Company Overview

Corporate Philosophy

Founded in 1979, Takemoto Piano is committed to delivering high-quality used pianos from Japan to children around the world.
Our corporate philosophy is to contribute to the realization of a peaceful and prosperous society filled with smiles and music.

Management Policy

Policy01

We are entrepreneurs.

Our business is to identify opportunities in the times, generate ideas, and continually pursue new business models.

Policy02

Profit creation is the company's mission.

A high profit margin stabilizes management. We are always mindful of the per capita management profit target.

Policy03

Technology-driven, Authenticity-focused

We establish technology within our company and strive to create authentic pianos with the spirit of craftsmanship.

Policy04

Divisional and Group Management

Each employee adopts an entrepreneurial mindset. We aim for a future where employees take the lead, with 'Takemoto Piano' at the core.

Action Plan

To help employees fully utilize their abilities and create a work environment that balances work and life,
we have developed the following action plan.

01. Planning Period

From March 6, 2020, to March 5, 2025, for a duration of 5 years.

02. Content

Goal 01

Raising awareness of various systems such as parental leave based on the Child Care and Family Care Leave Act, child care leave benefits based on the Employment Insurance Act, and maternity leave based on the Labor Standards Act.

Measures:●From December 2020, research various systems and post on bulletin boards or in company newsletters.
Goal 02

Implement measures to promote the use of annual paid leave.

Measures:●From March 2020, research various systems and post on bulletin boards or in company newsletters.
Goal 03

Install child care rooms, nursing corners, and restrooms that can be used with infants.

Measures:●From March 2020, establish child care rooms and nursing corners in low-traffic areas.

Company Overview / Location

Company Name

Takemoto Piano Co., Ltd.
Headquarters Address

3-107-16 Jinnanbe-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka, 590-0984, Japan
Phone Number

+81-72-232-2274 (Main Line)
Fax Number

+81-72-232-1170 (Main Line)
Capital

100,000,000 JPY (as of January 2010)
Affiliated Companies

Piano Bank Co., Ltd. / Takemotto Co., Ltd.
Regarding Second-Hand Goods Handling

Osaka Prefectural Public Safety Commission Second-Hand Dealer License
License No. 622071006538
Banks

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank / Mizuho Bank / Kiyo Bank / Shoko Chukin Bank / Kyoto Bank / Resona Bank / Nanto Bank
Export Destinations

Over 65 countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Portugal, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, China, and more.
Research Institutions (Think Tank)

Shin Nihon Limited Liability Audit Corporation
Memberships

Public Interest Incorporated Association, Kansai Economic Federation
General Incorporated Association, Japan Used Piano Association

Access Map

・From Shin-Osaka (Approx. 40 minutes)

Shin-Osaka Station → Subway Midosuji Line → Namba Station → Nankai Main Line → Sakai Station → Walk
・From Kansai Airport (Approx. 40 minutes)

Kansai Airport → Nankai Main Line → Sakai Station → Walk
・From Itami Airport (Approx. 70 minutes)

Itami Airport → Airport Bus (Approx. 25 minutes) → Namba Station → Nankai Main Line → Sakai Station → Walk

・By Car

40 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station / 50 minutes from Kansai Airport
5 minutes from the Hanshin Expressway Wangan Line, Ohama Exit
Sakai Station is served by all express and rapid trains. The time includes a 7-minute walk from the station.

History

2019 November

Registered the trademark for piano-specific cleaning agent "Piano Shampoo"
2019 June

Introduced the industry-first Panasonic "Power Assist Suit"
2019 May

Developed the industry-first automatic grand piano flipping machine in collaboration with Toyota
2018 October

Officially invited by the Vietnamese government to attend the "FDI 30th Anniversary Ceremony" in Hanoi
2018 March

Held "Piano Expo 2018" to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company
2018 February

Fully remodeled a forklift for piano transportation, designed specifically for the company (5 years of development)
2016 April

Opened the Piano Museum at the large piano showroom "ANNEX"
2015 November

Keiichi Takemoto appointed as the 3rd president
2015 October

Introduced the industry-first grand piano packing machine
2014 October

Officially invited by the Consul General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Osaka to attend the Independence Day celebration (Invited every year thereafter)
2012 March

Developed and introduced the industry's first "Fully Automatic Piano Transport System" in collaboration with Toyota
2012 March

Launched the smartphone app "PiaNavi" worldwide
2011 March

Press release for the smartphone app "PiaNavi" at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
2010 January

Increased capital to 100 million yen
2009 March

Completed new headquarters building and logistics center in Sakai City, Osaka
2005 June

Became the main sponsor for the "3000-Person Brass Band" organized by Kansai TV
2004 April

Changed the company name to "Takemoto Piano Co., Ltd."
2003 March

Press release for "TAKEMOTO" produced by Toyo Piano Manufacturing Co. at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
2003 January

Held the "Takemoto Piano Exhibition and Business Meeting in Anaheim" during the Music Messe in Anaheim, USA
2002 October

First exhibit at the Shanghai Music Messe in China
2002 March

Simultaneously held "Takemoto Piano Exhibition and Business Meeting in Frankfurt" at the Hilton Hotel during the Frankfurt Musikmesse
2002 March

Exhibited at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
1995 August

Moved the company workshop and headquarters to Shukuin-cho, Sakai City, Osaka
1994 August

Started piano exports to Australia and other overseas markets
1994 July

Restored an approximately 100-year-old American foot-pedal roll piano and reported it in the Yomiuri Shimbun
1987 February

Signed an exclusive distributor agreement for imported pianos with Hyundai Trading Co., Ltd. in South Korea
1986 April

Changed the company name to "Takemoto Shoten" and moved the headquarters to Kishiwada City, Osaka
1983 July

Developed and launched the "Piano Maintenance Service System"
1981 June

Established "Shikoku Gakki Center Co., Ltd."
1979 March

Founded "Takemoto Gakki" in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, and began trading with Seibu Department Store in Kochi

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Trademarks / Patents

Trademarks

Trademark 1Registered No. 4923738
Trademark 2Registered No. 5109389
Trademark 3Registered No. 5454132
Trademark 4Registered No. 5454133
Trademark 5Registered No. 4886317

Patent

Invention Name: Hinge, Opening/Closing Mechanism, and Piano (Slow-Closing Keyboard Lid)

Application Number: Patent Application No. 2002-65849　　Application Date: March 11, 2002
Publication Number: Patent Publication No. 2003-263151　Publication Date: September 19, 2003

Invention Problem

When closing the piano's keyboard lid, the goal was to achieve a slow and quiet closure using a rotary damper. However, the rotary damper could not be retrofitted onto existing pianos, making it impossible to implement a structure that would allow the keyboard lid to close slowly and quietly on existing pianos.

Invention Solution

The invention uses the following hinge: The paired hinge pieces 5 and 6 are connected to each other via a pivot 7, allowing them to swing open and closed. The pivot 7 is capable of generating torsional force around its axis and has its ends fixed in such a way that they cannot rotate with respect to the hinge pieces 5 and 6. When the hinge pieces 5 and 6 swing in the closing direction, twisting force is applied to the pivot 7, amplifying the torsional effect.

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