Satake Glass Nagare Studio

Osaka is said to be the home of Japan's oldest public glass art workshop. Ornaments such as hairpins, obi clasps, and netsuke were made there. While production temporarily ceased due to the sumptuary ban, glass bead production resumed toward the end of the 19th century. Glass crafts such as glasswork, artificial pearls, and glass beads for prayer beads became increasingly popular. Colored glass rods, the material used for these crafts, were also mass-produced, accounting for nearly 100% of the domestic market share. Satake Glass continues this tradition, manufacturing colored glass rods. The building is a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and colored glass rods and the glass products made from them, known as "Izumi Glass," have been designated as traditional crafts by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. The workshop also houses a glass workshop, classroom, and shop. Currently, on weekdays, you can make up to 15 glass beads per hour for 2,500 yen. This is believed to be the largest number of glass bead-making experiences in Japan.