KINTO Europe

KINTO Europe is the European arm of KINTO Co., Ltd., a Japanese tableware and lifestyle brand founded in Shiga, Japan, in 1972. The parent company began as a wholesaler of Japanese tableware and later developed its own product lines, expanding internationally from 2009 onward. KINTO Europe B.V. was established in 2016 to serve customers across Europe, and a UK subsidiary, KINTO Europe Ltd., followed in 2025. The European webshop ships to a wide range of countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Austria, Poland, Czechia, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland and others, with free shipping on orders over €100. The brand's product range spans tumblers and bottles, drinkware, tableware, kitchenware and accents. Signature collections include CAST glassware, TRAVEL TUMBLER, UNITEA teaware, SLOW COFFEE STYLE, CERAMIC LAB, KAKOMI, RIM, QING XIANG, BONBO, MOLLIS, WORKOUT BOTTLE, MARK IT BY KINTO, TRAIL BOTTLE, FUTO and MUI. KINTO describes its design philosophy as centering on usability and aesthetic balance, creating objects that bring comfort and inspiration to everyday life. The company emphasizes balance, detail, comfort and expression in its product development. KINTO Europe operates a direct-to-consumer webshop and also serves wholesale partners. Its online presence includes product stories, city tours and event participation such as 3daysofdesign. The European subsidiary is part of a global network that includes KINTO USA, Inc. (established 2019) and retail stores in Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York. KINTO continues to launch new products and initiatives, including the KINTO LOOP initiative in 2024 and KINTO FARM in 2023.

KINTO was established in January 1972 in Shiga, Japan, as a wholesaler of Japanese tableware. In 1979 it opened the KINTO Osaka Office, followed by the KINTO Tokyo Office in 1992. The company began developing original products in 1982 and started distributing tableware by foreign brands in 1988. In 1997/1998 it launched QING XIANG, and in 1999 opened the KINTO Hasami Center. The 2000s saw the launch of UNITEA (2006/2007) and CAST (2008), and in 2009 the company began overseas market development and launched RIM. In 2014 SLOW COFFEE STYLE was introduced, followed by CERAMIC LAB in 2015. KINTO Europe B.V. was established in 2016, the same year KAKOMI launched. TRAVEL TUMBLER followed in 2017. In 2019 KINTO USA, Inc. was established, and KINTO STORE Tokyo and KINTO STORE Los Angeles opened; MARK IT BY KINTO, WORKOUT BOTTLE and MOLLIS were also introduced that year. In 2020 BONBO launched, and in 2021 KINTO REC STORE Tokyo opened. KINTO FARM launched in 2023 along with KINTO STORE New York. In 2024 the KINTO LOOP initiative launched. In 2025 the FABRIC brand Futo was born and a UK subsidiary, KINTO Europe Ltd., was established. KINTO Europe serves the European market through its webshop and wholesale channels, offering the brand's full range of tableware, drinkware, kitchenware and accessories.

• 2025

  FABRIC brand Futo is born; established UK subsidiary KINTO Europe Ltd.

• 2024

  Launch of KINTO LOOP initiative.

• 2023

  Launch of KINTO FARM; opening of KINTO STORE New York.

• 2021

  Opening of KINTO REC STORE Tokyo.

• 2020

  Launch of BONBO.

• 2019

  KINTO USA, Inc. is established; opening of KINTO STORE Tokyo and KINTO STORE Los Angeles; introduces MARK IT BY KINTO, WORKOUT BOTTLE and MOLLIS.

• 2017

  Launch of TRAVEL TUMBLER.

• 2016

  KINTO Europe B.V. is established; launch of KAKOMI.

• 2015

  Launch of CERAMIC LAB.

• 2014

  Launch of SLOW COFFEE STYLE.

• 2009

  Begins overseas market development; launch of RIM.

• 2008

  Launch of CAST.

• 2006

  Launch of UNITEA.

• 1999

  Opening of KINTO Hasami Center.

• 1997

  Launch of QING XIANG.

• 1992

  Opening of KINTO Tokyo Office.

• 1988

  Begins distribution of tableware by foreign brands.

• 1982

  Begins development of original products.

• 1979

  Opening of KINTO Osaka Office.

• 1972

  KINTO is established as a wholesaler of Japanese tableware.

Thoughtful, functional and long-lasting lifestyle objects with aesthetic balance and usability.

• CAST water glass 250ml

  Glassware for ease and grace of movement, designed under the concept of 'uninterfering design'.

• TRAVEL TUMBLER 500ml

  Insulated travel tumbler.

• UNITEA one touch teapot 460ml

  Long-seller teaware designed for enjoying tea casually.

• TRAIL BOTTLE 600ml

  Outdoor bottle.

• FUTO sling bag

  Fabric bag from the Futo brand.

• MUI tableware

  Tableware collection.

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