In Japan, “copper” was once called “akagane” (literally red metal) and it considered a sacred metal.
In Sendai, the techniques of the “Onakaganeshi” (master coppersmith) Zenzo, who was called to Sendai by Date Masamune himself, have been preserved and passed down the generations for more than 420 years.
Visit the home of this long lineage of coppersmiths, Tazen copper studio, and try your hand at crafting your own sake cup under the careful guidance of one of the masters! Discover the beauty of this ancient craft treasured by Date Masamune and take a piece of Sendai’s history home with you!
