Company Overview and History

Greetings

To everyone,

We are rooted in the Kiso region and have been involved in "Kiso lacquerware," a tradition that boasts more than 400 years of history. Since our founding in 1932, we have treasured the spirit of "learning from the past for new discoveries," and have striven to pass on the charm of lacquerware to the next generation.

Kiso lacquerware is characterized by its beauty, durability, and the texture that deepens with use. It is loved by many people as a versatile item that can be used for everything from everyday use to special occasions.

While preserving tradition in modern times, we strive to further improve functionality and design, and to convey the charm of Kiso lacquerware to as many people as possible. We consider it our mission to convey this moisture (lacquer) to everyone.

The representative of Kakumaru Lacquerware Wholesaler has changed from Masami Miyahara to Yasuji Miyahara. We are deeply grateful for the support we have received so far, and we will continue to work hard with renewed determination as people involved in the Kiso lacquerware business.

We sincerely hope for your continued patronage.

 

 

 

Company Name	Kakumaru lacquerware wholesaler
representative	Yasuji Miyahara (090-3502-6299)
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	82 Nagano 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
[Kuradedono] 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, Kiyosaku 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 Seihei 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 Seihei 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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