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Founded Kawabe Tomizo Shoten, a handkerchief manufacturing and wholesale business, in Tokyo Nihonbashi Tachikuchimachi.
Organizational change to a corporation.
Opened Osaka branch (now branch).
Opened Sapporo store (now office) and Nagoya store (now office).
Opened Fukuoka branch (now branch).
Stock listing (over-the-counter).
Completion of the second headquarters building.
Chairman Toshio Kawabe, aged 80, passed away.
Capital increased to 1.7205 billion yen.
Cancelled over-the-counter registration with the Japan Securities Association and listed shares on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange.
Made Rainbow World Co., Ltd. a subsidiary as a production base.
Opened Kawabe Imabari Center and made Solty Co., Ltd. a subsidiary.
Listed shares on the Osaka Securities Exchange JASDAQ (Standard) and started perfume and related sales business.
Established Kawabe (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd., a subsidiary, in Shanghai.
Listed shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (Standard).
Moved to the Standard market due to a review of the Tokyo Stock Exchange market classification.
Celebrated 100th anniversary of founding.
Capital reduced to 100 million yen.
Our company website was temporarily suspended to verify system security. After completing the necessary measures and confirmations, we have resumed publication today. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused to shareholders, investors, and business partners during the suspension period. We will continue to strengthen security measures and strive for stable website operation.
We received a report from Studio Inc., which operates the "Coffee time with Vaughan" contact form, that there is a possibility that information entered by nine entities (eight corporations and one individual) may have been leaked to external parties due to unauthorized access by a third party. At this time, no actual leakage has been confirmed, and we are proceeding with contacting the affected customers and necessary measures. Kawane Co., Ltd. is reviewing its information management system and security measures and is working to prevent recurrence.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00, QVC's TV shopping will introduce 'The Intermode Collection'. Items such as washable cashmere and 100% airy stole will be featured. The program schedule is subject to change without notice.
Kawabe Co., Ltd. has launched new collaboration items from “47JAPAN × Chikyu no Arukikata.” The information was announced in a press release and featured in Times.
Kawabe Co., Ltd. has announced new eco bags and handkerchiefs from Kate Spade New York. See the press release for details.
Kawabe Co., Ltd. has launched a new compact size of its richly embroidered eco bag. Customers have praised it for adding a little joy whenever they carry it.
Kawabe Co., Ltd. has announced new handkerchief designs from the Laura Ashley × Sanrio Characters collection. A press release published in Times provides details about the new products.
On September 29, 2026, Kathy Mum's new Disney design items will be featured on TV shopping on QVC. The broadcast will be available across multiple time slots and can be viewed on BS12, terrestrial digital, CS digital, pay channels, and the internet.
‘INTERMODE MADE WITH LIBERTY FABRIC’ will be featured on QVC’s televised shopping program on September 20, 2026. The broadcast will showcase new autumn and winter bags and pouches made with Liberty prints. It airs from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and can be watched via BS12, terrestrial and CS digital broadcasts, paid television, and the internet. See the QVC official website for details.
Kawabe Co., Ltd. will hold its Tokyo Family Sale on October 15 and 16, 2026, at the fourth floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Hall. A recycling exchange for 100% cashmere products will also be offered.