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COMPANY

OUR PRINCIPLES

  • Self-reliance

    We believe in ones own capabilities to achieve great things and not relying on others to take the first step.

  • Pursuit of Sustainability

    Having created a 100 year legacy it is important to us to look to the next 100 and realise the importance of an environmentally concsciou mindest form producers to customers. A sense of harmony is required in order to fulfil this pursuit.

  • Manufacture at the highest level

    We aim to be an irreplaceable presence in this ever-changing market by inserting ourselves as a manufacture capable of the worlds highest standards. It is a journey in which we must consistently adapt and improve all elements in the process.

BUSINESS

  • ORIGINAL BRAND

    Our original brands are managed directly from initial concepts through to final sales. Our mission is to create a contemporary and functional brand, utilizing all the skills and technology we have gained through our wealth of experience.

  • LICENCE BRAND

    As a sub-licensee, we deal with various domestic and international brands, in all aspects of the manufacturing process, from design to sales. A key goal is to maintain the brand image and develop products that meet the ever-changing demands of the market.

  • OEM / ODM

    We can produce all types of products from fashion handbags and wallets, through to stationary items and makeup pouches. We work closely with companies to ensure their quality requirements are met and we can plan according to their specific needs.

INFORMATION

  • Name

    AJIOKA Co., Ltd.

  • Address

    1-33-11 Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0014 Japan

  • Founded

    February 16, 1917

  • President & CEO

    Shohei Ajioka

  • Capital

    30 million yen

  • Number of Employees

    about 200 people

  • Type of Business

    Leather bag manufacturing wholesaler

  • Location

    - Tokyo Head Office
    1-33-11 Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

    - Osaka office
    4-13-14 3F Minami-funaba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

    - Shiohama logistics center
    3-17-6 Shiohama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba

  • Banking

    Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ohdenma branch

History

  • 1917

    AJIOKA JUNTARO SHOP founded as a partnership in Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and began activities as a manufacturing wholesaler of small leather goods. Formed contracts with famous Tokyo department stores such as Mitsukoshi flagship store.

  • 1951

    Name changed to Ajioka SHOP Co., Ltd.
    Expanded sales to include nationwide famous department stores as Tokyo's sole leather bag professional manufacturing wholesaler.

  • 1967

    Osaka branch office opened on Andoji Street, Higashi-ku, Osaka.

  • 1968

    Name changed to AJIOKA Co., Ltd.

  • 1973

    Registered the trademark D*ARGENT, specified as our original brand.
    Formed Yves Saint Laurent brand license agreement.

  • 1975

    Formed Louis Feraud brand license agreement.

  • 1976

    Formed Renoma brand license agreement.

  • 1977

    Reorganized, renamed Osaka branch office to Osaka branch store.

  • 1978

    Opened Sapporo branch office.

  • 1982

    Formed GIVENCHY brand license agreements.

  • 1982

    Formed Nino Cerruti and Paco Rabanne brand license agreements.

  • 1984

    Production section became independent as Mani Factory AJIOKA., Ltd. (now Ramakku., Ltd)
    Formed Calvin Klein brand license agreement.

  • 1985

    Formed brand license agreement with GIVENCHY”s bag department.

  • 1986

    Formed KENZO and Flask Moschino brand license agreements.

  • 1987

    Formed CHRISTIAN AUJARD and COMME CA DU MODE brand license agreements.

  • 1988

    Sapporo branch office moved to 12 Jyoh-Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo and renamed Sapporo office.

  • 1989

    Formed NICOLE brand license agreement.

  • 1990

    Formed Yurie Nitani brand license agreement.

  • 1992

    Formed Falchi N.Y. brand license agreement.

  • 1994

    Formed Jansem brand license agreement.

  • 1995

    Formed COMME CA DU MODE MEN, U.P renoma, and INDIVI brand license agreements.

  • 1997

    Formed A.S. Manhattaner's brand license agreement.
    Formed CK Calvin Klein and Jingo import sales agreements.

  • 1998

    Formed INED, INED Homme, and i.n.e brand license agreement.

  • 1999

    Formed en quete / ef-de Collection, ef-de Traditional, Times 7 by Todd Oldham, Todd Oldham Men and COUP DE CHANCE brand license agreements.

  • 2000

    Formed Chloe, ef-de, Leonard and SO by Alexander brand license agreements.

  • 2001

    Opened retail store "A-GI" in Harajuku, Tokyo.
    Formed Old Rose and Universal Studios brand license agreements.

  • 2003

    Began original brand GANZO.
    Formed Marie Claire brand license agreement.

  • 2004

    Began original brands EPINE DE ROSE, GANZO fico, and GANZO Epoi.

  • 2005

    Began original brands mfq and Keller Design.

  • 2006

    Formed Birger Christensen brand license agreement.

  • 2008

    Opened "GANZO main store" in Omotesando, Tokyo.
    Formed ANTEPRIMA and Y'SACCS brand license agreements.

  • 2010

    Name changed to AJIOKA Co., Ltd.

  • 2011

    Moved headquarters to Ajioka Kakikara-cho Building.
    Formed Kari Ang brand license agreement.

  • 2019

    Opened "Epoi main store" in Omotesando, Tokyo.
    Formed MUVEIL brand license agreement.

  • 2020

    MACKINTOSH LONDON brand license agreement.

  • 2023

    Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO brand license agreement.

  • 2024

    MOOMIN brand license agreement.