Ubukeya — Local services in Tokyo

The 2mm thick tweezers (厚地毛抜き2mm) are incredible. They can grip fine vellus hair that I can barely see. The weight and tension are just right.

The shopkeeper was kind and patient. She provided thorough instructions on how to care for the tweezers. I now store them in a polypropylene flat case so I can travel with them safely.

I also recommend their nail clippers. I've been using mine for a while now and they are still sharp. Even thick toenails don't seem to dull them easily.

I only have one wish, and that is for the nose hair scissors (鼻毛鋏(直刃)) to have narrower blades. The sharpness is excellent when I tested it on the cloth but the blades are too wide for me compared to the old pair that I am...

They might not be so friendly especially the old lady but the younger one is very helpful and knowledgeable. This knife maker has been in operation for more than 250 years and certainly you will appreciate the history and its atmosphere. Great...

Tiny shop with incredibly high quality tools. The knives, scissors and tweezers etc are all hand made and expensive accordingly. The kitchen knife I purchased is as sharp as a razor and I expect it'll be my goto for the rest.of my life....