1899~
1899 Kinta Hirota, the founder of Hirota Glass, began selling glass tableware in Tokyo.
1915 Hirota Glass opened its first factory in Yokokawa, Tokyo and started manufacturing drinking glasses.
About us
About us
Founded in Tokyo in 1899, Hiroto Glass has established itself as one of the pioneers of Japanese Glassware. In recent years, Hirota Glass has created its own signature style through harmonization of European traditional glassmaking technique and Japanese artistry. While staying true to its classic designs and influence dating back to the pre-war period, Hirota Glass continues to push hand-crafted glass to its artistic limits.
1920~
1920 Eijiro Hirota succeeded as president and further expanded the business. He also contributed to the advancement of glass industry in Tokyo for many years.
1950~
1950 Hirota Glass Co., Ltd. was established.
1985 A Logistics Center was built in Tsubame, Niigata.
2002~
Tatsuo Hirota developed new artisan glassware with a focus on the reproduction of classic products that were popular back in the Taisho period.
2004
Sumida Edo Kiriko-kan was opened to provide workshops on how to produce Edo Kiriko.
SUMIDA EDO KIRIKO-KAN
2007~
Tatsuaki Hirota was appointed the head of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd.
2017
Sumida Waglass-kan was opened to provide workshops on how to produce Edo glass decorations.
SUMIDA WA-GLASS KAN
Team
Tatsuaki Hirota
PresidentIt has been 150 years since glassmaking has been introduced in Japan. Japanese glassmaking blossomed during the Taisho period while skillfully and carefully incorporating Western culture. The fusion of Western technology and Japanese traditional techniques and manufacturing methods led to the creation of unique Japanese Glass. Hirota Glass, the oldest glass tableware company in Tokyo, is committed to promoting glass tableware. It is our social responsibility to preserve the glass tableware manufacturing methods and designs inherited from the company’s founding and to pass them on to the next generation.
Tatsuo Hirota
ChairmanOne could say that the beauty of the downtown area of Sumida-ward in Tokyo is that it is not too pretentious, and very humane. Glassware is indeed one of them. Hirota Glass exists in a place where many “good things” from the past remain and continue to be made. We hope you can see the products of Hirota Glass.
Kozo Kawai
Edo Kiriko CraftsmanCertified as a Sumida Meister by Sumida Ward as a traditional Edo Kiriko craftsman. We have inherited the “technique” and “elegance” of Edo culture and are constantly pursuing new techniques every day for the future of Edo Kiriko.
Awards
- Sumida Modern Brand Recognition 2010 “Edo Glass Soy Sauce Cruet”
- Sumida Modern Brand Recognition 2011 “Brunch Series”
- Sumida Modern Brand Recognition 2012 “Edo Glass Taisho Roman”
- Silver Prize At Charming Japanese Souvenir Contest Sponsored By Japan Tourism Agency “Bamboo Glass”
- Good Design Award 2017 “Light [Taisho Roman]”
- GOLDEN PIN DESIGN AWARD 2017 Best Of Golden Pin Design “Karai”
- GOLDEN PIN DESIGN AWARD Golden Pin Design “WAYOU”
- Good Design Award 2018 “WAYOU”
- German Design Award 2019 Winner “Karai”
- Long Life Design Award 2020 “Hirota Glass’s Original Soy Sauce Cruet”
Company Profile
- Company NameHIROTA GLASS co,.ltd
- FoundationMay 1st, 1899
- EstablishmentMarch 1st, 1950
- Headquarters2-6-5 Kinshi-cho, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0013 TEL +81-3-3623-4145 FAX +81-3-3623-8892 Email hirota-g@hirota-glass.co.jp
- Product Center811−1 Sugina, Tsubame-city, Niigata 959−1273 TEL +81-256−64−2770 FAX +81-256−64−4171 Email tsubame@hirota-glass.co.jp
- Capital15 million yen
- BusinessPlanning, manufacture and sale of Japanese and Western glassware
- Major BanksMUFG Bank, Ltd. Kinshicho Branch / Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Kameido Branch / Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd. Oshiage Branch / Small Business Finance Corp. Head Office / Daishi Hokuetsu Bank, Ltd Tsubame Branch
- MembershipsTokyo Glass Products Association, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Group CompanyHIROTA GLASS CRAFTS Ltd.
