Japan Trip 2015- October 1st to October 30th, reopening on November 1st

http://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/japan-trip

Our Annual Japan Trip from October 1st to October 30th 2015


When Sara and I first started Japanese Knife Imports, we decided that every year we would head back to Japan to spend time with the craftsmen we work with- working on new projects, training and learning about sharpening and blacksmithing, traveling to new areas and meeting new craftsmen, and so on. Because we work directly with most of the craftsmen we deal with, this personal connection is a very important part of our business. This trip also gives us an opportunity to improve our skills in sharpening and our understanding of knives (through the study of blacksmithing, handle making, saya making, etc.).



This year we will be traveling to Japan from October 1st 2015 to October 30th 2015. Our store will reopen for normal business on November 1st 2015.



Unlike previous years, this year, our online store will remain open and continue to ship most orders (unless they require sharpening, some additional work before shipping, or are knives that we generally like to confirm first with customers before shipping). However, our physical storefront will not be open while we are gone.



In addition, all sharpening services will be on hold from September 20th 2015 until we return. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. (If we have your knife here, it will be completed before we leave).



While in Japan, we will be traveling to various cities and meeting with a number of craftsmen. We will do our best to post updates to our blog, facebook, twitter, instagram, and whatever else we can. You can find our blog at www.japaneseknifeimports.com/media-and-news-center, follow us on twitter @JKnifeImports, or search us out on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JapaneseKnifeImports.



If you need to reach us at japan, we will be checking e-mails regularly (though our response may be a bit delayed). Please send e-mails to either Jon@JapaneseKnifeImports.com or Sara@JapaneseKnifeImports.com. You can also reach us via skype (username- JBroida). We will also do our best to check voicemail at the store whenever possible.



Thank you so much for your patience and understanding… see you guys when we get back. I promise to take lots of pictures and video again this year.



-Jon and Sara

 

Hope you have a safe, fun and educational experience this year!

 

Awesome stuff, Jon! Waaay jealous....... be safe & may your travels be fulfilling and prosperous!!!