What Danto does

Danto Holdings Corporation (TSE Standard Market: 5337) is a Japan-domiciled pure holding company operating through three consolidated subsidiaries. Danto Tile Co., Ltd. (68.6% owned) manufactures interior wall tiles at Awaji Island factories, holding a 140-year heritage in domestic ceramic tile production dating to 1885. Touchstone Capital Management Co., Ltd. (100% owned) is a licensed investment manager providing advisory and asset management services to foreign institutional investors acquiring Japanese real estate, and has executed transactions including a ¥50B+ Tokyo office acquisition, a ¥35B residential portfolio, and a ¥9B Osaka hotel. Danto Technologies Inc. (50% owned) invests in emerging technology ventures, most notably Danto Power Co., Ltd., which develops and sells emergency LP gas generators through distribution partnerships with Senko Shoji, Japan Comsys, NTT West group companies, and CS Communications, plus portfolio activity in PFAS treatment (with Kyushu University Watanabe Laboratory) and the STLINK blockchain security token secondary market platform (with TIS Inc.).

The group makes money through three distinct revenue streams: tile product sales (loss-making at -¥200M in FY2024, targeted to reach breakeven in 2025 and ¥200M profit by FY2028); investment advisory and asset management fees from Touchstone (¥330M in FY2024 targeting ¥4.1B by FY2028); and hardware sales plus technology R&D through Danto Technologies (¥66M in FY2024 targeting ¥2.1B by FY2028). Consolidated FY2024 revenue totaled ¥196M with a group headcount of 165 as of December 31, 2025. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales: direct advisory engagement for Touchstone, showroom-and-direct sales for Danto Tile, and a hybrid direct/distributor model for Danto Power. The group entered a TSE listing maintenance improvement period in March 2026.

The technical stack spans kiln and glazing technologies for ceramics (ISO9002/ISO14001 certified), blockchain-based financial market infrastructure (STLINK), polymer and materials R&D (Danto Power), and emergency power generation engineering. The Awaji Island Factory has been the centerpiece of the manufacturing platform since 1885, and the group's competitive positioning rests on brand longevity in tile, regulatory licensing in investment management, and channel partner networks in emergency preparedness hardware. Multiple leadership changes occurred between 2022 and 2025, and the company has signaled continued strategic pivot away from the legacy tile business toward financial services and energy/environmental technology.

Name

Danto

Legal name

DANTO HOLDINGS CORPORATION (ダントーホールディングス株式会社)

Website

https://danto.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Danto Holdings Corporation is a Japanese pure holding company (TSE 5337) with three consolidated subsidiaries: Danto Tile (ceramic interior wall tile manufacturing, 140-year heritage), Touchstone Capital Management (real estate advisory for foreign institutional investors in Japan), and Danto Technologies (emergency LP gas generators, PFAS treatment, and blockchain security token infrastructure).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pure Holding Company Management: Danto Holdings operates as a pure holding company (純粋持株会社), managing subsidiaries across tile manufacturing, investment management, and emerging technology businesses. The holding company derives revenue primarily through dividends and management fees from subsidiaries, as well as real estate leasing income.
2. Tile Manufacturing and Sales: Danto Tile (consolidated subsidiary, 68.6% ownership) manufactures and sells interior wall tiles and ceramic construction materials from factories on Awaji Island. Revenue projected at breakeven in 2025 and ¥50M profit in 2026 following bold structural reforms.
3. Investment Management (Touchstone Capital Management): Touchstone Capital Management (consolidated subsidiary, 100%) earns advisory fees and asset management fees from providing investment advisory services to foreign institutional investors investing in Japanese real estate. Revenue projected at ¥330M in 2024, growing to ¥4.1B by 2028.
4. Technology Ventures (Danto Technologies): Danto Technologies (consolidated subsidiary, 50%) operates emergency power generation businesses, PFAS treatment technology development, and new material R&D through subsidiaries. Revenue projected at ¥66M in 2024, growing to ¥2.1B by 2028.
5. Residential Development (Danto USA / Kaloko Residential Park): Danto USA Inc. holds a 25% interest in the Kaloko Residential Park residential development project in Hawaii. This segment contributes to group earnings through equity method investment returns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Danto Holdings is a pure holding company that operates three business segments through consolidated subsidiaries: (1) Danto Tile manufactures and sells interior ceramic wall tiles and functional construction materials from Awaji Island factories, supplying construction firms and architects; (2) Touchstone Capital Management provides investment advisory, brokerage, and asset management services to foreign institutional investors acquiring Japanese real estate; and (3) Danto Technologies/Danto Power develops and sells emergency LP gas generators, grid-scale battery storage, and PFAS treatment technology. Revenue is generated through product sales, advisory/asset management fees, and distributor-driven hardware sales.

