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Dec.8, 2023 “Fuigo Festival”
The “Fuigo (“bellows”) Festival” is a ceremony performed on November 8th (according to the formerly used lunar calendar) during which people involved in jobs having to do with fire, such as blacksmiths, metal casters and founders, and others that use bellows in their occupations purify their bellows and make offerings of thanks to the “Sun God” as a way to pray for continued safety on the job.In accordance with the “O-hi Taki” festival (another religious rite having to do with fire) held at Yutoku Inari Shrine in the city of Kashima (Saga Prefecture, Japan) on December 8th, Toa Koki holds its Fuigo Festival on the same day.
Nov.3, 2023 SAGA MONOSUGO TOUR was held by Saga Prefecture.
SAGA MONOSUGO TOUR was held by Saga Prefecture.Toa Koki organized the Kashima Cylinder Liner Tour which consists of a hands-on manufacturing event and factory tours for many participants.Thank you very much for your participation.
[YouTube]SAGA MONOSUGO TOUR - Kashima Cylinder Liner Tour
Aug.20, 2023 We participated in SAGA Monosugo Festa 9 held at Saga Sunrisepark as an exhibitor.
Jun.5, 2023 Mieko Otakara of the Yokota Plant’s Manufacturing Department participates in the round-table discussion "Kagayake! Funejo☆in Kyushu" planned by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Mar.2, 2023 Jun Morinaga of the Yokota Plant's Production Department appeares on a program "Craftsmen's Off-Talk" hosted by Saga Prefecture!!
Feb.1, 2023 Election of Officers.
Dec.16, 2022 The articles about Toa Koki appeared in the section of "Friday's Uraken" on the November and December issue of "Fit ECRU," which is inserted in the Saga Shimbun.
金曜日のウラケン vol.24「地元企業が世界一だった・前編」 Fit ECRU 445号｜エンタメ｜Fit ECRU｜佐賀新聞 (saga-s.co.jp)
金曜日のウラケン vol.25「地元企業が世界一だった・後編」 Fit ECRU 447号｜エンタメ｜Fit ECRU｜佐賀新聞 (saga-s.co.jp)
Dec.8, 2022 “Fuigo Festival”
The “Fuigo (“bellows”) Festival” is a ceremony performed on November 8th (according to the formerly used lunar calendar) during which people involved in jobs having to do with fire, such as blacksmiths, metal casters and founders, and others that use bellows in their occupations purify their bellows and make offerings of thanks to the “Sun God” as a way to pray for continued safety on the job.In accordance with the “O-hi Taki” festival (another religious rite having to do with fire) held at Yutoku Inari Shrine in the city of Kashima (Saga Prefecture, Japan) on December 8th, Toa Koki holds its Fuigo Festival on the same day.
Nov.1, 2022 Renewed the company information cartoon for factory tours for children.
(Illustration: Ulaken・Volvox)
【Illustrator】Ulaken Volvox
Ulaken Volvox is an illustrator who mainly illustrates for advertisements, websites and apps, and has published some illustrated books, as well as selling goods and LINE stamps. His essay comic 'Friday's Ulaken' is serialised in Fit ECRU of the Saga Shimbun newspaper. Born in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture.
Official website：https://ulaken.com/
Books：https://amzn.to/3qyRxXk
Goods：https://suzuri.jp/ulaken_volvox
LINE stamps：https://store.line.me/stickershop/author/4086/ja
Twitter：https://twitter.com/ulaken
Oct.20, 2022 Masayoshi Maeda Certified as a Marine Equipment Meister by Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association.
Certification ceremony held at Meiji Kinenkan, Tokyo, Japan.
Oct.3, 2022 A Toa Koki LINE sticker is now available.
（Illustration: Ulaken・Volvox）
【Illustrator】Ulaken Volvox
Ulaken Volvox is an illustrator who mainly illustrates for advertisements, websites and apps, and has published some illustrated books, as well as selling goods and LINE stamps. His essay comic 'Friday's Ulaken' is serialised in Fit ECRU of the Saga Shimbun newspaper. Born in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture.
