Jishichi Ozeki began selling Gifu Paper Lanterns during the first year of Emperor Meiji’s reign. For the coronation ceremony of the Showa Emperor (3rd year of reign) Ozeki provided a pair of large lanterns and has been bathed in good fortune ever since. Ozeki lanterns still stand in the throne room and inner palace to this day.

Ozeki, whose succession in the traditional craft has taken place in this old, Meiji Era shop, continues to add new value to the Gifu Paper Lantern art form. His works possess patents, utility models, design registrations, as well as numerous awards related to design and invention.

In addition to the study of the art as it was cultivated up to this point, we feel that our duty in life is to continue offering these items of high-culture with a mind on the current era and a pure heart.