Syouryu, inheriting the art of ornamental metalworking from the Edo period, was founded under the guidance of the first generation, Wakichi Shimatani, in 1909 (Meiji 42). Now, after 110 years since its establishment, the fourth-generation owner, Yoshinori Shimatani, continues to uphold the traditions of his predecessors and craftsmen in the workshop.
While preserving the old, they also engage in new creative endeavors.