"Orient" comes from the Latin word meaning "where the sun rises," used to indicate direction, with the motif being the "sunrise."
The overlapping light symbolizes both "tradition" and "innovation."
The sunrise, which has appeared repeatedly since ancient times, still inspires us today with a sense of wonder as if seeing it for the first time.
With this in mind, we are committed to continuous creativity and innovation, never becoming complacent about our long-standing history.
The production of eyewear in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture—Japan’s leading eyewear manufacturing region—is highly complex. There are over 200 steps involved in making a single frame, and the number of businesses involved in the process is several times that. Even within the same process, different companies excel in various materials and techniques. Whether the required quality, delivery time, and design can be achieved depends on the skill of coordination.
At Orient Glasses, we leverage our history since our founding in 1947 and our prime location in the heart of the eyewear manufacturing industry. We gather comprehensive industry insights and utilize our well-established network to match the best businesses for each project. Together with our in-house designers, we propose eyewear frames that are reliable and trustworthy.
Finally, the last step in creating quality eyewear is distribution. At Orient Glasses, we value every aspect of the process—from planning to sales—where craftsmanship, trust, and smiles come together to complete each frame.
| Products | We handle frames, lenses, and a wide range of other eyewear-related products. |
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| Proposals | Our in-house designers plan and design both OEM and original products. We provide clear proposals using 3D imaging before prototyping. |
| After-Sales Support | We are committed to thorough quality control and careful inspection. Leveraging our location in the eyewear production hub, we offer fast repairs and after-sales support to ensure reliable transactions. |
| Network | We utilize the trusted network of Sabae’s eyewear industry to create eyewear that is both safe and reliable. |
| Company Name: | Orient Optical Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | 101 Yoshie-cho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, 916-0001, Japan |
| TEL | [Head Office] +81-778-51-1607 [Planning Department] +81-778-52-5525 |
| FAX | [General] +81-778-52-5808 |
| Founded | October,22 (1947) |
| Capital | 50 million yen |
| Representative Director | Masaomi Umeda |
| Number of Employees | 31 |
| Pre-World War II period | Engaged in the manufacturing of eyewear frames and began producing components. |
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| Post-World War II | Returned from the war. |
| October 1947 | Founded as Umeda Shokai. |
| 1968 | Changed the company name to the current Orient Glasses. |
| 1981 | Established the Planning Center. |
| September 2012 | Relocated the Planning Center (renamed the Planning Department) to the Head Office. |