The Best KATANA Shop in Kyoto | Where You Can Buy Everything You Need to Train Japanese Martial Arts

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    0:00 Let's START!
    0:40 Taking a look at the first floor: bokuto, iaito, tsuba, sageo, dogi
    5:34 Trying out a iaito in the back yard
    10:11 Taking a look at the second floor: real katana, repulica samurai armor
    15:21 Holding on to a real katana on sale
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  • @BobBob-fe6vz
    @BobBob-fe6vz Před 2 lety +574

    FINALLY! Someone’s actually talking about the hidden gem that is tozando!

    • @justinsadler5695
      @justinsadler5695 Před 2 lety +5

      Right? That's where I got my naginatajutsu gear from.

    • @jkfang
      @jkfang Před 2 lety +7

      Wow I've been buying my gear from there online for years but never considered that they'd have a physical store. Definitely going to stop by if I'm ever in Kyoto.

    • @patrician3821
      @patrician3821 Před 2 lety +4

      Waiting to go there and buy my bow. It is very difficult to import them

    • @jacobhartwell91
      @jacobhartwell91 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@justinsadler5695 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @Potassium1402
      @Potassium1402 Před 10 měsíci

      Dies from cringe

  • @madogmedic
    @madogmedic Před 2 lety +719

    Thanks so much for this video. It answered a lot of questions I've had concerning Katanas for a long time.
    I live in Washington State, U.S.A, and have had a love of edged weapons as long as I can remember. I am 65 years old, a retired Army Combat Medic.
    I am going through chemo therapy for pancreatic cancer, and came across your channel. I can't stand watching t.v., so Channels such as yours keep me from going stir crazy.
    Once again, thanks for your video.

    • @Moondoggy1941
      @Moondoggy1941 Před 2 lety +40

      Thank you or your service and God bless.

    • @vitorprocopio6796
      @vitorprocopio6796 Před 2 lety +18

      be strong my friend! we will be encouraging you with positive vibrations

    • @shortstackz1587
      @shortstackz1587 Před 2 lety +11

      Thank you for your service!

    • @houstonperez6400
      @houstonperez6400 Před 2 lety +8

      A fellow Washingtonian, Thank you for your service

    • @ARDG89
      @ARDG89 Před 2 lety +10

      Keep up the big fight!

  • @Wafaduck
    @Wafaduck Před 22 dny +12

    Anyone got this recommended after watching the season finale of Shogun? xD

  • @AppealtoImmortality
    @AppealtoImmortality Před 2 lety +76

    I really do admire the reverence Japanese people hold for their Katana. Here in Europe we take a very pragmatic approach towards weaponry, even those of us, like me, who practice martial arts. In Japan, however, each sword seems to be imbued with a real relationship towards its bearer. I think this respect and dignity are mannerisms that carry over into the general way we conduct ourselves. Therein lies a lesson, which the whole martial arts community could learn from.

    • @jamespike5161
      @jamespike5161 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Agreed. The sword I’ve actually practiced with is a dark age European design, but I’ve always believed in the philosophy that if you take care of your things and love them, they’ll return the favour.
      The Japanese actually have an entire superstition around that, evidently; when an object becomes 100 years old, it gets its own spirit, and it remembers how its owners have treated it and will act accordingly.
      I’m not Japanese though, that’s just stuff I learned through the internet grapevine and could be bollocks.

    • @Stray_kidslover789
      @Stray_kidslover789 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I have been training with a katana since I was little so now I know different techniques and above all I really admire the era of feudal Japan HI!

  • @kakashiroks
    @kakashiroks Před 2 lety +328

    Wow. This truly is a gem of a place. I know I’m just one random viewer, but I wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this wonderful place with us. I have never looked much into katana, though I am somewhat enthralled with traditional Japanese culture and history.
    I am much more familiar with fencing and other Western swords, so I can still completely relate to your feelings being in a place like that. I totally understand that works of such craftsmanship are absolutely breathtaking.

