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TOYO KITCHEN STYLE: A Journey of Culinary Design Evolution

HISTORY

1934

Established as "Gomeisha Toyo Kitchenware Manufacturing Co., Ltd.," specializing in stainless steel cutlery and Western tableware.

1984

Unveiled a contemporary kitchen unit, emphasizing interior design, embellished with traditional Japanese "Urushi" lacquer.

1991

Received global acclaim with the "TOYO KITCHEN = Design" vision, harmoniously fusing Italian and Japanese influences in the captivating "SPIGA DUE" kitchen design

1997

Revealed the revolutionary "3D Sink" and "Airflow," giving birth to the "COOKING CORE iNO" kitchen, where authentic culinary experiences merge seamlessly with impeccable interior design.

1999

"CREA Sy" won prestigious design awards while maintaining the concept of a unique living, dining, and kitchen space.

2001

Pioneered the novel concept of the island kitchen in Japan, gracefully unveiling "BAY's BAY" to introduce a sophisticated and transformative way of life.

2004

First in the world to have a seamless colander within the kitchen space, setting a distinguished standard for culinary elegance by proposing and coordinating a colander within the kitchen design.

2005

Received the prestigious Good Design Award for "ISOLA.U," an island kitchen renowned for its exceptional aesthetic appeal.

2008

Established "living in the kitchen" as our main focus. Rather than merely a cooking workspace, it envisions the kitchen as a hub for gathering, and communicating with family and friends, and drives the overall interior design centered around this culinary heart.

2014

On its 80th anniversary, Toyo Kitchen Style embraced a fresh theme, "Living as Entertainment," embodying its corporate philosophy of style innovation. As a result, the company rebranded itself as "Toyo Kitchen Style Co., Ltd." Simultaneously, it extended its presence by enlarging the Nagoya showroom and introducing "Toyo Kitchen Style The House."

2016

Introduced the "Parallel" sink, enabling a zero-motion kitchen. The company secured its position as the sole distributor for the globally acclaimed Italian interior brand "Kartell" in Japan, a pioneer in cutting-edge global design.

2016

An all-in-one cooking sink, "Parallel," was designed to bring the concept of a zero-motion kitchen to life.

2017

Yoshioka Tokuji Design achieved a dual victory with "FINESSE" in the world of design awards. They became the first Japanese company to receive the "Elle Deco International Design Award" in the kitchen category, often referred to as the Academy Awards of the design world. Additionally, in the same year, they won the "German Design Award Winner," marking the first time a Japanese company received this accolade for kitchen design.

2023

Toyo Kitchen Style proudly announces the grand opening of its flagship store in the heart of Hawaii, Honolulu. Setting a new standard in kitchen design and innovation.

Founded in 1934 in Gifu City, Japan, TOYO KITCHEN STYLE has consistently redefined the kitchen's role, emphasizing its place in life's enjoyment beyond mere cooking.

In 1985, we introduced a modern kitchen unit with a focus on interior design, using traditional Japanese "Urushi" lacquer. A year later, we initiated system kitchen manufacturing, presenting the "URBAN CORE" kitchen concept as the heart of the home. By 1991, our "TOYO KITCHEN = Design" image gained worldwide recognition, blending Italian and Japanese cultures in the "SPIGA DUE" kitchen design.

In 1997, we introduced the innovative "3D Sink" and "Airflow," creating the "COOKING CORE iNO" kitchen for authentic cooking and interior design. "CREA Sy" received prestigious design awards in 1999, and in 2001, we pioneered the concept of the island kitchen in Japan with "BAY's BAY." In 2004, we were the first to propose coordinating colander with kitchens. "ISOLA.U" won the Good Design Award in 2005, and in 2008, we adopted the brand concept of "living in the kitchen."

By 2014, we embraced the theme "Living as Entertainment," changing our name to "Toyo Kitchen Style Co., Ltd." and becoming the exclusive distributor for the renowned Italian interior brand "Kartell" in Japan. In 2016, we introduced the "Parallel" sink for a zero-motion kitchen, and in 2017, our "FINESSE" design received international recognition.

TOYO KITCHEN STYLE's journey has consistently evolved, placing the kitchen at the heart of living and design, transforming culinary spaces into masterpieces of artistry and innovation.