1835-1960

1835		Jisaburo Ohmoriya (Takii Jisaburo the First) started distribution of seeds to farmers. This was the start of Takii's seed business.
1905		The first catalog was issued and mail order business started.
1920		A privately-run firm, Takii Jisaburo Shoten & Co., Ltd. was formed. The name was changed to Takii & Co., Ltd in 1926.
1935		Takii Plant Breeding and Experiment Station was established in Nagaokakyo City (Kyoto Prefecture).
1948		Takii introduced "Fukujyu No.1" and "Fukujyu No.2", F1 Hybrid Tomatoes and became a leader in tomato breeding in Japan.
1950		Takii introduced the world's first Brassica F1, Hybrid Chinese Cabbage "No.1" and Hybrid Cabbage "O-S Cross". (A.A.S. medal in 1951)
1958		"Just Right", the first F1 Hybrid Turnip in the world was introduced. (A.A.S. medal in 1959)
1960		Ibaraki Plant Breeding and Experiment Station was established.