Shinzo Tamura

Shinzo Tamura makes curated sunglasses with lenses handcrafted in Japan.

Specifically designed to protect your eyes and help you stay healthy doing what you love to do.

TALEX Factory Tour – The 85-Year-Old Japanese Lens Maker Behind Shinzo Tamura Sunglasses 11/17/2023

TALEX Factory Tour – The 85-Year-Old Japanese Lens Maker Behind Shinzo Tamura Sunglasses See inside Japan's oldest lens maker and how they produce a pair of sunglass lenses from start to finish.

20/20 hearing for your eyes... 😎 11/14/2023

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11/12/2023

Jack Nicholson wore many iconic styles throughout the years. Central to his look was always a black frame and grey lenses. Our Umeda frame takes inspiration from his style with a matte black frame and our Onyx lenses.

TALEX, Shinzo Tamura, and How Sunglass Lenses Actually Work 11/10/2023

TALEX, Shinzo Tamura, and How Sunglass Lenses Actually Work Learn about how sunglasses work and the many factors on how to judge a lens.

11/06/2023

Ultralight frames with perfect fit. Curated with premium polarized lenses designed for driving. Made in Japan.
Designed for professional drivers. Perfect for your roadtrip adventure.

10/27/2023

Shinzo Tamura sunglasses are made in Japan from ultralight and durable nylon, and shaped in timeless designs. Reflecting art, unique people, and the vibrant feel of urban environments.

Photos from Shinzo Tamura's post 10/22/2023

Shinzo Tamura combines lightweight and flexible frames that recall iconic sunglass shapes with the world's best polarized lenses. A third-generation lens maker, Shinzo Tamura has curated a collection of timeless frames specifically designed for TALEX lenses, the premium polarized lenses his family has made for 85 years in Osaka, Japan.

Shinzo Tamura Sunglasses 10/18/2023

Shinzo Tamura Sunglasses Quality craftsmanship and timeless cool are the foundations that underpin the awesomeness of a new brand on our radar here at The Coolector – Shinzo Tamura. This first-class purveyor of sunglasses – which they somewhat excellently call “noise cancellation for your eyes” – has an exemplary ...

09/29/2023

Artist and activist Yoko Ono has worn many iconic designs over the years. Here she is wearing an eyebrow style which has inspired the design of our Umeda frame.

09/21/2023

Classic styles reimagined in ultralight and durable nylon. With the best polarized lenses in the world. Made in Japan.

We’re giving away one of our top of the line Joto frames with this week. Check our story for more details, or head over to their account.

Giveaway - Shinzo Tamura Joto Onyx HD Sunglasses 09/13/2023

Giveaway - Shinzo Tamura Joto Onyx HD Sunglasses Enter to win a pair of Joto Onyx HD sunglasses from Japanese maker Shinzo Tamura.

09/12/2023

Shinzo Tamura sunglasses are made in Japan from flexible and durable nylon, and shaped in timeless designs. Reflecting art, unique people, and the vibrant feel of urban environments.

Polarized Sunglasses - How do They Work? 09/07/2023

Polarized Sunglasses - How do They Work? You've heard the term a million times, now see where polarization came from and how it works.

Photos from Shinzo Tamura's post 08/30/2023

Our family has been making eyeglass lenses in Osaka, Japan, for 85 years. TALEX lenses combine technology and modern materials with the quality, care, and perfection of thousands of years of Japanese artisanship. Shinzo Tamura eyeglasses are a curated collection of extremely lightweight and timeless frames, specifically designed for our TALEX lenses, the best polarized lenses available today.

08/24/2023

Cary Grant made this style forever famous. His Boston style sunglasses in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, with their tan tortoiseshells and green-tinted lenses are the quintessence of timeless style. Our Umeda frame is taking inspiration from this iconic pair and let them live on as an ultralight and modern take on the classic.

08/18/2023

The Onyx HD lens is designed to deliver defined contours and enhanced contrast performance while preserving natural color. This lens has superior optical clarity over regular polarized lenses with a slightly warmer feel than a typical grey sunglass lens.

Shinzo Tamura brings over eight decades of lens-making heritage into a new collection of sunglasses 08/14/2023

Shinzo Tamura brings over eight decades of lens-making heritage into a new collection of sunglasses The lightweight frames and lenses are made in Osaka, Japan.

Sunglasses and Eye Health with Shinzo Tamura 08/14/2023

Thank you to our friends at Heddles for this feature article on eye health!

Sunglasses and Eye Health with Shinzo Tamura Your eyes are incredibly complex and delicate instruments and the sun can't wait to fry them. Here's how to shield your peepers.

Photos from Shinzo Tamura's post 08/04/2023

Our family has been making eyeglass lenses in Osaka, Japan, for 85 years. We embrace modern technology and materials, infusing them with the quality, care, and perfection of thousands of years of Japanese artisanship. The result: iconic polarized sunglasses that allow you to see more clearly, eliminating strain and stress while protecting your eyes from harmful UV.

Best New Gear | May 2023 07/20/2023

Last month our sunglasses were featured on Carryology's Best New Gear in 2023.

Best New Gear | May 2023 From luxurious business carry to tough mountain bike trail companions, May welcomed a host of excellent pieces. Discover the best new gear.

06/07/2023

One of the iconic styles, made forever famous by the great Muhammad Ali. Our Namba and Joto frames are inspired by the classic Wellington frames of the last century. You can never go wrong with an icon.

06/02/2023

Elegantly engineered and hand made in Japan, our sunglasses come with premium TALEX polarized lenses. They offer the ultimate protection for harmful UV light.

Photos from Shinzo Tamura's post 05/15/2023

Sunglasses make us feel good and, of course, help us see better. But the most important reason to wear sunglasses is to protect the health and longevity of our eyes. TALEX polarized sunglass lenses have premium filters that remove UV rays, glare, and other harmful light. These filters also help prevent fatigue and tiredness that can come from wearing non-polarized sunglasses for an extended period of time. Keeping your eyes strong and healthy for a lifetime of sun.

05/02/2023

Andy Warhol was a pop art icon, but his favorite sunglasses was a classic. Our Abeno frame is inspired by Andy’s favorite pair of sunglasses. You can’t go wrong with a classic.

04/12/2023

Shinzo Tamura makes curated sunglasses with TALEX lenses handcrafted in Japan. They are the highest-performing polarized lenses on earth, specifically designed to protect your eyes and help you stay healthy while doing what you love. Our lenses are brighter and clearer, without any discoloration or distortion.

Photos from Shinzo Tamura's post 03/27/2023

Polarized lenses feature a filter that blocks horizontal light so you aren't affected by harsh reflections from snow or water. Shinzo Tamura sunglasses are specifically designed for TALEX lenses, which use a proprietary filter to block out more harmful and intrusive light than traditional polarized lenses. We believe that your eyes are worth it!

02/18/2023

Audrey Hepburn was one of the style icons of the 1950s and 60s. Our Tennoji frame is inspired by Audrey’s favorite pair of sunglasses. You can’t go wrong with a classic.

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