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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.
Established Miyachi Daimaru Co., Ltd. (capital 150,000 yen) in Katamachi, Kanazawa City.
Opened a Toyama store in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture.
Opened a Fukui store in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture.
Established an Osaka branch office in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
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.
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.
Established a branch office in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
Opened a Kiyotsu store.
Opened the Kiyotsu store.
Established Ishikawa Nissan Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Established Ishikawa Nissan Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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.
The Kiyotsu store ceased operations due to the end of the war.
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.
Started manufacturing glassware using natural gas in Hakuba Village, Kitaazumino District, Nagano Prefecture.
In 1947 (Showa 22), began manufacturing glassware using natural gas in Hakuba Village, Kita-Azumino District, Nagano Prefecture.
Established a Tokyo branch office in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Closed the Fukui store due to the Fukui earthquake.
The Kiyotsu store was closed due to the end of the war.
Listed on the Niigata Stock Exchange.
Established a Tokyo branch office in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Closed the Fukui store due to the Fukui earthquake.
Closed the Musashi store.
Closed the Musashi store.
Established Daiwa Printing Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Established Yamato Printing Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Listed on the Niigata Stock Exchange.
Commenced wholesale as an agent for Sasaki Glass, Hoya Crystal, and Adelia Glass.
In 1960 (Showa 35), started wholesale as a distributor for Sasaki Glass, Hoya Crystal, and Adelia Glass.
Relocated the glass factory from Hakuba Village to Matsumoto.
In 1961 (Showa 36), relocated the glass factory from Hakuba Village to Matsumoto.
Listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange, Second Section.
Started sales to department stores and large retailers.
In 1963 (Showa 38), began selling to department stores and large retailers.
Commenced sales of ceramics and other gift items.
In 1967 (Showa 42), started selling ceramics and other gift items.
Established Nakasou Shobo Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Established Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Moved headquarters to Sawamura, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, entered the bridal gift wholesale business, and began selling commercial tableware.
In 1972 (Showa 47), moved headquarters to Sawamura, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, entered the bridal gift wholesale business, and began selling commercial tableware.
Established Yamato Carnation Circle Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Established Restaurant Daiwa Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Established (株) D & C (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Opened the Kōrinbō store, relocated the Kanazawa main store, and introduced CIS to all stores.
Opened the Kourinbo store in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, relocated the main Kanazawa store, and introduced CIS in all stores.
Opened the commercial facility 'Love Ro Katamachi' on the site of the former Kanazawa main store.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Moved the Takaoka store to the Otaya Development Building adjacent to the former store site.
Established a new headquarters and logistics center in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, consolidating logistics operations into a single location.
In 2000 (Heisei 12), established a new headquarters and logistics center in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, consolidating logistics operations into a single location.
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange market following the merger of the Niigata and Tokyo Stock Exchanges.
Commenced sales of brand catalog gifts.
In 2001 (Heisei 13), began selling brand-type catalog gifts.
Expanded the warehouse building on the east side of the headquarters.
In 2002 (Heisei 14), expanded the warehouse building on the east side of headquarters.
Obtained the Privacy Mark.
Acquired the Privacy Mark in 2006.
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.
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.
Opened the Toyama store after relocation.
Expanded the warehouse on the west side of the headquarters and established a Quality Assurance Department in the Headquarters Support Center.
In 2008, expanded the warehouse on the west side of the headquarters. Established a Quality Assurance Department in the Headquarters Support Center.
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.
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.
Closed the Nagaoka and Joetsu stores.
Closed the Niigata and Komatsu stores.
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.
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.
Became the official domestic import agent for Ceramika Artystyczna Co., Ltd. and commenced sales of the theme-specialized catalog gift 'Delicious Japanese Food'.
In 2012, became the official domestic import agent for Ceramika Artystyczna Co., Ltd. Started selling the theme-specialized catalog gift 'Delicious Japanese Food'.
Commenced implementation of a new information system.
Implemented a new POS system.
Tokio Marine Capital Co., Ltd. acquired shares of our company.
In 2015, Tokio Marine Capital Co., Ltd. acquired shares of our company.
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.
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.
Launched the point exchange site 'e-order point system'.
In 2018, launched the point exchange site 'e-order point system'.
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.
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.
Closed the Takaoka store.
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.
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.
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!'.
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!'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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News
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Yamato to launch 2026 rice at AKOMEYA TOKYO Gift Catalog from November 4
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 Logistics
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 Hunting
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 Harassment
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 Anniversary
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 Gift
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 Websites
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 Consideration
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'
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 City
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.