| 1900 |
Founded Toppan Printing joint-stock company. |
| 1900-01-17 |
On January 17, 1900, "Toppan Printing Co., Ltd." was established at 1-2-1 Naga-cho, Shitaya-ku, Tokyo (currently Taito 1-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo). The founders were Nobuyoshi Kimura, Ginjiro Furuya, Takashi Ito, Tatsujiro Kawai, and Shinjiro Miwa. |
| 1900-01-17 |
On January 17, 1900, Toppan Printing Joint Stock Company was established at 1 Naga-machi, Shitaya-ku, Tokyo (now Taito 1-chome, Taito City, Tokyo). |
| 1908 |
Reorganized into Toppan Printing Inc. |
| 1908-06-04 |
In 1908, the capital was doubled to 400,000 yen, and the organization was reorganized to restart as Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. The founding general meeting was held on June 4, and this day was designated as the anniversary of establishment. |
| 1908-06-04 |
In 1908 (Meiji 41), Toppan Printing Joint Stock Company doubled its capital to 400,000 yen and reorganized, restarting as Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. The founding general meeting was held on June 4 of the same year, and since then, this day has been celebrated as the anniversary of Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. |
| 1917 |
In 1917 (Taisho 6), acquisition of offset printing general partnership was carried out. |
| 1917 |
Acquired the partnership limited company of flexographic printing. |
| 1917-07-01 |
In 1917, the acquisition of the Offset Printing General Partnership was approved, inheriting its equipment and employees, and expanding the offset printing business. |
| 1922 |
In 1922 (Taisho 11), the new headquarters factory was completed. |
| 1922 |
New factory at headquarters completed. |
| 1922-04-08 |
In 1922, the new factory at the Tokyo headquarters was completed. |
| 1923 |
In 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake had a serious impact on the Japanese economy. |
| 1923 |
关东大地震 |
| 1926 |
在东京市小石川区西江户川町成立小石川纸容器工厂 |
| 1926-04-08 |
On April 8, 1926, the company absorbed Tokyo Paper Container Co., Ltd., and renamed the factory in Nishieodogawa-cho to Koishikawa Paper Container Factory. |
| 1926-04-08 |
On April 8, 1926 (Taisho 15), the company held an extraordinary shareholders' meeting and merged with Tokyo Paper Container Co., Ltd. |
| 1927 |
在大阪市西淀川区大仁西二丁目新建大阪分工厂 |
| 1938 |
In 1938 (Showa 13), Itabashi Factory was completed and started operation in Itabashi, Tokyo. |
| 1938 |
位于东京市板桥区志村的板桥工厂竣工投产 |
| 1938-06-01 |
In 1938, the Itabashi Factory was completed in Shimura, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, and operations began. |
| 1940 |
In 1940 (Showa 15), all construction at Itabashi Factory was completed and operations began. |
| 1940-06-01 |
In 1940, the construction of the Itabashi Factory was completed, and all work was finished. |
| 1945 |
All banknotes in all denominations of intaglio print were selected in the Japanese banknote new design contest held by the Ministry of Finance of Japan |
| 1945-10-01 |
In 1945, under wartime control, the company was extremely busy with government demand such as printing securities, postal stamps, and lottery tickets. |
| 1945-10-01 |
In 1945, all types of banknotes (1000 yen, 500 yen, 100 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen, 1 yen) submitted by the company were selected for the Bank of Japan notes in a call by the Ministry of Finance. |
| 1945-10 |
In October 1945 (Showa 20), the Ministry of Finance solicited designs for new Bank of Japan notes, and all denominations issued by the company (1,000 yen, 500 yen, 100 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen, 1 yen) were selected. |
| 1946 |
In 1946, the Itabashi, Fuji, and Osaka branch factories were designated as Ministry of Finance-managed factories under the Currency Manufacturing Factory Management Regulations (discontinued in 1952). |
| 1946 |
In 1946 (Showa 21), the Itabashi, Fuji, and Osaka branch factories were designated as Ministry of Finance-managed factories (discontinued in 1952). |
| 1946 |
Factories of the Itabashi, Fuji, and Osaka branches were designated as Ministry of Finance-managed factories |
| 1951 |
In 1951, developed printing technology for multicolor fine line printing for securities. |
