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Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata’s metalworking district, is a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese crafts.

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In the Edo period, Tsubame Sanjo was renowned across Japan for manufacturing highquality nails. Local craftsmen still use these ancient methods to make knives, tableware and even iPod finishes today. The quality of the workmanship is so high that...

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