TAKAOKA HOKURIKU These glass vessels (raden glass) are made by Amano Shikki Co., Ltd. in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture.These works (gold cup and kaleidoscope series) feature unique patterns that appear through the glass using the raden (abalone shell) technique that is characteristic of Takaoka lacquerware.Details：https://radenglass.com/ Amanoshikki Kabushikikaisha Founded in 18921939 Produced medal boxes for the Cabinet Awards […]
YOKOHAMA KANTO This glassware was made at Kokonotsuyi’s own kiln “Suenosato”, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.The pieces are blown and slightly thick, with a deep brown color. Details：https://www.suenosato-studio.com/ Suenosato The tableware, interior, and exterior used at the Japanese restaurant Kokonotsuyi are made to order.
RYUGASAKI KANTO This glassware was made by Kagami Crystal Co., Ltd. in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture.This is a cut glass piece made by grinding the surface of the glass with various grinders to form a geometric pattern. Details：https://www.kagami.jp/index.html Kagami Crystal Kabushikikaisha 1930 Kagami Crystal Craft Glass Research Institute was established.1943 Manufactured and delivered items for the wedding of […]
YOKOHAMA KANTO Glassware made by Yokohama Glass in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. (The artist founded Gokurakuji Glass Studio in Kamakura.)The work is called “Ginrin” and expresses the clear bottom, surface, and texture of a mountain stream. Details：http://www.gokurakuji-glass.jimdo.com Iwasawa Shoichiro Born in 1972Joined Notojima Glass Studio in 1996Established Gokurakuji Glass Studio in 2004Received numerous awards, including a […]
TSUGARU TOHOKU This glass vessel was made by Hokuyo Glass Co., Ltd. in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture.It is a transparent blue handmade glass (Tsugaru biido) piece made by blowing glass at 1500 degrees. Details：https://tsugaruvidro.jp/ Hokuyo Glass Kabushikikaisha 1948: Started making floats for fishing1973: Top production volume in Japan1977: “Tsugaru biidoro” was born as a craft […]
SHIMADA TOUKAI GLASS This glass was made by Nissho Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This work has a unique shine, created by adding pure titanium to the glass using coating technology used on satellite parts. (This work is part of the “PROGRESS (Chic Infinite) series.) Details：http://nissho-kogyo.jp/wordpress/ Konagai Katsuhisa Born in Shizuoka Prefecture […]