1943

Founded at Makicho 2-chome, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo City

1965

Reorganized and established Daiko Co., Inc. inTakamatsu-cho 1-chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo with capital of 1 million yen. Started business operations importing incense ingredients and exporting products for Nippon Kodo Co., Ltd. as its overseas business unit.

1966

Moved corporate headquarters to Ginza 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo with the completion of the Nippon Kodo Building.

1967

Opened a liaison office in New York with the establishment of NIPPON KODO INC. USA.

1971

Opened a liaison office in Los Angeles.

1985

Joined the World Distribution Cooperative, upon its launching.

1986

Built DAIKO Information Center (DIC) in Rinkaicho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

1987

Started sales of ESTEBAN products as ESTEBAN’s exclusive agent

1993

Launched “Meditate,” an original fragrance brand manufactured by Daiko

1999

Launched “Oko Riraku” an original fragrance brand manufactured by Daiko

1999

Started sales of “GONESH,” a product of US incense manufacturer GENIECO

2006

Launched mineral water business

2007

Started sales of GONESH liquid air refreshers

2007

Started carrying “Perrier” and “Contrex,” brands owned by Nestlé Waters France.

2010

Concluded exclusive agency contract with US incense manufacturer GENEICO

2012

Started carrying Sanpellegrino (Italy)’s “S.Pellegrino”

2012

Concluded exclusive agency contract with FINESSENCE, 100% organic aromatherapy brand from France.

2013

Celebrated 70th anniversary of founding.

2013

Succeeded Ginza Aromatherapy School business and started business operations.

2015

Planted herb garden “Fingredient” in Daiko Infomation Center.

2015

Celebrated 50th anniversary of establishment

2016

Succeeded e-commerce site for sundries with a natural taste “Ventvert Club” and started business operations.