NANASHI KAJIYA

This is a blacksmith’s workshop hidden within the streets, with only an inconspicuous entrance facing the road. Aside from the sound of hammering metal and the hiss of steam, there are few signs of its presence. It is a nameless Kajiya, specializing in the creation and sale of traditional Japanese weapons made purely for display purposes.

The front half of the building is designed like a dojo, where customers can try out the weapons indoors. The rear half is the forging area, strictly off-limits to outsiders. The only second-floor structure is the blacksmith’s room. From there, he can access a walkway built across the rooftop, allowing him to inspect and maintain the pipes, chimney, and water tank.

This is a large steam hammer, designed with a fusion of Western materials and Japanese structural techniques. It allows for the rapid and efficient forging of high-strength or large-scale metal objects. Normally, the forging of traditional weapons would never require a steam hammer of this size — its presence here feels distinctly out of place. The blacksmith himself never reveals his name and rarely shows his face. Rumor has it that he accepts private commissions for custom-made weapons — but so far, no one has ever succeeded in placing an order.