Ota Flower Co., Ltd. | OpenBizGraph

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Basic information

BASIC

Head office: 2-2-1 Higashi-kai, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0001
Chief executive: Masatoshi Hagiwara
Capital: 551,500,000 　(5 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated): 176 people
Employees (consolidated)
Start date: 1989-01-01
End date

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Websites

1 DOMAINS

https://otakaki.co.jp/

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Business

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Contract sales of flowers and processed productsPurchasing and selling

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Related companies

12 COMPANIES

Company name	Group	Parent	Subsidiary	Customer	Supplier	Alliance	Bank	Shareholder
OTA Floriculture Auction Co., Ltd. Group Subsidiary
D.O.C. Co., Ltd. Group
Tohoku Flower Support Co., Ltd. Group
East Japan Itabashi Hanaki Co., Ltd. Group
Kyushu Ota Flower Co., Ltd. Group
Bloemfontein Group Customer
OLIVE+ Group Customer
Ota Flower & Life Research Institute Inc. Group
ミヨシグループ株式会社ミヨシ Customer
Suiko Garden Customer
ヤマキ花卉園 Supplier
Australia Yakult Co., Ltd. Supplier

Names without a link are companies not yet registered in OpenBizGraph

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Network

NETWORK

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History

36 EVENTS

1989-01

Established: January 1989

1989-01

Established

1989-01-28

(Company) Ota Flower established: entered the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market Ota Flower Section

1990-09-08

Ota Market Flower Section opening: (Company) Ota Flower conducts machine auction with the first

1990-12

Increased the number of auction machines from 4 to 5

1992-11

Received the '92 Logistics Award Encouragement Prize from the Japan Logistic System Association: The award was given for contributions to the modernization of wholesale markets

1992-11

Received the '92 Logistics Grand Prize Encouragement Award from the Japan Logistics System Association: Awarded for contributions to modernization of wholesale markets

1993-02

Established a flower longevity test laboratory and started comparative tests on flower longevity

1995-09-04

Renewal of auction system and increase of auction machines from 5 to 8: Adopted a new participation method based on the number of lots to improve efficiency in small transactions

1997-09-03

Listed stocks on the Over-the-Counter Market of the Japan Securities Dealers Association: The first in Japan as a wholesale company for fresh produce and flowers

1999-12-03

Started operation of the logistics building: Introduced automatic sorting equipment to promote labor saving

2000-07-01

Started internet trading service: Responded to increased demand for pre-auction trading

2000-11-16

Launched the 'Koko Hore Wanko' service: Started market information service using the internet

2002-08-08

Established Hanaki Facility Co., Ltd. together with Flower Auction Japan Co., Ltd.

2002-08-08

Established Flower Facility Maintenance LLC in partnership with Flower Auction Japan Co., Ltd. (current equity method affiliate)

2004-03-05

Completed the northern facility

2004-12-13

Cancelled listing on the Japan Securities Dealers Association's over-the-counter market and listed stocks on the Jasdaq Securities Exchange (now the Standard Market)

2005-06

Transitioned to a company with a committee system

2005-06

Transitioned to a committee-established company (currently a Nomination Committee etc. company): Separation of management supervision and business execution

2005-11-09

Established Tohoku Flower Support Co., Ltd. together with Ishinomaki Horticultural Co., Ltd.

2005-11-09

Established Tohoku Flower Support Co., Ltd. together with Ishinomaki Flower Horticulture Co., Ltd. (current equity method affiliate)

2006-09

Made D.O.C. Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

2006-09

Made D.O.C. Co., Ltd. a subsidiary (current equity method affiliate)

2007-01-19

Established Ota Flower Life Research Institute (current non-consolidated subsidiary): Established a think tank utilizing the accumulated information

2007-08-01

Started Home Auction Service: Launched a service allowing real-time participation from outside the market during ongoing auctions

2008-03-17

Obtained MPS Certification: First in Japan's flower wholesale market to acquire the Dutch-origin 'MPS-GPA' (Flower Market Process Management Certification Program)

2008-11-01

Established Kyushu Ota Flower Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary)

2012-01-16

Complete renewal of auction machines: Installed touch-panel computers at all auction seats

2014-04-22

Established Ota Wings Co., Ltd.

