If you love adorable animal-inspired glassware, head to Keisei Department Store in Mito, Ibaraki from June 8 until June 14, 2022! Goodglas Japan will be selling a selection of over 30 unique pieces during this brief period.
The MyStraws collection has been incredibly popular to those more environmentally concious. Rather than use plastic straws, why not grab one of these glass straws decorated with an adorable penguin, sea otter, or polar bear? These straws come with a carrying case and a special cleaning brush.
Goodglas / MyStraw Glass – Penguin
Goodglas / MyStraw Glass – Penguin, Sea Otter, Polar Bear
Straw, Case, Brush (3-piece set)
Goodglas – Shiba
Goodglas – Rabbit Mug
These glasses are handmade by skilled artisans and are sure to make anyone smile!
Information
Goodglas @ Keisei Department Store in Mito, Ibaraki
Address: 1-6-1 Izumicho, Mito, Ibaraki
Available: June 8 – June 14, 2022
Location: 1F Special Venue
Official Site: https://www.r-kj.com/
Watch out for counterfeit products!
Goodglas items are not available on Amazon, Yahoo! Shopping, or Rakuten.
Similar products are being sold using stolen images of Goodglas products. Please be aware that these products are fake.
Find authorized Goodglas dealers on the official Goodglas Japan website.
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GOODGLAS released two double-wall insulated glasses featuring the popular Sanrio character Cinnamoroll along with a glass straw and cleaning kit on December 16, 2022. The items are available from GOODGLAS Japan’s Official Online Store or from Kita-Senju Marui, Ueno Marui, Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza, and Niigata Isetan. Cinnamoroll Glass
Due to incredible fan demand, these Cinnamoroll glasses are now available just in time for the holidays! Each glass is heat-resistant, making them perfect for sipping hot winter drinks. Each product is handmade and can also be used to decorate your home! The lineup includes two types of Cinnamoroll–one with his mouth open and the other with his mouth closed. Cinnamoroll Glass Reusable Straw Silicone Carrying Case and Cleaning Tool for Easy Transport In addition to these adorable glasses, a reusable glass straw is also available! Sure to make each day more adorable, using these straws will help cut down on plastic waste. Each comes with a silicone case and a cleaning brush. Like the glasses, the straw comes in two designs. Information
Cinnamoroll Double-Wall Insulated Glass (2 varieties)
Price: ¥4,950 (Tax Included)
Cinnamoroll Glass & Straw Set (2 varieties)
Accessories: Silicone Case, Cleaning Brush
Price: ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
Release Date: December 16, 2022
Where to Buy:
GOODGLAS Japan Official Online Store (https://www.r-kj.com)
Kita-Senju Marui, Ueno Marui, Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza, Niigata Isetan
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To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Hatsune Miku, the PREMICO online store began selling beautiful faceted Edo Glass inspired by the virtual singer on August 17, 2022. Only 390 glasses will be available. The custom-made blue-green glasses were inspired by the beloved virtual figure. Edo faceted glass is a traditional craft in Japan, and each is a unique work of art. Each piece is handmade by craftsmen at long-established workshops that are members of the Edo Kiriko Cooperate Association.
Delivered in a special paulownia wood box, the Edo faceted glass comes with an acrylic display stand featuring a new illustration of Hatsune Miku by Iwato. Don't miss this special Edo faceted glass only available for a limited time! Art by 岩十 (c) Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net Information
Hatsune Miku 15th Anniversary Edo Faceted Glass
Price: ¥39,000 (Tax Included)
Amount Available: 390
Release Date: August 17, 2022
Items will be shipped in early September 2022
Official Site: https://iei.jp/miku-kiriko/
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Tsuchiya Kaban is known around the world for its Japanese craftsmanship and handmade goods. The company has now opened TSUCHI-YA, a glassware specialty store! The shop opened on Asakusa’s Kappabashi Dougu Street on August 18, 2022. At TSUCHI-YA, visitors can purchase the works of over 35 glass artisans from 13 prefectures throughout Japan, all of whom are dedicated to the art of making beautiful things. Aiming to share the beauty of glass with customers, many pieces on display are perfect for daily use.
In addition to unique handmade glassware, the collection also features faceted glassware, each incorporating advanced techniques to bring traditional designs into the modern age. The techniques used to create each piece of glass are also incredibly diverse. Along with faceted glass, visitors can find sandblasted glass, which uses sand to create intricate patterns, as well as blown glass. Also keep an eye out for sustainable items such as Ryukyu glass, a traditional Okinawan craft made from recycled glass melted from used bottles, and coasters made from wood, leather and other scrap materials. The interior design for the shop was done by the creative team that also handles Tsuchiya Kaban stores. The dark tones found on the first floor make the transparent glassware shine. The second floor is an upscale gallery with a white ceiling, walls, and floor, featuring colorful faceted glasses and accessories, as well as vases, art, and more. TSUCHI-YA embodied Tsuchiya Kaban’s passion for craftsmanship and will continue to share incredible handcrafted Japanese glassware. The company wants to bring Japanese politeness to the world. Information
TSUCHI-YA Asakusa Kappabashi Main Store
Open: August 18, 2022
Address: 2-5-4 Nishiasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, New Years Holidays
Access: 7-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station (Exit 3) on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / 6-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Exit B) on Tsukuba Express Line / 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Exit 3) on Ginza Line, etc.