    • @LetsaskShogo
      @LetsaskShogo  Před 2 lety +47

      I really thank you for taking the time to watching my video and leaving a comment, I appreciate it very much😊

    • @xtremesqaud347
      @xtremesqaud347 Před měsícem

      @@LetsaskShogoHey Shogo maybe make a video when you have time on Samurai Swords that are from older periods of time, just curious cause I found a Katana that had a metal sheath and looks authentic but don’t know too much about it

  • @Xieken
    @Xieken Před 2 lety +178

    I'm glad you showcased this shop! My great grandfather was from Kyushu and migrated to Malaysia before the war where he started a family here. After the war, his katana, our family heirloom was stolen and I hoped that one day I'd like to gift to our family a new katana. It will never replace soul of the original, but I wanted it as a keepsake for my family here to remember our roots for the new generation.
    I only wished the import laws weren't so strict here

    • @AzzySunfire
      @AzzySunfire Před 2 lety +16

      That sounds like a grand destiny, finding the family katana again one day.

    • @Dr.Wolfstar
      @Dr.Wolfstar Před 2 lety +10

      it is very bad karma to steal someones katana... poor poor thieves............

    • @GenocidalSquid
      @GenocidalSquid Před rokem +2

      I swear I could get in trouble for this, but I REALLY wanna own a katana someday..
      Problem is I’m in a whole other country.

    • @Steve757-fl1hd
      @Steve757-fl1hd Před 20 dny

      I lived in Sasebo for 3 years when I was a kid.

  • @juliusm1831
    @juliusm1831 Před rokem +16

    I received their paper catalogue in the late 90´s. (By mail to France). It was such a treat just seeing the incredible range of their products.
    I ordered some Aikido and Iaido gear. It was an unforgettable experience.

  • @dickweed6271
    @dickweed6271 Před rokem +10

    I had a katana in my teens, and trained with martial arts growing up. I used to live in a not great city and ended up having to use it to fight off a burglary. Eventually i had to sell it when I got hurt later and to pay for school but i am forever thankful to have had and been ready when I was with it. For anyone ever considering one, I'd heavily recommend the investment for it could one day save your life!

  • @stuartclarke3171
    @stuartclarke3171 Před 2 lety +26

    I remember this place, I visited it in February 2020. I tried on some Armour, got to handle an antique Yari (spear), then purchased a Yumi and some accessories to be shipped to the UK. Thank you for this video, it's bringing back good memories of what I hope won't be my last visit to this city.

  • @christianshipley7472
    @christianshipley7472 Před 2 lety +30

    I would absolutely love to travel there one day and buy some of these items. I was actually surprised by the pricing. Although still quite expensive, they were still in an affordable range. Here I was thinking swords were like almost priceless artworks.

  • @AxerionxX
    @AxerionxX Před 2 lety +17

    I can't believe how nice and welcoming they were, so much respect the whole time. I'm planning on visiting Japan in 2023 maybe (in hopes my basic Japanese is better at that time) and maybe I can even visit them myself. I'm from Germany btw

    • @RockyRackstor
      @RockyRackstor Před 2 lety

      yah, their tradition is great. unlike western culture. you take your shoes off and being so polite, love it

  • @Dyundu
    @Dyundu Před 2 lety +4

    I spent a month in Nagoya, Kyoto, and Hiroshima in 2007 as my study abroad in college. I bought a lot of souvenirs for friends and family, but only two for myself-a happi that’s patterned off of the Shinsengumi haori, and a bokuto from this exact shop. I still treasure them both to this day.

  • @nicov3056
    @nicov3056 Před 2 lety +23

    I got a part time job almost solely for the purpose of going to Japan and this was already on my ' have to go places'. Thank you for the in depth tour!!!

  • @paulbecket7399
    @paulbecket7399 Před 2 lety +6

    I worked for a cutlery store for 16 years and handled many replica (stainless as well as hand forged folded steel) katanas. I did Kendo for about a year before a foot injury sidelined me and had a friend who was a sword maker who had a collection of antique katanas. I've always loved swords and katanas are one of my favorite types of sword .

  • @divinesoul23
    @divinesoul23 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for taking us along with you to Tozando! It's been a dream of mine to visit the store in Kyoto ever since I began practicing iaijutsu.

  • @GOBRAGH2
    @GOBRAGH2 Před 2 lety +7

    I had a great feeling of awe when we got to view your experience inside of this store. To me this is a great store and its contents and your treatment by the staff was very respectful and impressive. This is a wonderous place, and the online shipping is a big plus.
    Thank you for posting this video.

