Company Background

1924 Taisho 13: After the founder Masanori Muramatsu became independent from「Funasada Company」, he opened「Funasho Store」.

1928 Showa 3: New Kanda Market completion and renamed Kanda Municipal Market

1941 Showa 16: The Great East Asia War (Pacific War) broke out. Food control was imposed on Kanda Market, effectively closing the market due to World War II. The Essential Commodities Control Act and other regulations were enacted.

1945 Showa 20: August 10th, the Potsdam Declaration is accepted, and the war comes to an end.

1948 Showa 23: Kanda Market reopened and made a new start as the wholesaler「Funasho Store」. At this time, there were 174 brokers.

1949 Showa 24: Became the first importer of Taiwan Banana after the world war II (sold at 30-40 yen each)

1950 Showa 25: Yasuto Sekino was appointed President and Representative Director.

1951 Showa 26: Opened the restaurant in Mansei-bashi.
Built the remarkable business with Tohoku area for supplying he items from other areas, then gradually became like a naka-oroshi company.

1952 Showa 27: At Funasho, the transfer of goods to regional areas began in earnest.
A banana ripening room was established on the banks of the Sakuma River in Kanda Market.

1962 Showa 37: A combined residence and banana processing facility was completed in Komagome.

1965 Showa 40: Due to overcrowding, the north entrance of Kanda Market was transformed into a multi-level structure. The rise of supermarkets began.

1966 Showa 41: A second banana processing facility was established in Hanahata. It also handled transportation, serving as a logistics hub. The “Maebashi Branch” and “Mito Branch” were opened.

1967 Showa 42: Funasho Co., Ltd., established with the absorption merger of Funadai Co., Ltd.

1971 Showa 46: New Market Act promulgated
According to the act, “Nakagainin” term was replaced as “Nakaoroshi” (certified wholesaler)

1974 Showa 49: Separated the import section and established “Funasho Shoji Co., Ltd.”

1976 Showa 51: Funasho became the first exemplary corporation of Kanda Market.

1980 Showa 55: Funasho expanded into mass retailers and appointed a dedicated supervisor for supermarkets. An unusually cool summer led to a poor rice harvest, causing winter vegetables to be priced at ten times the previous year’s levels.

1982 Showa 57: At the Hanahata Banana Processing Facility, the nation’s first computerized processing equipment was completed.

1983 Showa 58: Computers were introduced in the accounting department. To prepare for the mass retailers’ data, Funasho strengthened its inventory management system and aimed to streamline and speed up distribution.

1988 Showa 63: Sekino Yasuto received commendation from the Governor of Tokyo as a distinguished contributor to the city.

1989 Heisei 1: Kanda Market relocated to Ota ward, and the inauguration ceremony for Ota Market was held. Funasho relocated its headquarters to Ota Market.

1991 Heisei 3: February: Funasho Headquarters Building in Ota Ward, Higashi-Kai, completed. Sales surpass 10 billion yen for the first time.

1992 Heisei 4: Computers were introduced to enhance efficiency in sales management. Funasho and Funasho Shoji both underwent a change in presidency. Yasuto Sekino assumed the role of chairman of both companies. Shin Sekino was appointed president and representative director.

1997 Heisei 9: Funasho celebrates its 30th anniversary since its incorporation. A commemorative magazine was published for the occasion.

1999 Heisei 11: A new association was established by 6 wholesale companies.

2004 Heisei 16: Amended Wholesale Market Act fully liberalizes purchase and collection of fresh products

2008 Heisei 20: Handy terminals were introduced, launching the first sales management system compatible with distribution BMS (Business Management System).

2011 Heisei 23: Yutaka Sekino became CEO.
Funasho Chilled Center (FCC) Logistics Center 1 commenced operation

2013 Heisei 25: Farm Station Co., Ltd., established as a wholly owned subsidiary

2017 Heisei 29: Funasho Global Cargo Co., Ltd., established as a wholly owned subsidiary
Funasho Chilled Center (FCC) Logistics Center 2 completed
TRC Logistics Center commenced operation.

2018 Heisei 30: To expand export business, Funasho have established an overseas marketing department and launched the second generation of our sales management system.

2019 Heisei 31: Achieved ISO27001 certification. Launched recipe website「Salute Kitchen」.

2020 Reiwa 2: Sales surpassed 20 billion yen for the first time.

2022 Reiwa 4: In November, f. Dining Co., Ltd. was established. The e-commerce site “Seika” was launched.

2023 Reiwa 5: A vegetable and fruit focused restaurant named “DEK” opened in Tokyo, Aoyama.

2024 Reiwa 6: 100th anniversary of founding.