Established in Mikuni Town in1791, we are one of the very few chochin lantern studios of an integrated manufacturing. We persist in artisan’s elaborate handiwork, delivering various beautiful and long-lasting chochin lanterns to all places in Japan. We can meet our customer’s demand with greater care and attention as an integrated manufacturer. Mikuni Chochin lantern which maintains the traditional technique has been designated as Fukui Prefecture’s local traditional handicraft.
The third generation Mariya Kojima is thriving as a rare female chochin lantern artisan, attracting attention even from overseas. At the same time as maintaining the traditional technique, she is also working with innovative chochin lanterns by embracing her feminine sensitivity. She not only attempts to promote chochin lantern’s appeal as an indispensable item in original Japanese landscapes and its traditional festivals, but also struggles to expand the potential of chochin lantern by taking on challenges in new fields such as art and interior decoration.