Message
Our mission is to
"Be the pioneer of delivering tea (CHA) to the world, with the spirit of "Fueki-ryukou."
People's lifestyle and values are changing dramatically. During these times of change, we will stay focused to treasure the immutable core essence, and at the same time face the change with ambition and commitment. As a proffessional, we will commit to results, and aim to become the only one company of Shizuoka tea.
Profile
Name | Chato Co., Ltd. |
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Head Office | 2083 Makigaya, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, 421-1221, Japan |
Phone | 054-278-5551 |
Established | 1977 |
Incorporated | 2001 |
Capital | JPY 10,000,000 |
Representative Director | Shigeki Kato Maho Morifuji |
Number of Employees | 39 (as of July, 2023) |
Business Details | Japanese tea manufacturing Processing and Packing Japanese tea export Manufacture and sales of food (beverage) |
Banking Connection | Shizuoka Yaizu Shinkin Bank Resona Bank Shoko Chukin Bank Shimizu Bank Seishin Shinkin bank |
Main Plant | 2083 Makigaya, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka 421-1221 Japan |
2nd Factory | 2414 Makigaya, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken Japan |
LABORATORY | 2081 Makigaya, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken Japan |
Charm Factory | 1227-3 Hanma, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken Japan |
Affiliated Organizations | Tea Commerce & Industry Association of Shizuoka Prefecture Japan Tea Exporter’s Association Public Incorporated Foundation-World Green Tea Association |
Basic Policy | Environmental Protection Human Rights of workers |
History
1977 November
Chato founded in Kitabancho, Shizuoka
1982 April
Head office transferred to Anzai, Shizuoka.
1996 March
Factory transferred to Makigaya, Shizuoka.
2001 May
Chato becomes incorporated.
2004 February
New factory and new refrigerator constructed at Makigaya location.
2007 May
Chato becomes fully incorporated company.
2011 March
Awarded Organic Manufacturer certification.
2014 October
Awarded the FSSC22000 certification.
2014 October
Awarded the NAHA Halal authentication certification.
2015 December
Awarded USDA/NOP certification.
2016 November
Awarded Organic Trader certification.
2019 December
Awarded OK Kosher certification.