| 1829 |
During the Bunsei era, Miepei-yaki was started by Miepei Ōkawa at the southern tip of Awaji Island, now Minami Awaji City. It served as the shogun Hōsuka's kiln, mainly producing flower vases and tea utensils. The lustrous glaze used for coloring became known as Awaji-yaki, gaining widespread renown. |
| 1885-07 |
In August 1885 (Meiji 18), Miepei-yaki was inherited and the company "Tantōsha" was established at the current headquarters, the Aman factory (now Awaji Island Factory Aman), with a capital of 10,000 yen. |
| 1885-07 |
Inherited Miepei ware and, with a capital of 10,000 yen, established "Tandou Company" at the Aman factory (now Awaji Island Factory Aman), the current headquarters location. |
| 1885-07 |
Inheriting Minohira ceramics, the company established 'Tantōsha' with a capital of 10,000 yen at the current headquarters, the Aman Factory (now Awaji Island Factory Aman). |
| 1893-07 |
In July 1893 (Meiji 26), following the implementation of the Commercial Code, the company reorganized as a joint-stock corporation and renamed itself "Tantō Co., Ltd.". |
| 1893-07 |
Reorganized as a corporation under the Commercial Code and renamed "Tandou Co., Ltd.". |
| 1893-07 |
Reorganized as a corporation under the Companies Act and renamed 'Tantō Co., Ltd.' |
| 1901-03 |
In March 1901 (Meiji 34), the company completed a domestically produced tile that matched the quality of imported tiles, becoming a pioneer in Japan's interior tile manufacturing. |
| 1901-03 |
Completed domestic tiles at the same level as imported tiles, becoming the pioneer of interior tile manufacturing in our country. |
| 1901-03 |
Completed domestic tiles at the same level as imported tiles, becoming a pioneer in the country's interior tile manufacturing. |
| 1901-07 |
In July 1901 (Meiji 34), the capital was increased to 50,000 yen. |
| 1901-07 |
Increased capital to 50,000 yen. |
| 1901-07 |
Capital increased to 50,000 yen. |
| 1906-07 |
In July 1906 (Meiji 39), an Osaka branch was opened. |
| 1906-07 |
Opened Osaka branch. |
| 1906-07 |
Opened an Osaka branch. |
| 1908 |
In 1908 (Meiji 41), production of genuine interior wall tiles using molding machines began. |
| 1908 |
Commenced production of genuine interior wall tiles using molding machines. |
| 1908 |
Commenced production of genuine interior wall tiles using molding machines. |
| 1913-07 |
In July 1913 (Taisho 2), the capital was increased to 100,000 yen. |
| 1913-07 |
Increased capital to 100,000 yen. |
| 1913-07 |
Capital increased to 100,000 yen. |
| 1917-09 |
In September 1917 (Taisho 6), construction of the Fukura factory (now Awaji Island Factory Fukura), a specialized interior wall tile manufacturing plant, began and was completed in October of the following year. |
| 1917-09 |
Commenced construction of the Fukura factory (now Awaji Island Factory Fukura) as a specialized interior wall tile manufacturing plant, completed in October of the following year. |
| 1917-09 |
Commenced construction of the Fukura Factory (now Awaji Island Factory Fukura) as a specialized interior wall tile manufacturing plant, completed in October of the following year. |
| 1923-02 |
In February 1923 (Taisho 12), a Tokyo branch was opened. |
| 1923-02 |
Opened Tokyo branch. |
| 1923-02 |
Opened a Tokyo branch. |
| 1949-05 |
In May 1949 (Showa 24), the company was listed on the First Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. |
| 1949-05 |
Listed on the First Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. |
| 1949-05 |
Listed on the First Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. |
| 1961-10 |
In October 1961 (Showa 36), the company expanded into the Kanto region, initiating construction of the Utsunomiya factory as the first production base in the tile industry, which was completed the following August. |
| 1961-10 |
Expanded into Kanto as the first production base in the tile industry, commenced construction of the Utsunomiya factory, completed in August of the following year. |
| 1961-10 |
Expanded into the Kanto region as the first production base in the tile industry; construction of the Utsunomiya Factory began and was completed the following August. |
| 1965-06 |
In June 1965 (Showa 40), construction of the Fukuyama factory began and was completed in September of the following year. |
| 1965-06 |
Commenced construction of the Fukuyama factory, completed in September of the following year. |
