguyasuji Lane in Osaka, fondly known as 'the Kitchen of Japan.' For the past century, we've thrived in this vibrant street, supported by craftsmen with over 600 years of expertise.
Over 70 years ago, Hisaka Tanaka founded our knife shop in Osaka, inspired by the dedication of the renowned swordsmith Ichimonji Narimune. What began as a small brand with a passion for promoting Sakai knives has evolved into a celebrated institution, meeting the needs of chefs across Japan and beyond.
The Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide brand, trusted by top culinary masters for generations, continues to blend tradition with innovation. Our commitment to responding to chefs' needs and fostering relationships with master craftsmen has made us the world's only knife store offering over 2,000 products. Combining exceptional sharpness and durability, Ichimonji knives have earned admiration from discerning chefs worldwide, becoming essential tools for both traditional Japanese cuisine masters and leading culinary professionals.
We invite you to visit our historic shop, where the spirit of true culinary mastery thrives, and discover our premium knives designed to last a lifetime.
Just as the war had passed and peace had been restored, tragedy struck. Hisaka lost his father in 1945 and his mother in 1948 to illness. Hisaka was 18 years old at the time, and he wanted to send his younger brother Umewaka (the current manager) to college. Through a relative's introduction, he worked at the Kawanishi Kitchen Store in Doguya-suji. Still, he held one thought in his heart. The photo is the Teikoku Sharyo Works, where Hisaka Tanaka was employed. (1912, the time when it was on the name Umebachi Ironworks).
He went to Sakai to learn how to make knives from a master craftsman.
He lowers the hammer in front of the 1,100-degree flame to discern the slightest difference in color and temper it to sharpen with great attention to detail. Hisaka learned to make knives with skill and soul, and his desire to spread this to the world grows stronger every day.
Our shop is one of the few places where chefs from all over Japan can come and pick up over 2,000 different kinds of knives in response to various requests. The craftsmanship and passion of Hisaka Tanaka, our founder, is still alive and well today.
Since my grandfather, Hisaka Tanaka, was engaged in knife making in Sakai and founded the company to bring knives to more people, I have the same desire.
Japanese kitchen knives are tools that can accompany you through your life or even into the next generation. It's not unusual to receive a 40-year-old kitchen knife with a sharpening service ticket, saying, "This is the knife my grandfather used."
We are proud to have supported many users over the years and created Japanese food culture in Doguyasuji. This iconic shopping street is where professional chefs come to set up their restaurants. We're thrilled you'll be able to pick up one of our kitchen knives and draw a new page in culinary culture in your country. Ryo Tanaka President, Ichimonji Chuki Co., Ltd.
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