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Founded Nanjo Store in Kotonodai Town, Fukushima Prefecture, focusing on fertilizer sales and rice grain collection.
Expanded rice collection operations by incorporating as a corporation named "Nanjo Agro Service Co., Ltd."
Opened the first "Farmers' Store Tomato" in Tamagawa Village.
Changed the company name to "Nanjo Agro Service Co., Ltd." following an organizational change.
Opened the second "Farmers' Store Tomato" in Shirakawa City.
Opened the third "Farmers' Store Tomato" in Aizubashikashima Town.
Renamed to "Grant Mato" to build chain operations and accumulate management know-how, and began nationwide expansion.
Opened Grant Mato Nihonmatsu Store.
Established alcohol and food divisions, launched the in-house training institution "Grant Mato University", and started operating the POS system.
First logistics center became operational.
Opened Grant Mato Tanakura Store.
Opened Grant Tomato Funabiki Store
Opened Grant Mato Koriyama Kikuta Store.
AgriSupport Sukagawa Store Opening
Corporate name changed to "Grant Tomato Corporation"
Upgraded information system, established Aizu Crops, and started internet sales to effectively utilize POS data and speed up operations
Grant Tomato Date Hara Store Opening
Grant Tomato Kasama Tomobe Store Opening
Gyomu Super Shirakawa Store Opening
Gyomu Super Sukagawa Store Opening
Opened Gyomu Super Nihonmatsu Store
Rice milling factory operational, wholesale of white rice started, upgraded POS system to speed up store operations, second logistics center operational, single-item delivery started
Rice mill started operation and wholesale of white rice began, upgraded POS system to speed up store operations, second logistics center started operation and single-item delivery began
Radiation research institute established, six scintillation measurement devices introduced for measuring radiation in rice, vegetables, and products
Rebranded Grant Tomato Kasama Tomobe Store as Gyomu Super Kasama Tomobe Store, opened a combined store of Grant Tomato and Gyomu Super, and opened Grant Tomato Yuki Store
Relocated product headquarters and logistics center to Iwabuchi, Sukagawa City, to improve procurement and logistics functions and accelerate store openings
Relocated shipment base for agricultural products, rice milling factory, and internet division within the headquarters facility, started handling new rice inspection methods
Grant Tomato Ishioka Store Opening
Grant Tomato Haga Store Opening
Upgraded information system, supported multi-store operations, started full bag inspection of Fukushima rice, opened Gyomu Super Yabuki Store
Upgraded information system, started full-bag rice inspection to improve safety of Fukushima-grown rice, opened Gyomu Super Yabuki Store
Logistics information system operational
Moved and consolidated product headquarters and logistics center into Fukushima Distribution Center (FDC) in Kikusei Town to improve logistics agility, upgraded core systems for ordering, inventory management, and sales management
Grant Tomato Chikusei Store Opening
Simultaneous opening of Grant Tomato Higashine and Obanazawa stores
Established firewood stove showroom and STIHL shop in the Granfire division
Food Mart Funabiki Store Opening
Relocated head office to Tanukimori, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture
Established Kanto District Headquarters in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, introduced voice picking system at Fukushima Distribution Center
Established the Kanto District Headquarters in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and introduced voice picking system at Fukushima Distribution Center (FDC)
Established agricultural distribution division, started production and processing delivery of agricultural products, direct-from-farm distribution
Installed solar power plant inside Fukushima Distribution Center (FDC) and started power sale business
Opened Gyomu Super Shimotsuma Store Agrisupport Aizu-Wakamatsu Store
Open for business at Supermarket Shimotsuma Store and established Agrisupport Aizuwakamatsu Store
Opened Gyomu Super Tana Kurabe Store
Complex store of Grant Tomato and Gyomu Super, opened Grant Tomato Shimotsuma Store
Open a complex store of Grant Tomato and Supermarket, Grant Tomato Shimotsuma Store, increase in demand for unwashed rice, and strengthen equipment for rice business expansion
Increased demand for no-wash rice, introduced no-wash rice processing equipment, implemented semi-self checkout and full-self checkout at Food Mart stores
Introduce semi-self checkout and full-self checkout at Food Mart stores
Relocated and opened Grant Tomato Chikusei Store
Opened Grant Tomato Ohira Store
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market (Code: 7137)
Started drone-based fertilizer and pesticide spraying service
Relocated Agrisupport Aizu Store and established Grant Tomato Aizu Warehouse
Established Grant Tomato Kawagoe Factory
Opened Grant Tomato Inawashiro Store
From Thursday, October 22, 2026, to Monday, November 30, 2026, Grant Mat all stores and Food Mart Funayama store will hold a 'Triple Points Sale'. During the period, all items will earn triple points. On November 30, some stores will be closed for inventory.
Hiroshi Nanjo, president and representative director of Grant Tomato Co., Ltd., will join a panel discussion at a seminar held on October 1, 2026, as part of Fukushima Prefecture's support program for SME listings. The discussion will cover public listings by regional companies, internal controls, and key points in preparing for a listing.
Grand Tomato will hold an autumn harvest support sale from September 24 to October 5. As the weather recovers, rice harvesting is getting into full swing, and points of caution for quality control and machine inspection are also provided. During the sale period, it offers rice bags, combine bags and more at special prices.
Grant Tomato will hold a sale from September 10 to 14, offering rice bags, home containers, fertilizer, and other items needed for the autumn harvest at reduced prices. The timing of rice harvesting is important for farmers, who can face difficulties if rain is frequent in the first half of the period. Customers are encouraged to check weather information and aim for the sunny conditions expected later.
Grant Tomato will hold the first Autumn Harvest Support Sale from September 3 to 7. The sale will offer a wide range of products to support harvesting and crop management, along with advice on heatstroke prevention and preparation for rain and typhoons. It is designed to help farmers prepare for the new rice harvest by harvesting at the right time and maintaining quality.
Grant Mart will hold a four-day year-end clearance sale from August 27 to 30. During the sale, customers can purchase agricultural supplies and work equipment, including fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides, at special prices. The sale is being held to support agriculture at a time when climate conditions make crop management important.
Grantmat will hold a Grand Sale from October 8 to October 19, offering a wide range of foods and beverages suitable for relaxing after farm work, such as tea, coffee, hot cup noodles, and alcoholic drinks. In addition, machine-related products—including engine high-pressure washers for mud removal, grass-burning burners, rice storage facilities, and soil improvement product Kals NC-R—will be sold at special discounted prices.
On September 14, 2026, Sukagawa Mayor Masaaki Otera visited Grant Tomato's head office and rice-milling plant. President Nanjo explained the company's business and smart agriculture initiatives, and the mayor toured the latest facilities. The mayor indicated that the city would consider ways to support the company's challenges.
The 14th Grant Tomato Cup U-13 Development Tournament concluded successfully despite the effects of a typhoon. Tochigi Boys won, and Nasunogahara Boys finished second. The tournament gives first-year junior high school students with limited game experience an opportunity to play baseball and supports children's healthy development.
Grantmat will hold a grand sale from August 6th to 16th. As the peak of the hot season approaches, it is warning about heatstroke during farming activities. Additionally, there are concerns about a large outbreak of stink bugs in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas, which could lower rice quality, and early pest control measures are recommended.