Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening
At the well-established Wada Shoten founded 150 years ago, you can try out a workshop involving the creation of knives as a traditional craft. Choose the one you like from small knives, pointed carvers, sashimi knives, and all-purpose knives.
Learning how a knife was put together and getting to try it for myself.
Awaji Puppet Theatre & Bunraku Viewing
The Awaji Puppet Theatre Company is the permanent venue for the Awaji Puppet Theatre. Inside a theatre lit by paper lanterns, they conduct four performances per day every day. Use the translated audio guide to listen to the program's story before the performance begins. If you understand the story beforehand, you are sure to better enjoy the performance.
Great entertainment, the backstage access was really interesting!