Glass manufacturing was also taking place in Satsuma, Kyushu, alongside Edo. Satsuma Kiriko began in 1846 (Koka 3) when Shimazu Narioki, the lord of Satsuma domain, invited Yotsumoto Kamejiro of Shibagen-sukecho, Edo, a cousin of Kagakyu, to establish a glass...
Good morning! Taito-ku in Tokyo, where Kimoto Glass is located, is an area bustling with festivals and events. On May 20th and 21st, there's the Sanja Matsuri, May 26th, 27th, and 28th will see Taito Monomachi, an event to energize...
Hello, thank you for always reading my blog. I've been writing about the history of glass manufacturing from its origins, covering international manufacturing history and Japan's Edo period. Please feel free to send your thoughts and opinions using the link...
Hello, this is the 10th entry in this blog. I started it thinking it might be a bit of a challenge, but so far, once I start writing, I remember "oh, there was this and that too," and I enjoy...
How did you all spend Golden Week? For the first time in a long time, I went on a train journey and enjoyed the spectacular scenery from a leisurely local train on the Tadami Line, a secluded railway line in...
Hello! April is already over, and one-third of the year has passed. Is everyone enjoying new challenges this year? It's not too late to start now. Let's begin right away! ♪ The oldest glass discovered in Japan is...
In 1781, the French company Saint-Louis succeeded in manufacturing crystal, thus beginning the production of lead crystal. Lead crystal involves a chemical reaction during the manufacturing process by adding lead oxide, so there is no concern about so-called lead poisoning....
Around the end of the 17th century, Ravenscroft in England successfully developed lead crystal glass by incorporating lead into the glass raw material. Lead oxide was used instead of soda ash to induce a chemical change, making the lead harmless....
2022/4/10 Hello! It's the season for entrance ceremonies. In my generation, it was common to take photos in front of the entrance ceremony sign, carrying a randoseru backpack under a cherry tree. But now, at this time of year,...
