Among the glass we offer, we have a wide variety of glass with colors and patterns that are “uniquely Japanese,” such as glass that has been used in Japanese houses for centuries and glass that reproduces traditional Japanese patterns.
This page introduces such uniquely Japanese glass, “Japanese House Crafted Glass,” along with Japanese culture.
We also have glass samples available, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to see the patterns and colors of the glass.
A shoji is a sliding door with a wooden frame
covered with Japanese paper, and is a
traditional Japanese fixture.
The washi allows light to softly pass through,
allowing natural light into the room while
maintaining privacy.
Some shoji are fitted with a glass window in the
lower half in order to enjoy the outside view and
design. Such shoji are called yukimi shoji.
We offer two types of glass used for such yukimi
shoji: glass for shoji (bokashi sansui) and frosted
glass.
Glass for shoji screens (Bokashi Sansui) is glass for
shoji screens with patterns and gradations.
The glass is characterized by “sansui-ga”
(oriental paintings depicting mountains and
water), and we offer a wide variety of designs, 35
in all.
| Maximum size | 914mm×610mm |
on a shoji with snow viewing
For Japanese room fittings
on a shoji with snow viewing
on a shoji with snow viewing
For Japanese room fittings
on a shoji with snow viewing
Suriglass is white opaque glass with an uneven
surface.
Unlike “glass for shoji screens (bokashi sansui),”
suriglass has a simple design with no patterns.
When used as glass for shoji screens, some
customers use a gradation process. By making the
upper half of the glass transparent with gradation
processing, You can enjoy the view outside with
the shoji closed.
| Maximum size | 1200mm×2300mm |
on a shoji with snow viewing
on a shoji with snow viewing
For entrance fittings.
on a shoji with snow viewing
on a shoji with snow viewing
For entrance fittings.
Washi is paper made with traditional Japanese
techniques. Made mainly from plant fibers such
as kozo (paper mulberry), mitsumata (mitsumata),
and gampi (gampi), washi is characterized by an
uneven, soft texture compared to Western paper.
Because of its ability to regulate humidity and
softly diffuse light, washi has long been an
indispensable part of traditional Japanese
interior decorations such as shoji screens,
fusuma sliding doors, and folding screens.
We offer two types of glass that reproduce such
Japanese paper: “Washi glass (Japanese style
glass)” and “Design film glass.
Washi glass (Japanese style glass) is laminated
glass with Japanese paper sandwiched between
two sheets of glass. Tosa Washi, one of Japan
Decorative store windows
Store door window
Decorative store windows
Decorative store windows
Store door window
Decorative store windows
Design film glass is glass to which a special
“design film” is applied.
In addition to adding patterns and colors to the
glass, the film also prevents shattering in the
event of glass breakage, making it a highly safe
type of glass.
We offer a wide variety of design film glass with a
Japanese paper-like film applied.
| Maximum size | 1200mm×2400mm |
Glass shoji screens in Japanese-style rooms
Entrance window.
In the walk-in closet.
Glass shoji screens in Japanese-style rooms
Entrance window.
In the walk-in closet.
Edo Kiriko is one of Japan
Kiriko style glass is glass with Edo faceted patterns
engraved on its surface.
There are 24 types of traditional Japanese
patterns such as “Shippoumon” and “Yaraiimon,”
and you can choose between “transparent” and
“frosted” types to block your line of sight.
Since it is available in large sizes up to 1200 mm x
2400 mm, it is used not only for decoration but
also for sliding doors, windows, and other
fittings.
| Maximum size | 1200mm×2400mm |
For wall decoration in inns
For interior windows in Japanese-style rooms
Glass shoji screens in Japanese-style rooms
For wall decoration in inns
For interior windows in Japanese-style rooms
Glass shoji screens in Japanese-style rooms
In Japan, a variety of colors have been used for
clothing, crafts, paintings, and architecture since
ancient times.
These colors are called by names derived from
Japanese nature, seasonal changes, animals,
plants, etc., and are unique to Japan.
We sell “painted colored glass ‘Irodori’” that
reproduces such traditional Japanese colors.
Coated colored glass “Irodori” is vividly colored
glass with paint baked onto the back of
transparent glass.
It is characterized by its even color and luster,
and is available in a total of 12 colors with color
names unique to Japan.
It is available in a wide range of thicknesses,
including 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm, and can be
tempered, so it is widely used for wall
decorations, top panels, shelves, and other
applications where strength and safety are
required.
| Maximum size | 1200mm×2200mm |
On the table top
For store showcases
On the shelves in the clinic.
On the table top
For store showcases
On the shelves in the clinic.
Glass became widely used for windows, sliding
doors, and shoji screens in Japan during the
Taisho and Showa periods.
Glass windows made it easier to let light into the
house, thus realizing the “bright and open space”
that is a characteristic of Japanese houses.
In the early Showa period, not only transparent
glass, but also glass with a pattern on one side,
such as “molded plate glass,” which allows
light to pass through while maintaining privacy,
were widely used.
The “Showaigataita-glass” and “Showa Retro
glass” that we offer reproduce the patterns and
textures of such glass that was popular in
Japanese houses during the Showa period.
Showa figured glass is glass with a pattern on one
side. It is made by reproducing patterns that were
popular in the early Showa period.
Until now, traditional glass had an image of being
“thin and cold. However, Showa figured glass is up
to 5 mm thick and can be processed as “double
glazing (pair processing),” which improves
thermal insulation, so it is widely used for
window glass in houses and inns.
We offer a wide variety of designs, 13 in all.
| Maximum size | 800mm×1800mm |
Door window of an old private house style inn
On the glass door of an old house
Wooden door window
Door window of an old private house style inn
On the glass door of an old house
Wooden door window
Rare Stock Showa figured glass is a type of
figured glass glass that was actually
manufactured in Japan in the 1970s.
This glass is very rare because it is no longer
produced and many patterns cannot be
reproduced today.
We sell a total of 16 different patterns. If you
would like to see the patterns in person, please
request a free sample.
| Maximum size | 914mm×1828mm |
On the sliding door of an inn
On the sliding door of the cupboard
Door window
On the sliding door of an inn
On the sliding door of the cupboard
Door window
Showa Retro Glass is a “fluctuating” glass with a
slightly wavy surface.
By creating a fluctuating surface, the glass
reproduces the handmade glass of the olden days.
It gives a sense of nostalgia and warmth that
cannot be achieved with mass-produced glass.
Because it can be processed as double glazing
(pair processing), which improves thermal
insulation, it is also used for large windows of
old private homes and inns.
| Maximum size | 900mm×1800mm |
In the window of the station building
In the window of an old private house café
For furniture in old houses
In the window of the station building
In the window of an old private house café
For furniture in old houses
We manufacture the “Japanese House Crafted Glass” introduced in this article by size order in 1mm
increments.
For orders and estimates, please feel free to contact us by phone or using the estimate form. Our expert
operators will reply to you within an hour at the earliest.
We also accept requests for samples of the glass
introduced here.
We have a wide variety of glass samples available
free of charge, so please feel free to contact us if
there is any glass that you are interested in or
would like to see the color or pattern in person.
We will be able to guide you more smoothly if you
tell us that you would like to receive a sample by
phone or in the remarks column of the estimate
form.