| 1952 |
In 1952, the founder, Shoichi Kawagoe, established Kotobuki Seika Co., Ltd. in Kakuban-cho, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, and began manufacturing and wholesaling tourist souvenirs, starting from the production of caramels and candy balls. |
| 1952 |
In 1952, the founder, Shoichi Kawagoe, established Kotobuki Seika Co., Ltd. and started manufacturing and wholesaling tourist souvenirs, starting from the production of caramels and candy balls. Kotobuki Seika Co., Ltd. is established in Kakuban-cho, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, and begins manufacturing candy confections and other products. |
| 1952 |
In 1952, founder Seichi Kawagoe established Suisei Kaku Co., Ltd., starting with the manufacture of caramel and candy, and expanded into the production and wholesale of tourist souvenir confectionery. Despite challenges such as the complete destruction of the head office factory and the voluntary recall of the tourist souvenir "Tsurushi persimmon," employees united under the management philosophy to overcome them. The launch of the beloved San'in specialty confectionery "Inaba no Shiro Usagi" and the establishment of sales subsidiaries mainly in western Japan laid the foundation for the present. |
| 1956 |
A fire destroyed the factory in Kakuban-cho. The following year, the factory was relocated to Hatagasaki, Yonago City. |
| 1956 |
A fire destroys the factory in Kakuban-cho. The following year, the factory is relocated to Hatagasaki, Yonago City. |
| 1956 |
In 1956, a fire completely destroyed the factory in Kakuban Town. The following year, the factory was relocated to Hakasezaki, Yonago City. |
| 1959 |
Entered the tourist souvenir confectionery category. |
| 1959 |
In 1959, entered the tourist souvenir confectionery division. |
| 1966 |
Incident involving a voluntary recall of persimmons. The company adopts the management philosophy of “Creating Joy and Providing Joy.” |
| 1966 |
In 1966, the voluntary recall of "Tsurushi persimmon" occurred, and the company adopted the management philosophy "Creating Joy and Providing Joy." |
| 1968 |
Launched “Inaba no Shiro Usagi”, a famous San’in confectionery, to raise the quality of confectionery for sightseeing souvenirs. |
| 1968 |
In 1968, launched the San'in specialty confectionery "Inaba no Shiro Usagi" and worked on premiumizing tourist souvenir confectionery. |
| 1972 |
Kotobuki Co., Ltd. is established in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Ltd. was established in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, followed by the establishment of a series of sales subsidiaries, mainly in western Japan, to expand the sales network nationwide. |
| 1972 |
In 1972, established Kotobuki Co., Ltd. in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and sequentially established sales subsidiaries mainly in western Japan, expanding the nationwide sales network. |
| 1979 |
Newly built and relocated the head office and factory to the present location (Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture). |
| 1979 |
In 1979, the head office factory was newly built and relocated to the current location (Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture). |
| 1987 |
Tajima Kotobuki Co., Ltd. is established in Shinonsen-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture. |
| 1987 |
In 1987, established Katsuragi Co., Ltd. in Shinonsen-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, and established Kotobuki Chocolate Company (now Keishiishi Co., Ltd.) in Chitose City, Hokkaido, marking a full expansion into Hokkaido. Chocolate and Langue de Chat items were added as manufacturing bases. |
| 1993 |
Established “Kotobuki Castle of Sweets” in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, a large-scale sales facility where visitors can observe the manufacturing process. Full-scale launch of retail business. |
| 1994 |
Over-the-counter stock registration (1994). |
| 1994 |
Registered as over-the-counter stock. President and Representative Director Seigo Kawagoe is replaced by Shoichi Kawagoe. Shoichi Kawagoe is appointed Chairman of the Board. |
| 1996 |
In the city of Chitose in Hokkaido, established Kotobuki Chocolate Company Limited (now KCC Co., Ltd.) and entered into Hokkaido in earnest. Added chocolate and langue de chat items to serve as a manufacturing base. |
