ASANO CO., LTD

Since its foundation, ASANO has mainly manufactured the traditional craftwork of Gifu lanterns for over 90 years. While dedicated to “lanterns” and traditional techniques, the company also proposes new lantern concepts that match the modern life style. Asano has also launched into new fields, such as the production of interior lighting equipment and lantern hats.

Company name

ASANO CO., LTD

Main products

Bon lanterns, festival/ritual lanterns, and various other lanterns.
A variety of lantern lighting equipment (Paper Moon, FORM, Porcini, etc.)

Representative

Yusei ASANO

Address

2-25 Honmachi, Gifu, GIFU 500-8034

Foundation

1917　

Capital

JPY36 million

TEL

+81-58-265-3011

FAX

+81-58-262-1155

URL

E-mail

Business description

Manufacture and sale of lanterns

Domestic sales

Major Buddhist altar retail stores, hardware stores, etc.

Overseas sales

USA, Germany

Other

The Porcini family won the Special Award from the panel at the 2nd “Nippon Mono Ichi.”
Traditional craftwork Gifu lanterns designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry