Taisho Glass x Okuno Shoten Halloween 2026. This year's dance is titled "So Much Love, I'm Done For!!" Once again, the whole Taisho Glass staff enjoyed dressing up for Halloween. We were also joined by a guest appearance from Sakaimachi's "Machi-chichi." Some of the costumes were quite unusual, and some guests may have been surprised to see the staff looking a little different from usual. We dress up because we enjoy it ourselves, and also in the hope that our visitors will h

Here is the second round of snapshots from our Glass Monster workshop in Otaru. Each guest put their own ideas and feelings into a monster of their very own. Besides the wonderfully individual designs, be sure to look at the unique names the guests gave their creations. Enjoy the photos and see what kind of monsters were born. Thank you to everyone who joined the workshop! Note: the pieces were photographed with temporary cellophane tape holding them together. The tape has be

To everyone visiting Hokkaido for the Snow Man concerts: our little glass snowmen in Otaru would like to say a quick hello. Dressed in colorful hats and scarves, the snowmen are ready to welcome you. Enjoy the concert, and also the delicious food and scenery Hokkaido has to offer. As a memory of your trip to Hokkaido, please come visit Otaru too. We hope you enjoy the town's views and craftsmanship as you stroll through this city of glass. We hope it is a wonderful day for ev

Each guest put their own ideas and feelings into a one-of-a-kind glass monster. Beyond the wonderfully individual designs, please take a look at the unique names the guests gave their creations. See what kinds of monsters were born in the photos below. Thanks to your support, all reservations are currently full. Thank you so much for the many requests. Part 2 is coming soon! Note: The pieces were photographed temporarily held with cellophane tape. In the photos shown, the tap

Wear it lightly, freely and without pretense. These are handmade accessories by Seiko Yoshida of glass work yukai, a glass artist from Asahikawa. Their delicate, charming forms look like gathered water droplets and tiny flowers. The soft expression created by clear and frosted glass sparkles every time it catches the light. Simply placed by your ear, they add a cool, airy touch of elegance. They suit everyday outfits as well as a more special outing. These glass accessories a

Small in stature, yet it opens up a whole glass of enjoyment. Bambi by Kimura Glass is a wine glass series known for its short stem. Low and charmingly round in form, it still has all the function you need to enjoy wine. It adds a pleasant presence to the table and blends naturally into everyday meals. Its friendly character invites free-spirited use, not only for wine but also for sake and cocktails. At our sake ware corner you can hold one in your hand and feel its lightnes

Trick or treat!! We have captured a Halloween night inside a tiny world of glass. Ghosts, pumpkins, black cats, witches and a moonlit town: the motifs of Halloween, all rendered as miniature glass. When light meets the clear glass, it glows softly and changes its expression, as if a little story were about to begin. Display just one, or combine several. Line up your favorites and you will have a small Halloween world of your own. A little mysterious and a little adorable, thi

"Do you love teeth?" Let us introduce a rather unusual glass piece that begins with that very question. Each one is crafted in glass in a shape reminiscent of a real tooth. For dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and students of dentistry - those who see teeth every day and still take them home - this is a piece we hope you'll pick up. It also makes a fun little present for people in the dental field, or a celebration of training, graduation or a new job. You care

Pick the eyes and the mouth, then stick them on. Why not make your very own one-of-a-kind "Glass Monster" from Otaru glass pieces? Choose the eyes and mouth you like from the parts lined up in a wooden box, and attach them to the body with tweezers. Give it a name, and your little companion is born. [Halloween-only workshop] Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 31 (Sat) / first 20 monsters only / Venue: Taisho Glass Tombo-dama Kan / From 4,400 yen including tax (reservation required) Workshops

Coordinate with a friend or someone special, subtly and in style. Our shop's popular "customizable kanzashi" hairpins let you mix and match glass tombodama beads to create your own combination of colors and expressions. Choose the same design for a matching look, or vary the colors to add a touch of individuality. "Matching, but a little different" - that quiet sense of coordination brings an elegant accent to any outfit. Perfect with a yukata, but just as lovely for everyday

