Glass Artists in East Japan

The glass arts of eastern Japan represent a distinctive intersection of distinctive glass craftsmanship and regional identity. Drawing from Edo-period aesthetics and Tokyo's artistic innovation, these glass artists have developed approaches that reflect refined urban sophistication meets rural tradition. Their work showcases blowing, cutting, and Edo kiriko engraving passed down through generations, while incorporating the aesthetic sensibilities unique to the Kantō and Tōhoku regions. From established masters to emerging talents, the glass artists in this collection demonstrate the living tradition of Japanese glass arts.