Official website：https://ulaken.com/
Books：https://amzn.to/3qyRxXk
Goods：https://suzuri.jp/ulaken_volvox
LINE stamps：https://store.line.me/stickershop/author/4086/ja
Twitter：https://twitter.com/ulaken
Aug.20-21, 2022 "SAGA MONOSUGO Festa 2022" was closed successfully!
1."Let's challenge to form Mutsugorou by metal casting" which was managed by TOA KOKI, it was successful thanks to 170 visitors on Aug 20 (Saturday).
2.Result of "Special match in Saga of all Japan manufacturers' spinning-top competition" which was competed with 4 teams on Aug 21(Sunday). "TOA KOKI team" won the first prize!
May.8, 2022 Toa Koki Soft Tennis Club won the Saga Prefectural Qualifying Tournament for the Saga Prefecture non-professional Soft Tennis Championship.
Toa Koki Soft Tennis Club won the Saga prefecture non-professional Business Team Soft Tennis Championship (which also serves as the preliminary round for the All Japan non-professional Business Team Soft Tennis Championship).
May.8, 2022 Toa Koki Baseball Team advanced to the Top4 of the Saga Prefectural preliminary round for the Prince Takamatsunomiya’s Cup Tournament.
Toa Koki Baseball Team advanced to the Top 4 in the 66th All-Japan Rubber-ball Baseball Saga prefecture preliminary round for the Prince Takamatsunomiya’s Cup National Tournament.
May.8, 2022 Brew KASHIMA participates in the Emperor's Cup National Tournament as a representative of Saga Prefecture
Brew KASHIMA, a local soccer team supported by Toa Koki, won 2-0 against Kawazoe Club in the final of the Saga prefecture preliminary round for Emperor's Cup JFA 102nd All Japan Soccer Championship, and will represent Saga prefecture in the National Tournament on May 22.
Apr.1, 2022 IoT Section was newly established under the Engineering Department.
Today, Toa Koki continues to manufacture high-quality products based on its advanced technology, skills, know-how, and experience.
In addition to these, Toa Koki will introduce IoT (the Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) near future.
The purpose of introducing IoT and AI is to build a system that allows AI to correctly determine complex issues in the manufacturing process by processing raw data from the manufacturing site based on var-ious theories in casting.
The goal is to develop AI that can be used on site in Toa Koki in 5 years.
Dec.15, 2021 We have renewed the design of the website.
Dec.10, 2021 FUCHIKAMI Masanori Medal of Honor
Award ceremony to be held at the Soto Goshoin Ichi-no-Ma room of the Saga Castle History Museum
Dec.8, 2021 “Fuigo Festival”
The “Fuigo (“bellows”) Festival” is a ceremony performed on November 8th (according to the formerly used lunar calendar) during which people involved in jobs having to do with fire, such as blacksmiths, metal casters and founders, and others that use bellows in their occupations purify their bellows and make offerings of thanks to the “Sun God” as a way to pray for continued safety on the job.In accordance with the “O-hi Taki” festival (another religious rite having to do with fire) held at Yutoku Inari Shrine in the city of Kashima (Saga Prefecture, Japan) on December 8th, Toa Koki holds its Fuigo Festival on the same day.
Nov.3, 2021 FUCHIKAMI Masanori Awarded the Medal of Honor (Autumn)
(Award ceremony to be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Soto Goshoin Ichi-no-Ma room of the Saga Castle History Museum)
Jul.7, 2021 FUCHIKAMI Masanori Fiscal 2021 Governor’s Award for Merit
(Award Ceremony was held on May 7, 2021)
Jun.10, 2021 Obtained ISO 45001
Jun.10, 2021 Yuichi OMAGARI 2020 Tokyo Olympic Torch Runner
On May 9, 2021 Yuichi OMAGARI (Machining Section, Omuragata Manufacturing Department) was an Olympic Torch Runner in the city of Ureshino. The Olympic torch he carried and the uniform he wore will be on display at the entrance to the Company Headquarter Office until the end of June.
Mar. 22, 2021 Clean-up Activity: “Zero Trash in the Ocean Week”
We participated in this project, which is a joint project of the Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Environment, after receiving an invitation to take part in the event from the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association. Once again this year a total of 69 people from our company and 26 children (total of 95 people) took part in the clean-up activity between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at Nanaura Seaside Sports Park, during which time they were able to collect a large amount of garbage from the area surrounding the park.
