Kyogoku Transport Trading Co., Ltd.

When Takatoshi Kyogoku was 32, he was trusted by various executives such as Baron Iwasaki and Tokyo Warehouse Co., Ltd., and became the head of the Kyogoku group. He received the transfer of the sales rights for the labor supply business that performed handling work for the warehouse from the Ono Group, established the Kyogoku office in Nihonbashi Oikakacho, and became a "general goods manpower supplier." At the time of founding, there were about 100 employees, and the company expanded its business by setting up offices at the work sites of Tokyo Warehouse, the shipping company, and Mitsubishi joint venture company.

Our company was founded in 1891 (Meiji 24) by the 9th generation Kyogoku family, "Kyogoku Takatoshi," and has grown into a logistics company focused on hazardous materials handling over the course of 130 years.

Kyogoku Office founded. Kyogoku Takatoshi established the Kyogoku Office at age 32. He transferred the sales rights of a warehouse handling and supply business to a person who worked as a laborer, and established the Kyogoku Office in Nihonbashi Okirakucho. The business expanded with about 100 employees.

Our company was founded in 1891 (Meiji 24) by the 9th generation Kyogoku family, Kyogoku Takatoshi, and has grown into a logistics company focused on hazardous materials handling over 135 years.

Founding of "Kyogoku Office". First generation Kyogoku Takatoshi, the 9th generation of the Kyogoku family, founded the Kyogoku Office at age 32 on October 15.

After the death of Takamichi Kyogoku, Kyogoku Shoichiro inherited the business as the second generation, but died suddenly from the Spanish flu. His wife, Kane, inherited the business as the third generation, but due to a lack of successors, her close friend, Tomoyuki Oketani, adopted him and became the fourth generation as "Kyogoku Tomoyuki." Tomoyuki changed the ledger and attire, introduced a profit distribution system, and introduced the American-made truck "Republic."

Inheritance of "Otani Yusuke"'s business. After Kyogoku Takamichi's death, Kyogoku Shoichiro inherited the business but died suddenly. His wife Kana inherited the business as the third generation. Otani Yusuke adopted and became "Kyogoku Yusuke", inheriting the business as the fourth generation.

Introduction of the American-made truck "Republic". In 1919, an American-made truck was introduced, becoming a pioneer in the transportation industry.

Inheritance of "Otani Yusuke"'s business.

In 1936, with the development of Mitsubishi Oil, the performance of the Kyogoku office grew, and a tank truck was introduced by installing a tank on the cargo bed of the domestic freight vehicle "Nissan."

Introduction of tank lorries. With the development of Mitsubishi Oil, a tank was mounted on the cargo bed of the domestic truck "Nissan", creating a tank lorry.

Introduction of tank lorries "Nissan" tank lorries.

After the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed the Kyogoku main store in Oikakacho, a new main store building was constructed and moved to Kyobashi and Echizenbori (now Shinagawa, Chuo Ward).

Relocation of the head office. The Kyogoku main office, destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake, was rebuilt and relocated to Kyobashi and Echizenbori.

Relocation of the main office. Photograph taken on the opening day of the main office building and employees.

Birth of "Kyogoku Co.". After the main office and sales office were destroyed in the Tokyo air raid, the company name was changed to "Kyogoku Co.".

Birth of "Kyogoku Co.".

During the Tokyo air raid, the main store building in Echizenbori was destroyed, and all branch offices were lost. While continuing the privately owned organization, the company name was changed from "Kyogoku Office" to "Kyogoku Company."

Established on May 12, 1947.

Establishment of "Kyogoku Co., Ltd.". Moved to a new office in Kanda, Echizenbori, reorganized the company structure, and expanded transportation, drum container, and port shipping businesses.

"Kyogoku Co., Ltd." established

Established on March 1, 1947.

Moved from a temporary office to a newly built office in Chuo Ward Echizenbori, reorganized the company structure. The transportation division, drum container, and port transportation business were developed, and later customs and general freight transportation licenses were obtained.{

Established: May 12, 1947

Birth of "Kyogoku Transportation Trading Co., Ltd.". Kyogoku Building was completed. Became Mitsubishi Oil's exclusive transporter and started selling petroleum.

Because the drum can container business and other commercial divisions had become important, the company changed its name from "Kyogoku Co., Ltd." to "Kyogoku Transportation & Trading Co., Ltd."

Kyogoku Building (now Shinagawa, Chuo Ward) was completed, and in 1964 it became the exclusive transporter for Mitsubishi Oil, opening the petroleum division. The company name was changed to "Kyogoku Transportation Trading Co., Ltd."

Kyogoku Building was completed at Koshikihori in Chuo Ward

It became a Mitsubishi Oil Co., Ltd. sales franchise. The company opened the Oil Department (now Kyogoku Oil Co., Ltd.) to handle it

Listing on the securities market. Registered and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Registered as a "stock market over-the-counter listed security" on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and went public.

It was registered and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as a "stock over-the-counter registered stock". At the time of listing, the price was 67–72 yen per share

Established on March 1, 1973.

Established: March 1, 1973

85th anniversary of founding. Kyogoku Yusuke became chairman and was honored for his achievements.

In October 1976, a ceremony was held to commemorate the 85th anniversary of founding. Tokio Tokuji became the fifth president, and Kyogoku Tomoyuki became chairman.

At the 85th anniversary ceremony, Takashi Tadaoki was inaugurated as the fifth president and Yusuke Kyogoku was inaugurated as chairman

Yusuke Kyogoku was honored for his past achievements and was awarded the 4th Class, Small Order of the Rising Sun at the spring promotion

Kyogoku Transportation Trading Co., Ltd. celebrated its 100th anniversary and held a celebration.

100th anniversary of founding. A celebration was held, marking the milestone.

Kyogoku Transportation & Trading Co., Ltd. celebrated the centennial milestone of its founding by Kyogoku Takatoshi and held a celebration

The head office moved from Shinagawa, Chuo Ward to Nihonbashi Hamacho (current location).

Head office moved to Kanda, Nihonbashi Hamacho.

Kyogoku Transportation Trading Co., Ltd. celebrated its 130th anniversary. The ceremony was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but commemorative gifts were given to employees and company friends.

130th anniversary of founding. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was not held, and commemorative items were given to employees.

Kyogoku Transportation & Trading Co., Ltd. celebrated its 130th anniversary. Unfortunately, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, the ceremony could not be held, but commemorative gifts were given to employees and friends