YO-KO

COLLECTION

COMPANY PROFILE

Company
YO-KO Corporation
CEO
Ryuichiro Kato
President
Shinji Kato
Establishment
August 14 1947
Capital Fund
¥44,000,000
Banks
The Bank of Mitsubishi-Tokyo-UFJ Ltd, Nagoya Chuo Branch ,
Mizuho Bank, Chuo Branch
U R L
www.yo-ko.co.jp
Location

1-6-29 Shindeki Higashi Nagoya 461-0038
Tel:052-935-6251
Fax:052-935-6256

E-mail:nagoya@yo-ko.co.jp

6-14-8 Ginza Chuo Tokyo 104-0061

Foundation

  • 1947 Nippon YO-KO Boeki K.K. was founded in Nagoya.
  • 1956 Has opened Tokyo Office in Ginza.

1970’~

  • Dinnerware for DANSK - has worked as a sole exporter

1980’~

  • Bathroom accessory for ANDRE - has worked as a main exporter
  • Dinnerware for LENOX - has worked as a sole exporter
  • Dinnerware for WEDGEWOOD USA - has worked as a sole exporter
  • Opened prestige retail shop “Sulla Tavola” in Urakucho Marion, Tokyo
  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Johnson Brothers Dinnerware
  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Apilco porcelain ware
  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Fitz & Floyd dinner & giftware

1990’~

  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Ritzenhoff
  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Cable Turtle
  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Chef'n ”
  • 1997 Received an official commendation from a taxation office.

2000’~

  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Branie
  • "Cable Turtle" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2002-2003"
  • "Salt&Pepper grinder" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2003-2004"
  • "Branie” won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2003-2004"
  • "Cable Disk" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2003-2004"
  • "Timeless Harmony" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2004-2005"
  • "Cyclobag" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2004-2005"
  • Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Tintamar
  • "Kitchen Art" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2006-2007"
  • 2006 Received an official commendation from a taxation office.

2010’~

  • 2010 Changed company name to  YO-KO corporation
    from  NIPPON YO-KO BOEKI K.K.


     
  • 2010 “Cable Turtle” won "GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD"
  • 2011 Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for SittingBull / Wanderlust
  • 2012 "Kuhn Rikon Avocado Knife" won "GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2012-2013"
  • 2013 Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for FOGRING
  • 2014 Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for mod-3 , Cool Grinder
  • 2015 Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for Studio Cheha , SPINPADGRIP
  • 2016 Has been a Sole Agent in Japan for DUTCHDELUXES , No Tag
  • 2017 Has been a Agent in Japan for ICHENDORF MILANO
  • 2018 Has been a Agent in Japan for gudeelife
  • 2020 Smart C Collection started
  • 2023 FERMATA Collection started