Apr. 14&15, 2021 Drone aerial photography in the Toa Koki plant.
The images will be posted to the company website. （Cooperation: Kyushu Electric Power Co, Inc.）
Mar. 24, 2021 The cherry blossoms at Toa Koki Tanda factory are once again in full bloom this year.
Mar. 23, 2021 Mr. Kenichi Uematsu Awards Ceremony for winning the “Fighting Spirit Award” in the 31st National Skills Grand Prix.
Skills Grand Prix awards ceremony where Setsuko Kanetake (left) was presented with the Prime Minister’s Award and Kenichi Uematsu (right) was presented with the “Fighting Spirit” Award by Saga Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi.
(venue: Saga Prefectural Building)
Feb. 04, 2021 Mr. Kenichi Uematsu participated in the 31st National Skills Grand Prix (lathe event)
Mr. Kenichi Uematsu participated in the 31st National Skills Grand Prix (lathe event)
(venue: Kansai Human Resources Development Promotion Center)
Result: “Fighting Spirit Award”
2020
Dec. 08, 2020 The “Fuigo Festival”
The “Fuigo (“bellows”) Festival” is a ceremony performed on November 8th (according to the formerly used lunar calendar) during which people involved in jobs having to do with fire, such as blacksmiths, metal casters and founders, and others that use bellows in their occupations purify their bellows and make offerings of thanks to the “Sun God” as a way to pray for continued safety on the job.
In accordance with the “O-hi Taki” festival (another religious rite having to do with fire) held at Yutoku Inari Shrine in the city of Kashima (Saga Prefecture, Japan) on December 8th, Toa Koki holds its Fuigo Festival on the same day.
Nov. 09, 2020 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Prize Contemporary Master Craftsmen (outstanding technicians)
Foundry Mr. Masanori Fuchikami
Awards ceremony: November 19, 2020 Saga Prefectural Office
May.30,2020 Clean-up Activity: “Zero Trash in the Ocean Week”
We participated in this project, which is a joint project of the Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Environment, after receiving an invitation to take part in the event from the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association. Approximately 60 people from our company took part in the clean-up activity between 8 a.m. and around 9 a.m. at Nanaura Seaside Sports Park, during which time they were able to collect a large amount of garbage from the area surrounding the park.
Jun.28,2020 The following officers were appointed at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on January 25, 2020.
Executive Managing Director Hirofumi Yamamoto(Promotion to new position)
Director Toshiaki Tanaka (New)
Director Tokioki Aino (New)
Adviser Kosuke Sakaguchi (Director, retired)
Technical Adviser Shinji Miyamoto (Director, retired)
2019
Aug.26,2019 Result of "Special match in Saga of all Japan manufacturers' spinning-top competition" which was competed with 12 teams on Aug 25(Sunday). "TOA KOKI team Yokota" won the first prize!
Aug.24,2019 "SAGA MONOSUGO Festa 2019" was closed successfully!
"Let's challenge to form Mutsugorou by metal casting" which was managed by TOA KOKI, it was successful thanks to 381 visitors on Aug 24 (Saturday)
Aug.23,2019 Mr. Kenichi Uematsu was awarded "Saga monozukuribito commendation ceremony having just finished flying in the fourth world".
Aug.5,2019 Completion of the cannon nameplate.
To commemorate the transfer of the company headquarters and all industrial operations from the Yokota Factory to the Tanda Factory in 2004, master craftsman Shinichiro Ide cast a nameplate for the “Saga Domain 150-pound cannon (reconstructed)” that was installed in front of the new headquarters at the Tanda site. The nameplate, which includes information about the history of the cannon, was cast in May 2019 at the Yokota Factory. It was then mounted on the cannon after refinishing work on the cannon was completed.
The Saga Doman was in charge of protecting the port of Nagasaki since 1642 (the year Kanei 1 according to the Japanese calendar). However, in 1804 (Bunka 1) the Russian Rezanov delegation arrived by ship and in 1808 (Bunka 5) the English Royal Navy ship Phaeton entered Nagasaki harbor. Both of these incidents led to a military defensive buildup at the port of Nagasaki.
