TOKYO ART

What TOKYO ART does

TOKYO ART Co., Ltd. (東京アート株式会社) is a privately held Japanese packaging manufacturer founded in 1976, headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and led by CEO Takashi Miki. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes custom-made packaging products — primarily paper bags, plastic bags, non-woven fabric bags, cardboard boxes, cartons, hangers, suit bags, and novelty items — under a "3rd Advertising" concept that positions packaging as a walking branding medium for brand clients. Its primary vertical is apparel and fashion specialty stores, where the company claims industry-top share in Japan, with secondary positions in cosmetics, jewelry, food/beverage, and mail-order/e-commerce.

Production is anchored by an integrated manufacturing and logistics footprint: the Kanto Factory and Primary/Secondary Distribution Centers in Narashino, Chiba; Osaka First and Second Factories; a wholly-owned Zhongshan Taixing Paperbag subsidiary in Guangdong, China (~45,000 m²) and a Heyuan, China subsidiary (~18,000 m²); a bag-making subsidiary (Kyoritsu Industries) in Mie, Japan; and a Hong Kong sales office. Technical capabilities include flexographic and waterless/water-based ink printing, an integrated high-speed bag-making production line installed in 2003, eco-material production (FSC paper, stone paper, biodegradable and plant-based plastics, nano-hybrid capsule 2), and a proprietary WEB ordering system used by retail-chain stores for centralized, per-store replenishment of packaging and bundled consumables.

The company is paid on a made-to-order, quote-based pricing model: every product is custom, pricing varies by material, size, processing, and quantity, and per-unit pricing is exposed within the WEB ordering system for registered accounts. Revenue is generated from one-time project-based packaging sales (the dominant stream), bundled sales-planning/fulfillment services for e-commerce clients, sales-promotion planning and novelty items, glassware/tableware distribution, and recurring per-store distribution of consumables. Reported revenue for FY ending March 2025 was ¥11.57B non-consolidated and ¥13.02B consolidated, with 191 parent-company employees. The company holds ISO 14001, FSC (CoC) FSC-C009563, ISO 9001, SA8000, and FSSC 22000 certifications across its sites, and has a long-standing "KIDS HELPING KIDS" partnership with KIDS EARTH FUND. Following the July 2023 divestiture of the mineral water business to Haruna Water, management has stated an intent to concentrate on packaging and sales-promotion services.

Name

TOKYO ART

Legal name

Tokyo Art Co., Ltd. (東京アート株式会社)

Website

https://tokyoart.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TOKYO ART (東京アート株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of custom paper, plastic, non-woven, and cardboard packaging for apparel, cosmetics, jewelry, food, and e-commerce brands, with industry-top share in Japanese apparel packaging and owned production in Japan and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Sampling & Travel-Size Packaging (Minis, Vials, Blisters) (IMALAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI), Cosmetics & Personal Care Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAL)

Keywords

• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Brand packaging solutions
• Shopping bags
• Promotional merchandise
• Sales promotion planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Shinkawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom packaging product sales (one-time / project-based): Core revenue from manufacture and sale of paper bags, plastic bags, non-woven fabric bags, boxes, cartons, hangers, suit bags, novelties, and related packaging materials, all made-to-order (オーダーメイド). Customers are brand clients in fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, and food. Recorded ¥11.57B non-consolidated / ¥13.02B consolidated revenue for FY ending March 2025.
2. Sales-promotion / mail-order packaging solution services: End-to-end design, planning, branding, packaging, setup, photography, cardboard packing, and shipping services for e-commerce / mail-order clients. Project-based fees bundled with material production.
3. Promotional merchandise and sales-promotion planning: Sales of novelty items and promotional merchandise for brand promotion, seasonal campaigns, and events; planning and design of sales promotions in collaboration with client promotion departments.
4. Glassware and tableware sales / import-export: Sales and import-export of glass tableware and decorative items sourced from domestic and overseas (e.g., Turkey) manufacturers, with secondary processing (printing, sandblasting, engraving) as added value.
5. Vendor supplies (store consumables) recurring distribution: Distribution of store consumables and sales-support goods (cashier supplies, OA supplies, stationery, stamps, cleaning goods, price tags, POP) bundled with packaging deliveries to store locations, providing recurring revenue per store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TOKYO ART designs and manufactures made-to-order custom packaging products—including paper bags, plastic bags, non-woven fabric bags, cardboard boxes, cartons, hangers, and suit bags—primarily for brand clients in fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, and food. The company also delivers end-to-end sales-promotion planning, novelty items, branded design, and recurring per-store consumables distribution through its proprietary WEB ordering system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Brand Packaging (paper bags, plastic bags, non-woven fabric bags, boxes, cartons, hangers, suit bags) Made-to-order, brand-identity-aligned packaging products for fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, and food brand clients, including paper bags, plastic bags, non-woven fabric bags, cardboard boxes/cartons, hangers, suit bags, and related materials. All items are custom manufactured in Japan and China.
• Sales Promotion / Mail-Order Packaging Planning Services
• Promotional Merchandise and Novelty Items
• Glassware and Tableware Sales / Import-Export
• TOKYO ART Web Ordering System (WEB発注システム)
• Original Design Seasonal Collections (HAPPY BAG, CHRISTMAS, VALENTINE, HALLOWEEN, ANNIVERSARY)
• Store Consumables and Vendor Supplies Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ types of products created using KIDS EARTH FUND children's artwork
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / long-standing, core, flagship and minor.

