Did you know that Nittaku was established in 1920? That’s right. The company is celebrating over 100 years of achievements as a table tennis specialist manufacturer.

Did you know that Nittaku was established in 1920? That’s right. The company is celebrating over 100 years of achievements as a table tennis specialist manufacturer.

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Kusakura’s origin takes us back 100 years to Osaka, the Japanese port city that was once home to a Samurai Commander remembered for his military feats. It was there that the founder of Kusakura paid tribute to the Samurai Commander by incorporating elements of his family crest into Kusakura’s trademark logo.

On a cold winter day in 1950, Tamasu Co. Ltd. came to life under the care of Hikosuke Tamasu, a Japanese WWII veteran with a love for table tennis. Mr. Tamasu’s vision was to provide the residents of his hometown with table tennis equipment, thereby encouraging the sport.

When Yamato Takkyu Inc. first opened its doors in 1931, it had just one product: celluloid balls. From there, the company grew to achieve many firsts including working with notable players such as Koki Niwa, Liam Pitchford, Jang Woojin, and more recently, Benedikt Duda.

Sasaki Sports first opened its doors in 1957. Run by Ms. Futaba Hirose, the shop sold sports equipment, stationery, and graduation thesis documents.

Hinoki wood (Japanese Cypress) and table tennis have a fascinating history dating back to 1955. It’s the year Hinoki replaced the African Okoume as the preferred wood for table tennis blades. Why? Because Hinoki was a “faster wood.”

Every business has to start somewhere, and for Yasaka, it was the shared love for table tennis by Mr. Sakamoto and Mr. Hirosi Yaoita. Combining both their names YAoita and SAKAmoto gave the brand's name.

Did you know that Nittaku was established in 1920? That’s right. The company is celebrating over 100 years of achievements as a table tennis specialist manufacturer.