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Kinto

Japanese tableware and lifestyle brand creating thoughtful objects for everyday life.

Last updated September 1, 2026

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Overview

KINTO is a Japanese brand established in 1972, originally as a wholesaler of tableware in Shiga, Japan. It develops products centering on usability and aesthetic balance, ranging from tableware, drinkware, to interior accessories. Since 2010, products have been exported worldwide, and subsidiaries were established in Europe and the USA.

History

KINTO was established in 1972 as a wholesaler of Japanese tableware. In 1982, it began development of original products. In 1988, it began distribution of tableware by foreign brands. In 1992, KINTO Tokyo Office opened. In 1997/1998, QING XIANG was launched. In 1999, KINTO Hasami Center opened. In 2006/2007, UNITEA was launched. In 2008, CAST was launched. In 2009, RIM was launched and overseas market development began. In 2014, SLOW COFFEE STYLE was launched. In 2015, CERAMIC LAB was launched. In 2016, KAKOMI was launched and KINTO Europe B.V. was established. In 2017, TRAVEL TUMBLER was launched. In 2019, KINTO USA, Inc. was established, KINTO STORE Tokyo and Los Angeles opened, MARK IT BY KINTO introduced, WORKOUT BOTTLE launched, and MOLLIS introduced. In 2020, BONBO was launched. In 2021, KINTO REC STORE Tokyo opened. In 2023, KINTO FARM was launched and KINTO STORE New York opened. In 2024, KINTO LOOP initiative was launched.

Recent events

  • Lexus launches MellowGlow lighting upgrade for RX in Japan[6]

    Reported:

    Lexus launched the Illumination Upgrade (MellowGlow), a dynamic ambient-lighting upgrade for RX vehicles, in Japan on October 22, 2026. The upgrade is available through authorized Lexus dealers.

  • Lexus rolls out corporate leasing facility for ES 300h and NX300h[7]

    Reported:

    Lexus rolled out a corporate leasing facility for the ES 300h and NX300h SUV under Lexus Life, in partnership with Kinto of Lexus Financial Services.

  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor partners with service providers for mobility programme[8]

    Reported:

    Toyota Kirloskar Motor said it would partner with KINTO under Toyota Financial Services, ALD Automotive India and SMAS Auto Leasing India for its new mobility service.

  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor partners with mobility service providers[9]

    Reported:

    Toyota Kirloskar Motor said it partnered with Kinto under Toyota Financial Services, ALDAutomotive India and SMAS Auto Leasing India for its mobility service program.

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