Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata prefecture

"Tsubame Sanjo" is a combination of the names of Tsubame City and Sanjo City, which were both famous for metal products since the Edo period. Although the streets are quiet, they are home to factories renowned for manufacturing Japanese-style nails, knives, tableware and more.

The Tsubame Sanjo area, especially Tsubame City, has been become renowned as a cutlery production area. In fact, the cutlery used at the Nobel Banquet every year is produced in Tsubame Sanjo in the area. In fact, the cutlery used at the Nobel Banquet is produced in the area.