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In December, 2017, the author visited the northern part of Fukui Prefecture, which is the dominant region for the domestic production of glasses frames. More than 95% of glasses frames are produced here. The purpose of the visit was to interview the President of Masunaga Optical Mfg. Co., Ltd., which has been in operation for more than 100 years.
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The story of Tsune is in the novel “Oshorin” by Yoko Fujioka, which is essentially based on a true story.
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This quote is taken from the home page of Masunaga Optical.
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The data of juku are based on the report on the juku industry of NTT town page: http://www.ntt-tp.co.jp/lab/gyoukai/education/10/; accessed Feb. 12, 2018.
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Gakko Kihon Chosa FY H25.
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Matsui, A. (2019). Creating the Market for All. In: Economy and Disability. Economy and Social Inclusion. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7623-8_5
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