  • @k4l715
    @k4l715 Před 2 lety +55

    Can we just appreciate that he makes the videos that are so entertaining

  • @MrSidney420
    @MrSidney420 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for the tour 😍. My first exposure to tozondo was I purchased a hemp hakama from them I still have it today and one day if I get a chance to visit Japan Kyoto is the one place I want to visit the most. Plus I love Nintendo and it's their home too. So thank you again for the beautiful videos you have made available for the rest of the world to enjoy your home's beauty. Thank you thank you and many blessings

  • @migi7831
    @migi7831 Před 2 lety +1

    I love Tozando! They always have such amazing sales and their free international shipping for large orders is such a steal. I've bought so many kendo supplies from them over the years and now that I've started practicing iaido from my kendo sensei I have just purchased an iaito from them as well. I never managed to swing by their store the times I've been to Kyoto so thank you for making this video!

  • @KaigaKarasuma
    @KaigaKarasuma Před 2 lety

    I actually have two Iaito from Tozando that I got in the early 2000's so it's really cool to see their shop like this. The quality and customization was really nice. Thank you for the treat!

  • @john_la_chapelle
    @john_la_chapelle Před 2 lety +3

    I love this place, and I still have my original iaito from them when I started training over 8 years ago... They are amazing and I can't speak enough praises of them

  • @leejs4830
    @leejs4830 Před 2 lety +8

    My first Navy Blue Aikido Hakama was from Tozando, and it was a good investment, used the same gear for 3+ years, trained very often (4 days per week, 2 hours per day), sustained a lot of high and low falls before the Koshiita (backplate) finally broke. Now that I am doing Iaido, I am planning to get the gears from this store as well. Very good quality gear and highly recommended.

  • @Bobtastic69
    @Bobtastic69 Před 2 lety +14

    I do love Tozando's shop. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I was surprised that there are so few budo shops in the cities that I have visited in Japan. There is another lovely sword shop across the road from Nijo-jo. It is more of an antique shop, but they sell beautiful bags and sageo!

  • @MrDarumo
    @MrDarumo Před 2 lety

    this video alone made me subscribe. I love the content, the editing, the explaining, the manners you have showed towards the shopworkers and overall a very good 20 mins watch! Keep up the good work!!!

  • @GiorgioPremi
    @GiorgioPremi Před 2 lety +3

    I love this video, thank you so much Shogo!
    Here in Italy everyone's know that if you want great stuff about Katori and Iaito you have to buy from Tozando. ...and I love the Bokken I bought from them!
    I wasn't expecting to virtually visit the shop, it was quite an experience and absolutely amazing!
    Domo arigato gozaimashita 🙏🏻

  • @elchang1688
    @elchang1688 Před 2 lety +3

    Yes! Tozando is my favorite place to visit when in Kyoto! This video is a nice introduction to the store!

  • @xjp1998
    @xjp1998 Před 2 lety

    I was in Kyoto back in the early 2000s and even went down to Nara to visit a friend. It's really cool to find your channel brings back some great memories of my time in Japan. I am looking forward in the near future returning to Japan to see how it changed in 20 years.

  • @John-qz2sy
    @John-qz2sy Před 2 lety

    My wife and I stopped in there when we went home to visit her parents. She had no clue it was there. As a martial artist, I was quick to find this awesome shop!

  • @wheelchairsenpai8812
    @wheelchairsenpai8812 Před 2 lety +5

    Shogo san Arigatōgozaimashita for this amazing video, it is truly appreciated when one talks about the craftsmanship, the history and different artistic designs that the architects of these fine blades put forward! I always had a fascination with these works of art as if a yearning of the soul, when I first held one in my hand my whole body began to vibrate almost in a sort of way. Sadly my condition doesn't allow me to practice the style but maybe in another life :)

  • @missesmew
    @missesmew Před 2 lety +3

    Their so so beautiful! I’m absolutely enthralled with the katana. It’s the amount of work that goes into the instrument. And I love that their always different. The science and craftsmanship is unmatched. Fantastic 👏🏽✊🏽👌🏾

  • @jobforafrank
    @jobforafrank Před 2 lety +1

    this video honestly resparked my desire to train with katana and staff again and aquire some of these gems from kyoto, thanks shogo

  • @geohan1619
    @geohan1619 Před 2 lety +1

    It's really nice to see the Tozando shop through your channel and I see they have a display store in Tokyo too. I'm fond of Katanas too although my knowledge is nowhere near as yours and I would probably spend a good few hours in there so I can relate with your excitement! Thank you again for this opportunity!

