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)

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.

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).

Youtube："Toward the Promotion of General Employer Action Plans under the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace"

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

PDF：Kagayake! Funejo★, Volume 2

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.

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.

Article in COLORS

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.

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）

Nov. 17, 2015　SAGA "SAIKO" （GREATNESS and REVITALIZATION）COMPANY　COMMENDATION

(Saga Prefectural Government)

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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

Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Prize Contemporary Master Craftsmen 2015 (outstanding technicians)

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

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)

Nov. 29, 2014　Mr. Kenichi Uematsu competes in the Lathe Division of the 52nd National Skills Competition as the Saga Prefectural Representative

Nov. 24, 2014　Received Workplace Certification from ClassNK

Jun. 21, 2014　Toa Koki celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding

Jun. 15, 2014　Toa Koki receives ISO14001 certification

Nov. 20, 2013　Mr. Kenichi Uematsu competes in the 51st National Skills Competition as the Saga Prefectural Representative

Aug. 2, 2013　"Monozukuri Master" certification received by Shinichiro Ide, Hidemi Tahara, and Masanori Fuchikami

Jun. 25, 2013　Website renewal

May. 20, 2013　Start of power generation at Solar Factory TOA

Apr. 15, 2013　Yoshio Ohara chosen for the 2012 JIFFA English Correspondence Course (held in Osaka) Excellent Achievement Award