Company founded in 1848 in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Under the auspices of the Date Clan, he became an independent chagama tea kettle craftsman.
He is the company's seventh-generation head craftsman.
The company is involved in the entire production process including the product planning, design, and manufacturing. The ironware is handmade, machinery is not used. Conducts research on iron materials with Japanese foundry researchers.
Manufactures Nanbu Tekki, registered as a traditional Japanese craft with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
In 1970, then Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko toured the factory.