Sabae, Fukui Prefecture is known for its "Megane" (glasses)! Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture

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Photo courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
Glasses are an indispensable part of everyday life. Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture boasts more than 90% of the domestic production of eyeglass frames, the base of glasses! Sabae City is said to have been established in 1905, when craftsmen from Tokyo and Osaka were invited to the city to share their eyeglass manufacturing skills as a source of income during the off-season.
Later, in the 1980s, the company succeeded in mass-producing the world's first titanium eyeglass frames! Lightweight, durable, and less allergic to the human body, Sabae's technology has now become a global standard.
Photo courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
Photo courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
The Megane Museum is a facility where visitors can experience the fascination of Sabae's glasses, which have been constantly evolving over their 100-plus year history!
Inside the museum, there are many attractions such as the "Glasses Museum" where you can see the production site and feel the roots and spirit of the handcrafting of glasses, the "Hands-on Workshop" where you can actually make your own glasses, and the "Glasses Shop" where over 3,000 new models are on display and for sale👍
Experience Workshop" photo courtesy of the Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation.
Experience Workshop" photo courtesy of the Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation.
Also, our trusted opticians provide vision care, glasses repair, custom-made glasses and other services.

If you use glasses in your daily life and are considering buying new ones, why not visit the "Megane Museum" and find your favorite pair of glasses?
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