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πͺ Knife Workshop Options
Tenpos Chef's Knives (Akihabara)Walk-in
3-4 Akihabara, Taito-ku (right at station)
10:00β19:00 daily (closed Dec 31/Jan 1)
Free lesson; knives from ~Β₯3,000
Hold/test knives, free sharpening lessons, on-site engraving (Β₯550), multilingual staff
Japanese Knife Making Workshop (Asakusa)Book Ahead
BUB Activity Center, Heiwa Building 5F, Asakusa
~90 minutes, flexible times
~$160 USD per person (~Β₯24,000)
Choose knife β sharpen β attach handle β engrave name in Japanese. Includes tea + snacks + haori jacket
Kappabashi Kitchen Town (Knife Street)Open Daily
Near Ueno Station
Wholesale prices on professional knives
Dozens of shops, best for buying knives to take home. Shopping destination, not a workshop
Master Bladesmith Experience (TOKI)Limited Spots
Hachioji/Takao area (1.5 hrs from central Tokyo)
~2 hours, max 7 guests
Visit master's workroom, watch katana forging, try hammering/grinding yourself. Book via toki.tokyo
π€ ASAKA (δΊε²θ±) Concert Tracker
π Status: Monitoring for January 2027 Dates
Cron job checks daily at 9 AM. Results appear in this chat.
Next check: Daily at 9:00 AM
About ASAKA
Born Oct 7, 1999 in Nagoya
Anisong singer β known for Yuru Campβ³ songs
Debut: October 2016 (age 17)
Official site: asaka1007.jp | Twitter: @asaka_1007_staff
Hit Songs You'll Hear at Concerts
SHINY DAYS
Laid-Back Campβ³ OP (2018)
Seize The Day
Laid-Back Campβ³ S2 OP (2021)
So Precious
Laid-Back Campβ³ S3 ED (2024)
BELIEVE MYSELF
Shikizakura OP (2021)
GIVE & TAKE
Single (2025)
Where to Watch for Announcements
Twitter/X: @asaka_1007_staff (staff account)
Official site: asaka1007.jp/live
Ticket sites: eplus.jp, Pia.jp, Ticketmaster Japan
Typical announcement window: 4β8 weeks before tour dates
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π‘ Travel Tips for January 2027
Weather & Packing
0β5Β°C (32β41Β°F). Cold but dry β January is Tokyo's driest month.
- Warm layers, thermal underwear
- Scarf, gloves, warm hat
- Comfortable walking shoes (cold ground)
Transportation
For this itinerary, individual train fares may be cheaper than JR Pass.
- Get a Suica/PASMO IC card for local trains
- Narita Express from Narita; Skyliner from Terminal 1/2
- Google Maps works great for navigation
Food Recommendations
Tokyo has the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any city!
- Sushi: Tsukiji Outer Market or Ginza omakase
- Ramen: Try Ichiran, Ippudo, or local Ikebukuro shops
- Yakiniku: Akihabara area has great Korean BBQ
Essential Apps
- Google Maps β navigation
- Google Translate or DeepL β translation
- Japan Transit Planner (Navitime) β train routes
Pre-Book These
- Asakusa Knife Workshop (GetYourGuide) β book now
- ASAKA concert tickets (if announced Nov/Dec)
- teamLab Planets tickets β sells out!
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