About Knives

Japanese knives are renowned worldwide for their exceptional sharpness and quality. Now, knife lovers have a new place to visit in Osaka. The Tojiro Knife Gallery has officially opened to the public.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is a well-known Japanese supermarket chain in the United States. It was created to bring Japanese food and culture closer to local communities.

Dubai’s fine dining scene is gaining worldwide attention, and one Japanese restaurant stands out. TakaHisa, a top Japanese restaurant in Dubai, earned a major global award. Its executive chefs received the Two Knives honor at the Best Chef Award 2025 in Milan.

Saori Kawano is the founder and president of Korin, a New York–based importer of Japanese knives, tableware, and kitchen tools.