Tsugaru lacquer manufacturing company ``Tanaka Meisan'' (Dote-cho, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-33-4649 ) announced a new product ``Transparent Tsugaru lacquer'' on December 18th.

“Transparent Tsugaru lacquer” is a lacquer expression that applies the transparent lacquer material “suki urushi.” When light passes through it, the lacquer pattern emerges like stained glass. Toshiki Tanaka, the fourth president of the company, says, ``It took 10 years to come up with the idea, but we were finally able to announce it.'' The patented technology was filed on October 6th.

According to Tanaka, ``transparent lacquer'' is not a new lacquer, as it has been used for a long time, and the idea of ​​applying it to a transparent base had never been thought of before. ``There are Neputa and Nebuta in Aomori. Neputa and Nebuta are beautiful to see during the day, but at night, when they are illuminated by the lights inside, their fantastical beauty is exceptional.``Transparent Tsugaru lacquerware'' may be Then, Neputa and Nebuta may be the origin," says Tanaka.

In 2021, the company announced "Touchable Tsugarunuri" as a new design product of Tsugaru lacquerware. ``Transparent Tsugaru Nuri'' is a product that was being developed together with ``Touchable Tsugarunuri,'' and was created based on the company's philosophy that ``tradition is about changing with the times.''

"Tsugaru-nuri Tanaka", which was renovated as the company's flagship store on December 12th, exhibits a floor lamp that is the first prototype commercialization of "transparent Tsugaru-nuri". Although they accept orders for floor lamps, they are also considering product development and brand development with B2B in mind. ``First of all, I want people to see the actual product,'' said Mr. Tanaka. ``There are various developments and ideas, but I want to develop them with care.'' He is enthusiastic.