Reminds me of Grandis (Italy). Still custom building bikes (in different materials, including steel) and busy enough regionally that they apparently don't have, or desire, an export business. Angel Garcia Long Valley, NJ
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> I'm sure we don't know more about the Japanese artisans due to the
> language barriers. Its hard to learn and its hard to teach. Kudos to
> those who have succeeded-Dennis. Also, like American framemakers, they
> are small operations. It is difficult and expensive to adverstise their
> products (at home or abroad) and simultaneously produce the products in a
> timely manner.
> Todd Teachout
> Hercules, CA