Product overview

Danto Holdings Corporation is a pure holding company operating three main business segments: (1) Tile Business through DANTO TILE CO., LTD., a 140-year-old tile manufacturer on Awaji Island focusing on functional tiles and high-value-added products; (2) Investment Management Business through Touchstone Capital Management Co., Ltd., serving foreign institutional investors in Japanese real estate, and ELEMUS LLC; and (3) Technology Ventures through Danto Technologies Inc., which includes Danto Power Co., Ltd. (emergency LP gas generators and grid storage battery business). The group is undergoing restructuring of its tile business while expanding new technology ventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D+dee plus: Tile and living design museum and shop brand, with showrooms in Tokyo (Shinjuku OZONE) and Osaka (HERBIS PLAZA)
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Products and services

• Ceramic Interior Wall Tiles and Construction Materials Interior wall tiles, functional tiles, and ceramic construction materials manufactured at Awaji Island factories (ISO9002 and ISO14001 certified). Sold to construction companies, architects, and building contractors across Japan via direct sales and showrooms.
• Investment Advisory and Asset Management Services for Japanese Real Estate Fully licensed investment advisory, brokerage, and asset management services for foreign institutional investors acquiring Japanese real estate. Has executed advisory mandates including ¥50B+ Tokyo office building, ¥35B residential portfolio, and ¥9B Osaka hotel transactions.
• Emergency LP Gas Generators Emergency power generation equipment using LP gas fuel, designed for disaster response, backup power, and infrastructure continuity applications. Distributed via sales agency partnerships with Senko Shoji, Japan Comsys, Terwel West Japan, CS Communications, and Alps Construction. Deployed for enterprises, telecom operators, and government disaster-relief use (e.g., donation of 3 units to Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture in September 2024).
• Grid-Scale Battery Storage Systems Large-scale battery storage systems for power-grid applications, developed as a new business line under Danto Technologies targeting utilities and grid operators.
• STLINK Blockchain-Based Security Token Secondary Market Platform Blockchain-powered secondary market platform for security tokens, under proof-of-concept development with TIS Inc. (providing blockchain technology) and Touchstone Capital Management (providing financial market expertise).
• PFAS (Organic Fluorine Compound) Treatment Technology and Equipment PFAS treatment technology and equipment under co-development with Kyushu University Watanabe Laboratory via HELIX (Danto Technologies investment), targeting environmental remediation applications.
• D+dee plus Tile & Living Museum Showrooms Physical tile and living design showroom brand with locations in Tokyo and Osaka, serving architects, designers, and walk-in customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ¥50B+ advisory transaction for Tokyo office building
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Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alps Construction Co., Ltd. (株式会社アルプス建設)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Danto Technologies entered into a business partnership with Alps Construction for emergency LP gas generators, expanding the sales channel network in the construction sector.
• TIS Corporation (TIS株式会社)coreTechnology or Integration · 3 June 2025Touchstone Capital Management (100% subsidiary of Danto) and TIS Corporation are conducting a proof-of-concept experiment for 'STLINK', a blockchain-based security token secondary market platform. This partnership leverages TIS's blockchain technology expertise with Touchstone's financial market knowledge.
• Kyushu University Watanabe Laboratory (九州大学 渡邉研究室)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024HELIX (an investment of Danto Technologies) entered into an academic consulting contract with Kyushu University Watanabe Laboratory for the development of PFAS (organic fluorine compound) treatment technology and treatment equipment. This partnership advances Danto's environmental technology capabilities.
• Senko Shoji Co., Ltd. (センコース商事株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2024Danto Power (subsidiary of Danto Technologies) entered into a sales agent agreement with Senko Shoji Co., Ltd., a member of the Senko Group, one of Japan's major comprehensive logistics companies, for the distribution of emergency LP gas generators.
