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Yamato Co., Ltd.

株式会社大和
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (non-consolidated)
392
Related companies
17
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
5th Floor, Katamachi Kirara, 2-2-5 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, 920-8561
Chief executive
Miyazaki Ninro
Capital
100,000,000
Employees (non-consolidated)
392 people
Employees (consolidated)
Start date
1943-12-21
End date
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Websites

2 DOMAINS
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Business

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Department store business
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Network

NETWORK
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History

93 EVENTS

Mr. Tomosaburo Izuimura established Miyachi Department Store in Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, partnering with Kyoto Daimaru as a department store business.Sources

Established Miyachi Daimaru Co., Ltd. (capital 150,000 yen) in Katamachi, Kanazawa City.Sources

Opened a Toyama store in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture.Sources

Opened a Fukui store in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture.Sources

Established an Osaka branch office in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.Sources

Opened a retail store in Midori-cho, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. YAMATO began as a retail store selling gift items in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.Sources

Opened a retail store in Midori-cho, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. YAMATO began as a retail store selling gift items in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.Sources

Established a branch office in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.Sources

Opened a Kiyotsu store.Sources

Opened the Kiyotsu store.Sources

Established Ishikawa Nissan Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Established Ishikawa Nissan Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Merged with Marukoshi and established Yamato Co., Ltd. (Kanazawa, Musashi, Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, Takaoka, Kiyotsu – 7 stores in total, capital 3,100,000 yen) in Katamachi, Kanazawa City.Sources

The Kiyotsu store ceased operations due to the end of the war.Sources

Merged with Marukoshi and established Daiwa Co., Ltd. (Kanazawa, Musashi, Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, Takaoka, Kiyotsu, total 7 stores, capital 3,100 thousand yen) in Katamachi, Kanazawa City.Sources

Started manufacturing glassware using natural gas in Hakuba Village, Kitaazumino District, Nagano Prefecture.Sources

In 1947 (Showa 22), began manufacturing glassware using natural gas in Hakuba Village, Kita-Azumino District, Nagano Prefecture.Sources

Established a Tokyo branch office in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Closed the Fukui store due to the Fukui earthquake.Sources

The Kiyotsu store was closed due to the end of the war.Sources

Listed on the Niigata Stock Exchange.Sources

Established a Tokyo branch office in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Closed the Fukui store due to the Fukui earthquake.Sources

Closed the Musashi store.Sources

Closed the Musashi store.Sources

Established Daiwa Printing Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Established Yamato Printing Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Listed on the Niigata Stock Exchange.Sources

Commenced wholesale as an agent for Sasaki Glass, Hoya Crystal, and Adelia Glass.Sources

In 1960 (Showa 35), started wholesale as a distributor for Sasaki Glass, Hoya Crystal, and Adelia Glass.Sources

Relocated the glass factory from Hakuba Village to Matsumoto.Sources

In 1961 (Showa 36), relocated the glass factory from Hakuba Village to Matsumoto.Sources

Listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange, Second Section.Sources

Started sales to department stores and large retailers.Sources

In 1963 (Showa 38), began selling to department stores and large retailers.Sources

Commenced sales of ceramics and other gift items.Sources

In 1967 (Showa 42), started selling ceramics and other gift items.Sources

Established Nakasou Shobo Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Established Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Moved headquarters to Sawamura, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, entered the bridal gift wholesale business, and began selling commercial tableware.Sources

In 1972 (Showa 47), moved headquarters to Sawamura, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, entered the bridal gift wholesale business, and began selling commercial tableware.Sources

Established Yamato Carnation Circle Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Established Restaurant Daiwa Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Established (株) D & C (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.Sources

Opened the Kōrinbō store, relocated the Kanazawa main store, and introduced CIS to all stores.Sources

Opened the Kourinbo store in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, relocated the main Kanazawa store, and introduced CIS in all stores.Sources

Opened the commercial facility 'Love Ro Katamachi' on the site of the former Kanazawa main store.Sources

Entered the catalog gift business. Started selling catalog gifts for bridal use. We were pioneers in launching the catalog gift business within the industry. The very first catalog gift was the 'YuuYOU Order System' for bridal gifts (now discontinued).Sources

In 1990 (Heisei 2), entered the catalog gift business. Started selling bridal catalog gifts. Pioneered the catalog gift business in the industry. The very first catalog gift was the 'YuuYOU Order System' for bridal gifts (now discontinued).Sources

Started selling the condolence return catalog gift 'Sara'. Following the bridal gift, we began selling the 'Sara' catalog gift for post-funeral returns. The elegant and calm cover design suitable for Buddhist affairs has been passed down through generations.Sources

