About Us
May this glass bring a smile to someone.
Glass born from the landscapes of Otaru
reflects the light and the changing seasons,
becoming a small work of art that gently accompanies the heart.
No two pieces are ever the same—
each one carries the breath and wishes of its maker,
softly melted into its form.
The glass you choose may one day be given as a gift,
placed on someone’s table,
become part of a special memory,
or quietly bring light into everyday life.
This sense of “connection”
is what Taisho Glass values above all else.
May the glass that comes into your hands
bring a smile to someone, someday.
The glass you choose may one day be given as a gift,
placed on someone’s table,
become part of a special memory,
or quietly bring light into everyday life.
This sense of “connection”
is what Taisho Glass values above all else.
May the glass that comes into your hands
bring a smile to someone, someday.
So you can take home the spirit of Otaru and its artisans
At Taisho Glass, we cherish not how our glass looks on a screen,
but the sparkle it reveals the moment it rests in your hands.
Its depth of color, the gentle shimmer of light,
its weight and warmth—
these qualities show their true beauty only in the air of Otaru.
This is why we choose not to sell our pieces online.
We want to preserve the irreplaceable experience of
wandering in during your travels,
encountering a piece of glass,
and feeling your heart quietly move.
We hope that the glass you take home
carries with it the light of our storefront
and the breath of the artisans who shaped it.
With that wish in our hearts,
we wait to welcome you again in Otaru.
Otaru Glass
The history of Otaru glass began with the production of oil lamps and glass fishing floats, and has evolved alongside the growth of the city as a port town.
Taisho Glass Museum carries on this heritage while conveying the charm of glass to the present day through the values of “creating,” “understanding,” and “experiencing.”
For an overview of glass-making experience facilities throughout Otaru, please refer to the official Otaru City website, where the information is clearly organized from an administrative perspective.