Mr. Tadashi Okubo___
	The beautiful refraction of Kiriko(glasswork) has been loved by many people for a long time. The design of cage stitch, spider web, chrysanthemum, and iris are hammered into Mr.Okubo's head. He is able to finish his works without any consideration. Kiriko will relieve our life, which is totally committed to the functions. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Yoshikazu Tanabe___Tanabe Glass Processing Factory
	Edo Cut Glass of today was started in 1834(5th year of Tenpo) by Kyuubei Kagaya who was the owner of glass shop in Oodenma-cho, Edo. He invented the techiniques of engraving the surface of glass by using emery. Mr. Tanabe's factory respects the traditions, but at the same time to answer the needs of customers, arranges the products in modern design. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Haruo Katayama___Katayama Paulownia Chest of Drawers Store
	Paulownia wood is light weight and bright color, less expanding / contracting or cracking, and prevents moisture. This Paulownia chest uses the Paulownia wood on every parts. Paulownia chest has a history of 200 years. Mr. Katayama's store manufactures traditional Paulownia chest and also the chest with design that matches the western style rooms. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Shinji & Kazuhiko Miyata___Hakocho Inc.

Carving the Kiri made products and wrapping the carved part with cloth(This processing technique is called Kimekomi). The surface of Kiri products are of sober colors, but colorful patterns and pictures are drawn on it by this technique. With coloring, the products become more elegant art masterpiece. Due to the westernizing of lifestyle, products with both Japanese and Western style such as western chest and remote controller case are developed, and still live within living space of today. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Akio Ooya___Ooya Factory Inc.

Rasps are manufactured since early years of Edo without big change in its shape . The copper made blades which were made by hand are really sharp, so it would not break the cells and structure of radish when grounded. The radish grounded with this hardware contains water and nutrition, and improves the flavor. There are grounding hardware for Wasabi(Japanese horse radish),ginger, etc which has subtle differences in size of blade. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Akio (Kounan) Ishiguro___Higashiura Silverware Factory Co. Inc.

Tokyo Silverware are made by variety of forging and carving skills on gold which were established in Edo-era. They are products that can be explained as compilation of metal industrial art that was developed in tradesman's culture. They are elegant, last long, harmless, and due to these natures, silverware are used in vessels, ornaments, western tableware, and Buddhist altar fittings. Most of them are manufactured in Tokyo. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Iwao Kawauchi___Koumei Factory

It is said that the origin of gold forging skill is ancient Egypt. Koumei Factory inherits the skill to present age. Mr. Kawauchi is the 2nd generation of this old factory which counts over 80 years since its foundation. Well used gold and silver products will let you have wealth in your heart, and the product will have presence. Focuses on the creation of functional beauty("beauty of usage" "beauty of necessity") GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Kozo Kitama (Fugen)___
	He likes to use silver that can be made into many different colors, textures, and shapes by hammering and processing. Hammering a piece of silver makes a shape. His excellent skills are backed up by his love toward his job; creating beautiful patterns with a hammer. He also receives an order for the flower vase, the tea-things, and all sorts of things. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Mitsuji & Keiichi Nakamura Suzukou___

It dates back to 1300years ago when the tin product was introduced to Japan from China. Tin has a effect of water purification. Also, the molecules of the tin are coarse, so the tin is excellent in heat-retention. Tin pot is suitable for tea and Sake. He uses potter's wheel which is same as old days to polish the tin's surface. The manufacturing process has no compromise but is full of old techniques. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Noboru & Tamotsu Hoshino___DouGin Copper Ware Store
	Ever since Edo-Era, copper wares are familiar in a kitchen. There are variety of arranges added to suite the lifestyles of each era, and there are variety of kitchen utensils in copper ware. Copper is great in heat conductivity, also has sterilization effect, and solidity. Copper wares also lasts and could be used for long time. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>