Sugimoto Group
A Nagoya-based meat company founded in 1900, operating an integrated meat business from production to processing, wholesale, retail, and restaurants.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Sugimoto Group is a meat-focused corporate group centered on Sugimoto Meat Industry Co., Ltd. Founded in 1900 (Meiji 33) in Nagoya, it describes itself as an evolving long-established company centered on wholesale. The group manages an integrated in-group system covering production, processing, and sales of meat, and also operates restaurant chains, retail stores in department stores, and manufactures and sells dry-aged sausages and raw ham. Its stated philosophy is to deliver happiness and excitement through meat and contribute to a rich food culture.
History
Sugimoto was founded in 1900 (Meiji 33) in Nagoya's Naka Ward as a meat shop. Over more than 120 years, it has focused exclusively on meat, expanding into production, processing, wholesale, retail, and restaurants. The group has built an integrated in-group system covering the entire meat distribution chain from upstream to downstream. It has also prepared for overseas export, obtaining certification for meat processing facilities for export to Macau and Thailand, and establishing a joint venture with a local company in China. It opened a directly managed restaurant in Tokyo Skytree Town to share the taste of Japanese beef with the world.
Products and positioning
An evolving long-established company centered on wholesale, aiming to be Japan's best meat shop and a brand loved by customers.
Meat (beef, pork)
Dry-aged sausages
Raw ham
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