Tombo Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

The predecessor of Tombo Musical Instruments, 'Koyo-do Mano Commercial Company,' was established. Founder Seijiro Mano of Tombo Musical Instruments established a toy business 'Koyo-do Mano Commercial Company' in Takatani, Shitaya Ward, Tokyo (Taito Ward, Taito).

Manufacture and sale of wind toy with sound using metal reeds as original toys.

Renamed to 'Tombo Harmonica Manufacturing Co., Ltd.' and built a reinforced concrete factory in Nippori Town (Nishinippori, Arakawa Ward), starting as a full-fledged harmonica factory. The company name was changed to 'Tombo Harmonica Manufacturing Co., Ltd.' and the harmonica brand was 'Tombo Band'.

Formation of 'Tombo Harmonica Band.' Eldest son, Ichitaro, adopted the name 'Yasumitsu Mano' for music-related activities, and formed the 'Tombo Harmonica Band,' which arranged and conducted music. They actively performed慰問演奏 after the Great Kanto Earthquake and contributed as an experimental band for harmonica ensemble arrangements and instrument development.

Establishment of the 'All Japan Harmonica Federation.' Aiming to popularize harmonicas and elevate the status of harmonica music, the federation was established. (Chairman: Yasumitsu Mano, Director: Tohho Miyata, others). They publish 'Harmonica News' monthly.

Start of accordion manufacturing. Overseas combo bands centered on accordion performed at dance halls in Yokohama and Shinbashi, gaining popularity with lively performances. Tombo challenged to manufacture accordions. In Showa 6 (1931), manufacturing and sales of hand organs (Diatonic No. 1 and 2). In Showa 7 (1932), the first piano-keyboard type accordion (Lirico) was released.

Manufacture and sale of minor tuning harmonicas. They manufactured and sold a groundbreaking 'minor tuning' harmonica as a polyphonic harmonica.

Construction of a factory in Toda, Saitama. Built a woodworking factory in Toda, Saitama, for manufacturing wooden bodies of harmonicas and accordions. Subsequently, they mass-produced and sold various types of accordions.

Seitaro Mano appointed as the second president. The first president, Seijiro Mano, passed away. The eldest son, Seitaro Mano, became the second president.

Birth of 'Educational Single Harmonica' and 'Ensemble Accordion.' Under the guidance of GHQ, the introduction of musical instruments into Japanese music education was considered, and harmonicas were officially introduced a few years later. To align with the Ministry of Education's guidelines, a newly designed 'Educational Single Harmonica' was developed. Simultaneously, an 'Ensemble Accordion' without left-hand buttons was manufactured, leading to the birth of a unique Japanese reed ensemble.

Tombo Musical Instruments Co., Ltd. was established. The company name was changed to 'Tombo Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.'.

Established Tokyo Office

Released 'Folk Band' in Showa 41, with free distribution of 10-hole harmonica technique explanations and sound sheets

Developed, manufactured, and released Japan's first electronic accordion

Opened a showroom in 5-chome Nishi-Nippori, Tokyo

Launched the polyphonic harmonica 'No.1921 Super Premium'

Launched 'MAJOR BOY'

Yasuharu Mano appointed as the 3rd president

Started selling 10-hole 'Lee Oskar Model' for export

Constructed new factory in Saitama

Established Tokyo Office

Founded the Tonbo Family Club

Launched 'Grandel'

Launched Pocket Corde and Pocket Bass

Launched Folk Blues Mark II

Teruhisa Mano appointed as the 4th president

Launched 'No.3521 Premium 21'

Became an authorized dealer of VICTORIA

Resumed JAPC activities

Launched chromatic harmonica 'µ-01'

Celebrating 100 years since the start of serious harmonica manufacturing