Japanese confectionery company
Toraya Confectionery Co. Ltd. |
Native name | 株式会社虎屋 |
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Food |
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Founded | early 16th century (late Muromachi Period) 1947 (Toraya Confectionery Co. Ltd.) |
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Founder | Enchu Kurokawa |
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Headquarters | , Japan |
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Area served | Worldwide |
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Key people | Mitsuharu Kurokawa (President) |
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Products | - [Traditional Japanese confections
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Website | Official website |
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Footnotes / references [1] |
Toraya Confectionery Co. Ltd. (株式会社虎屋, Kabushiki-gaisha Toraya) is a Japanese confectionery company. Its headquarters are in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo.[2]
What would become Toraya was founded in the 16th century in Kyoto by Kurokawa Enchū (黒川円仲).[2][3] The company joined as a purveyor to the Imperial Court in Kyoto during the reign of Emperor Go-Yōzei.[4]
Due to its longevity and being a family business since its founding, it is a member of the Henokiens association.[5]
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