Company
In the Garden, Something Special is Waiting for You
CEO of Takasho Co., Ltd
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
About Takasho
TAKASHO was established in 1980 with the aim of becoming a global creator of elegant gardens and garden-based lifestyles. When it comes to gardens we believe in the theme of “HEART & ART”, while also spreading garden culture globally.
After World War II, fashion, food, housing, and lifestyles improved. Gardens became integral to homes, alongside the concept of garden lifestyles.
And we think the balance between home and garden, the garden lifestyle, is so important. The elements of wind, light, water and greenery stir the heart, and so we have used this as a theme to develop our business.
There are two broad-ranging categories: PRO use products (materials needed for design and construction) and HOME use products (user-friendly DIY materials).
And as we expand sales for both the PRO and HOME-use markets in the United States, UK, Australia, China, Korea, and Taiwan, our hopes for the future are increasingly becoming larger. Today Takasho is part product planning and development, production, business proposals and sales. We create the stunning concepts based on the area, culture and ideology. And all this with excellent Japanese quality, through our own global creation network.
Gardens can help create healthy and happy lifestyles as well as an enriched future for our society.
TAKASHO also places value in the phrase “people make the future and people create everything.” TAKASHO hopes to grow further as a company that contributes to the wonderful environment and the beautiful aesthetic of Japan’s cultural industry.
COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
In the garden, something special is waiting for you
We always anticipate changes, create new value, and aim to be a global, one-of-a-kind group that contributes broadly to the creation of an urban environment and garden culture.
We will create a rich and peaceful garden life culture centred on the garden.
We pursue satisfaction that exceeds customer expectations.
Continue to deliver high-quality products and services through constant research and development.
Respect and coexist with nature and protect the global environment.
Build a workplace as a personnel-oriented company where the company grows as people grow
Continue to be a socially responsible corporation and promote transparent corporate activities in accordance with laws and fair business practices.
Our Story
We’ve created a new garden culture, that builds the living environment of the next generation. The Takasho Garden Concept is guided by 5 basic elements from nature:
Company Profile Facts & Figures
Company Profile
JPX
Listed in JPX Tokyo Stock Exchange
1170
1170 employees
20
20 Subsidiaries:
7 domestic companies,
13 oversea companies
6
Overseas & international:
Australia, China, Germany, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam
1980
Established 1980
16
Japanese offices:
6 Branch offices,
10 Sales offices
Creating and Connecting Gardens Across the World
Takasho Headquarters
Minami-Akasaka 20-1, Kainan,
Wakayama, 642-0017 JAPAN
TAKASHO HISTORY
Corporate History
1980
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1980
1985
1985 Established Garden Create Co., Ltd. (a consolidated subsidiary) in Kainan, Wakayama
1985
1986
1986 Launched “EVER BAMBOO®”, artificially reinforced bamboo fencing that excels in its expressive power and uses specially reinforced plastics with outstanding weather resistance.
1986
1992
1992 Tokushima Garden Create Co., Ltd. (now Garden Create Co., Ltd. Tokushima Plant, a consolidated subsidiary) is established in Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture.
1992
1999
1999 Central Logistics Centre established in Kainan, Wakayama.
1999
2003
Recycled wood series using recycled materials “Eco Wood”
2003
2004
Takasho Digitech Corporation (now a consolidated subsidiary) is established in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture
2004
2005
Launch of EVER ART WOOD®, which faithfully reproduces the nuances of warm wood surfaces
2005
2005
Launch of the EXLEDS lighting series using the most advanced LEDs at the time
2005
2007
The head office building is moved to a new building in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, and the former head office becomes the Second Product Centre.
2007
2010
Jiujiang Gaoshu Horticultural Products Co Ltd (now a consolidated subsidiary) is established in Ruichang, Jiangxi, China
2010
2012
Garden centre ‘Gardeners Japan’ opens in Kainan, Wakayama
2012
2012
Acquisition of shares in Vegitrag UK, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
2012
2014
Launch of EVER ART BOARD®, a new construction material panel series of aluminium composite plates.
2014
2018
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
2018
2021
GLD-LAB. Soft Factory Tottori is opened
2021
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable development Goals in the Takasho Group
Health and well-being
Participated in the Japan Garden Therapy Association
Contribute to extending healthy life expectancy through activities at the Garden Therapy Association
Implemented health checks and stress checks for all employees
Quality of education
Conducting industry workshops at every Reform Garden Club base across the country
Contribute to the development of professionals by establishing a unique master system
Conduct internal product studies to improve employee skills
Implementation of external employee training system
Achieve gender equality
Obtained certification from the Minister for Health, Labor and Welfare as a “Childcare Company”
Establishment of equal recruitment standards for men and women
Implementation of the maternity and childcare leave system
Energy for everyone
100% LED lighting device (LEDIUS)
Own lighting switched to LED
Meaningful work and economic growth
Actively work on various reforms to improve the style of work
Introduce a reduced working time system in addition to the maternity and child-care leave system
Implementation of an external employee training system
A basis for innovation
Obtained ISO-based management system certification in our own factory (Garden Create Co., Ltd., Takasho Digitech Co., Ltd.)
Contributing to the promotion of local industry in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture
Eliminate Inequality
Ensure equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities and creating a globally diverse workforce
Create Livable Cities
Product planning and proposals that add value to homes
Use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Actively involved in local cleaning activities
Contribution to an urban development that’s full of greenery
Product and Consumer responsibility
Carrying out maintenance and after-sales follow-ups for treated products
Created a unique warranty system for some products
Implementation of countermeasures against information leakage within the company
Combat Climate Change
Implementation of paperless internal documents
Participated in the Japan Garden Therapy Association
Promote and protect the rich countryside
Contribute to activities to increase greenery by proactively suggesting planting when suggesting a better life in a garden.
Participated in the Japan Garden Therapy Association
Implementation of paperless internal documents
Peace and justice
Thorough management of fraud prevention
Setting up an internal whistleblower system “Hotline System”
Partnership
Sponsorship of Alderivo Wakayama
Joint operation with member companies of the Reform Garden Club