In 1992 (Heisei 4), began selling the 'Sara' catalog gift for condolence returns. Started selling the 'Sara' catalog gift for post- funeral returns. The elegant and calm cover design suitable for Buddhist affairs has been passed down through generations.Sources

Moved the Takaoka store to the Otaya Development Building adjacent to the former store site.Sources

Established a new headquarters and logistics center in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, consolidating logistics operations into a single location.Sources

In 2000 (Heisei 12), established a new headquarters and logistics center in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, consolidating logistics operations into a single location.Sources

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange market following the merger of the Niigata and Tokyo Stock Exchanges.Sources

Commenced sales of brand catalog gifts.Sources

In 2001 (Heisei 13), began selling brand-type catalog gifts.Sources

Expanded the warehouse building on the east side of the headquarters.Sources

In 2002 (Heisei 14), expanded the warehouse building on the east side of headquarters.Sources

Obtained the Privacy Mark.Sources

Acquired the Privacy Mark in 2006.Sources

Commenced sales of the brand catalog gift 'dancyu'. In collaboration with President Co., Ltd.'s dancyu editorial department, the 'Dancyu Gourmet Gift Catalog' themed around food was released.Sources

Started selling the brand catalog gift 'dancyu' in 2007. In collaboration with President Co., Ltd.'s dancyu editorial department, the food-themed 'Dancyu Gourmet Gift Catalog' was released.Sources

Opened the Toyama store after relocation.Sources

Expanded the warehouse on the west side of the headquarters and established a Quality Assurance Department in the Headquarters Support Center.Sources

In 2008, expanded the warehouse on the west side of the headquarters. Established a Quality Assurance Department in the Headquarters Support Center.Sources

Commenced sales of the theme-specialized catalog gift 'Made in Japan'. The catalog gift 'Made in Japan', featuring Japanese-exclusive masterpieces embodying inherited skills, traditions, and the creators' aspirations, was released for the first time in the industry.Sources

In 2007, began selling the theme-specialized catalog gift 'Made in Japan'. It was the first time in the industry that a catalog gift featuring Japanese specialties, inherited skills and traditions, and the makers' aspirations, titled 'Made in Japan', was released.Sources

Closed the Nagaoka and Joetsu stores.Sources

Closed the Niigata and Komatsu stores.Sources

Opened shops themed around gifting: Antina Gift Studio at Daimaru Umeda and Antina Gift Studio at Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C. Also launched the Antina Gift Studio online shop. The gift-specialized store 'Antina Gift Studio' opened in Osaka (Umeda) and Tokyo (Futako-Tamagawa), and the online shop opened the same year.Sources

In 2011, opened shops themed around gifts: Antina Gift Studio at Daimaru Umeda and Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C. Also launched the Antina Gift Studio online shop. The gift-specialized store 'Antina Gift Studio' opened in Osaka (Umeda) and Tokyo (Futako-Tamagawa) and the online shop opened the same year.Sources

Became the official domestic import agent for Ceramika Artystyczna Co., Ltd. and commenced sales of the theme-specialized catalog gift 'Delicious Japanese Food'.Sources

In 2012, became the official domestic import agent for Ceramika Artystyczna Co., Ltd. Started selling the theme-specialized catalog gift 'Delicious Japanese Food'.Sources

Commenced implementation of a new information system.Sources

Implemented a new POS system.Sources

Tokio Marine Capital Co., Ltd. acquired shares of our company.Sources

In 2015, Tokio Marine Capital Co., Ltd. acquired shares of our company.Sources

Commenced sales of the web-based catalog gift 'e-order choice'. Previously, catalog gifts were selected from printed books; now, the 'e-order choice' catalog allows selection via a web interface similar to an online shop.Sources

In 2017, began selling the web-based catalog gift 'e-order choice'. Transitioned from selecting catalog gifts from a booklet to choosing products via a web interface similar to an online shop, launching the 'e-order choice' catalog.Sources

Launched the point exchange site 'e-order point system'.Sources

In 2018, launched the point exchange site 'e-order point system'.Sources

Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. acquired all shares of our company (entering the Onward Group). Commenced sales of social-gift-style catalog gifts. Launched the 'Social Gift' service, allowing easy gifting to recipients whose addresses are unknown via SNS, email, etc.Sources

In 2020, Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. acquired all shares of our company (joining the Onward Group). Started selling social-gift style catalog gifts. Launched the 'Social Gift' service, allowing easy gifting via SNS or email to recipients whose addresses are unknown.Sources

Closed the Takaoka store.Sources

Opened the sister store 'Thank & by antina gift studio' at Shibuya Tokyu Food Show, part of Antina Gift Studio. The gift-specialized store 'Thank & by antina gift studio', focusing on catalog gifts, opened to cater to all occasions.Sources

