OUR HISTORY
Our History
Growing alongside the changing needs
of everyday life and society.
From our founding in 2017, through trade, original products, emergency supplies and pet care, to hydrogen.
Explore the milestones in our business.
Each entry reflects information at the time. Past contracts and product offerings may differ from those in effect today.
MILESTONES
The JAPAN GOODS Story
Full-Scale Entry into the Hydrogen Business
Planned and developed our first product, the H2 PowerBox mini portable fuel cell generator.
View Details for February 17, 2026
We planned and developed H2 PowerBox mini, a portable fuel cell generator powered by hydrogen, with the goal of sustainable preparedness that combines disaster readiness and environmental considerations.
Through hydrogen products for power outages, disasters, everyday life and outdoor activities, we aim to make hydrogen energy a familiar option in daily living.
Launch of Hydrogen Product Business
Started developing the hydrogen product business in Japan following an agreement with Youon Technology.
View Details for December 13, 2024
Our President, Syohei Yoshinaga, visited Youon Technology Co., Ltd., a mobility company operating bicycle-sharing and other businesses in China, and held discussions with its representative.
The companies agreed to establish a joint venture in Japan to introduce hydrogen bicycles and other hydrogen products to the Japanese market.
Launch of Pet Care Products
Launched pet wet gloves developed under the supervision of veterinarian and Azabu University Professor Emeritus 太田光明.
View Details for October 5, 2023
Together with our group company SAIROFI,INC., we developed pet body care products under the supervision of veterinarian and Azabu University Professor Emeritus 太田光明, known for research and books on the relationship between pets and people.
The launch of pet wet gloves began our expansion into products supporting pets and people, from everyday care to disaster situations.
Launch of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Supplies
Launched emergency Stockpile Onigiri, ready to eat immediately after opening without water or cooking.
View Details for July 19, 2023
In disaster-prone Japan, emergency supplies are part of everyday preparedness. Some conventional precooked dried rice products require water or hot water and take time before they are ready to eat.
Addressing these challenges, we launched emergency Stockpile Onigiri that can be stored at room temperature for 5 years and eaten immediately after opening, without water, hot water, fire or cooking. We market it as the “world's first” long-life emergency onigiri.
Head Office Relocation
Relocated our head office functions as the business expanded.
View Details for July 1, 2021
As our business expanded, we relocated our head office functions effective July 1, 2021.
Expansion of Our Original Product Lineup
Launched portable 75% alcohol sanitizing wet wipes.
View Details for July 17, 2020
With a mission to deliver products useful in everyday life, we launched portable 75% alcohol sanitizing wet wipes, planned in-house and sold under our own brand, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
We offered them as a convenient way to keep everyday items clean wherever and whenever needed.
Launch of Our First In-House, Own-Brand Product
Launched a 75% alcohol sanitizing spray.
View Details for May 7, 2020
We launched a 75% alcohol sanitizing spray as our first product planned in-house and sold under our own brand.
Amid shortages of alcohol products as COVID-19 spread, we began planning in February and launched the product on May 7 that year. We worked to supply it in the hope of helping curb the spread and bring the outbreak to an early end.
Launch of Social Media-Based Cross-Border Sales
Signed an agreement with Youzan's Shanghai Service Operations Center and began cross-border sales using social media.
View Details for December 13, 2019
The spread of smartphones was creating new consumption patterns in an increasingly connected society, requiring an understanding of consumer behavior and promotional methods suited to it.
On December 13, 2019, we signed an agreement with the Shanghai Service Operations Center of Youzan, China's largest SaaS software service provider.
Youzan provides new retail solutions integrated with e-commerce systems based on social networks such as WeChat.
Began Using Shanghai's Yangshan Bonded Zone
Signed an agreement with a warehouse operator in Shanghai's Yangshan Bonded Zone.
View Details for December 9, 2019
As cross-border sales in China expanded, we expected to grow further through the use of a bonded zone.
On December 9, 2019, we signed an agreement with a warehouse operator in Shanghai's Yangshan Bonded Zone.
Yangshan Bonded Port Area, China's first bonded port area, was established in June 2005. Following approval for expansion in January 2012, its planned total area was 14.16 km², comprising the Xiaoyangshan port area, part of the mainland and the Donghai Bridge connecting Xiaoyangshan Island to the mainland.
Exclusive Agreement for DANDY HOUSE Cross-Border Sales to China
Signed an exclusive agreement with Miss Paris Co., Ltd. for cross-border sales of selected Dandy House products to China.
View Details for July 31, 2019
On July 31, 2019, we signed an exclusive agreement with Miss Paris Co., Ltd., owner of the Dandy House brand, limited to cross-border sales of selected Dandy House products to China.
Increase in Share Capital
Increased share capital from ¥5 million to ¥10 million.
View Details for May 31, 2019
We increased our share capital from ¥5 million to ¥10 million.
This capital increase strengthened our financial base as we worked to expand our business and further improve customer service.
Launch of In-Flight Sales
Signed an in-flight sales agreement with Spring Airlines and began the service.
View Details for November 15, 2018
On November 15, 2018, we signed an in-flight sales agreement with Spring Airlines and began in-flight sales services.
Spring Airlines was China's largest low-cost carrier, with approximately 500 daily takeoffs and landings, 180 seats per flight, a load factor of over 95% and up to 2.7 million passengers per month.
Adachi Office Established; Full-Scale Trading Operations Began
Established the Adachi Office and launched full-scale trading operations.
View Details for November 1, 2018
With the establishment of the Adachi Office, we began full-scale trading operations.
We began introducing and selling outstanding Japanese products, handicrafts, folk crafts, and the skills and culture of Living National Treasures to affluent customers overseas.
JAPAN GOODS, INC. Established
Completed company registration and established JAPAN GOODS, INC.
View Details for February 17, 2017
We completed company registration and established JAPAN GOODS, INC. on February 17, 2017.
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