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Orient Industry: The Japanese Original — Brand Profile

Founded: 1977, Tokyo, Japan · Material: silicone · Price class: $6,000–20,000

Identity

Japan's oldest and most respected maker, in business since 1977 and the brand that coined "love doll" (1998) to distance its handmade products from inflatables. Handmade in Tokyo, no export discount, showroom culture, strictly adult-only catalogue. The opposite end of the market from the Chinese volume cluster: artisan pricing, boutique availability.

Strengths & weaknesses

Strengths: craftsmanship, finish, discretion culture, longevity of the company. Weaknesses: price multiple of Western-market rivals, limited customization vs. the custom-order Chinese pipeline.