The 10th daimyo of the Saga Domain, Nabeshima Naomasa, was keenly aware of the need to utilize Western-style cannons as part of the increased defenses at the port of Nagasaki, and in 1850 (Kaei 3) he had a reverberatory furnace constructed at Tsuiji (the site of present-day Nisshin Elementary School) in order to attempt to construct the first iron cannons in Japan.
In 1853 (Kaei 6) ships commanded by American Commodore Perry arrived at Uraga, Japan. In the aftermath of this incident, the Bakufu (central) government sent an order to the Saga Domain for cannons that were to be installed along the battery at Shinagawa in order to provide increased defense of Edo harbor. In order to fill this order, the Saga Domain constructed an additional official government reverberatory furnace at Tafuse (a model of this furnace stands at the North Gate of Saga Railway Station). By 1856 (Ansei 3) twenty-five 24-pound cannons and twenty-five 36-pound cannons had been delivered and three additional 150-pound cannons were given as presents to the Bakufu government. Unfortunately, only one of these cannons is extant today.
This 150-pound cannon was recreated based on designs that are thought to have been used in 1856 (Ansei 3) to construct the first Armstrong cannons in Japan. It was made in July 2004 to commemorate the transfer of all of Toi Koki’s operations from the Yokota Factory to the Tanda Factory.
Jun.21,2019 Toa Koki celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding.
Jun.9,2019 Clean-up Activity: “Zero Trash in the Ocean Week”
We participated in this project, which is a joint project of the Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Environment, after receiving an invitation to take part in the event from the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association. Approximately 60 people from our company took part in the clean-up activity between 8 a.m. and around 9 a.m. at Nanaura Seaside Sports Park, during which time they were able to collect a large amount of garbage from the area surrounding the park.
May.21,2019 Mr. Wataru Mitsutake was presented with the Medal with Yellow Ribbon award by Japanese Government.
May.6.2019 The "Family Gratitude Day in Commemoration of the 75th Year since the Founding of the Company"
The participants (approximately 930 employees and their family members) enjoyed a day of touring the plant, making keyholders, and a variety of other activities.
2018
Aug.24.2018 A video of Toa Koki as a model corporation for the project known as "Toward the Promotion of General Employer Action Plans under the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace" can be found on the Saga Prefectural Government website (link to YouTube).
July.23.2018 Toa Koki was listed in Kagayake! Funejo★, Volume 2 of the Case File for the Initiatives for the Promotion of Women’s Participation in Maritime Industry Workplaces (published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).
Article：published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Jun. 15, 2018 Omuragata Factory Pouring achieved 7,000 times.
May. 1 2018 Start of factory operations at the Machine Production Department
Apr.19.2018 Article on TOAKOKI was posted on Newsweek International(04.13.2018).
Apr. 1. 2018 New parking lot on the west side of the Tanda Factory（Start parking）
Mar. 28, 20188 The cherry blossoms at Toa koki Tanda factory are in full bloom.
Mar. 25, 2018 We joined at Kids restoration workshop.
Article in SAGA SHIMBUN[Mar. 25, 2018]
Feb. 22, 2018 Decision made to conduct a memorial firing of a cannon manufactured by Toa Koki Co., Ltd. at the Opening Ceremony of the Hizen Saga Bakumatsu-Meiji Restoration Expo (Memorial firing to take place on March. 17, 2018)
Feb. 21, 2018 Tanda Factory Pouring achieved 6,000 times.
2017
Dec. 26, 2017 Renewal of the restored Saga Castle History Museum Cannon.
Nov. 5, 2017 Mr. Masatoshi Ichinose was awarded “FOREST-MASTER”(Qualified by Saga midorino kikin).
Aug. 25, 2017 Mr. Shoji Kawasaki was awarded "Saga monozukuribito commendation ceremony having just finished flying in the second world"
Aug. 26-27, 2017 "SAGA MONOSUGO Festa 2017" was closed successfully!
1."Let's challenge to form Mutsugorou by metal casting" which was managed by TOA KOKI, it was successful thanks to 211 visitors on Aug 26 (Saturday)
2.Result of "Special match in Saga of all Japan manufacturers' spinning-top competition" which was competed with 14 teams on Aug 27(Sunday). "TOA KOKI team Yokota" won the first prize! "TOA KOKI team Senbatsu" won the second prize!
