Company Overview

Our motto, management philosophy, motivating management policy, and code of conduct

Company Motto: “Service and Trust”: To be a trustworthy, reliable organization by devoting ourselves to society.

Management Philosophy: “Aiming to be an inspirational company”: To grow as individuals and as an organization to inspire others.

Motivating management policy

Code of conduct

Always make eye contact and greet others with enthusiasm and a cheerful smile.

Be considerate at all times and do the best for the sake of the world and for others.

Further promotion of versatility. In addition to solving internal issues of your own department,

cooperate with other departments and learn about our core business so as to reduce unnecessary labor costs and ensure profitability.

Premium kudzu sasamochi May 16th, 1998
The 23rd National Confectionery Expo
Kinjyoka (Minister Honor Award) November 17th, 2002
The 24th National Confectionery Expo
The Sake Manju Bun (The Orange Honor Badge) April 18th, 2008
The 25th National Confectionery Expo
The Sake Manju Bun (Honorary President Award (Culture) May 10th, 2008
The 25th National Confectionery Expo@Hyogo
The Sake Manju Bun (Honorary President Award (Culture) May 10th, 2008
The 25th National Confectionery Expo @ Hyogo
Kyo Ekubo (The Dimple of Kyoto) May 11th, 2013
The 26th National Confectionery Expo @ Hiroshima

Gionzaka (15 pcs) February 10th, 2010
“50th Nippon Omiyage Award- Committee Award”
Ochame (9 pcs) 2012
Nippon Omiyage Award- Best Award
The Sake Manju Bun February 7th, 2014
“Japan Travel and Tourism Association Chairman Award”
Omotenashi September 28th, 2014
“Kyoto Item Contest”- Division Award
Omotenashi September 28th, 2014
“Kyoto Item Contest”- Division Award
Omotenashi 2015
Gourmet Girls Champion Silver Award

Company Name: Wakou Co., Ltd.
Location: 26-1 Yokooji-hashimoto, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Foundation: August 22nd, 1981
Business: Manufacture & sales of Kyoto confections
Capital: JPY 15 million
Fiscal year: May 31st
President & CEO: Mitsuhiro IMACHI
Senior Managing Director: Kozo YASUI
Managing Director: Yuji IMACHI
Director: Hitoshi NISHIMURA
Director: Hitomi ASANO
Auditor: Masahiko KAWABATA
Special Advisor: Tadashi IMACHI
Number of Employees: 67 full time & part time employees
Main Factory: 26-1 Yokooji-hashimoto, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
TEL.+81 75-621-8806
Shiga Factory: 5018, Ono, Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga TEL.+81 748-67-1126
Fushimi Kagura Main Store: 33, Kamiaburakake-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Main Banks: Kyoto Bank (Main Branch) Japan Finance Corporation (Kyoto Branch)
Legal Counselor: Hoenzaka Law Office [Legal Counselor Koji Nakashima]

August 1981: Founded Wakou Co., Ltd. at Yokooji-hashimoto, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
March 1986: Founded Tokyo Sales Office
August 1990: Began operation of Shiga Factory at Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka County, Shiga Prefecture
October 2000: Contracted with Hagi Orange Farm
November 2000: At our headquarters, opened an outlet shop selling our various products from throughout Japan
February 2001: Acquired ISO 9001 (except for headquarters production department)
July 2002: Established a Quality Management Office
September 2002: Transitioned to ISO 9001 2000 ver.
February 2003: Acquired ISO 9001 (entire company)
April 2006: Acquired ISO 14001 (headquarters & Main Factory)
April 2007: Acquired ISO 14001 (Shiga Factory)
December 2013: Merged Tokyo Sales Office into headquarters sales department
March 2014: Opened Kyo Ponto Gion Confection House
September 2016: Opened Kyo Ponto Fushimi Kagura
May 2018: Closed Kyo Ponto Gion Confection House
June 2018: Acquired ISO 22000 (headquarters, Main Factory, and Shiga Factory)
August 2018: Opened Kyo Ponto JR Kyoto Isetan Store
December 2018: Opened Fushimi Kagura Main Store
January 2021: Closed Kyo Ponto JR Kyoto Isetan Store
April 2021: Closed Hagi Orange Farm
Acquired ISO22000 (Fushimi Kagura Main Store)
May 2022: Acquired FSSC22000 (headquarters and Main Factory)
January 2023: Closed Kyo Ponto Fushimi Kagura