Official Site: https://tsuchi-ya.jp/
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The first Evangelion-themed Edo faceted glasses were released in November 2021, and Tsutaya Books Daikanyama will soon be selling limited quantities online! These items were previously only available to purchase locally.
Evangelion Unit 1 Edo Faceted Glass: ¥64,900 (Tax Included)
The Evangelion Unit 1 Edo Faceted Glass was designed along with a traditional pattern inspired by chrysanthemums, which symbolize longevity in Japanese culture. While the standard colors of faceted glass are red and blue, the gold and purple colors used in this unique item are extremely difficult to create, with only a few factories capable of producing them.The glassware is designed and cut by Kosho Nemoto at Nemoto Glass, which has produced the finest Edo faceted glass in Tokyo for three generations. The webpage below also explains how these glasses are produced. The product is scheduled to be released in late June 2022 and is currently available for pre-order. The amount available is extremely limited, so be sure to order as soon as possible if you’d like to add one of these valuable glasses to your collection. Information
Evangelion Unit 1 Edo Faceted Glass
Available: Late June *Subject to availability.
Product Details: https://store.tsite.jp/feature/579.html
Tsutaya Books Daikanyama Official Site: https://store.tsite.jp/daikanyama/
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Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture Offering Special Seal for Visitors
Toride City in Ibaraki Prefecture began heavily developing during the Edo Period as a strategic town on the Mito Kaido road. The symbol of the town is the Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence, designated as a prefectural cultural property and historic site. This stunning building will now be open to the public starting June 3, 2022! In Japan, fans of temples and shrines often collect Goshuin. These are beautiful handwritten shrine seals collected in a special book, and they have recently become popular with younger generations. The first ‘honjin goshuin’ in Japanese history will be available at the Former Toride Inn! A honjin was an inn for government officials, generally located in post stations during the later part of the Edo period. In Toride, the Someno Family Residence was designated as the main honjin for use by the Mito Tokugawa family in 1687. Since then, successors of the Mito Tokugawa family and many other feudal lords and samurai traveling between Edo and Mito used the location as a place to rest.Of the three remaining honjin on the Mito Kaido road, the Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence is the oldest and largest in scale. Today, it is also the only one with both the grounds and interior open to the public. With deep ties to the Mito Tokugawa family and Yoshinobu Tokugawa, the last shogun of the Edo Shogunate, it remains an incredible historical site. Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence Information (Released October 1, 2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKHGJsztC0Q Visitors can obtain two honjin goshuin: one features an illustration of the main building, while the other features the seal of the Someno Family Residence. Information
Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence
Hours: Open to the public every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (excluding New Year’s holidays) from 10:00-16:00 *Last admission at 15:30
Admission: Free
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Mobile Police Patlabor is celebrating 30 years with a special exhibition in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture from January 14 until February 13, 2022. The exhibition has traveled to four locations so far, starting in Osaka in 2019, then Tokyo, Nagoya, and Niigata soon after. It has been extremely well-received by fans, and this new iteration will exhibit original drawings and cells from Mobile Police Patlabor 2: The Movie, along with poster and cels. Other production materials from the 47-episode TV series broadcast on NTV from 1989 until 1990 will also be available to peruse for the first time. 1. Exhibition of Original Drawings and Cels from the Original Time of Production on Display for the First Time The original jacket illustrations for the TV anime version and Mobile Police Patlabor 2: The Movie drawn by character designer Akemi Takada, as well as celluloid images discovered by the editorial department of KADOKAWA Newtype, and valuable original art owned by the animation production company Production I.G will all be on exhibition.
2. Exhibition of New 3-D Works The exhibition will feature new sculptures created by sculptor Hideki Kawabata. Especially noteworthy is the 1.2-meter tall Griffon statue. 3. New Merchandise on Sale New booklets featuring the anime and movie will be available for purchase prior to the start of the exhibition. Also, new Griffon goods, still very popular among fans, will be available. 4. Commemorative Stamp Rally To commemorate the opening of the exhibition, a stamp rally will be held around the city. Those who visit every spot will receive a clear folder decorated with the main visual of the exhibition drawn by Yukio Kitta. 5. AR Audio Guide Exclusive to the Venue As with the previous Niigata exhibition, guests can listen to AR voice guidance by Miina Tominaga (Noa Izumi) and Yoshiko Sakakibara (Shinobu Nagumo) while at the venue. Information
Mobile Police Patlabor 30th Anniversary Celebration in Tsuchiura Exhibition
Location: Tsuchiura City Gallery (Arcus Tsuchiura 1F, 1-1 Yamato-cho, Tsuchiura)
Access: 1-minute walk from the Tsuchiura Station West ExitRunning: January 14 – February 13, 2022
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last Entry 17:30)
*Please allow about one hour for viewing.
Marketplace:
Tourist Information and Goods Center Kirarakan (Tsuchiura City Hall 1F, 9-1 Yamato-cho, Tsuchiura)
Hours: 9:00-18:00
Official Goods: https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/page/8931A4C7-C1EF-4435-A813-5650084F3700Stamp Rally Details: https://www.city.tsuchiura.lg.jp/page/page016117.html
Official Site: https://patlabor.tokyo/