Observe how a Japanese sword is made by sword-smiths, learn the history of the town, and play with real snow!!
Seki City, like Sheffield in England, is famous for its cutlery. Japanese swords are also made there. Japanese swords are made by a unique method in which sword-smiths bend and hammer the steel many times. In this “Explore Japan” event, you will visit the forging site and learn about Japanese swords from sword-smiths (Mr. Fujuwara). You will also learn about the history of the town of cutlery. Afterwards, we will go to the nearby snowy mountains to experience playing in the snow.
More about Japanese swords: https://www.touken-world.jp/en/
About Takasu Mountains ski area: https://www.hiruganokogen.com/?stt_lang=en
We will accept 30 participants, including children.
Date & Time: February 3 (Saturday), 2024. Gathering Time 8:50 a.m. Bus leaves the campus at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
We will welcome international graduate students in the greater Nagoya area.
Destination: Seki Kaji Denshou-kan (Seki Black-smiths Heritage Museum), Seki City, Gifu Prefecture and Hirugano Highland Ski Resort (Takasu Mountains), Gifu Prefecture
Meeting place & Time: 8:50 a.m. Parking Area, Toyoda Auditorium, Nagoya University
Departure 9:00 a.m. sharp We will return to Nagoya University Higashiyama Campus around 5:00 p.m.