Exhibitor Information

YAMASHITA KOGEI

Booth No. : JS1102

Exhibition Details

Under "Nature Supporting Nature," we exhibit bamboo structures with high CO2 fixation.
Our utility model "5µm charcoal coating" creates a deep black matte texture.
Enhancing durability, we promote a shift from "disposable" to a "use-up" circular model.
By carbonizing used products for recycling,
we visualize the true value of natural materials for a carbon-neutral society.

Exhibition Area and Categories
Exhibition Area

NIPPON PREMIUM DESIGN

Exhibition Category

Modern object from abandoned bamboo, eco-certified, bamboo charcoal-coated

  • Combines bamboo’s strength and flexibility with CO₂-sequestering traits to create lightweight, elegant spatial elements
  • A modern sustainable item using abandoned bamboo, eco-certified and coated with bamboo charcoal

Corporate Information

Section
Address 13-43 Shonin nakamachi, Beppu-shi, Oita Prefecture, 874-0034 Japan
Phone 0977-66-4383
e-mail info@yamashita-kogei.com
URL http://yamashita-kogei.com/

Summary of Business

Yamashita Kogei Inc. Business Portfolio

**Innovation and Tradition: "Supporting Nature through Nature"**

**Corporate Philosophy and Social Business**

Established in 1975 in Beppu, Oita, Yamashita Kogei Inc. is a comprehensive wholesaler and manufacturer of tableware made from natural materials like bamboo, wood, and ceramics. The company integrates **Social Business (SB)** into its core management to solve social challenges through business. This approach aligns with the **Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)**, focusing on creating a circular economy.

**Technological Innovation: TAKEBITO SDGs WARE**

The company developed the "TAKEBITO SDGs WARE" series using a registered utility model. This technology involves a special coating mixed with **5μm (micrometer)** ultra-fine bamboo charcoal powder. The resulting products feature a refined matte black texture that complements both Japanese and Western dining scenes. To enhance durability, the company utilizes a glass solvent compliant with the Food Sanitation Act. This innovation allows natural materials to shift from "disposable" items to high-quality products that users can **"use up"** over a long period.

**Environmental Conservation: The Green Project**

Yamashita Kogei addresses "Chiku-Gai" (bamboo damage), an environmental issue where abandoned bamboo forests encroach on native ecosystems. Bamboo is a highly efficient resource, growing up to 15 meters in just 60 to 80 days. Through the **"Thinned Wood & Abandoned Bamboo Green Project,"** the company transforms these invasive plants into eco-friendly resources. This initiative was recognized with the **Bronze Prize at the Eco Mark Awards 2015** for its excellence in cause marketing.

**Social Inclusion and CSV Activities**

The company practices **Creating Shared Value (CSV)** by supporting local communities. Since 2006, it has outsourced product inspection and packaging to local social welfare facilities to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities. These efforts were highlighted in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Social Business Casebook in 2013.

**Global Network and Regional Revitalization**

Yamashita Kogei maintains a network of over **480 domestic production partners** and a logistics base in China. By redesigning traditional crafts to fit modern lifestyles, the company promotes regional industries and assists clients with international trade and logistics.

**Conclusion**

Yamashita Kogei Inc. continues to propose a sustainable future by fusing the warmth of natural materials with modern technology to solve global social issues.