| 1918 |
In 1918 (Taisho 7), the family, including brothers Ginzo and Kinzaburo, dissolved their life in their hometown Aichi Prefecture and moved to Osaka. In May, they rented a suitable residence and workshop in Kujo, Nishi Ward. The family established a modest town workshop with a signboard reading 'Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company.' It started with the elder brother at 20 and the younger at 17. At that time, they could not have imagined developing into the current Zojirushi Corporation. |
| 1918-01-01 |
Founded 'Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company' in Osaka. |
| 1918 |
The Ichikawa brothers, including Ginzaburo and Kinzaburo, dissolved their life in their hometown Aichi Prefecture and moved to Osaka. In May, they rented a suitable residence and workshop in Nishikujo. The family created a modest town factory and displayed a signboard of "Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company" at the entrance. It started with a 20-year-old older brother and a 17-year-old younger brother. At that time, they had no idea that they would develop into the current Zojirushi Corporation. |
| 1918 |
Founded Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company in Osaka |
| 1918-05 |
Founded Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company in Osaka |
| 1923 |
In 1923 (Taisho 12), they built an assembly factory in Inaricho, forming a manufacturing department, and proceeded with a two-building setup with a salt grass town factory, establishing themselves as a reputable thermos bottle wholesaler and assembler. This was five years after opening the workshop in Kujo in 1918 (Taisho 7). |
| 1923 |
Built an assembly plant in Inaricho as a manufacturing department, and proceeded with a double construction of the salt grass town small bottle factory. This shaped the company into a proper thermos bottle wholesaler and assembler. It was five years after opening a workshop in Kujo in 1918. |
| 1948 |
In 1948 (Showa 23), they started selling their first post-war product, the 'Pot Pelican'. |
| 1948-01-01 |
Started selling the first post-war product, 'Pot Pelican'. |
| 1948 |
Started selling the post-war first product 'Pot Pelican'. |
| 1961 |
In 1961 (Showa 36), the company name was changed to 'Zojirushi Corporation'. |
| 1961-01-01 |
Changed the company name to 'Zojirushi Corporation'. |
| 1961 |
Renamed the company to 'Zojirushi Mahobin Co., Ltd.'. |
| 1963 |
In 1963 (Showa 38), launched the tabletop thermos 'High Pot Z Type' with automatic production of small bottles. |
| 1963-01-01 |
Launched the tabletop thermos 'HYPOT Z Type', enabling automatic production of middle-sized bottles. |
| 1963 |
Launched the tabletop thermos 'HYPOT Z Type' with automatic production of middle-sized bottles. |
| 1963 |
Launched the tabletop magic bottle "Hipo Z type" and started automatic production of small bottles. |
| 1967 |
In 1967 (Showa 42), released the floral-patterned tabletop thermos 'U Pot UA Type'. |
| 1967-01-01 |
Released the tabletop thermos 'U Pot UA Type' with floral patterns. |
| 1967 |
Released the tabletop thermos 'U Pot UA Type' with floral patterns. |
| 1970 |
In 1970 (Showa 45), launched an electronic jar. |
| 1970-01-01 |
In January 1970, mass production of electronic rice cookers was decided. Model number is RH, product name is 'Zojirushi Electronic Rice Cooker'. |
| 1970-01-01 |
Launched a new electronic rice cooker in 1970. |
| 1970 |
New electronic rice cooker launched. |
| 1970-01 |
In January 1970 (Showa 45), mass production of electric rice cookers was decided. Model number is RH type. Product name is "Zojirushi Electric Rice Cooker". |
| 1970 |
The approximately 14.3 billion yen sales in 1970 (Showa 45) suddenly increased to about 25.9 billion yen in 1971 (Showa 46), and about 31 billion yen in 1972 (Showa 47), becoming a product that triggered the company's leap forward. |
| 1970-01 |
Decided on mass production of electronic rice cookers, model number RH, product name "Zojirushi Electronic Rice Cooker." Celebrated the 50th anniversary and the completion of Osaka factory, which has a site area of 20,000 m2 and a total building area of 18,000 m2. |
| 1970 |
Launched the electronic rice cooker. The price was 10,000 yen, and the glass jar was 5,000 to 6,000 yen. Demand exploded around autumn, and sales became favorable. |
| 1970 |
Sales of electronic rice cookers reached approximately 14.3 billion yen in 1970, about 25.9 billion yen in 1971, and about 31 billion yen in 1972, serving as a catalyst for the company's leap forward. |
| 1970-05-01 |
In May 1970, announced the 'Zojirushi Electronic Rice Cooker' to reporters and held presentation events nationwide. |
| 1970-05 |
The "Zojirushi Electric Rice Cooker" was announced to the press in May 1970 (Showa 45), and presentation meetings were held nationwide, drawing great attention. |
| 1970-05 |
The "Zojirushi Electronic Rice Cooker" was announced to the press, and presentation meetings were held nationwide, attracting great attention. |
| 1972 |
In the year-end gift products of 1972 (Showa 47), our electronic rice cooker became the top product and attracted attention. |
| 1972 |
The electronic rice cooker "Hana Kumo" became the top product in year-end gift products. |
| 1973 |
In 1973 (Showa 48), launched the 'Air Pot' with a push-button feature. |
| 1973-01-01 |
Released the 'Air Pot' with a push button in 1973. |
| 1973 |
New 'Air Pot' launched with push button. |
| 1980 |
In 1980 (Showa 55), launched a new electric pot. |
| 1980-01-01 |
Launched a new electric pot in 1980. |
| 1980 |
New electric pot launched. |
| 1981 |
In 1981 (Showa 56), launched stainless steel vacuum double bottles and stainless steel bottles. |
| 1981-01-01 |
In 1981, launched stainless steel vacuum double bottles and stainless steel bottles. |
| 1981 |
New stainless steel vacuum double bottles and stainless steel bottles launched. |
| 1986 |
In 1986 (Showa 61), fully introduced CI. |
| 1986-01-01 |
Full-scale introduction of CI in 1986. |
| 1986 |
Full-scale introduction of CI |
| 2001 |
In 2001 (Heisei 13), started the new business 'Mimamori Hot Line' service. |
| 2001-01-01 |
Started the new business 'Mimamori Hot Line' service in 2001. |
| 2001 |
Launch of new service "Mimamori Hot Line" |
| 2006 |
In 2006 (Heisei 18), launched the My Bottle Campaign. |
| 2006-01-01 |
Launched the My Bottle Campaign in 2006. |
| 2006 |
Start of My Bottle Campaign |
| 2008 |
In 2008 (Heisei 20), established the Thermos Bottle Memorial Museum. |
| 2008-01-01 |
Established the Thermos Memorial Museum in 2008. |
| 2008 |
Establishment of the Magic Bottle Memorial Museum |