• KIDS EARTH FUND (Kids Earth Fund / 子供地球基金)flagship / long-standingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1988Long-running 'KIDS HELPING KIDS' partnership. KIDS EARTH FUND, a Japanese NPO founded in 1988, lends TOKYO ART framed and original artworks created by children it serves around the world; TOKYO ART incorporates them into the design of paper bags, plastic bags, novelty items (mug cups, ring notebooks), and eco bags. So far, more than 70 types of products have been created, and TOKYO ART proposes these designs to its brand clients to widen the audience for the children's art.
• Kyoritsu Industries Co., Ltd. (共立産業株式会社)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsolidated subsidiary established in 1986 in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. Brought under direct in-house management in 1992 to consolidate the Kansai production line. Business items: paper bag manufacturing (製袋加工). Supports TOKYO ART's production capacity.
• Zhongshan Taixing Paperbag Co., Ltd. (中山泰星紙袋制品有限公司)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWholly-owned China-based manufacturing subsidiary. Original 'Zhongshan Chaoxing' factory built 2003 (~14,280 m², 4 floors); renamed to Zhongshan Taixing in 2005; relocated May 2018 to a new ~45,000 m² 5-story facility. ISO 9001 and SA8000 certified. Core offshore production base for TOKYO ART.
• TOKYOART (HK) Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHong Kong subsidiary office (Suite 2408, 24/F, Lippo Centre, Tower 2, 89 Queensway) supporting overseas sales and operations.
• MyNavi (マイナビ)minorOthersExternal new-graduate recruitment platform used by TOKYO ART's Recruit page to host the 'MyNavi Shinshushu Saiyou' new-graduate hiring channel.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves21 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rengo Co., Ltd. Largest integrated paperboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in Japan with overseas manufacturing bases. Comparable as a packaging incumbent, though focused more on corrugated/industrial packaging than TOKYO ART's luxury shopping-bag niche.
• Toppan Inc. Major Japanese printing and packaging conglomerate with offerings in paper packaging, decorative film, and sustainability-focused packaging. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlap in paper-based packaging and ESG credentials.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global paper-based packaging leader with extensive operations in Japan and Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering sustainable, FSC-certified packaging solutions to brand clients across multiple categories.
• Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP): One of Japan's largest printing conglomerates with a sizable packaging business across paper, film, and specialty categories. Overlaps with TOKYO ART on paper-based packaging and brand-identity-driven solutions but at far greater scale and across many end-markets.
• Mondi plc: Global sustainable packaging manufacturer with paper-bag and consumer-packaging businesses. Comparable on FSC-certified, recyclable paper-bag offerings and a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint; operates at much larger scale than TOKYO ART.
• Oji Holdings Corporation: Japan's leading pulp and paper group with packaging operations including paper bags and folding cartons. Comparable vertical integration from raw material to packaging that touches some of TOKYO ART's FSC-certified paper-bag supply chain.

Direct peers

• Hakkosha Co., Ltd. (Hakkosha Paper Bag): Specialty paper-bag maker focused on fashion, cosmetics, and luxury retail packaging in Japan. Directly competes with TOKYO ART in the same Made-in-Japan custom shopping-bag category for select-shop and SPA clients.
• Takeo Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty paper and packaging manufacturer serving luxury fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, and confectionery brands with custom paper bags, boxes, and wrapping. Highly comparable to TOKYO ART's made-to-order fashion/beauty packaging core and is the most direct Japanese specialty-packaging rival.
• Kishu Paper Bag Co., Ltd. (紀州紙袋): Japanese paper bag and packaging manufacturer with deep share in apparel and shopping-bag SKUs. Closely comparable in product line, customer profile, and the custom shopping-bag value proposition TOKYO ART sells.
• DAISYO Co., Ltd. (大昌): Specialty Japanese packaging supplier to apparel and lifestyle brands, with comparable offerings in paper bags, gift packaging, and brand-aligned novelty items. Competes head-to-head with TOKYO ART in the same fashion/select-shop customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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