Imagine a sheet of paper crumpled into a ball and gently smoothed out again. That is the distinctive shape of the Crumple Old Frost, a rocks glass by Kimura Glass (Kimura Glass Co., Tokyo). At first glance it looks rugged and full of character. Yet the moment you pick it up, its uneven surface settles comfortably against your fingertips, offering a surprisingly pleasant grip. Each time you touch it or turn it, the glass shows you a different face. The frosted finish softly ca

Live with a cat and you notice that the same animal shows a different face depending on the day, even the hour. Eyes narrowed at the window. Looking straight up at you. Curled into a circle, asleep. There is a group of works that seems to have caught exactly those expressions in glass, made by the glass artist Shima Sugioka. Cats rendered with the clarity and soft coloring only glass can give. No two share the same face — one a little smug, one half asleep, one that looks as

A kanzashi hairpin is often thought of as a summer thing — slipped into an updo to match a yukata. It is a cool, seasonal image, and a lovely one. But summer is not the only time to wear one. Kanzashi suit autumn and winter hairstyles just as well. Gather your hair loosely, slide one in, and an everyday style turns quietly elegant. Even against a heavy knit or a winter coat, the glass catching the light near your ear adds a small point of color. This season, limited-edition a

Walk through a forest in autumn and you may find mushrooms peeking out at the foot of a tree. Red caps, white speckles, colors you never expected. Crouch down to look, and time slips away. A new work has arrived that captures that same delight in glass: Mushrooms, by Masayoshi Sato of Hatsuki Glass Studio. Red, blue, white — mushrooms in every color and pattern, each one shaped by hand in glass. The swell of the cap, the markings across its surface, the combination of colors:

When you look deep into the cosmos, what is it that you see? A place where countless cosmic phenomena fold over one another and condense into a single point — imagine coming across somewhere like that. Cosmic Pool, a new work by glass artist Mieko Noguchi, has just joined the collection at Taisho Glass SORA in Otaru, Hokkaido. The name comes from the tide pools along the shore. In a shallow hollow in the rocks, shellfish, tiny fish and seaweed all carry on their lives, and th

Looking into the amber of a whisky, you sometimes find yourself thinking of the cask. That deep, rounded aroma is born only when wood and spirit rest together over a long stretch of time. What if you could enjoy a little of it in an ordinary glass at home? Made in Otaru, these MIZUNARA oak wood chips do exactly that. They are cut from mizunara oak grown in Hokkaido — a wood long prized in Japanese whisky making, said to carry a distinctive fragrance reminiscent of sandalwood

An exhibition of work by glass artist Kaori (東 かおり) opened on September 1 at Sou, the creators' market inside Otaru Taisho Glass. Every piece is shaped slowly and carefully by hand. Vivid colour, a clarity that opens up when the light passes through, and the quiet presence that only fine handwork can carry. No two pieces are alike. The way the colours layer, the drift of tiny bubbles, the soft line of a rim — each one shows a slightly different face when you pick it up. In th

From Souko, the creators' market at Taisho Glass Otaru, we introduce a collection of glass animals that seem to breathe with quiet life. Each piece is carefully crafted in the boa-textured style, capturing every endearing expression, soft fur, and small gesture. The warm, gentle style feels as if these creatures have stepped straight out of a picture book. Even among the same animal, each artisan's hand gives every piece its own character — a steady gaze here, a slightly tilt

Summer in Hokkaido is still bringing hot days. Hoping to bring a little coolness to mind, we made some wonderfully laid-back "polar bear tama" glass beads. Since each one is handmade, every face and expression is different. Some look sharp and alert, some seem half-asleep, and some just have an expression that's hard to describe. Even as the same polar bear, each one has its own personality. Our staff member Kimura's favorite is the one with an especially indescribable pout.

Kanzashi might bring to mind special occasions like kimono or yukata. But they actually suit everyday hairstyling just as well. A single pin in your usual updo is all it takes to bring a slightly different mood to your look. We carry plenty of glass kanzashi in cool, summery colors. Whether you're out in a yukata or simply adding a touch to your everyday style, please feel free to try one. And our summer "Kanzashi Lottery" event runs for just three more days, starting today.