2014-04-22

Established Ota Wings Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary)

2016-12-15

OTABana Station Completion: Strengthening freshness preservation functions with a total of 4,400㎡ of refrigerated facilities

2016-12-15

Ota Flower Station Completion: Strengthening freshness preservation functions with a total of 4,400㎡ of refrigerated facilities

2017-04-01

Revision of commission fee: Moving to a fee system of 8% + handling fee

2022-04-04

Transition to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market

2025-02

Major office renewal: Realization of an open workplace environment by introducing free address and installing free space

2026-04-01

Made Higashi-Nihon Itabashi Flower a subsidiary

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News

15 ARTICLES

2026-11-09

Year-End and New Year Business Schedule

This is a notice about the year-end and New Year business schedule. It is available for download in PDF format. It was published on November 9, 2026.

2026-11-04

To all buyers: 'Daimon Pine Disposal Service Information'

2026-10-29

To carriers and shippers: '2026 November cargo receipt forecast'

We would like to inform you of the cargo receipt forecast for November 2026. Regarding cold chain transport, please cooperate by changing the temperature from below 10°C at departure to 15°C one hour before arrival. For details, please consult the Sales Headquarters Development Improvement Unit (03-3799-5577).

2026-10-26

Release of Seasonal Poster for 'Good Couple Day'

We created a poster for in-store display for 'Good Couple Day' on November 22. It can be freely downloaded and used from the page.

2026-10-16

[Seasonal Grand Market] Tree Market Announcement

As an annual winter tradition, we will hold a “Cut Branches and Root-Balled Trees Market” in preparation for Christmas on December 25. It will take place on Friday, November 20, at Ota Kaki’s Auction Floors A and B.

2026-10-16

Experiencing the Floral Industry on “That Thing NHK Wouldn’t Seem to Do (Tentative)”

On the NHK General TV special “That Thing NHK Wouldn’t Seem to Do (Tentative),” Yasuko explores a range of professions in the floral industry, including flower breeders, growers, and florists. The program highlights the effort and passion behind flowers and the color they bring to everyday life. Our company is also assisting with the program. It airs on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 18:05 to 18:45.

2026-10-01

Notice of Electronic Invoice Conversion

Ota Flower Co., Ltd. will cease issuing and mailing paper invoices with the December 2026 billing, and starting from the January 2027 billing, electronic data invoices will be provided on 'OLIVE+'. Pre-registration is required to use electronic invoices, and registration can be completed via the designated URL. If you wish to continue receiving paper invoices, prior application is necessary, and an issuance fee of 220 yen (tax included) per invoice will be charged.

2026-09-29

October 2026 Flower Receiving Forecast and Request for Transport Cooperation

Ota Floriculture Auction Co., Ltd. has published its forecast for flower shipments received in October 2026. It asks for cooperation with low-temperature transport and recommends adjusting temperatures at departure and before arrival. For details, contact the Sales Headquarters.

2026-08-31

Forecast of Flower Deliveries for September 2026

Ota Floriculture Co., Ltd. has forecast flower deliveries for September 2026 and requests cooperation with low-temperature transportation. Please keep shipments at 10°C or below when departing, then adjust to 15°C one hour before arrival. For details, contact the Sales Headquarters Development and Improvement Unit. Information is also available on typical September arrivals, truck counts, and truck counts by time of day.

2026-08-28

Seasonal Grand Market: Pumpkin Market

Ota Floriculture Auction Co., Ltd. is celebrating its 30th anniversary and will hold its autumn tradition, the Pumpkin Market. The event will take place at the Ota Floriculture auction venue on September 28, featuring a wide variety of ornamental pumpkins from across Japan in different shapes and colors for Halloween.