  • @r1pbuck
    @r1pbuck Před 2 lety +3

    It's almost as exciting to see Shogo visit Tozando as it would be to visit myself! Thanks, Shogo. If I ever come to Kyoto, Tozando will definitely be one of my stops.

  • @TheShogunate
    @TheShogunate Před 2 lety +20

    This place looks INCREDIBLE!!!

  • @federicoanaise8739
    @federicoanaise8739 Před 2 lety

    I bought my first katana in that store! The people was so kind! I will always recommend Tozando !

  • @epicsage16
    @epicsage16 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for making this video, Shogo! I’ll add Tozando to my list of places to visit when I hopefully visit Kyoto in the future.

  • @kenglam
    @kenglam Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for showing the Tozando Shop in Kyoto, Shogo - I have been to the shop myself, where I got my Montsuki.
    I also have an custom iaito from Tozando, which I have been using for the past 8 years, and it still looks and feels great :-)

  • @Drewskii59
    @Drewskii59 Před 2 lety +10

    this is awesome and so wholesome, thank you for this video Shogo. Strangers in Japan seem so kind it makes me happy, I wish to visit someday but flying is my biggest fear. I will have to face my greatest fear in order to go to Japan one day.

  • @alemar1122
    @alemar1122 Před 2 lety

    @12:22 as a former student of Gumdo we were told training swords were supposed to be heavier, so that the muscles could get used to the weight, that way when you used a real sword it felt lighter and could theoretically be used faster. Generally speaking I think training with heavier is better, as if you train with lighter and then try to switch to a heavier medium you are more likely to hurt your muscles.

  • @NA8Clubman
    @NA8Clubman Před 2 lety +1

    Oh wow, I remember visiting this store when I visited Kyoto back in 2014. I went past it on the bus and my eyes lit up when I saw all the Katana on display in the window. I got off at the next stop and walked back to have a look. Spent about an hour in there looking at everything, it was such a great experience. Thanks for the great video.

  • @kimemerson5732
    @kimemerson5732 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a beautiful shop! It was very exciting to see everything up close!

  • @VeryHungryEggshelleater
    @VeryHungryEggshelleater Před 2 lety +119

    Everybody gangsta until the Japanese kid brings this to school.

    • @ayush885
      @ayush885 Před 2 lety +23

      In the US, he'd just be bringing a long knife to a gunfight.

    • @Old_Hickory_Jackson
      @Old_Hickory_Jackson Před 2 lety +5

      @@ayush885 the battle of century

    • @fourthaeon9418
      @fourthaeon9418 Před 2 lety +6

      can not be sheathed until it tastes blood

    • @ShivamKumar-wf5db
      @ShivamKumar-wf5db Před rokem

      Are they allowed to carry it in school???

    • @dumbman2107
      @dumbman2107 Před rokem

      Yeah but the only one he killing his himself ha

  • @alexphotographie7180
    @alexphotographie7180 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for making us discover this shop and share one of the most beautiful part of your culture.

  • @Copablanca
    @Copablanca Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for taking us along to this beautiful shop. And domo arigato gozaimas for all your videos, they are great.

  • @franksanchez1974
    @franksanchez1974 Před 2 lety +5

    Hi Shogo,
    I had the opportunity to visit Japan three years ago with my family. During our trip, we stopped to explore many cities, including Kyoto. I wish I had seen this video before my trip because I would have loved to visit that store. As a fan of Japanese culture (in particular the history of the Samurai class), I would have greatly enjoyed seeing the genuine katanas and the replica Samurai armor. Who knows I might have even bought a katana right there and then, which likely would have made my wife unhappy with the expensive purchase. However, it's good to know that there's a store website and that they ship overseas. So, a potential purchase of a genuine katana is still a possibility. :) Once again...great video!

  • @cybersteampunk
    @cybersteampunk Před 2 lety +3

    Shogo showed us his happy place. I could stay there for a whole day, the place looks amazing. Definitely adding to my go to places, what I can afford to bring home may be a bokken tho.

