Takahashi Shoten

Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd. is a Japanese publisher and stationery manufacturer headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo. The company traces its origins to 1939, when Kyushiro Takahashi founded a book distribution business called Kowado in Fukagawa, Koto Ward. A publishing division was established in 1952, beginning diary production, and in July 1954 the division was spun off as Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd. The company is widely recognized for its diaries, planners, calendars, household account books and practical lifestyle books. Its catchphrase 'Te-cho wa Takahashi' ('Planners are Takahashi') has been used since 2002 and has become a well-known brand statement in Japan. Takahashi Shoten publishes a broad range of titles, including children's books, language-learning materials, employment and qualification exam guides, and cookbooks. Its 'Zannen na Ikimono Jiten' (Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Animals) series, launched in 2016, became a major hit. The company runs the annual 'Te-cho Taisho' (Planner Awards) contest, which has been held since 1996 and has produced commercially released products based on winning ideas. In 2025, Takahashi Shoten became part of the C&R Group. As of its company profile, it reported capital of 10 million yen and sales of 7.678 billion yen, with 120 employees group-wide. Its headquarters are on the 14th floor of Sunshine 60 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and it maintains sales offices in Osaka and Fukuoka, plus a distribution center in Saitama.

Takahashi Shoten's history begins in 1939, when Kyushiro Takahashi founded a book distribution business called Kowado in Fukagawa, Koto Ward, Tokyo. In June 1949, the business was reorganized as Kowado Co., Ltd., moved its head office to Asakusabashi, Taito Ward, and Kyushiro Takahashi became representative director. In July 1952, a publishing division was established, marking the beginning of diary production. This division was spun off in July 1954 as Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd., with Kyushiro Takahashi as president. In 1961, the company began publishing household account books, and in 1964 it started full-scale publication of lifestyle and children's books. A new head office building was completed in Otowa, Bunkyo Ward, in 1967. In 1983, Hideo Takahashi became president. The company expanded with a Kyushu office in Fukuoka in 1986 and a Kinki office in Osaka in 1991. In 1995, the editorial department was split into the Diary Division, General Book Division, and Annual Edition Division, and group companies Takahashi Editorial Planning and Takahashi Editorial Office were established. In 1996, the first Te-cho Taisho (Planner Awards) contest was held, and a TV commercial featuring Issei Ogata aired. The catchphrase 'Te-cho wa Takahashi' was introduced in 2002. In 2004, a new head office was completed in Otowa, Bunkyo Ward, and the company celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 2008, the group company Takahashi International was established. In 2016, the first 'Zannen na Ikimono Jiten' (Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Animals) was published and became a bestseller. In 2019, the head office moved to Sunshine 60 in Ikebukuro. In 2025, Takahashi Shoten became part of C&R Group.

• 2025

  Became part of C&R Group.

• 2019

  Head office moved to Sunshine 60, Ikebukuro.

• 2016

  First 'Zannen na Ikimono Jiten' published.

• 2008

  Group company Takahashi International established.

• 2004

  New head office completed; 50th anniversary celebrated.

• 2002

  Catchphrase 'Te-cho wa Takahashi' introduced.

• 1996

  First Te-cho Taisho (Planner Awards) held; TV commercial with Issei Ogata aired.

• 1995

  Editorial department split into three divisions; group companies established.

• 1991

  Kinki office opened in Osaka.

• 1986

  Kyushu office opened in Fukuoka.

• 1983

  Hideo Takahashi became president.

• 1967

  Head office building completed in Otowa, Bunkyo Ward.

• 1964

  Began full-scale publication of lifestyle and children's books.

• 1961

  Started publishing household account books.

• 1954

  Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd. established as an independent company.

• 1952

  Publishing division established; diary production began.

• 1949

  Reorganized as Kowado Co., Ltd.; head office moved to Asakusabashi; Kyushiro Takahashi became representative director.

• 1939

  Founded as Kowado, a book distribution business, in Fukagawa, Koto Ward.

A trusted Japanese publisher and planner maker emphasizing quality and lifestyle enhancement, known for the slogan 'Te-cho wa Takahashi'.

• Te-cho (planner) series

  Annual planners in various sizes and designs, including the Raffine series.

• Zannen na Ikimono Jiten

  A bestselling children's book series about unfortunate animals.

• Household account books

  Books for managing household finances, with 13 items in the lineup.

• Calendars

  Simple and easy-to-use calendars, including eco-friendly options.

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