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 Hokuyo Glass, which produces Tsugaru Vidro, began in 1949 with the manufacture of floats for fishing. At that time, there were other factories that manufactured floats, but Hokuyo Glass's floats were highly evaluated for their quality, and in 1973 they became the top producer in Japan. I was. After that, they switched to using plastic floats, so they produced large vases and other items using the technique of “free-blowing” that they had cultivated over many years of manufacturing floats. In addition, due to the geographical condition of Aomori, where transportation is inconvenient, we have supplemented by mixing raw materials such as colored glass in-house. In 1977, "Tsugaru Vidro", which consists of tableware and flower vases, was born as a craft product that combined this molding technique with colored glass. The craftsmen are also focusing on technical development, and they are constantly striving to develop new techniques, such as the preparation of beautiful colored glass and the techniques that require high skills, such as learning by themselves. I have received designation. In recent years, in order to nurture "Tsugaru Vidro" as a brand, we have emphasized "four seasons", "handmade warmth", and "story", and strongly communicated the locality of Aomori and the manufacturing that would make people who use it feel attached. I've been Products that incorporate a variety of techniques and techniques, as well as colored glass made by ourselves, are representative handmade glass of Japan, not only for tableware, but also for lifestyles in general.