Glass Artists in Chugoku

The glass arts of the Chūgoku region represent a distinctive intersection of distinctive glass craftsmanship and regional identity. Drawing from a bridge between eastern and western Japanese traditions, these glass artists have developed approaches that reflect understated beauty and respect for natural materials. Their work showcases blowing, cutting, and Edo kiriko engraving passed down through generations, while incorporating the aesthetic sensibilities unique to western Honshū. From established masters to emerging talents, the glass artists in this collection demonstrate the living tradition of Japanese glass arts.