The workshop of Shinohara Furin Honpo in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, has been humming with activity as craftsmen put the finishing touches on their Edo-style furin, traditional wind chimes that have provided a soothing soundtrack to Japanese summers for over 300 years.
After being handblown, the inner surface of the glass chime is then painted in designs ranging from standard goldfish to a cute caricature of "Amabie," a mermaid-like creature that is said to protect against pandemics.
Although the shop is closed to visitors during the state of emergency, their wind chimes are available for purchase online.
Company president Emi Shinohara, 66, said, "I hope the gentle sound of the Edo-style chimes will help brighten the dark mood at this time."
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