Nabeshimameicha Inc.

Founded Nabeshima Jinzaburo Shoten in Takayama City

Founded in 1908 : Nabeshimameicha’s History

1908 Founded Nabeshiga Jinzaburo Shoten in Takayama City.

Incorporated as Nabeshima Jinzaburo Shoten Co., Ltd.

1965 Incorporated as Nabeshima Jinzaburo Shoten Co., Ltd.

Renamed Nabeshima Shoten Inc.

1976 Renamed to Nabeshima Shoten Inc.

Spun off the sales division of Nabeshima Shoten Inc. and established Nabeshima Inc.

1990 Separated the sales division of Nabeshima Shoten Inc., and established Nabeshima Inc.

Spun off the tea division of Nabeshima Inc. and established Nabeshimameicha Inc.

Relocated Nabeshima Shoten Inc. and Nabeshima Inc. from Kamiokamoto-cho to Akahoki-cho, Takayama City, Gifu

2005 Separated the tea division of Nabeshima Inc., and established Nabeshimameicha Inc.

2005 Moved Nabeshima Shoten Inc. and Nabeshima Inc. from Kamiokamoto-machi to Akahoki-machi, Takayama City.

Made four group companies wholly owned subsidiaries

2014 Completely integrated 4 group companies as wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Recognized by Takayama City as a historic building and designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property and an Important Scenic Building

On March 24, 2017, Nabeshimameicha was officially recognized in Takayama City for its historical and architectural significance, earning designations as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (No. 21-0250-0251) and an Important Scenic Building (No. 14). The current store, constructed between the mid-Meiji period and the late Taisho period, significantly contributes to the streetscape of Ichinomiya in Takayama City. It stands as a valuable testament to the evolution of commercial spaces in modern Takayama merchant houses, holding great architectural value.

Nabeshimameicha Inc. obtained ISO 22000 certification

2018 Nabeshimameicha Inc. obtained ISO 22000 certification.