  • @charliemowry774
    @charliemowry774 Před 11 měsíci

    You're sure a well learned and polite gentleman, and I enjoy learning from you

  • @monstersdoexist
    @monstersdoexist Před 2 lety

    Thank you Shogo, I was so excited as if I were there with you. I am smiling so much now!

  • @wullgrew1
    @wullgrew1 Před 2 lety +11

    To get to see the hada, and all the characteristics of the hamon in person would be amazing! I've done some hamons on different knives I've made, and the beauty that comes out in the polish is always wonderful. Each one is a surprise. What always floors me, is the control that the masters get in their hamon.

  • @joubinlee3944
    @joubinlee3944 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you so much for this video, I myself practice Iaido at my Karate school and have a katana (I’m referring to real, usable ones that are sharp and durable when I talk about katanas) but also plan on learning how to make them myself, I plan on going to Japan to train with the head masters of Karate for a couple years or so, I’m the meantime I have been looking for a reliable katana shop as I plan on getting a nicer one soon, this shop seems wonderful! Thanks very much for making the video, I would have probably missed this in my visit to Japan had it not been for you making this video.
    You’re doing great! This was a very enjoyable video, keep up the great work!

    • @KaptainCanuck
      @KaptainCanuck Před 2 lety

      A couple of years? I understand it takes upwards of seven to become adequate at making a good katana.

  • @loiclp127
    @loiclp127 Před 2 lety

    I have subscribed after seeing this video. The first one I saw on your youtube. I appreciated the good vibes, respect you do have for your culture. I can’t wait to see more of them.

  • @relentless4843
    @relentless4843 Před rokem +1

    The people who work in the shop are so nice and friendly! If I ever visit Kyoto I will definitely visit this place

  • @saiien2
    @saiien2 Před 2 lety +10

    Damn I would be like small child in toy store here :D (literally speaking of course). When I visit Japan some day I must visit it. I already own two katanas but I think that none of them can compete with this. I think it's a perfect souvenir from this beautiful country full of rich history and tradition :)

  • @kdefensemartialarts8097
    @kdefensemartialarts8097 Před 2 lety +6

    So cool! Especially them being able to ship it to you.

  • @CptDawner
    @CptDawner Před 2 lety +1

    That blue handled real one is gorgeous, weapons can be art and appreciated as such!

  • @idogames8870
    @idogames8870 Před 2 lety

    I am very grateful for this video you have made, and bringing awareness of this shop to other countries.

  • @MrSakoTRG
    @MrSakoTRG Před rokem +3

    I'd love to visit Tozando if I was ever in Japan. I bought a few items from them, including my Dotanuki around 2007 when I was training Nakamura Ryu. Was great cause you could choose different furnishings to make minor customisations. I haven't trained in 9 yrs but I still love everything Samurai related. I have 1 Nihonto from the ShinShinto period but my grail would be to have a sword from Yoshindo Yoshihara.

  • @bigboss6867
    @bigboss6867 Před 2 lety +9

    If I had the means, Shogo. I'd come here to find the one true sword I'd need in my lifetime; however, I think I may have it already in the form of a blade given to me by my friend after he passed two years ago.

  • @James_Baggott
    @James_Baggott Před 2 lety

    This is my new favorite video on your channel, thank you! I'll have to go there someday.

  • @josephjohnson3097
    @josephjohnson3097 Před 2 lety

    Tozando is like the go to premium shop in my Aikido organization. I really enjoyed this video.

  • @madarasamanta2494
    @madarasamanta2494 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow those armours looks soooo heavy. And all the swords look so interesting. I would love to see them in close up. 🤩 Lol exactly my thought. Wanted to say that Shogo is like a little kiddo let into the candy shop. 😂 with sparkle in the eyes and so happy. 🤩👏

  • @blaeckingceorl4161
    @blaeckingceorl4161 Před 2 lety +12

    You could bargain for a katana by challenging the seller in a fight.

  • @danielsonyShima5
    @danielsonyShima5 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! thanks to u and Kazu to take us with to see this amazing shop!! thanks to Tozanto staff to allow too! (hugs from Brazil, luv ur channel!)

