Beer glasses carefully painted by lacquer artisans

Traditional craftsman Yasuto Kosaka has always wanted to make lacquer easier to use in modern life. He developed a technique to apply lacquer to glass, which is a familiar part of our daily lives. Unlike wood, glass is inorganic, and the lacquer tends to peel off during the drying process, making it difficult to do so. Drinking beer from this glass, which is the culmination of the maker's strong desire and high level of skill, may be exceptional.

A long tumbler, rare in Edo Kiriko

This original tumbler was commissioned by TSUCHI-YA to be made by Junichi Nabeya, a traditional Edo Kiriko craftsman. Each of the roughly 3mm-wide, regularly-spaced stripes is cut with a sharp diamond blade. The perfect weight and texture of the glass gives a comfortable feeling every time you touch it.

Choju Kitcho rock glass made by a traditional craftsman

The hexagonal geometric pattern "tortoise shell pattern" is a popular auspicious motif in Japan since ancient times, derived from the shape of a turtle shell, a symbol of longevity and good fortune. This rock glass with a traditional tortoise shell pattern is a rare masterpiece made by a traditional craftsman who carves deep into the thick glass using only a kamaboko-shaped round blade.

A set of sake cup and sake cup that highlights the craftsmanship of Tsugaru

"Tsugaru Biidoro" is a traditional craft of Aomori Prefecture. It is a beautifully colored glass sake cup and sake cup, finished with traditional techniques. It is a masterpiece characterized by gold coloring on blue glass, which is inspired by the light of the moon floating on the water. The flickering of the light when cold sake is poured into it and the refreshing feeling of the glass enhance the taste of the sake.

A thin, light and smooth mug

The mug is a molded design that is made by putting it into a metal mold, striating it, and then blowing it into the air. The amazing thing about Yoshihiko Takahashi's mugs is how thin and light they are. They are also beautiful all the way to the bottom. Their smooth mouthfeel makes the drink taste even more delicious. Of course they are great for beer, but TSUCHI-YA recommends highballs.