OZEKI & CO.,LTD

Since its foundation in 1891, as a Gifu specialty lantern maker, OZEKI has expanded its market both in Japan and overseas. Based on our business performance and distinctive techniques, our products have been highly acclaimed, which is evidenced by over a hundred awards won at various domestic and international exhibitions. For its achievements, the company was granted the Blue Ribbon Medal (Ranju hosho) in 1931 and the Fifth Class Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1943. We are devoted to developing new products, which has led to several dozens of patents, utility models, and design registrations. We deliver our Gifu lanterns (traditional Bon festival lanterns) to department stores nationwide, as well as exporting the Isamu Noguchi “AKARI” products to the US and European countries. We are always seeking for new opportunities. This is the Ozeki’s will that has been inherited across the generations.

Company name

OZEKI & CO.,LTD

Main products

Gifu lanterns, Ouchi lanterns, original lanterns, Isamu Noguchi “AKARI”

Representative

Morihiro OZEKI

Address

1-18 Oguma-Cho, Gifu-shi, GIFU 500-8061

Foundation

1891

Capital

JPY 45 million

TEL

+81-58-263-0111

FAX

+81-58-262-0058

URL

E-mail

Business description

Gifu lanterns, Ouchi lanterns, original lanterns, Isamu Noguchi “AKARI,” rotating lanterns, advertising decoration lanterns, vinyl lanterns, lanterns for export, Gifu fans

Domestic sales

Department stores, specialty stores, and more

Overseas sales

USA, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy

Other

Ozeki has received over a hundred awards (including gold, silver, bronze, awards for excellence, etc.) at major exhibitions and fairs in Japan and overseas all through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods.