{"id":20794,"date":"2024-10-22T16:25:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=20794"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:58:57","slug":"sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2024\/10\/22\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cutting-edge of Japanese Food Culture: Find the Perfect Knife at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone!<br \/>\nMy name is Natiyda. I&#8217;m from Thailand and I love Osaka.<br \/>\nI want to introduce you all to a knife shop in Osaka\u2019s famous D\u014dguyasuji street\u2014Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide. The street itself is known for the amazing variety of and quality of kitchen supplies. This is <em>the<\/em> place to go for chefs and restauranteurs!<br \/>\nSakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide is nestled in amongst rows of specialty shops, and they specialize in Japanese knives from Sakai, a city in Osaka Prefecture renowned for blade-making.<br \/>\nSakai knives are particularly beloved by many chefs in Japan. And recently, the blades are sought after by chefs from overseas as well.<br \/>\nSo why is Sakai Ichimonji  Mitsuhide so popular? I went to the store to see for myself and here is what I found out.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #666666; margin: 10px 0 0;\">\uff3bContents\uff3d<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<li><a href=\"#anchor1\">Sharp Japanese Knives Enhance the Flavors of Ingredients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor2\">Two Thousand Types to Choose from\u2014Find the Knife that&#8217;s Perfect for You!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3\">Leave Maintenance to the Professionals, Our Techniques Can Restore Dull Knives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4\">New Floor Event Space\u2014ICHITOI\u2014Promoting the Future of Japanese Food Culture and Cutlery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor1\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Sharp Japanese Knives Enhance the Flavors of Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>Japanese knives are gaining a lot of attention from chefs overseas. And the reason is because of their sharpness. Whereas western knives cut by pushing, Japanese knives cut by pulling. Japanese knives don&#8217;t require much force to use and can easily cut through the fibers of ingredients without crushing them, so the fibers and the flavors  that go with them remain intact.<\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, research shows that tomatoes cut with a dull knife, actually lose some of their sweetness. Japanese knives are extremely precious tools for both chefs, and those who are seated at the dining table!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img01.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knives on display at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img01.jpg 560w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img01-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img01-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img02.jpg\" alt=\"slicing sashimi with a Japanese knife\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img02.jpg 560w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img02-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img02-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another amazing thing about Japanese knives is that, despite being so sharp, they can have a surprisingly long lifespan. So much so that Japanese knives are said to last a lifetime. Of course, maintenance is necessary to prevent rust and chipping. But some well-cared for knives are actually passed down to the next generation. Don&#8217;t you think it&#8217;s wonderful that tools can be used even after a loved one is gone and be a way to hold on to memories?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor2\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Two Thousand Types to Choose from\u2014Find the Knife that&#8217;s Perfect for You!<\/h2>\n<p>The majority of Japanese knives are produced in three specific parts of the country\u2014Sakai (Osaka Prefecture), Sanjo (Niigata Prefecture), and Seki (Gifu Prefecture). And Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide produces, sells, and maintains knives from Osaka\u2019s very own Sakai, a region that has been producing blades for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>The Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide shopfront is located in D\u014dguyasuji shopping street. This street is only about 150 meters long running north to south, on the east side of Namba Station on the Nankai Electric Railway and Osaka Metro. The street is famous for the volume and quantity of kitchenware and other food-related products that are on sale in this one tiny street.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img03.jpg\" alt=\"Doguyasuji kitchenware street in Namba, large lantern and Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide storefront\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img03-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img03-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide prides itself on selling knives that are incredibly sharp, very durable, and beautiful to look at.<br \/>\nThe shop first opened when founder Hisaka Tanaka, who had studied blacksmithing in Sakai, set up shop here 70 years ago. And the store has been providing professional chefs with high-quality knives ever since. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img04.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese swords on display at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img04-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img04-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you approach the store, you\u2019ll see a case of Japanese swords on display.<br \/>\nHow exciting to see them right before your eyes!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img05.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knife selection at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide in Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img05-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img05-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img06.jpg\" alt=\"shapes of Japanese knives in Osaka\u2019s Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img06-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img06-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside the store, there is a line-up of Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide brand knives, a brand which has received continuous support from top-class chefs for decades. It\u2019s incredible to see the level of skill and passion that goes into making each individual knife.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img07.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knives being forged by craftsman in Sakai, Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img07-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img07-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img08.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knives being forged by craftsman in Sakai, Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img08-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img08-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The majority of Sakai knives are single-bevel knives, which means the cutting blade is only sharpened on one side. This edge is very sharp and the knives are special in that they are able to slice through the fibers of foods without crushing them. The innate power of these tools surely played a role in earning Osaka its reputation for being a foodie city.<\/p>\n<p>Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide primarily sells Japanese knives that were proudly made in  Sakai. They also sell Western knives and knives for home use. In fact, there are over 2,000  different types of knives here. And when you are in the store you can try picking them up in your hand to see how they feel.<br \/>\nTheir products are available over a wide range of price points. Household knives run between 8,000 yen to 80,000 yen.<\/p>\n<p>Another interesting thing about Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide is that they do make left-handed knives. Because they are single-bevel, it makes a difference which hand you hold them in. And although most left-handed people who train to become chefs in Japan, are trained to be right-handed, it seems people from overseas train with their dominant hand, whichever that may be. So if you\u2019re a leftie, don&#8217;t worry. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide has a selection of knives for left-handed users. And they do order-made as well, in case you don\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to the store staff about what kind of knife you are looking for, including if you need something left-handed. The staff can advise you on the different materials, sizes, what you intend to use the knife for, etc.<br \/>\nLet them help you find the perfect knife!