• Japan Comsys Corporation (日本コムシス株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2024Danto Power (subsidiary of Danto Technologies) entered into a sales agent agreement with Japan Comsys Corporation, a leading telecommunications infrastructure and ICT solutions company, for the distribution of emergency LP gas generators nationwide.
• Terwel West Japan Co., Ltd. (テルウェル西路日本株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2024Danto Technologies entered into a sales agent agreement with Terwel West Japan (an NTT West Group company) for emergency LP gas generators. The partnership enables rapid local delivery and comprehensive after-sales service.
• CS Communications Co., Ltd. (株式会社CSコミュニケーションズ)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2024Danto Technologies entered into a sales agent agreement with CS Communications, an ICT company operating primarily in Fukushima Prefecture, for emergency LP gas generators with local presence and after-sales support.
• Japan Polymer Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd. (株式会社日本高分子材料研究所)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2022Japan Polymer Materials Research Institute was brought into the Danto group. The company focuses on developing new materials using polymers. It was later renamed Danto Power Co., Ltd. (ダントーパワー株式会社) on March 1, 2024.
• TOTO Ltd. (TOTO株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2007Danto entered into a business partnership with TOTO Ltd. in the area of tile manufacturing and technology. The partnership aims to leverage TOTO's expertise and distribution network in the sanitary ceramics industry.
• TERUHIRO YANAGIHARA STUDIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanto engaged designer Teruhiro Yanagihara to lead a branding project to rebuild the tile brand, targeting B2C markets, Milan Salone exhibition, and international designer brand recognition.
• Kaloko Residential Park LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanto USA Inc. holds a 25% interest in the Kaloko Residential Park residential development project in the Kona region of the Island of Hawaii. This is a capital partnership in a residential development business.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TOTO Ltd. Japan's leading sanitary ceramics and bathroom products company, and an active tile manufacturing and technology partner to Danto. Direct peer in Japanese ceramic tile and bathroom/building materials production.
• Maruwa Co., Ltd. Japanese ceramic products manufacturer with operations in both traditional ceramic tiles and high-tech industrial ceramics. Direct peer in ceramic manufacturing technology and process know-how.
• Generac Holdings Inc. Global leader in backup and emergency power generation systems. Closest global direct peer to Danto Power for emergency LP gas/fuel generators and, increasingly, residential and grid-scale battery storage products.
• Nomura Real Estate Holdings: Japanese real estate developer and asset manager with significant cross-border investment advisory and asset management operations. Closest direct peer to Touchstone Capital Management for foreign-investor-driven Japanese real estate advisory.
• Daiken Corporation: Japanese tile manufacturer focused on interior wall and floor tiles; notably named as a major shareholder (Daiken Enterprise) of Danto Holdings. Most directly comparable competitor in domestic tile production.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Japan's largest real estate developer with global investment operations and Tokyo office building exposure comparable to Touchstone's advised transactions. Larger incumbent in the same foreign-investor-tilted Japanese real estate space.
• Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. Japan's largest homebuilder with extensive real estate investment management operations and construction materials exposure. Broad incumbent spanning Danto's tile and Touchstone-adjacent real estate activities.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. Japanese trust bank group with significant real estate investment management and asset management operations. Comparable to Touchstone in providing investment advisory and asset management to institutional investors in Japanese real estate.
• LIXIL Corporation: Major Japanese building materials and housing products group encompassing tiles, sanitary ware, windows, and doors. Broader incumbent competing with Danto Tile across construction materials rather than tile-only.

Emerging players

• NGK Insulators, Ltd. Japanese ceramics manufacturer with portfolio that includes industrial ceramics, energy storage, and PFAS-related environmental technologies. Comparable technology-adjacent peer relevant to Danto's emerging PFAS treatment and battery ventures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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