| 1951 |
In 1951 (Showa 26), developed plate-making and printing technology for multicolor fine-line printing for securities (MCF printing). |
| 1951 |
开发证券用凸版多色细纹印刷（MCF印刷）的制版印刷技术 |
| 1958 |
In 1958, started printing and plate-making for decorative paper for building materials. |
| 1958 |
In 1958 (Showa 33), started plate-making and printing of decorative paper for building materials. |
| 1958 |
Start of plate-making and printing for decorative paper for building materials |
| 1960 |
Establishment of a technical research institute within the Koishikawa factory |
| 1961-01 |
In January 1961, established the "Toppan Printing Service Center" in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. It was established as a base for design planning, manuscript creation, layout, and other services. |
| 1961-01 |
In January 1961 (Showa 36), the company established the Toppan Printing Service Center in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, as a new business base. |
| 1961 |
在东京都中央区银座成立“凸版印刷服务中心（现凸版创意中心）” |
| 1963 |
In 1963, established a local subsidiary in Hong Kong. |
| 1963 |
In 1963 (Showa 38), established Toppan Printing (Hong Kong) Limited. |
| 1963 |
Establishment of Toppan Printing (Hong Kong) Limited |
| 1964 |
In 1964, opened an office in New York. |
| 1964 |
In 1964 (Showa 39), opened the New York representative office. |
| 1964 |
Establishment of a New York office |
| 1965 |
In 1965, established a joint venture with Moore in Canada. |
| 1965 |
In 1965 (Showa 40), established Toppan Moore Business Forms Co., Ltd. (now Toppan Edge Inc.) in joint venture with Moore of Canada. |
| 1965 |
Joint venture with Moore Corporation of Canada to establish Toppan Moore Business Information Co., Ltd. |
| 1970 |
In 1970, the first practical computer typesetting in Japan. |
| 1970 |
In 1970 (Showa 45), we first put practical use of computer typesetting in Japan. |
| 1970 |
率先在日本国内实现电脑排版的实用化 |
| 1971 |
In 1971, established a local subsidiary in New York, USA. |
| 1971 |
In 1971 (Showa 46), we established Toppan Printing Company (USA) in New York. |
| 1971 |
在纽约成立凸版印刷公司（美国） |
| 1972 |
In 1972, established the Central Research Institute as the core of technological development. |
| 1972 |
In 1972 (Showa 47), we opened the Central Research Institute as the core of our technological development. |
| 1972 |
在东京设立中央研究所 |
| 1973 |
In 1973, completed the "Toppan TH Gravure Process". |
| 1973 |
In 1973 (Showa 48), we completed the groundbreaking printing method "Toppan TH Gravure Process" and began exporting technology overseas. |
| 1973 |
Completion of the epoch-making plate-making method "Toppan Intaglio Process" |
| 1976 |
In 1976, developed the liquid paper container "Toppan EP-PAK". |
| 1976 |
In 1976 (Showa 51), we developed the liquid paper container "Toppan EP-PAK". |
| 1976 |
开发出供保存果汁和酒类等液体使用的纸制容器“凸版EP－PAK” |
| 1978 |
与东京工业大学及富士写真光机株式会社联合开发多重型全息图 |
| 1980 |
In 1980, developed the "Toppan Video Plate-making System" domestically for the first time. |
| 1980 |
In 1980 (Showa 55), we developed the "Toppan Video Printing System" that directly plates from video image signals, the first in Japan. |
| 1980 |
在日本国内开发出通过视频图像信号直接制版的“凸版视频制版系统” |
| 1983 |
In 1983 (Showa 58), we co-developed the "IC Chip-in-Card" with an IC built-in. |
| 1983 |
与凸版摩尔株式会社和东京磁气印刷株式会社联合开发出内置IC的“IC芯片内置卡” |
| 1983-10 |
In 1983, developed the "IC Card" with an IC embedded in a plastic card. |
| 1985 |
与法国文化部在东京共同举办“日法现代海报交流展” |
| 1986 |
Completion of the comprehensive research institute |
| 1986-07 |
In July 1986, the General Research Institute was completed in Sugito Town, Saitama Prefecture. The Printing History Museum was opened the following year. |
| 1986-07 |
In July 1986 (Showa 61), the General Research Institute was completed in Sugito Town, Saitama Prefecture. |
| 1987 |
Establishment of the "Printing Historical Materials Museum" |
| 1988 |
开发CG立体印刷技术 |
| 1988-09 |
In September 1988, built a color high-definition image transmission network for the Seoul Olympics. |
| 1988-09 |
In September 1988 (Showa 63), we built a network transmitting high-definition color images of the Seoul Olympics. |
| 1990 |
In 1990, started production lines for LCD color filters. |
| 1990 |
