I'm off to Niigata tomorrow.
My tickets are bought and I've got a pick^up arranged at the station, so it's all set.
I'm really looking forward to it, and I hope to learn a lot in the limited time I have with Iwasaki-san and Mizuochi-san. I will, of course, post what I can here, when I get back.
However, for those with the inclination, I plan to live tweet as much as I can, and indeed if anyone has any questions while I'm in Niigata, that would be a good way to ask.
So if you're on twitter, follow me @EasternSmooth and I hope I can get something interesting on there for you.
Jim,
ReplyDeleteI would like to find out what stones they use for honing razors. Nakamura-San informed us they keep the stones out of the shop, but may be you will be lucky to see them and take a few pics?
Thanks
Be assureed I'll be asking about stones. Nakamura told me that all the honing is done by Mizoichi-san now, and he's picking me up at the train station so I'll have a chance to ask him right away.
ReplyDeleteI'm also taking along a couple of stones of my own to see how they go.
Best,
Jim
Bon voyage!
ReplyDeleteGet the most out of your trip.
Have a safe trip, looking forward to your reports.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your trip,Jim!
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