Founder Takao Yasuda opened an 18-tsubo general store "Thief Market" in Nishi-Ogikubo when he was 29 years old
Founder Takao Yasuda opened a 18-tsubo miscellaneous goods store "Dorobo Ichiba" in Nishi-Ogikubo at age 29
Established Just Co., Ltd. (now PPIH Co., Ltd.) in Suginami-ku, Tokyo, with capital of 3 million yen for wholesale and retail sales
Established a wholesale-only company "Leader Co., Ltd." in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture
Opened the Fuchu store, the first "Don Quijote" store, in Fuchu City, Tokyo
Established Fuchu store as the first "Don Quijote" store in Fuchu City, Tokyo, to sell good products to consumers at lower prices
Relocated headquarters (head office functions) to 3-chome, Wakamatsu-cho, Fuchu City, Tokyo
Changed trade name to Don Quijote Co., Ltd.
Listed on the over-the-counter market
Relocated head office to 14-4-4 Kita-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Birth of the official mascot character "Donpen" of Don Quijote
Designated as a stock listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Made a consolidated subsidiary for store operations in Hawaii, USA: Don Quijote (USA) Co., Ltd.
Relocated head office to 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Made Daito Co., Ltd., engaged in DIY business, a consolidated subsidiary
Made Nagasakiya Co., Ltd., engaged in general supermarket business, a consolidated subsidiary
Relocated head office to 2-19-10 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Started selling private brand "Passion Price"
Founder Takao Yasuda compiled and published the corporate philosophy collection "Genryu"
Published the corporate philosophy collection "Genryu" compiled by founder Takao Yasuda
As an overseas business holding company, established : Pan Pacific International Holdings Pte. Ltd. : in the Republic of Singapore : (currently : Pan Pacific Retail Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. : )
Established Pan Pacific International Holdings Pte. Ltd. in Singapore as an overseas holding company for the business
For the purpose of operating stores in North America and Hawaii, : MARUKAI CORPORATION : was consolidated as a subsidiary
Changed the company name to Don Quijote Holdings Co., Ltd. (currently Pan Pacific International Holdings Co., Ltd. (PPIH)) and transitioned to a pure holding company system
Launched the company's own electronic money service "majica"
Opened the first store of " : TOKYO CENTRAL : " in California, USA
Entered into a capital and business alliance with Uny FamilyMart Holdings Co., Ltd.
Acquired all shares of : QSI, Inc. : which operates 24 supermarkets in Hawaii, USA, and made it a subsidiary
Opened a new format concept store, the Singapore first store " : DON DON DONKI : Orchard Central" with the "Japan Brand Specialty Store" concept developed by founder Takao Yasuda
Opened Singapore's first store "DON DON DONKI Orchard Central" with the concept of "Japan Brand Specialty Store" developed by founder Takao Yasuda
Started the transition to MEGA Don Quijote UNY, beginning with the store "Piago Ooguchi" operated by Uny Co., Ltd.
Increased the stake in Uny Co., Ltd. by 60%, making it a consolidated (wholly owned) subsidiary
Changed the company name to Pan Pacific International Holdings Co., Ltd.
Opened Thailand's first store " : DONKI MALL THONGLOR : " (a comprehensive amusement mall centered on : DON DON DONKI : )
Opened Hong Kong's first store " : DON DON DONKI : Miramar Place 2"
Published the English version of "The Source," translated by Dr. Michael Emmerich
Daiso Co., Ltd. split the company to optimize management resources within the group, inheriting the home center and rehome business to companies operating home centers and similar businesses
Established Pan Pacific International Club (PPIC)
Achieved 5 million members for the Majica app
Renewed the private brand "Jounetsu Kakaku"
Made GRCY Holdings, Inc., the parent company of the enterprise group operating the premium supermarket chain " : Gelson's : " in California, USA, a subsidiary
Subsidiary of GRCY Holdings, Inc., which operates the premium supermarket chain "Gelson's" in California, USA
Establishment of Pan Pacific International Financial Services Inc. (PPIF) for the purpose of expanding into the financial business
Introduction of shareholder benefit program
Transition from First Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange to Prime Market due to review of market classification
Achieved 10 million members in Magica app
Opened large-scale complex facility "Dogenzaka-dori" in Shibuya, Tokyo
Established pHmedia Inc. to create new retail media business
Consolidated sales exceeded 2 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending June 2024
Achieved 15 million members in Magica app
Relocated head office to 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo
Acquisition of shares by Kanemi Foods Co., Ltd., increasing our voting rights ratio, making it a subsidiary
Made Olympic Group Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary through share exchange
pHmedia Inc. has launched the real escape game "Escape from the Mysterious Don Quixote," and is conducting a promotion in collaboration with the Mentos Reatrum brand of Rohto Pharmaceutical as the first installment. The web version will start on November 6, 2026, and the in-store tour version will begin on November 13, with the event scheduled to run until January 31, 2027.
As the first store to transition from Olympic to Don Quijote, "MEGA Don Quijote Olympic Takahida Store" will reopen on December 1, 2026.
New experiential retail media launches: Real escape game "Escape from the Mysterious Don Quijote" – first edition, promotion with Loct Pharmaceutical's "Mentosleatum" brand begins sequentially
Toys "R" Us Baby "R" Us, operated by Operation Shared Services, a group company of Pan Pacific International Holdings Co., Ltd., will launch a Black Friday sale and Christmas promotion at all nationwide stores and online shop starting November 20, 2026. The Christmas promotion will feature the annual Toys "R" Us Christmas catalog distribution, Santa Post experience, and other events for children and families to enjoy.
Don Quijote Co., Ltd. launched 17 cosmetics, apparel, and miscellaneous goods that incorporate the scent and appearance of its flagship product "Passion Price Roasted Sweet Potatoes," which has surpassed cumulative sales of 5.6 billion yen. The products began rolling out nationwide from November 4. The concept was born from the belief that "it's a waste to just eat it," aiming to make roasted sweet potatoes a new autumn staple.
Toys 'R' Us Baby 'R' Us announced a major promotion for the holiday season from Black Friday to Christmas. The event will feature great shopping deals and in-store events, supporting a fun and festive Christmas preparation.
Following the Don Quijote flagship product "Sweet Potato" surpassing 5.6 billion yen in cumulative sales, 17 new "non-eating" sweet potato products have been launched this fall. The new items propose various ways to enjoy them—wearing, hugging, painting, inhaling, and more—capturing consumers' attention.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Co., Ltd. will launch a limited quantity of the savory and spicy chu hai 'Chili de Tomate', co-developed with Asahi Beer and customers, at Don Quijote and other nationwide stores starting November 17, 2026. Designed for spice lovers, this product is rich in glutamic acid and offers a new sensation of chu hai that balances stimulation and umami.
The "Chili de Tomato" co-developed by Donki Asahi Beer will be released in limited quantities starting November 17. It is a spicy, savory chu-hi that reflects the preferences of spice lovers, offering a fresh and unique taste experience.
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