开发全球传送彩色印刷用高清晰图像数据技术 |
| 1991 |
In 1991 (Heisei 3), we opened the Ecology Center. |
| 1991 |
Establishment of the "Ecology Center" |
| 1993 |
与东京都和板桥区以第三部门的方式成立残疾人特别子公司 东京都印前凸版株式会社 |
| 1994 |
本所GC大楼完工，成立“凸版印前中心” |
| 1994-12 |
In December 1994 (Heisei 6), we started an internet-based information provision experiment in cooperation with Kyodo News and Shiseido. |
| 1995 |
Start of online shopping trial "Japan Network Publishing" |
| 1996 |
In 1996 (Heisei 8), we started selling paper beverage cans "Cart Can". |
| 1996 |
“欧美海报100”获得“1996年梅瑟纳大奖”的梅瑟纳国际奖 |
| 1997 |
Completion and operation of Sakato factory |
| 1998 |
凸版资讯株式会社在东京证券交易所第一部上市 |
| 1999 |
Operation of digital information content circulation business "Bitway" |
| 1999-07 |
In July 1999 (Heisei 11), we launched the "Bitway" service for internet-based information circulation. |
| 2000 |
In 2000 (Heisei 12), the Toppan Koishikawa Building was completed, and the "Toppan Hall" and "Printing Museum" opened. |
| 2000 |
凸版小石川大厦竣工，‘凸版音乐厅’和‘印刷博物馆’开放，举办‘Toppan Fair 2000’，与中国故宫博物院进行‘故宫文化资产数字化应用研究’ |
| 2000-06 |
In June 2000, the Toppan Koishikawa Building was completed. In October, the Printing Museum opened. |
| 2001 |
发行百年史《凸版百年》等，推出电子传单服务“Shufoo！” |
| 2002 |
Joint establishment with NEC Corporation of Japan of Toppan NEC Circuit Solutions, and Toppan Concert Hall received the "Messner Award" Encouragement Award |
| 2003 |
研发非接触型IC卡“SMARTICS-Fe”，成立上海凸版有限公司和上海凸版印刷有限公司 |
| 2003-10 |
In October 2003, established the "Digital Heritage Application Research Institute" inside the Forbidden City Museum. |
| 2003-10 |
In October 2003 (Heisei 15), we established the "Palace Cultural Heritage Digital Application Research Institute" inside the Forbidden City Museum. |
| 2004 |
荣获东京都文京区的“企业市民荣誉奖”，开始全球生产彩色滤光片 |
| 2005 |
完成美国杜邦光掩模公司股份收购，成立Toppan Photomasks，签订尖端光掩模开发合同，合并装材事业部，开发“试剂-芯片集成全自动SNPs解析系统” |
| 2005-04 |
In April 2005, launched "Toppan Photomasks Ink" in collaboration with DuPont of the United States. |
| 2005-04 |
In April 2005 (Heisei 17), "Toppan Photomasks Ink" started and a joint development contract was signed with IBM in the US. |
| 2006 |
In 2006 (Heisei 18), we signed a supply contract with the Greek government for the "Greek Identity Card Issuance System". |
| 2006 |
举办“TOPPAN SOLUTION WORLD 2006”，与希腊政府签订身份证发行系统合同，成立凸版希腊公司，获“环保产品大奖” |
| 2006-04 |
In April 2006, signed a supply contract with the Greek government for the "Greek Identity Card Issuance System". |
| 2007-01 |
In January 2007, selected as "Global 100" at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, the first in the Japanese printing industry. |
| 2007-01 |
In January 2007 (Heisei 19), we were selected for the "Global 100" at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. |
| 2007 |
入选“全球百家最具可持续性发展企业”，研发“纳米文本（Nanotext）”，故宫VR《紫禁城·天子的宫殿》公开 |
| 2008 |
举办“凸版慈善音乐会”，与美国杜邦签订太阳能电池背膜合同，收购SNP公司 |
| 2009 |
深谷工厂竣工，获得“世界技能奥林匹克”印刷部门金牌，在中国北京新建工厂 |
| 2009-09 |
In September 2009, Japanese representative Kenaki Kikuchi won a gold medal in the printing profession at the 40th International Skills Olympics held in Calgary, Canada. |
| 2009-09 |
In September 2009 (Heisei 21), Japanese representative Kenaki Kikuchi won a gold medal in the printing category at the Skills Olympics. |
| 2010 |
In 2010, held the 110th anniversary ceremony at Mount Koya. Completed the Toppan Koishikawa Building, Toppan Hall, and opened the Printing Museum. |
| 2010 |
In 2010 (Heisei 22), we held a ceremony for the establishment of the "Sennin-no-Haka" monument as part of the 110th anniversary project at Mount Koya. |
| 2010 |
Held the 110th anniversary celebration at Mount Koya, provided carbon offset support, and received the "Printing Culture Promotion Award" |
| 2011 |
In 2011, we opened the e-book store "BookLive!". |
| 2011 |
推出电子书籍云店铺“BookLive！”，开发大型正射影像扫描仪，开展移动图书馆“Book Wagon” |
| 2012 |
In 2012, we developed radioactive material adsorption paper and next-generation in-house guide system. |
| 2012 |
研发“zeolite”功能纸，推出室内引导系统，开发高阻隔薄膜“PRIME BARRIER Retort Grade” |
| 2013 |
In 2013, collaborated with the Tokyo National Museum to establish the "TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater" in the Eastern Oriental Hall. |
| 2013 |
