Company Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we have grown from our initial operations in the oil industry to expand into real estate and hotel management, creating value in both urban and regional markets. We believe in building long-term relationships with our partners. As we move forward, we remain committed to business development and sustainable growth, guided by our core principles.
Our History
1914 (Taishō 3)
Founder Ryōichi Katō inherits the long-standing family business dealing in measuring instruments (weights and measures), oils, Japanese paper, and various other goods.
Omoteya Shoten was founded in the turbulent times of 1914. Founder Ryoichi Kato keenly saw the changes of the times and launched the business with his characteristic drive and strong will.
1918 (Taishō 7)
Begins supplying oil products to Toyota Boshoku Co., Ltd. (present-day Toyota Boshoku).
1923 (Taishō 12)
Begins supplying oil products to Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Ltd. (present-day Toyota Industries Corporation).
1941 (Shōwa 16)
Enters into a Exclusive Distributor Agreement with Ogura Oil (now ENEOS Holdings, Inc.), beginning the sale of petroleum products. After World War II, with the dissolution of the Oil Distribution Public Corporation, we became an exclusive distributor for General Bussan (now ENEOS Holdings, Inc.) and Nippon Oil (now ENEOS Holdings, Inc.).
A letter of encouragement from Toyota’s founder given during the war
The company devoted itself to selling mainly petroleum products, and in 1914 it became an authorized dealer for Mitsui & Co. Oil (now General Oil) and Kokura Oil (later merged with Nippon Oil), and in 1918, after the establishment of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, began importing oil and fat products. It continued to supply petroleum products to Toyoda-affiliated companies from the time of its founding.
1945 (Shōwa 20)
Amid a labor dispute that persisted until approximately 1950 (Shōwa 25), many companies ceased supplying petroleum products to Toyota Motor Corporation. However, prioritizing its trusted relationships with business partners, the company continued its petroleum product supply.
Company Information
| Company Name | Omoya Shoten Co., Ltd. |
| Established | 1914 |
| Capital | 143.6 million yen |
| President and CEO | Mina Kato |
| Main Office | 5-7-27 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo |
| Niigata Branch | 280-9-303 Yokkamachishinden, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture |