Experience Japan’s Summer by making Wind Bells

There are only a few glass wind bell factories left in Japan. In the Kansai area, Osaka is the only place where you can experience glass wind bell making.

Source：Kansai area information website eo Odekake

The factory is Kawachifurin in Higashiosaka.

Kan Tugihiro, who runs this factory, makes wind bells out of glass bottles that were thrown away. He carefully makes each wind bell with his blowing pipe, using the furnace which is 1350 degrees. 1500 wind bells are made every year and each one of them is different in shape and size as they are handmade.

Because they are made from a material that would have been thrown away, these wind bells are eco-friendly and also recommended as a one and only souvenir.

Mr. Kan Tugihiro sells these wind bells at events and sometimes at moving stalls. Each wind bell is sold at 2500~3500yen. How about purchasing one as a gift or as a memory of your trip.

Mr. Kan Tugihiro takes part in about 60 events every year all around Japan, such as “Osaka Furin Festival” and “Osaka Tokisaimaturi.”

He wishes for the peace of Japan and healing people through the sound of his wind bells.

The wind bell making experience is held every month except December to February.

Not only can you make glass wind bells, you can also make glass name seals which can be experienced throughout the year.

Many students experience making wind bells every year. Why not try making one for yourself as a memory or a souvenir.