  • @BrightEyes8513
    @BrightEyes8513 Před 2 lety

    So glad I just found this channel. Thank you 🙏

  • @lonestargalaxy
    @lonestargalaxy Před 2 lety +7

    I always imagined finding my one and only katana by going to a swordsmith and the sword magically choosing me like Ollivander's in Harry Potter 😅

  • @realmorecon9687
    @realmorecon9687 Před 2 lety +30

    I only see it in anime, manga, and the blind swordsman movies. Seeing it up close (that sword at 7:15) must have been awe-inspiring. Just a quick question Shogo-san, if a customer buys one or two at the store, would it be easy for him to pass through the Japanese airport and bring it back home as a souvenir?

    • @seanyoung9014
      @seanyoung9014 Před 2 lety +8

      Idk about the Japanese airport but when I got back from Japan to the airport in San Francisco, they confiscated almost every really cool thing I bought and left me with touristy knickknacks. Four years later and I'm still kinda mad about that.

    • @SmEiF-
      @SmEiF- Před 2 lety +17

      no you mail everything back otherwise you end up with nothing like sean here

    • @yaboi347
      @yaboi347 Před rokem

      @@SmEiF- You can definitely transport katana out of Japan through normal customs. As long as its sheathed, it falls under the same classification as knives do. However, you cannot bring Katana into Japan.

  • @fuzzyninja6496
    @fuzzyninja6496 Před 2 lety

    Just recently came across this channel and I gotta say I'm in love already. Guess I know how my CZcams history is going to look like for the next few days.

  • @ilem4970
    @ilem4970 Před 10 měsíci

    I went there myself awhile ago, and the shop keeper is still the same person here in the video who is really informative and helpful. He even invited me to go upstairs when he acknowledged my interest in iaido.

  • @chrisw8417
    @chrisw8417 Před 2 lety +3

    I believe some of Musashi’s lethal “matches” were with just a wooden sword.
    No steel needed. 😉
    Nice video of a nice shop. Thanks.
    Kyoto was my favorite city in Japan when I visited long ago.

    • @ianhairston5258
      @ianhairston5258 Před 2 lety

      That man was a different BREED

    • @edwardschmitt5710
      @edwardschmitt5710 Před 2 lety

      He was known to just carry a wooden sword in his later "career" as sword fighting was not enough of as challenge, he handicapped himself.

    • @chrisw8417
      @chrisw8417 Před 2 lety

      @@edwardschmitt5710 also known as “hardcore “ mode.

  • @tchsramblings575
    @tchsramblings575 Před 2 lety +2

    I like your content. Very interesting! I like visiting Japan and have always enjoyed my trips there!
    Just a side note, it is true that "武" is made up of "止" and "戈". However, "止" in this case was derived from "趾" and during ancient times, "趾" actually means "foot". So "武" actually symbolises "moving out with a weapon for war". :)

    • @aw2031zap
      @aw2031zap Před 2 lety +1

      I was surprised by this, since in Mandarin I learned that radical meant foot? But maybe they don't teach radicals the same in Japan

    • @tchsramblings575
      @tchsramblings575 Před 2 lety

      @@aw2031zap Interesting point! However I know too little about the Japanese and their language to comment on this matter. :)

  • @raiju6451
    @raiju6451 Před 2 lety

    The Japanese sound so respectful when they talk. I'm very impressed.

    • @bradybrapples
      @bradybrapples Před 2 lety

      hundreds of years of dudes walking around with three foot razorblades who can slaughter a peasant for the slightest infraction will do that to a language

  • @FlareAndHallv
    @FlareAndHallv Před 2 lety

    Woah, the designs are so beautiful. I felt like a kid In a toy store when I watched this video, love your content and it really helps since I'm soon moving to Japan for studying

  • @DebbieWeilandGIRLFRIDAY
    @DebbieWeilandGIRLFRIDAY Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for admitting how nervous you were to be handling the katana at the end this episode. You did much better than I would’ve ever done but it was cute to see. I enjoyed seeing how your face look up walk in the store. I definitely am going to go visit Kyoto the next time I’m in Japan

  • @yuukimasamura5143
    @yuukimasamura5143 Před 2 lety +47

    Do we need a license of some kind to buy training katana and the real katana in Japan? I don’t even know

    • @Hadras7094
      @Hadras7094 Před 2 lety +16

      I think he explained in a video that training katana are fine, and can be bought no problem. Real ones are not illegal and don't require a license, but they required some documents. The video was 5 commin katana questions answered by a katana trainee, if I remember correctly, you might want to check it out

    • @LetsaskShogo
      @LetsaskShogo  Před 2 lety +23

      No, you do not need a license to own a katana, but each katana will need a certificate submitted by the government, as you can see in the video!

