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My name is Fusataro, swordsmith and representative of Asano Kajiya.
Passing down the craft of swordsmithing to the next generation—this is my life’s mission.
While respecting the traditional form of apprenticeship, I am exploring ways for the younger generation to learn the fundamentals of smithing while also becoming independent. With my own hands, I aim to shape a new model of what a swordsmith's workshop can be.
There is a beauty and spirituality in swordsmithing that transcends logic. To pass it on, it's not enough to provide time and environment—we must also share the true essence and appeal of swordsmithing, which is the very source of its value.
That is why I focus my efforts on sharing the joy of this craft and increasing the number of swordsmiths.
Since shortly after becoming independent, we have been hosting forging workshops overseas, and have now built friendly relationships with people from many countries.

Swordsmith’s Art of Entertainment—
As a passionate team of swordsmiths delivering inspiration, we are working to shape the future of this craft: freer, and more exciting than ever before.

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About FUSATARO

刀匠 房太郎について

刀匠 房太郎

刀匠 房太郎について

Representative of Asano Kajiya, swordsmith under the name Fusataro. Based in Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Born in 1976 in Gifu Prefecture, Fusataro began forging iron at the age of 13. At 20, he became an apprentice to Kanefusa Fujiwara (25th generation). After six years of rigorous training, he established his independent smithy in Seki City in 2004. In 2006, he relocated his forge to his hometown of Hashima City, and officially incorporated the business in 2024.
Believing that “a sword is a form of language,” Fusataro has been active internationally since 2012, conducting live demonstrations, lectures, and cultural exchange events in countries such as France, Canada, and the United States. His YouTube channel has over 21,000 subscribers, sharing the world of Japanese swordsmithing with a global audience.
His work spans a wide range of activities, including product development specializing in traditional Japanese forging techniques, research collaboration on steel, training of successors, promoting Japanese sword culture internationally, and contributing to his local community.
Through building an organization of swordsmiths, he strives to pass down both the tradition and creative evolution of swordsmithing to the next generation.

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Biography

  • 1997

    Began apprenticeship under 25th-generation Kanefusa Fujiwara

  • 2004

    Established his own forge in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture

  • 2005

    Held public Japanese sword forging demonstration in Canada

  • 2006

    Relocated forge to Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture

  • 2012

    Grand Prize, Takaoka Craft Competition
    Invited to France (20th Anniversary of Senshinkan Dojo) for public sword forging
    Invited to France by the International Sword Society for demonstration

  • 2013

    Solo exhibition “Kanuchi no Waza” (Kasajuu Gallery)
    Conducted forging workshops in Canada (hosted by Tamahagane Art)
    Public sword forging for metal artists in the U.S.
    Delivered lecture on Japanese swords at the University of Minnesota

  • 2014

    Invited to perform forging at the UNESCO World Heritage site Citadel of Besançon, France

  • 2015

    Began selling blades and smithing tools at Tokyu Hands, Nagoya Takashimaya
    Returned to Canada for forging instruction (Tamahagane Art)
    Public sword forging at the “Tontenkan Festival” in Shiga Prefecture
    Began offering hands-on forged knife-making experiences at Asano Kajiya

  • 2016

    Public forging and hands-on experiences during international exchange from Oregon, USA
    Invited by NAIT University (Canada) for public forging and workshops
    Continued instruction in Canada (Tamahagane Art)
    Forging experience booth at the Namazu Festival in Hashima City

  • 2017

    Expanded workshop and facilities
    Established Japan-U.S. Joint Development Research Institute (Seattle, USA)

  • 2018

    Public sword forging project “YUGO” in collaboration with ESPACE HORLOGER museum (Switzerland)
    Conducted forging technique workshop in Montreal, Canada

  • 2020

    Achieved over 700% of the target on the first day of the “Happa” crowdfunding campaign on Makuake.
    Launched YouTube channel

  • 2021

    Conducted public forging and blacksmithing experience in Tennessee, USA
    Invited to conduct blacksmithing experience at Naniwa Takatsu-gu Akindo Festival, Osaka, Japan

  • 2022

    Produced a monument for Ghibli Park

  • 2023

    Attached to Forge & Bar “Beer O’clock”

  • 2025

    Conducted Japanese sword forging class in Portland, USA
    Invited to perform Japanese sword forging at Ōsekigahara Festival, Gifu, Japan

*Numerous other media appearances

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