The Tango Peninsula, woven from a long history and cultural influences from the continent.
Culture and Technology from the Continent
The Tango Peninsula, located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, has been a gateway to the sea since ancient times.
Through exchanges with the Asian continent, various cultures and technologies such as iron manufacturing, rice cultivation, textiles, and sake production were brought to the peninsula.
It is said that the ancient Tango Kingdom once flourished in this area,
More than 5,000 burial mounds exist on this peninsula, and many iron swords have been excavated from burial mounds.
In addition, many iron artifacts have been found in the remains of a blacksmith workshop at the Tojo Ruins, one of the oldest in Japan, indicating that iron production was conducted from around the end of the 5th century.
Local traditions
There are legends about demons and swords in the area, such as Tateiwa, where a demon is said to have been sealed inside, and Takeno Shrine, where a sword that cut the demon was dedicated.
Human pursuits
The people of this area have long lived, worked, and made things in harmony with the rich natural environment.
It is a place where new things and products have been discovered through human interaction.
It is here that a new blacksmith shop, Nihon Gensho-sha, was established to pass on the skills and spirit of Japanese swordsmanship to the next generation.