    • @maxlopolo2415
      @maxlopolo2415 Před 2 lety +9

      No, luckily you really don't.
      There are a ton of stupid rules made to have people "feel" safe, but at the end of the day they are just useless showmanship (depending on where you are, and if you are taking into account export to other countries.... the list grows loooooooooong).
      I understand the appeal of having an edged katana, because it is COMPLETE (full work and all), but what these lawmakers seem to forget is that if the problem was "bad sword bad thing protect people"..... a ugly lump of sharpened steel of better quality, with a welded handguard, costs about 30 dollars from a blacksmith. Or, you know, a steel bar.
      Just as deadly. The only thing that doesn't outlaw kitchen knives is that they don't have a handguard of any kind.
      Yeah, I don't like stupid rules for stupid people, I would prefer not having stupid people giving the choice.
      Having said that.... there could be versions that are just as good, from the same hands (meaning same manufacturing down to the T)..... but not sharpened. Incomplete, you might say. But if geographically rules are made to suit the stupidest people of the group (china, California, Uk, etc.) you MIGHT consider that option. It's going to save you a LOT of headhaches.

    • @seekingabsolution1907
      @seekingabsolution1907 Před 2 lety +3

      @@maxlopolo2415 nah, I think there's value in knowing where most of the purpose made dangerous weapons are, I understand that there's a gradient of blades between kitchen knives and swords, a whole spectrum of tools and weaponry that makes drawing a specific line of acceptable danger near impossible but in principle the illusion of safety that keeps society running (the unspoken understanding that your neighbors aren't going to stab or shoot you if you annoy them) is more easily maintained when someone at least keeps track of these things.

    • @seemslegit6203
      @seemslegit6203 Před 2 lety +1

      When it comes to owning these in the UK, anyone over 18 can have a real sharp sword as long as it is traditionally made

  • @Tammi2894
    @Tammi2894 Před 2 lety

    This is the first video I watch from your channel. and it was enough to make me subscribe. I love japanese culture and this is truly the type of japanese content I love to watch. I can´t wait to discover more exciting content on your videos.

  • @user-oz5so1le8t
    @user-oz5so1le8t Před 2 lety +1

    I love the way the salesman kindly hides from the camera.

  • @taz2906
    @taz2906 Před 2 lety +7

    I may have made an inhuman squeak when we went upstairs. One day, one day.
    Edit: I’ve never heard the matchlocks from the Sengoku called hinawaju before; only ever tanegashima. What is the difference? I would love to learn!

    • @LetsaskShogo
      @LetsaskShogo  Před 2 lety +7

      In Japan, the matchlock gun of the Sengoku era is taught at school as “火縄銃 hinawaju.”
      種子島 Tanegashima is the name of the island, where they first imported these guns! So in Japanese if you say this name, we usually are referring to the island, and not the gun!

    • @taz2906
      @taz2906 Před 2 lety

      Ah I see; that makes sense! Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me, Shogo-san.

    • @divinesoul23
      @divinesoul23 Před 2 lety

      @@LetsaskShogo The series "Age of the Samurai: Battle for Japan" is currently on Netflix. The first episode--which details Nobunaga, Oda's rise to power--mentions this fact!

  • @diasdewantara5119
    @diasdewantara5119 Před 2 lety

    both of you are perfect in explaining and asking things

  • @tuariitama9062
    @tuariitama9062 Před 2 lety

    You lighted back the flame inside my heart. Thank you for sharing your passion. I'm going back to the dojo.

  • @edilbertoreyes5757
    @edilbertoreyes5757 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for showing us this gem of a place in Kyoto. I visited Japan a couple of years ago and excited to return again. I would definitely visit and buy some products from this merchant. I am a new subscriber to your channel.

