Nisshin Oilio Group Co., Ltd.

In 1907 (Meiji 40), Kiyoharu Okura and Kiyoharu Matsushita founded the company under the name "Nisshin Soymeal Manufacturing Co., Ltd." The company name derives from Japan's "Nichi" (sun) and the Qing Empire (now China) "Qing." The headquarters were in Tokyo, with a branch and factory in Dalian, and the business involved manufacturing and processing soybean oil and soybean meal, as well as trade.

In 1907 (Meiji 40), Kiyoharu Okura and Kiyoharu Matsushita founded the company under the name "Nisshin Soymeal Manufacturing Co., Ltd." The company name derives from Japan's "Nichi" (sun) and the Qing Empire (now China) "Qing." The headquarters were in Tokyo, with a branch and factory in Dalian, and the business involved manufacturing and processing soybean oil and soybean meal, as well as trade.

In 1918 (Taisho 7), the company changed its name to "Nisshin Oil Co., Ltd." and absorbed Matsushita Trading and Matsushita Soymeal Manufacturing (formerly Yokohama Kanagawa Factory) located in Yokohama City. It established a diversified production and processing system for various vegetable oils and oilseeds, beyond just soybean.

In 1918 (Taisho 7), the company changed its name to "Nisshin Oil Co., Ltd." and absorbed Matsushita Trading and Matsushita Soymeal Manufacturing (formerly Yokohama Kanagawa Factory) located in Yokohama City. It established a diversified production and processing system for various vegetable oils and oilseeds, beyond just soybean.

In 1918 (Taisho 7), the company changed its name to "Nisshin Oil Co., Ltd." and absorbed Matsushita Trading and Matsushita Soymeal Manufacturing (formerly Yokohama Kanagawa Factory) located in Yokohama City. It established a diversified production and processing system for various vegetable oils and oilseeds, beyond just soybean.

In 1919 (Taisho 8), the headquarters were established at the current location (then at 24-25 Shiocho, Kyobashi-ku).

In 1919 (Taisho 8), the headquarters were established at the current location (then at 24-25 Shiocho, Kyobashi-ku).

In 1922 (Taisho 11), soybean special oil produced at the Yokohama factory was trially sold under the name "Beauty Mark Frying Oil, Tempura Oil," pioneering the use of soybean oil for food.

In 1922 (Taisho 11), soybean special oil produced at the Yokohama factory was trially sold under the name "Beauty Mark Frying Oil, Tempura Oil," pioneering the use of soybean oil for food.

In 1922 (Taisho 11), soybean special oil produced at the Yokohama factory was trially sold under the name "Beauty Mark Frying Oil, Tempura Oil," pioneering the use of soybean oil for food.

In 1923 (Taisho 12), new advanced machinery was introduced for refining soybean oil for edible use, and new refining factories were established in Dalian and Yokohama, launching new product development. At the same time, full‑scale extraction of various vegetable oils became possible.

In 1923 (Taisho 12), new advanced machinery was introduced for refining soybean oil for edible use, and new refining factories were established in Dalian and Yokohama, launching new product development. At the same time, full‑scale extraction of various vegetable oils became possible.

In 1923 (Taisho 12), new advanced machinery was introduced for refining soybean oil for edible use, and new refining factories were established in Dalian and Yokohama, launching new product development. At the same time, full‑scale extraction of various vegetable oils became possible.

In 1924 (Taisho 13), the first salad oil in Japan, "Nisshin Salad Oil," was launched. The knife and fork logo was created at that time. The initial "Nisshin Salad Oil" was sold in 600g bottles for 85 sen, while the sister product "Nisshin Frying Oil" was sold in the same capacity for 70 sen (at the time, 1 sho of rice was about 45 sen).

In 1924 (Taisho 13), the first salad oil in Japan, "Nisshin Salad Oil," was launched. The knife and fork logo was created at that time. The initial "Nisshin Salad Oil" was sold in 600g bottles for 85 sen, while the sister product "Nisshin Frying Oil" was sold in the same capacity for 70 sen (at the time, 1 sho of rice was about 45 sen).

In 1924 (Taisho 13), the first salad oil in Japan, "Nisshin Salad Oil," was launched. The knife and fork logo was created at that time. The initial "Nisshin Salad Oil" was sold in 600g bottles for 85 sen, while the sister product "Nisshin Frying Oil" was sold in the same capacity for 70 sen (at the time, 1 sho of rice was about 45 sen).