Glass Artists in Tokai

Tokai has long been a center for exceptional glass arts, where historic trade routes and diverse natural resources shapes artistic expression. The glass artists featured here embody glassmaking traditions refined over centuries in Aichi, Shizuoka, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. Each artist brings mastery of blowing, cutting, and Edo kiriko engraving combined with the distinctive qualities that define Tokai craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how distinctive glass craftsmanship continues to thrive in this remarkable region.