| 1998 |
Acquired a 100-year-old long-established trademark and established Tsukiji Chitose Co., Ltd. in Chuo City, Tokyo. Began developing the Tokyo Japanese confectionery brand. |
| 1998 |
In the city of Otaru in Hokkaido, KCC Co., Ltd. established “Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO.” Launched a retail specialty store for Western confectionery. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, with an eye on expanding into Tokyo, we established Tsukiji Chitose, a Japanese confectionery manufacturing and retailing company. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, after acquiring a 100-year-old established trademark, established Tsukiji Chitose Co., Ltd. in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, initiating the Tokyo confectionery brand. Additionally, Kotobuki Chocolate Company (now Keishiishi Co., Ltd.) in Otaru, Hokkaido, opened "Otaru Western Confectionery Ruto" and launched a specialty western confectionery retail store. |
| 2003 |
Published the first edition of “Kozuchi,” a management philosophy notebook. Started the “Kozuchi morning meeting” at each workplace. |
| 2003 |
In 2003, published the first edition of the management philosophy notebook "Kozuchi" and started "Kozuchi morning meetings" at each workplace. |
| 2005 |
By taking over the business, the company inherited the confectionery manufacturing and sales business from Kujukushima SK Farm Co., Ltd. and three other companies, and started Kujukushima Group Co., Ltd. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, we added the Kujukushima Group in the Fukuoka and Nagasaki areas to our group and expanded into the Kyushu area. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, by acquiring sales from Kujukushima SK Farm and three other companies, inherited confectionery manufacturing and sales business, and started Kujukushima Group Co., Ltd. |
| 2006 |
Changed the company name to Kotobuki Spirits Co. Transitioned to a pure holding company structure through a corporate split. |
| 2006 |
In 2006, changed the company name to Sucrey Spirits Co., Ltd. and transitioned to a pure holding company structure through a corporate split. |
| 2011 |
Tsukiji Chitose Co., Ltd. transfers part of its business to Sucrey Co.,Ltd. and dissolves. |
| 2011 |
Establishment of Taiwan Beijyushin Co. |
| 2011 |
2011 saw the re-launch of the company as Sucrey, and we began developing multiple brands, mainly Western confectionery. Tsukiji Chitose Co., Ltd. transfers part of its business to Sucrey Co.,Ltd. and dissolves. Establishment of Taiwan Beijyushin Co. |
| 2011 |
In 2011, Tsukiji Chitose Co., Ltd. transferred part of its business to Sucrey Co., Ltd. and dissolved, and established Taiwan Beijyushin Co., Ltd. in Taipei City, Taiwan. |
| 2013 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2013 |
In 2013, listed shares on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2014 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2014 |
Jun Ai Co., Ltd. is established in Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2014 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Jun Ai Co., Ltd. is established in Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, designated to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and established Junai Co., Ltd. in Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2016 |
Acquired all shares of FRANCAIS Co., Ltd. and made it a subsidiary. |
| 2016 |
Acquired all shares of FRANCAIS Co., Ltd. and made it a subsidiary. Francais factory becomes manufacturing base for Shkreli. In 2016, we acquired “Francais” and acquired its production plant, enabling us to develop products more flexibly. |
| 2016 |
In 2016, acquired shares to consolidate Francais Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary, and dissolved it by merger in April 2017. |
| 2017 |
Sucrey Co.,Ltd. absorbed Francais Co., Ltd. |
| 2017 |
In 2017, Sucrey Co., Ltd. absorbed Francais Co., Ltd. |
| 2024 |
Established KMF Co.,Ltd. in Miyakojima City,Okinawa. |
| 2024 |
In 2024, established KMF Co., Ltd. in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture. |
| 2026 |
Established Hakone tokinomi Co.,Ltd. |
| 2026 |
In 2026, established Hakone Tokinomi Co., Ltd. |
