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The Specialist

Light bulb moment - Japan

Preface

Formerly a light bulb manufacturer, Shotoku began making hand-blown glassware in the 1950s. Today its ultra-thin Usuhari glasses are the toast of the town. And it still continues to innovate.

Credits

Writer: Fiona Wilson
Photographer: Megumi Seki



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