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A History of Innovation Through the Ages

From its establishment in 1751, Takihyo has always put “the Customer before thyself” and has responded and contributed to an ever changing society. Under its operational policy of “undertaking new challenges at all times”, we will continue to offer dreams and inspiration to our customers through fashion.

1751
The original Hyoemon establishes “Kinuya”, a Kyoto kimono business in Kochino (present day Konan City in Aichi Prefecture).
1825
Second generation Hyoemon opens a branch in Nagoya, thereby expanding the business.
1837
Permitted to use the “Taki” surname as one of the top 10 members of the Owari domain.
1850
Third generation Hyoemon aims to move the headquarters to Nagoya.
1864
Fourth generation Hyoemon succeeds “Kinuya”.
Sadasuke Kinuya branches out to establish Takisada (present day Takisada Nagoya, Takisada Osaka).
1875
Moves the headquarters to Nagoya.
1882
Nagoya Bank (later known as Tokai Bank) is founded; Fourth generation Hyoemon serves as first chairman.
1888
Corporate name is changed to “Taki Hyoemon Store”.
1893
Tokai warehouse (present day Toyo Warehouse) is established.
1905
Fifth generation Nobushiro Taki succeeds the family.
1912
“Taki Hyoemon Store Co., Ltd.” is established, becoming an incorporated institution from a private operation.
Opens “Tokiwakan”, a hotel in Gamagori.
1926
Starting with the establishment of Taki Occupational School, is involved with various social contributions for regional development.
1931
Headquarter burns down in a massive fire.
1932
Donates “Takeshima Bridge”, a concrete bridge connecting Gamagori Coast to Takeshima.
1934
Opens “Gamagori Hotel” as Japan’s first international resort hotel.
1936
Completes a modern building of 6 floors and a basement to house the main office.
1938
Sixth generation Hyoemon Taki is inducted as president.
1943
Corporate name is changed to “Takihyo Co., Ltd.”(in kanji).
1945
Main building is requisitioned by the GHQ.
1953
With its hit product of a Japanese dress coat, “Kinyo Coat”, Taihyo’s trademark “Kinyo Mark” becomes nationally known.
1955
Main building is derequisitioned by the GHQ.
1956
A sewing factory “Takihyo Clothing Industry Co., Ltd.” is established.
1962
Seventh generation Tomio Taki.
Makes the change from Japanese dress to Western dress and expands business.
1967
Corporate name is changed to “Takihyo Co., Ltd.”(in katakana).
1968
A distribution center “Chubu Distribution Center Co., Ltd.” is established in Komaki, separating commerce and distribution.
1969
Installs general-purpose computers, takes a stake in establishing UNY.
1973
Takes a stake in Anne Klein in the US, begins sales in Japan in 1975.
Completes a high-rise building of 25 floors.
1974
Establishes a sewing factory “Takihyo Hokuriku Center Co., Ltd.” (present day T.F.C. Co., Ltd. Hokuriku Factory).
1977
Business productivity deteriorates and losses are declared due to the economic turmoil caused by the oil shock.
1978
Eighth generation Zesuke Ito.
Starts to reconstruct business by liquidating money-losing divisions and consolidated subsidiaries.
1980
Sells the high-rise building to Tokyo Marine and Fire Insurance Company and decreases debt.
1982
Liquidates loss carried forward and completes business reconstruction 4 years earlier than planned.
Separates the material section from the non-textile division and establishes “Takihyo Chemica Co., Ltd.” (present day the Material Group).
1984
Acquires right to develop products of the Los Angeles Olympics mascot character.
1985
Signs a license agreement with Disney.
Starts selling baby wear.
1988
Establishes a Hong Kong based affliliate “Takihyo Hong Kong Co., Ltd.”.
1989
Signs a distribution agreement with Donna Karan Company of the US and begins sales to famous department stores in Japan.
1991
Celebrates 240th year in business, institutes the corporate philosophy of “Our goal is a spiritually nourished society by creating an interesting company with great dreams.”.
1994
Ninth generation Shigeo Taki.
Is listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Second Section.
1995
Starts IR activities, sets up website.
1996
Incorporates a stockholder special benefit plan, starts an open recruitment system for overseas training.
2000
Textile division starts OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) production overseas.
2001
Celebrates 250th year in business, is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.
2005
Is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section and Nagoya Stock Exchange First Section.
2007
Eliminates retirement benefits for officers, starts stock option system and defined contribution pension system.
2008
Moves headquarters to Nagoya Lucent Tower (Nishi-ku, Nagoya).
Establishes China based affiliate “Takihyo Shanghai Trading Co., Ltd.”.
2009
Consolidates the Tokyo branch division in the corporately owned TH Ginza Building
2010
Establishes a distribution center “Takihyo Operation Plaza Co., Ltd. Inuyama Center #1” and improves distribution efficiency.
Establishes Korea based affiliate “Takihyo Korea Co., Ltd.”.
Establishes “New York” branch office.
2011
Tenth Generation Kazuo Taki.
Celebrates 260th year in business, aims to expand business with the slogan “Global Challenge – Innovation and Advancement – “.
Establishes “Milan” branch office.
2012
Establishes “Takihyo Operation Plaza Co., Ltd. Inuyama Center #2”.
Starts the “Komeda Coffee Shop” business franchise.
Starts sales of the golf wear brand “ZOY”.
2013
Establishes “Ho Chi Min Representative Office”, promoting globalization of production sites.
Starts lease of property located in Sakae 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya to Parco Co., Ltd.’s “Nagoya Zero Gate”.
2014
Osaka branch office moves to Kita Kyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka.
Establishes the “Ichinomiya Factory” as the stronghold for domestic production.
Newly establishes the “Sportswear Division”.
2015
Establishes “Dalian Quality Control Center” for quality improvement.
Installation of Ladies’ Wear Groups, expanding sales shares.
Makes first presentation at the “Premiere Vision Fabric”.
2016
Starts sales of the Italian bag and watch brand “JU’STO”.
2017
Installs a new core computer system.
Tokyo branch office moves to Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
2018
Opens the boutique “Melangetop”.
2019
Newly establishes the “Sustainable team”.
2020
Starts sales of the golf wear brand “WAAC” and “G/FORE”.
Osaka branch office moves to Kyutaromachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka.
Absorbs T.L.C. Co., Ltd. and establishes “the Material Dept.”.
2021
Celebrates 270th year in business.
Starts sales of the Italian cosmetics brand “L’ERBOLARIO”.
2022
Formulated the “Takihyo Group Sustainability Basic Policy”.
Tokyo branch office moves to Kandaizumi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
2023
Formulated the “Revitalize Plan”