| 1965-06 |
Commenced construction of the Fukuyama Factory, completed the following September. |
| 1966-07 |
In July 1966 (Showa 41), the capital was increased to 1 billion yen and the company was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 1966-07 |
Increased capital to 1 billion yen and listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 1966-07 |
Capital increased to 1 billion yen and listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 1978-05 |
In May 1978 (Showa 53), the Taji branch (now the Commodity Center) was opened. |
| 1978-05 |
Opened the Tajimi branch (now Product Center). |
| 1978-05 |
Opened the Tajimi branch (now the Commodity Center). |
| 1985-04 |
In April 1985 (Showa 60), the company changed its name to "Dantō Co., Ltd." and celebrated its 100th anniversary. |
| 1985-04 |
Changed the company name to "Dantou Co., Ltd.". |
| 1985-04 |
In April Showa 60 (1985), changed the company name to "Danto Co., Ltd.". |
| 1985-04 |
Changed the company name to 'Dantō Co., Ltd.' |
| 1985-08 |
Celebrated its 100th anniversary. |
| 1985-08 |
In August Showa 60 (1985), celebrated its 100th anniversary. |
| 1985-08 |
Celebrated its 100th anniversary of founding. |
| 1986-03 |
In March 1986 (Showa 61), the capital was increased to 1.26 billion yen. |
| 1986-03 |
Increased capital to 1.26 billion yen. |
| 1986-03 |
Capital increased to 1.26 billion yen. |
| 1987-07 |
In July 1987 (Showa 62), a technology research institute was established within the Fukura factory. |
| 1987-07 |
Established a technology research institute within the Fukura factory (now Awaji Island Factory Fukura). |
| 1987-07 |
In July 1987 (Showa 62), a technology research institute was established within the Fukura Factory (now Awaji Island Factory Fukura). |
| 1987-07 |
Established a technology research institute within the Fukura Factory (now Awaji Island Factory Fukura). |
| 1995-08 |
August 1995 (Heisei 7): Celebrated the 110th anniversary of founding. |
| 1995-08 |
Celebrated its 110th anniversary. |
| 1995-08 |
Celebrates its 110th anniversary. |
| 1996-01 |
January 1996 (Heisei 8): Capital increased to 1.635 billion yen. |
| 1996-01 |
Increased capital to 1.635 billion yen. |
| 1996-01 |
Capital increased to 1.635 billion yen. |
| 1999-04 |
April 1999 (Heisei 11): Merged the Amami and Fukura factories into the Awaji Island Factory. Opened a comprehensive showroom at Tokyo Shinjuku OZONE and the Tile & Living Museum "D+dee plus Tokyo". Completed the "D hall", a low‑energy building at the Utsunomiya Factory. |
| 1999-04 |
Integrated the Aman factory and Fukura factory and renamed it the Awaji Island factory; established a comprehensive showroom at Tokyo Shinjuku OZONE; opened the Tile & Living Museum "D+dee plus" Tokyo; completed the energy‑efficient building "D hall" at the Utsunomiya factory. |
| 1999-04 |
Merged the Aman and Fukura factories into the Awaji Island Factory, renaming it. Established a comprehensive showroom at Tokyo Shinjuku OZONE and the Tile & Living Museum "D+dee plus Tokyo". Completed the "D hall", an energy‑efficient building at the Utsunomiya Factory. |
| 1999-12 |
December 1999 (Heisei 11): "D hall" received the "Excellent Building Mark for Environment and Energy" from the Architectural and Energy Conservation Organization. |
| 1999-12 |
"D hall" received the "Excellent Building Mark for Environment and Energy" from the Architectural and Energy Conservation Agency. |
| 1999-12 |
"D hall" receives the "Excellent Building Mark for Environment and Energy" from the Architectural and Energy Agency. |
| 2000-01 |
January 2000 (Heisei 12): Awaji Island Factory obtained ISO 9002 certification for quality assurance. |
| 2000-01 |
The Awaji Island factory obtained ISO 9002 certification for quality assurance. |
| 2000-01 |
Awaji Island Factory obtains ISO 9002 certification for quality assurance. |
| 2000-06 |
June 2000 (Heisei 12): Established a shop and the Tile & Living Museum "D+dee plus Osaka" at Osaka Umeda Harbour Plaza. |
| 2000-06 |
Opened a shop and the Tile & Living Museum "D+dee plus" Osaka at Osaka Umeda Harbour Plaza. |
| 2000-06 |
Established a shop and the Tile & Living Museum "D+dee plus Osaka" at Osaka Umeda Harbour Plaza. |
| 2001-10 |
October 2001 (Heisei 13): Developed the "D+dee plus" brand. |
| 2001-10 |
Developed the "D+dee plus" brand. |
| 2001-10 |
