YUASA CO.,LTD.

The company’s history dates back to 1666 (Kantoku 6). Initially, Shōkurō sold charcoal to swordsmiths, but after the Sengoku period ended and swordsmiths transitioned to producing scissors and kitchen knives, he discontinued the charcoal business in the fifth year of founding and established a cutting tool business.

Opened an Edo branch in Honishimacho, Edo.

Established the trade name "Tantoya."

The spirit of serving quality goods was born. The sixth generation, rich in commercial talent, engraved "Tantoya – no additional charge" on razor blades with exceptional sharpness, distributed them in post towns along the Tōkaidō, and the name became known nationwide.

Pioneered the domestic production of Western hardware, successfully manufacturing wrenches, screwdrivers, hinges, and the first domestic frying pans.

Established a branch office in Hankou, China (now Wuhan), marking the first overseas expansion.

Founded the Yusa Energy Storage Battery Manufacturing Company. As part of the scientific research on metals, the twelfth generation set up a laboratory at his Kyoto residence to prototype battery research and established Yusa Energy Storage Battery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture.

Established Yusa Shichizaemon Trading Co., Ltd. At the time of incorporation, the company had 138 employees and a capital of 2 million yen.

Changed the company name to Yusa Kinzoku Co., Ltd.

Listed on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges (Section 1).

Launched the sales network "Yuasa Yama-zumi Association."

Launched the supplier network "Yuasa Charcoal Association."

Changed the company name to Yuasa Shōji Co., Ltd.

Hosted a private exhibition "Grand Fair" organized and sponsored by the sales network "Yuasa Yama-zumi Association" and the supplier network "Yuasa Charcoal Association." The company began its journey as a system trading company for "machinery and housing" from a hardware wholesaler.

Established the "Youth Yama-zumi Association (now YUASA Growing Association)."

Merged the former Yuasa Shōji Co., Ltd. and the former Yuasa Sangyō Co., Ltd., changed the company name, and became Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd.

Commenced challenges in social issue resolution business. Started environmental and energy-saving projects, and from 2013, intensified resilience (disaster prevention, mitigation, BCP) business, expanding into a business with sales exceeding 30 billion yen.

Relocated headquarters to Kanda Midori-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

Celebrated the 350th anniversary of founding.

Reform the business structure into a "Connect" multi-specialty trading group. Adopt the catchphrase "'Connect' Multi-specialty Trading Group" and aim to solve social issues.

Formulate a sustainability declaration.

Change the Tokyo Stock Exchange market classification to the Prime market.

Hold the first overseas exhibition in Thailand.

Change the company name to YUASA Co., Ltd. on the occasion of the 360th anniversary of founding.