In 2021, opened the sister store Thank & by Antina Gift Studio at Shibuya Tokyu Food Show. Launched the gift-specialized store 'Thank & by Antina Gift Studio', focusing on catalog gifts under Antina Gift Studio's classy line.Sources

Commenced sales of the new casual gift service 'dōzo'. Designed for personal gifting by people in their 20s and 30s, it leverages selection features with the concept of 'making gift selection more fun and free!'.Sources

In 2022, launched the new casual gift service 'dōzo'. Designed for personal gifting by people in their 20s and 30s, it offers a selection feature and embraces the concept of 'making gift selection more fun and free!'.Sources

Renewed corporate branding and refreshed the logo mark. The corporate branding was renewed, a new management vision (mission, vision, values) was formulated, and the logo mark, the CI, was refreshed.Sources

In 2024, refreshed the logo mark as part of a corporate branding renewal. Developed a new management vision (mission, vision, values) and updated the corporate identity logo.Sources

Launched the new brand 'Presenters Room'. As a new challenge in the 85th year of founding, the gift-specialized store 'Presenters Room', offering 'choice', opened its online store and first physical location at Newman Takanawa.Sources

In 2025, launched the new brand 'Presenters Room'. As a new challenge in the 85th year of founding, opened the gift-specialized store 'Presenters Room', offering 'chooseable' gifts, with an online store and the first physical store at Newman Takanawa.Sources

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News

20 ARTICLES

Yamato to launch 2026 rice at AKOMEYA TOKYO Gift Catalog from November 4Sources

Yamato Co., Ltd. will start selling 2026 rice in the AKOMEYA TOKYO Gift Catalog in conjunction with the "New Rice Festival" currently held at AKOMEYA TOKYO, starting from Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The catalog will feature more than 15 rice varieties selected from across the country, including Koshihikari, Enmusubi, and Milky Queen.

12 Years of Logistics Reform and Custom-Made Gift LogisticsSources

Yamato Co., Ltd. has been advancing logistics reform since 2014, and by FY2025 its sales revenue has roughly doubled compared to FY2014 without expanding its warehouses, while sales from special projects have increased about 2.5 times. The company has built logistics systems tailored to each company's needs, such as issuing and delivering accommodation gift certificates for Hoshino Resorts and photo and personalized catalog gifts for Benesse.

Harassment Prevention in Job HuntingSources

Yamato Corporation, based on the Onward Group's policy, strives to create an environment where job seekers can engage in job hunting with peace of mind. In all aspects of recruitment activities, we respect the personality and dignity of job seekers and work to prevent harassment, including sexual harassment. Detailed basic policies can be confirmed via the provided link.

Basic Policy on Customer HarassmentSources

Yamato Co., Ltd. will work to create a safe environment for customers and employees based on the Onward Group's basic policy. We sincerely take customer opinions and requests and strive to improve products and services, and we will appropriately respond to customer harassment as an organization.

PRESENTERS ROOM Announces Top 3 Gifts for Its First AnniversarySources

To mark the first anniversary of gift specialty store PRESENTERS ROOM, the company announced its top three gifts based on sales from September 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. First place went to a catalog gift from tableware brand ARAS, followed by ACTUS and DEAN & DELUCA. A lottery campaign, PRESENTERS Lottery, is scheduled to run from September 9 to 29 for customers who spend at least ¥5,500 including tax at a store or online.

Yamato Co., Ltd. Announces Top Five Best-Selling Items on Miyage GiftSources

Yamato Co., Ltd. announced the five best-selling items on its Miyage Gift food-gifting service. Kuroge Wagyu beef ranked first, accounting for about 80% of sales. From September 1, the service will expand to channels including Rakuten and Amazon.

Yamato Warns About Fake E-Commerce WebsitesSources

Yamato identified fake e-commerce websites that have copied its information without authorization and published their characteristics and examples of resulting harm. The company operates multiple legitimate sales sites and urges customers to watch for signs of fraudulent websites.

Yamato's Sustainable Activities: Reducing Food Waste and Environmental ConsiderationSources

Yamato Corporation is actively utilizing approximately 90% of expired foods for effective use, and is working to reduce food waste through outlet sales for employees and donations to food banks.

Daiwa Holds Presentation for New Service 'Miyage Gift'Sources

Daiwa Corporation held a presentation for its new service 'Miyage Gift,' which is based on the concept of bringing gifts without prior notice, and introduced initiatives to meet gift needs based on consumer survey results.

Thank& 5th Anniversary Event at Shibuya Mark CitySources

Daiwa Corporation-operated catalog gift shop "Thank&" celebrates its 5th anniversary on July 10, 2026, with a commemorative event. The store is supported by its selection of 43 types and 311 courses, and its personalized proposals that resonate with each customer.

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