Developed the "D+dee plus" brand. |
| 2004-01 |
January 2004 (Heisei 16): Awaji Island Factory obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems. |
| 2004-01 |
The Awaji Island factory obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems. |
| 2004-01 |
Awaji Island Factory obtains ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems. |
| 2005-08 |
August 2005 (Heisei 17): Celebrated 120th anniversary of founding. |
| 2005-08 |
Celebrated its 120th anniversary. |
| 2005-08 |
Celebrates its 120th anniversary. |
| 2006-07 |
July 2006 (Heisei 18): Transitioned to a holding company structure via corporate split; Danto Co., Ltd. changed its name to Danto Holdings Co., Ltd. |
| 2006-07 |
Transitioned to a holding company structure through a corporate split; Danto Co., Ltd. changed its name to Danto Holdings Co., Ltd.; established Danto Co., Ltd., Danto Products Co., Ltd., and Danto Capital Co., Ltd. as group companies. |
| 2006-07 |
In July 2006 (Heisei 18), the company transitioned to a holding company structure through a corporate split. Dantō Co., Ltd. changed its name to Dantō Holdings Co., Ltd. and newly established group companies: Dantō Co., Ltd., Dantō Products Co., Ltd., and Dantō Capital Co., Ltd. |
| 2006-07 |
Transitioned to a holding company structure through a corporate split. Danto Co., Ltd. changed its name to Danto Holdings Co., Ltd. and established new group companies: Danto Co., Ltd., Danto Products Co., Ltd., and Danto Capital Co., Ltd. |
| 2007-05 |
May 2007 (Heisei 19): Agreed on a business partnership with TOTO Co., Ltd. in tile manufacturing and technology. |
| 2007-05 |
Agreed to a business partnership with TOTO Co., Ltd. in tile manufacturing and technology. |
| 2007-05 |
Agreed to a business partnership with TOTO Co., Ltd. in tile manufacturing and technology. |
| 2012-04 |
April 2012 (Heisei 24): Reorganized the organization and changed the company name to Danto Co., Ltd. and Danto Tile Co., Ltd. |
| 2012-04 |
Reorganized the organization and changed the company name to Danto Co., Ltd. and Danto Tile Co., Ltd. |
| 2012-04 |
Reorganized the organization and changed the company name to Danto Co., Ltd. and Danto Tile Co., Ltd. |
| 2015-08 |
August 2015 (Heisei 27): Celebrated 130th anniversary of founding. |
| 2015-08 |
Celebrated its 130th anniversary. |
| 2015-08 |
Celebrates its 130th anniversary. |
| 2015-12 |
December 2015 (Heisei 27): Established Danto USA Inc. |
| 2015-12 |
Established Danto USA Inc. |
| 2015-12 |
Established Danto USA Inc. |
| 2016-01 |
January 2016 (Heisei 28): Danto Tile Co., Ltd., Danto Co., Ltd., and Danto Capital Co., Ltd. merged, with Danto Tile Co., Ltd. as the surviving company. |
| 2016-01 |
Danto Tile Co., Ltd., Danto Co., Ltd., and Danto Capital Co., Ltd. merged, with Danto Tile Co., Ltd. as the surviving company. |
| 2016-01 |
Danto Tile Co., Ltd., Danto Co., Ltd., and Danto Capital Co., Ltd. merged, with Danto Tile Co., Ltd. as the surviving company. |
| 2018-08 |
August 2018 (Heisei 30): Acquired all shares of Touchstone Capital Management Co., Ltd., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2018-08 |
Acquired all shares of Touchstone Capital Management Co., Ltd., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2018-08 |
Acquired all shares of Touchstone Capital Management Co., Ltd., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2018-12 |
December 2018 (Heisei 30): Acquired all shares of Danto Investment Management, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2018-12 |
Acquired all shares of Danto Investment Management, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2018-12 |
Acquired all shares of Danto Investment Management, Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2019-06 |
June 2019 (Reiwa 1): Established LLC deeplus. |
| 2019-06 |
Established LLC deeplus. |
| 2019-06 |
Established LLC deeplus. |
| 2020-07 |
July 2020 (Reiwa 2): Acquired 50% of SRE Mortgage Alliance Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2020-07 |
Acquired 50% of the shares of SRE Mortgage Alliance Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2020-07 |
Acquired 50% of the shares of SRE Mortgage Alliance Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2020-08 |
August 2020 (Reiwa 2): Celebrated 135th anniversary of founding. |
| 2020-08 |
Celebrated its 135th anniversary. |
| 2020-08 |
Celebrates its 135th anniversary. |
