The company specialized in the retail sale of specialty gasses.
1973
1973
Began retailing helium gas for balloons across Japan
A department within Tomoe Shokai takes its first steps into the balloon business.
1979
1979
Takarakosan Co., Ltd. established as an independent entity
A specialist in the balloon industry, Takarakosan Co., Ltd. is born.
1982
1982
Developed the world's first balloon with film-check valve
These balloons with an innovative one-way valve made inflating them easier than ever.
1986
1986
Opened the first “Balloon Shop Tuxedobear” in Japan
The shop opened in December 1986, just in time for Christmas and the New Year holiday season.
1991
1991
T-Balloon awarded Best New Product
Our balloon was recognized by the National Association of Balloon Artists (NABA).
1996
1996
Developed the Cluster Balloon™
We were awarded an international patent for this innovative product.
2004
2004
ISO14001 certification granted
All departments obtained this certification regarding environmental management as part of the Tomoe Shokai Group.
2005
2005
ibrex™ gas barrier film developed
Development of the film paved the way for the extra-long float time of the ibrex Series balloons. Also launched in this year was the Bubble Balloon series.
2009
2009
ibrex™ Message Balloon series launched
These balloons made use of the gas barrier film developed in 2005 resulting in extra long float time.
2010
2010
Expanded line-up of ibrex™ Message Balloon series
Solid color 14″ and 18″ products released.
2015
2015
Wraparound Friends series launched
These cute animal balloons made their debut.
2016
2016
ibrex™ Series balloons launched
25″ and 29″ products launched. This year also saw the launch of the Upright Balloon series.
2017
2017
AQUA BALLOON™ launched
125mm, 235mm and 470mm balloons launched together with an expanded ibrex™ Series 25″ in new colors and shapes.
2019
2019
ibrex™ Series balloon inlet specification improved
Easier inflation arrives for the ibrex™ Series.
2022
2022
Easy wrapping AQUA BALLOON™ 175mm launched
Balloon wrapping has never been easier – or looked so good!
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