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor3\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Leave the Maintenance to the Professionals, Our Techniques Can Restore Dull Knives<\/h2>\n<p>Naturally, you\u2019ll want to continue using your special knife for a long time.<br \/>\nHowever, if you don&#8217;t have the proper knowledge about how to maintain your precious knife, you could end up ruining it. Specifically, the two most common problems with knives are rust and dullness.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img09.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knife being examined by professional knife-sharpener at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img09-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img09-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>\u25cfRust occurs without proper cleaning<\/h3>\n<p>Especially after cutting salty or acidic foods, be sure to wash your knife immediately and wipe off any moisture after washing. Even though stainless steel knives are less likely to rust, you shouldn&#8217;t be too careless. In the unlikely event that it does rust, it may  be beyond repair. So it is important to take good care of your knives.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img10.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knife being professionally sharpened at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img10-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img10-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>\u25cfBlades dull with use<\/h3>\n<p>Another problem with knives is that they become dull.<br \/>\nThe reason a knife loses its cutting edge is because it comes into contact with the cutting board, causing the blade to wear out. When the cutting edge is rounded, it can slip while cutting, which is dangerous. Maintaining your knife, by sharpening with a whetstone, is very important.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img11.jpg\" alt=\"whetstone for sharpening Japanese knives at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img11-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img11-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, knives are tools that we use on a daily basis. Even with regular maintenance, you can still run into problems. For example, the handle may crack as the materials deteriorate over time.<br \/>\nI asked the store clerk what to do to prevent this.<br \/>\nHe told me, \u201cMajor manufacturers generally sharpen knives by machine, but at our shop, everything is sharpened manually. Our professionals carefully assess the type and size of the knife, the steel material, and the condition of the blade, before working on  a blade and then carefully bring it up to optimum sharpness.&#8221;<br \/>\nWow! It\u2019s nice to know you can rely on the top-notch skills of a professional.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img12.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese knife being professionally sharpened at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img12-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img12-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By the way, if you purchase a knife at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide, you\u2019ll receive a free resharpening service coupon. This service ticket has no expiration date and can be used even after 10 or 20 years! In some cases, customers have brought in knives that their parent\u2019s had purchased a long time ago, which they want to care for as keepsakes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor4\" style=\"color:#252525;\">New Event Space\u2014ICHITOI\u2014Promoting the Future of Japanese Food Culture and Cutlery<\/h2>\n<p>When I was exploring the Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide store, I noticed a spiral staircase. Naturally, I started to wonder what was on the second floor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img13.jpg\" alt=\"spiral staircase to second floor event space at Osaka\u2019s Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"560\" height=\"650\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20778\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So I asked the staff. It seems they have a brand new event space called \u201cICHITOI\u201d upstairs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img14.jpg\" alt=\"ICHITOI second floor event space at Osaka\u2019s Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img14.jpg 560w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img14-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img14-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to an area equipped for seminars, the second floor area was very spacious with an open kitchen.<br \/>\nI asked the staff why they created a space like this. And the answer was very interesting.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img15.jpg\" alt=\"shop staff who can explain care and maintenance for Japanese knives at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img15-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img15-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Apparently, there is a looming sense of crisis regarding Japanese food culture and the utensils that go along with it. This is because Japanese food and utensils are ever-changing. And while there is some good news, like the fact that washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) became a registered UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013, or that the number of Japanese restaurants has increased sevenfold in the past 17 years, Japanese knife production and sharpening still need to be cherished and protected. The reality is that fewer households get their knives  professionally sharpened and there is a trend to use cheaper, inexpensive items, that are more disposable. Furthermore, the number of knife craftsmen is decreasing.<\/p>\n<p>In order to improve the situation, friends from 11 fields\u2014local shopping districts, tool production areas, food producers, educators, administrators, media, intercultural experts, traditional craftsmen, users, makers, and those in the shipping industry\u2014decided to work together, sharing stories about their experiences, discussions, and other observations. In doing so, they hope to improve the outlook for Japanese cuisine. The name ICHITOI is a play on words which could be read as eleven.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>They even had an opening event on October 1, 2024, where comedian Kogaken, who has also been trained as a chef, took to the mic. He participated in a talk show and a knife sharpening demonstration. How fun!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img16.jpg\" alt=\"second floor event space at Osaka\u2019s Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img16-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img16-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide-img17.jpg\" alt=\"comedian Kogaken speaks at Osaka\u2019s Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20782\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They will continue holding workshops to explore new forms of traditional arts and talk sessions to discuss the future of food in ICHITOI. So be sure to check their instagram  account for information about upcoming events!<br \/>\n<b>\u2192 Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/ichimonji.jp\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sakai_ichimonji<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide has an amazing selection of top-notch products and excellent maintenance services. Moreover, they have a holistic approach to supporting everyone involved in the cooking industry, using traditional techniques that have been  employed for over 600 years. No wonder it&#8217;s a popular place! When you come to Osaka, definitely stop in for a visit!<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<h3>\u25cfSakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide<\/h3>\n<p>Address: 14-8 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka<br \/>\nAccess: 5-min. walk from exit 4 of Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji or Sennichimae lines, 5-min. walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Railway, 8-min. walk from exit 5 of Nippombashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sennichimae or Sakaisuji lines (<a href=\"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/spot\/sakai-ichimonji-mitsuhide\/\">map<\/a>)<br \/>\nHours: 9:30 am\u20136:30 pm (weekdays), 10:30 am\u20136:30 pm (weekends &#038; holidays)<br \/>\nOfficial website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ichimonji.co.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ichimonji.co.jp\/<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone! My name is Natiyda. I&#8217;m from Thailand and I love Osaka. I want to introduce you all to a knife shop in Osaka\u2019s famous D\u014dguyasuji street\u2014Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide. The street itself is known for the amazing variety of and quality of kitchen supplies. This is the place to go for chefs and restauranteurs! 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