2020年11月26日
On March 12, 1986, “Nomi”(chisel), “Kanna”(plane), “Chona”(adze), and “Masakari”(broadax) were designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry as a result of the efforts of the people who supported Echigo Yoita Uchihamono. In order for Echigo Yoita Uchihamono to be a traditional craft, the following conditions are required. 1．The materials… Read more »
2020年11月23日
there is traditional song that “Echigo Yoita is a town of hardware, and the dawn comes from the sound of a mallet.” Yoitamachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture is a town of Uchihamono. People’s activities began around BC in the town of Yoita. Echigo Yoita Uchihamono began about 400 years ago. Yoita Castle(built on a small… Read more »
2020年11月23日
The first feature is that it is Japan’s unique forge-welded and forged from steel and iron. Although it may be used in other areas, iron manufactured before 1877 (called “Namaji” in Yoita) may be used for the iron. Compared to the iron (extremely mild steel) currently manufactured, it has a low carbon content and contains… Read more »