The Brand Collection

TOKIWA made

Sabae-made Japanese eyewear from a third-generation family workshop — stocked at our Markham clinic with full in-house prescription service.

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About the House

Sabae craft, three generations on

The TOKIWA made workshop traces its roots to a small Sabae eyewear shop opened by the founder’s grandfather in 1951. Sabae, in Fukui Prefecture, is the region where the majority of Japanese eyewear is made — a small city with a hundred-year tradition of craft glasses production.

The modern TOKIWA brand was launched in 2019 by the third generation of that family, and renamed TOKIWA made in 2021. The name TOKIWA (常磐) means “everlasting” in Japanese — a tribute to the founding generation, and a signal that the frames are designed to be worn quietly over the long run rather than chase passing trends.

Frames are produced in a combination of machine work and hand finishing in Sabae. The catalogue is organized by T-series model number rather than named collection lines, and the line spans pure titanium, acetate fronts on titanium temples, and a signature combination front that brings acetate and titanium together in the same piece.

What We Stock

TOKIWA made at Elevate

Tokiwa Made T-1951 frame — handcrafted Japanese eyewear from Sabae, Fukui.

Collection 01

T-1951 — the namesake

Named for 1951, the year the founding generation opened the original Sabae workshop. T-1951 is the brand’s namesake — a pure titanium frame that anchors the catalogue and signals what TOKIWA made is about.

Tokiwa Made T-1959 frame — handcrafted Japanese eyewear from Sabae, Fukui.

Collection 02

Pure titanium

Titanium across both front and temples — geometric, minimalist silhouettes finished by hand in Sabae. Light enough to forget you are wearing them, with the structural precision titanium allows. The rest of the all-metal line beyond T-1951.

Tokiwa Made T-1956 frame — handcrafted Japanese eyewear from Sabae, Fukui.

Collection 03

Acetate fronts

The bulk of the catalogue. A Japanese acetate front paired with the brand’s standard β-titanium temples — warmer in colour and feel than full titanium, with hand-polished acetate surfaces and the lightness of a titanium chassis. Round and rectangular shapes across several models.

Tokiwa Made T-1958 frame — handcrafted Japanese eyewear from Sabae, Fukui.

Collection 04

Combination fronts

A brand signature. The front works titanium and Japanese acetate together in the same piece, paired with the standard β-titanium temples. The result reads warm like an acetate frame but with metal accents where extra structure or visual contrast is wanted. Reserved for the T-1957 and T-1958 styles.

Specific T-series models, colours, and sizes vary by order. Contact us to walk through the current TOKIWA made selection.

Lenses

Prescription TOKIWA made eyewear

Every TOKIWA made optical frame is designed for prescription use. Your prescription, frame measurements, and lens selection are all handled in-house.

Single visionDistance or reading
ProgressiveSeamless distance-to-near, no visible lines
High-indexLighter, thinner — pairs naturally with the slim TOKIWA titanium styles
PhotochromicDarken outdoors, clear indoors
Blue light filterFor screen-heavy days
Anti-reflective coatingStandard on Japanese-style frames; reduces glare and improves visual clarity

Need a current prescription? Book an eye exam and we can coordinate your TOKIWA made fitting at the same visit.

The Service

Buying TOKIWA made at Elevate

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A curated Japanese selection

TOKIWA made is one of several independent Japanese brands we carry. We help compare across titanium, acetate, and hybrid models so you can find the right shape and weight without wading through an oversized wall of frames.

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In-house optometrists

Prescription updates, frame measurement, and lens fitting are all handled by our team under one roof. No handoff between optician and optometrist.

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Adjustments and aftercare

Complimentary frame adjustments and tune-ups after purchase. Bring your TOKIWA made frames back any time the fit needs a tighten or a realignment.

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Authentic product

Frames sourced through TOKIWA made’s official distribution channels, with original case and documentation.

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See the current selection

Our TOKIWA made selection refreshes with each order. Visit our Markham showroom to handle the frames, feel the weight, and see the Sabae finishing in person.

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Visit Us

Try TOKIWA made on in Markham

Japanese frames are best understood in person — the weight, the surface finish, the proportions on your face. Stop by our Markham showroom to walk through the current TOKIWA made styles with our team.

Elevate Vision Care

7357 Woodbine Ave, Unit 4
Markham, ON L3R 1A7

(905) 940-8834

Easily reached from Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Scarborough, Toronto, and the broader GTA.