Message from Kaito Tsuchiya
Isami Tabi Honpo was founded in 1907 in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, and has been manufacturing tabi socks and other items that meet the needs of the times for over 115 years.
Isami's corporate philosophy is "With one careful stitch, we create a valuable future." This philosophy expresses the attitude and passion for manufacturing that we have had since our founding.
By carefully dropping the needle and sewing each piece, we breathe life into each piece of fabric.
Our goal is to provide our customers with the finished products in the best possible form, so that they can add color to their daily lives to the fullest.
As mentioned earlier, Isami's origins lie in tabi socks, and we treasure these socks very much.
Tabi socks have a history of 600 years and have played a key role in supporting many aspects of Japanese culture.
Our tabi socks are made only by skilled craftsmen, of whom 20 are Saitama Prefecture Traditional Craftsmen.
The title of traditional craftsman is given only to those with more than 10 years of experience and who have studied the history and knowledge of tabi.
We strive every day to pass on Japanese technology and culture to future generations, and are not afraid of evolution; we will embrace new values while preserving the old, as we take on the challenge of an unknown future.
Rise and fall.
Even those who prosper will eventually decline.
Isami has been in this situation many times in the 117 years of business we have been in. We will never become complacent and will continue to work hard to create products that will please all of our customers.
History
January 1907 : The first generation, Suzuki Katsujiro, begins manufacturing tabi socks in Gyoda City.
March 1907 : Suzuki Katsujiro Shoten is established.
December 1909: The previous owner, Otojiro Suzuki, moves the store to Shinmachi, Gyoda City, and expands production.
May 1916 <br/>Otaru City Toide Bussan Co., Ltd. becomes the Hokkaido distributor and promotes sales of tabi socks in Hokkaido.
April 1918
Built a new factory at 136 Sama (current school factory)
May 1927: Started manufacturing clothing
June 1930
Became a designated factory for the National Federation of Purchasing Associations (now Zennoh) and began supplying tabi socks and work clothes.
June 1931
Through Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Saitama Sangyo Co., Ltd., we aim to expand the sales channel of our affiliated tabi socks into the western part of Japan.
April 1934 : Isami Tabi Honpo Limited Partnership is incorporated.
January 1938 <br/>Designated as an Army-controlled factory and engaged in the production of military clothing.
April 1938
Established the Kumagaya Factory in Kumagaya City and engaged in the production of clothing for civilian demand.
March 1942: <br/>Due to company restructuring, the tabi division was established as Isami Tabi Limited Company.
August 1945 : The Kumagaya factory was destroyed by fire during the war.
March 1949 : Tokyo sales office opened in Nihonbashi-Hamacho
December 1952 <br>Isami Tabi Limited Company is reorganized into Isami Tabi Co., Ltd., becoming the predecessor of the current Isami Corporation.
Started production of socks. Changed company name to Isami Clothing Industries Co., Ltd.
February 1958: Started manufacturing sportswear
April 1964 : Tokyo Sales Office begins full-scale production and sales of children's clothing
May 1976 <br/> Head office switches to student clothing (uniforms and training wear)
May 1978 <br/>The company name was changed to Isami Corporation Co., Ltd.
June 1990 : Established the Office Business Division and began handling corporate uniforms.
January 2005: Head office and warehouse (3,000 square meters) burned down. As the factory was located on a different site, production resumed the following day.
August 2021
Through M&A, the company became part of the JGS Group.
Reiwa 4 : Registered as a designated factory in the country of color
Company Profile
Company name : Isami Corporation
Founded: Meiji 40
Capital: 40 million yen
Representative: Takahiro Tsuchiya, CEO
Number of employees: 80
Business description: Manufacturing and sales of school uniforms
Office wear sales: Tabi manufacturing and sales
Head Office: 361-0075
2-6 Mukaimachi, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture
Manufacturing Factory/Head Office
[tabi]
〒361-0075
2-6 Mukaimachi, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture
[School uniform factory]
〒361-0074
4-1 Asahimachi, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture
Telephone number (Tabi direct)
048-556-5276
Opening times
10:00～17:00
*Open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from August to December
Inquiry (email form)
otoiawase@isamicorp.jp