In 2013, we established the "TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater" at the Tokyo National Museum. |
| 2013 |
与东京国立博物馆合作建立“TNM & TOPPAN 博物馆剧场”，成立新加坡分公司，完成数据中心，开发铜触摸屏 |
| 2014 |
In 2014, selected as one of the "Diversity Management Companies 100" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, we were selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Diversity Management Companies 100 Selection". |
| 2014 |
Selected as "Diversified Business Enterprise of the Hundred"; completion of Gunma factory; sale of "Toppan Bunkyū Typeface®" font |
| 2015 |
In 2015, launched the free learning service "Manabi Get!". |
| 2015 |
In 2015, we launched the free learning service "Manabi Get!". |
| 2015 |
提供免费学习平台“Manabi Get！”，推出内容发布平台“Street Museum” |
| 2016 |
Decided as an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in 2016. |
| 2016 |
In 2016, we started selling liquid crystal dimming film "LCMGIC" and was decided to be an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. |
| 2016 |
凸版音乐厅获“第47届三得利音乐奖”，乔治亚工厂竣工，销售液晶调光膜“LC MAGIC”，成为东京奥运会官方合作伙伴 |
| 2017 |
In 2017, we were certified as a "White 500" company under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's health management certification system. |
| 2017 |
Selected as "White 500 for Excellent Health Management"; opening of "L・IF・E" exhibition hall |
| 2018 |
In 2018, we were first selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Tokyo Stock Exchange's "Health Management Brand 2018". |
| 2018 |
Selected as "2018 Healthy Business Brand" and "2018 Offensive IT Business Brand"; opening of "NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI" |
| 2019 |
In 2019, we started providing the Toppan Manufacturing DX support solution "NAVINECT®" and acquired a European building materials printing manufacturer. |
| 2019 |
提供凸版制造数字化转型支援方案“NAVINECT®”，收购英特普莱特公司，材料单一化，制定“凸版可持续发展目标宣言” |
| 2019-04-01 |
Established a holding company, Toppan Holdings Inc., on April 1, 2019. |
| 2020 |
In 2020, we invested in b8ta, Inc. in the United States and started collaboration in next-generation retail business RaaS. |
| 2020 |
向美国b8ta公司出资，合作开展零售即服务（RaaS），与BELLSYSTEM24共同成立数字化转型支持公司，成立内容业务合资企业，开发“餐饮用面罩” |
| 2021 |
In 2021, we developed the infection information management app "PASS-CODE" and the virtual mall app "Metapa," and acquired the American package manufacturer InterFlex Group. |
| 2021 |
开发“PASS-CODE”传染病信息管理应用，虚拟商场“Metapa”，收购InterFlex Group，印度薄膜制造商成为子公司 |
| 2022 |
In 2022, we developed a smartphone app for ancient document reading using AI-OCR and a business metaverse platform "MiraVerse". |
| 2022 |
利用AI-OCR开发古文献解读应用，开发元宇宙平台“MiraVerse™”，开发虚拟化身管理平台“AVATECT”，“Toppan Photomask Co., Ltd.”正式运营 |
| 2023 |
Decided to build a new transparent barrier film plant in the Czech Republic, established "TOPPAN Edge Inc."; merged core group departments; established a holding company "TOPPAN Holdings Inc."; launched new business layout |
| 2023-04-01 |
On April 1, 2023, Toppan Forms and Toppan Printing's Security Division merged and started anew as Toppan Edge Inc. |
| 2023-04-01 |
On April 1, 2023, we merged businesses to establish "TOPPAN Edge Corporation" and simultaneously established the holding company "TOPPAN Holdings Corporation". |
| 2024 |
In 2024, began joint development of EUV photomasks with IBM. |
| 2024 |
In 2024, we started joint development of EUV photomasks with IBM and are advancing multiple corporate acquisitions and new technology deployments. |
| 2024 |
与IBM共同开发EUV光掩模，收购比利时Selinko公司，拓展物联网业务，成立新公司，推出数字文物博物馆“KOISHIKAWA XROSSTM™”，发售透明显示技术“Dualsurf™ Vision” |
| 2025 |
In 2025, we acquired the Italian film manufacturer Irplast and established a new production base for transparent barrier films. |
| 2025 |
Acquisition of Italian Irplast, construction of a transparent barrier film plant in Czech Republic, launch of semiconductor packaging trial production line, commissioning of new line, appointment of Natsuhiko Kyogoku as the new director of the Printing Museum |
| 2026 |
In 2026, TOPPAN, TOPPAN Edge, and TOPPAN Digital merged to restart as "TOPPAN Inc.". |
| 2026 |
TOPPAN, TOPPAN Edge, and TOPPAN Digital merged into "TOPPAN Inc.", established a holding company "TOPPAN Holdings Inc.", achieving group integration |
