White, Reimagined

We quarry high-purity limestone from "Sekinoyama," a mountain located near our factory, and calcine it in-house — a process that allowed us to become the first in Japan to create ready-mixed shikkui that could be used immediately on-site. Drawing on this expertise, we have carried out numerous restoration projects on Important Cultural Heritages across Japan, including castles and Buddhist temples. In each case, we custom-formulate the material for the specific property — restoring, as closely as possible, the materials originally used at the time of construction, while also optimizing the mix for the site's environment and the building's condition. With one of Japan's most extensive product lineups, spanning everything from these cultural properties to ordinary residential homes, we continue to meet the exacting standards of today's architects and craftsmen.

 Creating what does not yet exist from what we have inherited. Carrying forward the innovative spirit of our predecessors, who were never afraid to take on the challenge of new value, we are pioneering new fields that go beyond the boundaries of shikkui. From fine ceramics molding using our proprietary 4,000-ton press machine, to soy-based resin paint — highly biodegradable and holding promise for reducing marine microplastics — and even supporting Ukraine's reconstruction through on-site, low-carbon tile manufacturing, we are launching a new century in which diverse businesses are emerging from our shikkui business as a foundation.