Jul. 30, 2017 Toa Koki receives ISO9001:2015 certification.
Jul. 21, 2017 An article of the round table was appeared in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun about Ms. Otakara who is working at Yokota Foundry Shop.
May. 16, 2017 Mr. Masatoshi Ichinose was presented with the Medal with Yellow Ribbon award by Japanese Government.
Apr. 17, 2017 [TOA KOKI MUSEUM]opened at Yokota Factory.
Apr. 7, 2017 [COLORS]issued by the Saga Prefecture Conference of promote Women's great success carried about Ms.Otakara who is working at Yokota Foundry Shop.
Apr. 5, 2017 We changed the capital to 100million yen by reducing capital without compensation.
Mar. 21-24, 2017 An article of Toa Koki was serialized in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.
Feb. 13, 2017 Mr. Kenichi Uematsu won eighth prize in the Lathe Division of the 29th Skills Grand Prix.
(Numazu, Shizuoka-pref.)
Feb. 1, 2017 "TOA KOKI"English logo was completed on the Tanda factory side.
2016
Nov. 5-6, 2016 Mr.Mitsunobu Nakamura, Mr.Taro Matsumoto, Mr. Kenichi Uematsu will participate in the “Special match in Izumo of all Japan manufacturers’ spinning-top competition”.
Nov. 3, 2016 Mr.Hidemi Tahara was presented with the Medal with Yellow Ribbon award by Japanese Government.
Sep. 29,2016 Toa Koki Co., Ltd. was approved as the Authorizing Factory based on Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Ship Safety Law, by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
And the approved item is as follows,
Click to open the PDF file.（Cylinder/シリンダライナ／Cylinder Cover）
Aug. 27-28, 2016 "SAGA MONOSUGO Festa 2016" was closed successfully!
1."Let's challenge to form Mutsugorou by metal casting" which was managed by TOA KOKI, it was successful thanks to 268 visitors on Aug 27(Saturday)
2.②Result of "Special match in Saga of all Japan manufacturers' spinning-top competition" which was competed with 15 teams on Aug 28(Sunday).
"TOA KOKI team A" won the first prize!
"TOA KOKI team B" won the third prize!
Aug. 27-28, 2016 MONOSUGO Festa 2016 of SAGA"
#1 TOA KOKI held a casting experience for the kids at “SAGA MONOSUGO Festa 2016”.
#2 3 teams of TOA KOKI competes "Preliminary match in Saga of all Japan manufacturers' spinning-top competition".
June. 1, 2016 New Truck Scale System was introduced
[Maker:Kamacho Scale Co., Ltd.] (Max weight : 50 Ton)
May. 4, 2016 “SAGA MONOSUGO” featuring TOA KOKI is broadcasted.
TOA KOKI is featured on a TV program, "SAGA MONOSUGO" which is introducing advanced manufacturers located in Saga.
（Production by SAGA pref. : On SAGA TV）
2015
Nov. 17, 2015 SAGA "SAIKO" （GREATNESS and REVITALIZATION）COMPANY COMMENDATION
Nov. 09, 2015 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Prize Contemporary Master Craftsmen (outstanding technicians)
Machining Mr. Hidemi Tahara
Pattern Mr. Masatoshi Ichinose
Awards ceremony：November 9, 2015 Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo
Oct. 01, 2015 Mr. Syogo Ohata competes in the milling division of the 53rd
(Dec. 01, 2015,Komaki, Aichi Prefecture)
Japan Vocational Ability Development Association National Tournament
Oct. 01, 2015 Mr. Kenichi Uematsu competes in the lathe division of the 53rd
(Dec. 02, 2015,Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture)
apan Vocational Ability Development Association National Tournament
Jun. 30, 2015 Website renewal
2014
Dec. 22, 2014 All Japan Women's Judo Players visit Toa Koki
Front row (left to right): Haruna Asami (48-kg class), Ami Kondo (48-kg class), Kaori Matsumoto (57-kg class), Nae Udaka (57-kg class), Mitsutoshi Nanjo (Coach)
