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History

1882

Tsunekichi MATSUZAWA, founder of the company launched MATSUZAWA Tsunekichi Shoten as a perfume wholesaler, in Nihonbashi Hongoku-cho, Tokyo. He was the first to importe fragrances to Japan

1897

Launched the perfume, Nihon Musume Kosui and Musk Kosui Launched the soap, Matsuzawa Hosan Sekken

1952

Tamura Koryo Hanbai Inc. founded in Kanda Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

1953

Head office moved to Nihonbashi Kobuna-cho, Tokyo

1956

The company was renamed, Chuo Koryo Inc.

1961

Capital increased to 10 million yen

1988

Established a facility in Saitama

2000

Started to deal directly with General Aromatics A.C.

2003

Merged with Shibata Trading Inc.

2013

Concluded a distribution agreement with BERJE Inc.

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