Company Overview and History

Greetings

Hello everyone.

We are a company based in the hometown of Kiso, involved in Kiso lacquerware, which boasts a history of over 400 years. Since our founding in 1932, we have always upheld the motto of "learning from the past for new discoveries," cherishing the bond between our products and our hearts, and have progressed alongside our customers.

As the modern economy rapidly becomes digitalized, we are constantly taking on new challenges to quickly respond to our customers' needs. Through these efforts, we strive to improve the functionality, durability, artistry, and cost performance of our products, and contribute to the development of the lacquerware industry and strive to move forward into a new era.

We sincerely hope for your continued support and encouragement in the future.

 

 

Company Name	urusi Kakumaru lacquerware wholesaler
representative	Masami Miyahara
location	1593-2 Kiso Hirasawa, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, 399-6302
telephone number	TEL:0264-34-2043 FAX:0264-34-2252
Business Contents	Lacquerware manufacturing and sales
Founded	January 1931
Bank	Nagano Bank/Hachijuni Bank
Opening times	8:30-17:00
Closed Day	Sundays and holidays: irregular holidays

 

 

Kakumaru Lacquerware Wholesaler EC

[Kuradashi-den] Online Shop

[Kuradashiden] E-commerce site manager	Kakumaru Land by Yasuji Miyahara
Telephone contact: Customer Service	090-3502-6299 (Miyahara) 0263-54-5550
[Kuradashi-den] website URL	https://kakumaru7.net/
Inquiry email	japan★kakumaru7.net (Please change the ★ symbol to ＠ before sending.)
location	2114-5, Hirooka Takade, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, 399-0703
Kakumaru Land Arborist Office	[Weed Control Friend]: https://kakumaru7.jp/

* Some of the products on the EC site are stored at the Kiso Hirasawa main store. It may take some time to arrange for your order. Thank you for your understanding.

 

The Kisoji route is entirely in the mountains. 

• As the literary master Shimazaki Toson wrote in his novels, nature remains much as it was in the past along the 100km stretch from north to south of the Kisoji road.
• The Kiso region is home to a wide variety of lacquerware, including Kiso lacquerware and Narai magemono, as well as seasonal mountain delicacies nurtured by the region's abundant nature. People have lived in harmony with nature and built and refined their culture. Kiso Hirasawa - Lacquer Town

 

The warehouse office of the Kakumaru lacquerware wholesaler, located next to JR Kiso-Hirasawa Station

The climate of Kiso Hirasawa creates the traditional beauty of lacquer

 

 

I am grateful for nature and I cherish it. 

• In 1932, seisaku Miyahara founded Maruseya, a lacquerware manufacturer, in Hirazawa, Narakawa Village, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture.
• In 1938, due to business expansion, the company name was changed to Maruseiya Lacquerware Store and Seibei Miyahara was appointed president.
  We handle everything from manufacturing to sales of lacquerware products.
• In 1955, the company name was changed to Kakumaru Lacquerware.
• 1969: In order to expand business and further enhance sales, we began investigating locations for establishing branches (Tokyo, Izu, Utsunomiya, Kofu).
• 1970: Taking into consideration convenient transportation, a branch office was opened in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture.
• In 1974, the company reorganized as a limited company and changed its name to Kakumaru Lacquerware Wholesaler Limited Company.
  Masami Miyahara was appointed representative director. Capital increased to 3 million yen.
• 1975: As a result of research and development of new products, ABS molds were produced.
• 1976: Started full-scale research and development of new products.
  He is particularly focused on design registration and product research and development.
• In 1981, we began research into making lighter low tables for commercial use (hotels and inns).
• In 1983, as a result of research, the company succeeded in making commercial-use zataku tables lighter. The new product, a "metropolitan-style" zataku table, became extremely popular and is still in production today.
• 1985: Started researching lacquerware design (creating modern designs)
• In 1986, the company received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award, the highest award, at the 21st National Lacquerware Exhibition.
  He has also won numerous awards at other exhibitions.
• 1988: Development of the original product "Daimyozen Kokonoe" and production of molds (various types).
• In 1989, the office was moved to the same village to expand and improve business operations. At the same time, the office was made computer-friendly.
  At the same time, we will also improve our business showrooms.
• In 1992, the company was restructured into a joint-stock company and its name was changed to Kakumaru Lacquerware Wholesaler Co., Ltd.
  Masami Miyahara was appointed president and CEO.

 

Second generation representative Seibei Miyahara

 

As a town of lacquerware, this town was the first in Japan to be designated as an Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings, and you can see the Kakumaru lacquerware wholesaler on the left side of the center.

 

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