Hello, I have a rather contrarian personality and I find it difficult to do the same things as others in a group. When I was in elementary school, it was the era of popular things like Giants, Taiho, and Tamagoyaki...
Hello, for the past few times, I've been giving textbook explanations of the functions of wholesalers. Even in the marketing I studied nearly 50 years ago, we discussed the functions of wholesalers. Of course, compared to that time, the content...
Why do wholesalers still exist? How did Kimoto Glass survive? I will explain this to you from the perspective of the wholesaler's functions. This time, following the first function from last time, "adjusting supply and demand," we will discuss the...
KIMOTO GLASS is a wholesale distributor specializing in glass tableware, and I, Seiichi Kimoto, am the third generation. When you hear "wholesaler," some people might think it sounds old-fashioned and has a negative image of exploiting intermediaries. The idea...
Hello! I assume that those of you reading this blog are currently enjoying Hokkaido's nature, food, and sake/wine. After returning from Hokkaido, I'll be embarking on a round-the-world trip, starting with Southeast Asia at the end of July, and then...
We've been experiencing hot days recently, and last month was not only unusually hot for June, but there were also frequent heavy rains due to abnormal weather. I extend my deepest condolences to all those affected and pray for their...
The market for glass manufacturing during the Meiji period was driven by oil lamps, which rapidly spread throughout Japan. From 1887 to 1897, these lamps became a household necessity and reached their peak. Because they were made of glass, the...
In the Meiji era, government-sponsored factories were established across Japan to promote industry and strengthen national power. The introduction of foreign technologies and experts transformed Japan into a modern nation with modern industries. Regarding the glass industry, the government-operated...
Hello everyone! Last Saturday and Sunday was the Torigoe Shrine festival, located in the hometown of Kimoto Glass. For three years, it was canceled, suspended, or scaled down due to the pandemic, but this year, for the first time in...