  • @liquidchaos66
    @liquidchaos66 Před 2 lety +1

    I wouldn’t know where to start in a shop like that! Thank you for taking us in a tour!

  • @zlonius6159
    @zlonius6159 Před 2 lety

    Love how much you admire the katana! Whether or not it’s an iaito or shinken, I love how you appreciate the sword.

  • @a-misunderstoodhuman3674
    @a-misunderstoodhuman3674 Před 2 lety +1

    I know I'm a bit late to the comments, but I just want to say thank you for your amazingly entertaining and informative videos. This one I have enjoyed especially as I have always been captivated by traditional Japanese culture and as a fencer, it was just amazing to see real katanas up close (even though it was virtually). Definitely a place I would love to visit when and if I visit Japan :)

  • @gordoxium
    @gordoxium Před 2 lety

    It's amazing how polite the Japanese people are.

  • @localbraddah07
    @localbraddah07 Před 2 lety +1

    This is an amazing video and thank you for your time and explanation! I look forward to returning to Japan with my wife and making our way to Kyoto to visit Tozando Shogoin.

  • @jacobvalencia9285
    @jacobvalencia9285 Před rokem

    I've been a Martial Artist since 7 and I've been looking for something that may help me hone my Kenjutsu.
    Thank you for this video

  • @tommysiharath6988
    @tommysiharath6988 Před 2 lety

    Your video popped up on my feed and I just subscribed. Very enjoyable video with you and the shop owner telling us some history or information about swords. I've been to Kyoto once before and did an internship in Japan years ago. Your video gives me the feeling like I am there with you haha. Great content.

  • @RoushiTei
    @RoushiTei Před 2 lety

    i understand half of what they say. I was actually able to listen to their convo's without reading the subtitles and understanding most of what they were saying. I'm happy that my learning of Japanese is going really well ^^

  • @wakinyanokiye
    @wakinyanokiye Před 27 dny +1

    I was in this store 2 days ago! It was thx to Shogo that I got there. The young lady that works there is super friendly and very helpful. I bought 6 wooden swords that day and she boxed them up nicely so I can take them on the plane.
    They do offer shipping as well!

  • @charleskikuchi200
    @charleskikuchi200 Před rokem

    Thank you! I’ll be in Kyoto this week will definitely visit this shop 🗡️

  • @reality150tv
    @reality150tv Před 2 lety

    Will have to put this place on my places to visit in kyoto when i take my trip to Japan. The japanese culture has always fascinated me since i was a little kid, I still have the same excitement seeing stuff like this even to this day.

  • @thatonegearguy
    @thatonegearguy Před 2 lety

    This video was in my recommendations, so I watched the whole thing, subbed and now I want to go there/on the the website and buy some stuff! Great video!

  • @nathanlee3748
    @nathanlee3748 Před 6 měsíci

    I went there today and it was an incredible experience. Bought a few souvenirs to take home to Australia.

  • @putalaweaweonoh
    @putalaweaweonoh Před 2 lety

    subscribed only after 2 videos.
    Hope you reach your goals next year!
    Thank you for uploading this

  • @badbot4ever566
    @badbot4ever566 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you this video is exactly what I need. I’ve wanted a Katana since I was 6 so that’s 30 years I’ve been wanting one . Now I know where to go.

  • @MrMuziekman
    @MrMuziekman Před 2 lety

    man even in the vid you can see the clear difference between the katanas downstairs and the real ones upstairs,such beautifull craftmanship

  • @nightrider5109
    @nightrider5109 Před 2 lety +1

    That was incredible my friend ! Thank you so much for the tour What cozy shop Japanese culture just fascinates me I would love to visit Japan The swords were breath taking! Thank you so much Stay safe stay healthy my friend What a cozy little shop Especially the end floor

  • @LuminaryCursorem
    @LuminaryCursorem Před 2 lety

    I just found this channel today and I've got to say. Mighty fine job sir!

  • @FoxyfloofJumps
    @FoxyfloofJumps Před 3 měsíci

    I'm really happy to see you promoting a company that clearly has EARNED your repeat business.

  • @raffaellifamily5321
    @raffaellifamily5321 Před 2 lety

    Im so happy I’ve watched this video !! Thank you so much sir. 100% i will go to this shop and buy there!! I feel like a good energy and peaceful atmosphere there