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History

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Company History

1950

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1950

Tomoe Shokai Co., Ltd. established

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The company specialized in the retail sale of specialty gasses.

1973

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1973

Began retailing helium gas for balloons across Japan

A department within Tomoe Shokai takes its first steps into the balloon business.

1979

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1979

Takarakosan Co., Ltd. established as an independent entity

A specialist in the balloon industry, Takarakosan Co., Ltd. is born.

1982

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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

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1986

Opened the first “Balloon Shop Tuxedobear” in Japan

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The shop opened in December 1986, just in time for Christmas and the New Year holiday season.

1991

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1991

T-Balloon awarded Best New Product

Our balloon was recognized by the National Association of Balloon Artists (NABA).

1996

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1996

Developed the Cluster Balloon™

We were awarded an international patent for this innovative product.

2004

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2004

ISO14001 certification granted

All departments obtained this certification regarding environmental management as part of the Tomoe Shokai Group.

2005

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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

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2009

ibrex™ Message Balloon series launched

These balloons made use of the gas barrier film developed in 2005 resulting in extra long float time.
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2010

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2010

Expanded line-up of ibrex™ Message Balloon series

Solid color 14″ and 18″ products released.

2015

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2015

Wraparound Friends series launched

These cute animal balloons made their debut.

2016

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2016

ibrex™ Series balloons launched

25″ and 29″ products launched. This year also saw the launch of the Upright Balloon series.

2017

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2017

AQUA BALLOON™ launched

125mm, 235mm and 470mm balloons launched together with an expanded ibrex™ Series 25″ in new colors and shapes.

2019

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2019

ibrex™ Series balloon inlet specification improved

Easier inflation arrives for the ibrex™ Series.

2022

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2022

Easy wrapping AQUA BALLOON™ 175mm launched

Balloon wrapping has never been easier – or looked so good!

2025

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2024

Bubble BALLOON™ launched

It’s a balloon made of a special material that is transparent and stretchy. A beautiful shine, just like a soap bubble.

New Bubble BALLOON™ and ibrex™ Series patterns have been newly launched in various designs.

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2025

Management Integration and Company Name Change

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We, Takara Kosan Co., Ltd., have decided to integrate our operations with those of our affiliate company, Emily’s Balloon Co., Ltd., and change our company name to “TakaraTec Corp.”.
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