With civilization came the import of tinplate from England. Tin was used for the plating of steel, and was considered a fashionable foreign-made item.

In the Edo era, canisters made from tin were a commonplace means of storage for tea, as were jars made from china or earthenware. It was the company's founder, Kiyosuke, who first designed the tin tea caddy and made it into a commercially available item. Doing away with excessive detail, the caddies are based on the pursuit of function.

Having spanned 130 years of history, it is our wish to maintain the art of and passion for our tea caddies for future generations to enjoy.