Updated at 2022-03-23
Glasswork has a relatively short history in Japan. However, infused with Japanese craftsmanship, Japanese glasswork has evolved into a unique art form, distinct from western styles. An experienced glassmaker created this glass ornament under temperatures over thousand degrees celsius. Glassmaking is hugely complex, and procedures can be broadly categorized into parison processing, blowing, cooling and picking, cutting, grinding, refining, and final inspection.
Alliance Date: August 9, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 5,156 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 6,280,000 people
Main industry: Chiba Prefecture has a strong focus on industrial and commercial development, with the Port of Chiba at the center forming the Keiyo Industrial Zone, a hub for the petroleum and steel industries and a key distributor of raw materials and energy for industry. Narita International Airport located in Chiba attracts industries such as aviation and international logistics, serving as a base for many foreign investments.