Dentokougeshi, while you may not be familiar with this doesn’t-make-sense term, it literally translates into “Traditional Skilled Craftsman”. It is an awarded given by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade...
A bit of a news from Takefu Knife Villege. Five of their makers recently gained the prKurosaki and Four Others from Takefu Knife Village Receive Dentokogeshi Award estigious “Dentokogeshi” (伝統工芸士)...
