COMPANY OUTLINE
OUR HISTORY
Honoring the aims of our predecessors while
creating a new Nakayamafuku for our second century
creating a new Nakayamafuku for our second century
1925
Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten founded
After 18 years of training at a leading household wholesaler, Nakayama Fukumatsu founded Nakayama Fukumatsu Company, a household hardware wholesaler, in 1925 in Bungo-machi, in central Osaka. He prioritized 'Integrity-Based Trust' in all his dealings. His goal was to contribute to 'Creating a More Enriched Life' through his business.
1926-1969
Let's create a business that makes
people's lives richer.
people's lives richer.
The company was founded during the Taisho era (1912–1926), a time when mass culture blossomed. Amid the appearance of business offices, department stores, and housing incorporating Western and Japanese elements, people were beginning to feel that they were living a richer life. In 1925, Fukumatsu Nakayama founded Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten with the aim of enriching people’s lives.
Timeline
1970-1986
Want to reach people all across Japan.
Nakayamafuku opened new branches around Japan and expanded its business amid the expansion of its business with supermarkets, which began around 1967. The company also devoted effort to the import-export business, and was in business with 100 overseas manufacturers and 130 Japanese manufacturers by its 50th anniversary.
Timeline
1987-1999
As Nakayamafuku Co., we present a unique proposal that could benefit everyone.
With people’s lives changing and values diversifying in the wake of Japan’s economic bubble bursting, the company developed an original brand to gain recognition as a provider of genuinely good things. The company also solidified its management philosophy—still the cornerstone of operations—and took new steps forward, including getting listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange.
Timeline
2000-2010
Strengthening the business base and
advancing to the next stage.
advancing to the next stage.
Through the 1990s, the company’s nationwide logistics system was streamlined into a core logistics system for East Japan by integrating its three branches in the Kanto region. In 2008, the company was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, marking an entry into a new stage.
Timeline
2011-2024
Growing into a specialized trading
company that creates diverse value.
company that creates diverse value.
To improve the attractiveness of product lines in response to the diversification of lifestyles and values, the company acquired three companies as subsidiaries: Royal Tsuhan Co., Ltd. in 2013, Interform Inc. in 2015, and Greenpal Co., Ltd. in 2018. By diversifying its functional offerings, the company grew into a constant creator of new business.
Timeline
2025
Celebrating 100 years of continuously
adapting to the changing times
adapting to the changing times
Honoring the aims of our predecessors while creating a new Nakayamafuku
Nakayamafuku celebrated its 100th anniversary in March 2025.We are deeply grateful to everyone for their support and patronage, which has enabled us to reach this 100-year milestone.We have always aimed to enrich people’s lives by functioning as a bridge between manufacturing and daily life. Over the past century, we have consistently adapted to the changing times together with our customers and manufacturers.While continuing to honor the aims of our predecessors, we will pool our strengths as a group and continue working together to realize a new kind of happiness for tomorrow. We hope to continue to benefit from your support, guidance, and encouragement.
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