Representative Director: Hiroshi Karasawa
Director: Tomomichi Daitoku
Director: Takehiro Saeki
Director: Kenji Nakano
Outside Director: Tatsuya Kodo
Auditor: Shinichi Otomaru
(As of April 1, 2024)
History
Sep. 1946
Our founder, Masao Saeki, returned to Japan from Manchuria. Keenly aware of the severe domestic food situation, he recognized the need to support agriculture for increased food production. He resolved to personally support agriculture.
Oct. 1949
Masao Saeki established Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd. with capital of 500,000 yen in Shimizu, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and began sales of agricultural chemicals and agricultural materials.
May 1953
Established Yanai Sales Office in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
May 1953
Built Ogori Plant in Ogori Town, Yoshiki District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and began production of agricultural chemicals.
April 1955
Relocated Head Office to inside the Ogori Plant.
May 1959
Established Shimonoseki Sales Office in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Feb. 1962
Increased capital to 20.5 million yen.
Dec. 1965
Built Kanto Plant in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and began production of agricultural chemicals.
Dec. 1965
Built Kanto Plant in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and began production of agricultural chemicals.
Oct. 1969
Built Izumo Plant in Taki Village, Hikawa District, Shimane Prefecture (currently Taki Town, Izumo City), and began production of agricultural chemicals.
Nov. 1974
Increased capital to 41 million yen.
Jun. 1976
Relocated Head Office to Yamatekami, Ogori Town, Yoshiki District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Ogori-yamatekami, Yamaguchi City)
Oct. 1978
Increased capital to 52 million yen.
Dec. 1980
Increased capital to 72.384 million yen.
Jul. 1983
Began production of monochrome toner at Izumo Plant.
Mar. 1985
Increased capital to 83,603,500 yen.
Apr. 1986
Established Mikasa Agriculture Technical Service Center in Ogori Town, Yoshiki District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Ogori-wakakusa Town, Yamaguchi City).
Sep. 1986
Built Ube Plant in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and began contract processing for various types of pulverization.
Oct. 1986
Established West Sales Office in Kikugawa Town, Toyoura District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Kikugawa Town, Shimonoseki City).
Feb. 1987
Established East Sales Office in Ato Town, Abu District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Ato, Yamaguchi City).
Makoto Saeki appointed as President, and Masao Saeki as Chairman.
Dec. 1994
Began contract production of monochrome toner at Ube Plant.
Jan. 1998
Increased capital to 91,963,850 yen.
Apr. 1999
Established Mikasa Agriculture Center, Funaki Store, in Kusunoki Town, Asa District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Funaki, Ube City).
Jun. 1999
Began toner cartridge recycling business at Kanto Plant.
Jan. 2000
Began toner cartridge recycling business at Izumo Plant.
May 2003
Expanded into food field by applying fine pulverization technology. (Processing facility established on grounds of Ube Plant)
Jan. 2004
Began sales of vegetable fine powders.
Mar. 2004
Began full-fledged production of color toner at Ube Plant.
Jun. 2004
Established Mikasa Agriculture Center, Susa Store, in Susa Town, Abu District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Susa, Hagi City).
Oct. 2004
Held ceremony marking 55th anniversary of our founding.
Oct. 2005
Newly rebuilt and relocated to Mikasa Agriculture Center, Ogori Store and Mikasa Distribution Center, in Ogori Town, Yoshiki District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Ogorishimogo, Yamaguchi City).
Nov. 2005
Ube Plant and PS Division acquired ISO 9001 certification. (Toner design/manufacturing)
Jan. 2006
Sales Division changed name to AR Division.
Mar. 2006
Mikasa Agriculture Center, Ogori Store, renovated as Farmer’s Drawer Mikasa.
Jul. 2006
Began sales of vegetable tablets.
Jul. 2006
Opened Hanakage (restaurant, flower shop, dog salon) in Shimo-osaba, Yamaguchi City.
Dec. 2006
Resolved to make purpose of business the contribution to society with all employees united as one, and established “Corporate Philosophy.”
Oct. 2007
Began production of color toner (1 color only) at Izumo Plant.
Dec. 2007
Opened happiness confectionery shop “Maylily” in Ogori Town, Yoshiki District, Yamaguchi Prefecture (currently Ogorishimogo, Yamaguchi City).
Jun. 2008
Opened nature workshop “Oishimase” in Rock Town Shunan (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture).
Nov. 2008
Built Yamaguchi Plant at Yamaguchi Techno Park (Sayama, Yamaguchi City), and began integrated production of vegetable powders.
Dec. 2008
Relocated West Sales Office to Funaki, Ube City, and integrated with Funaki Store.
Oct. 2009
Held ceremony marking 60th anniversary of our founding.
Apr. 2010
Began production of color toner (all 4 colors) at Izumo Plant.
Aug. 2010
Kanto Plant acquired ISO 9001 certification. (Design/manufacturing of recycled toner cartridges)
Nov. 2010
Yamaguchi Plant certified for ISO 22000. (Manufacturing of agricultural product powders, dried flakes, dried chips)
Nov. 2010
Began sales of cosmetic soaps using vegetable powders.
Feb. 2011
Established Shimane Sales Office in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
Jun. 2012
INF Department upgraded to division and named “Aisai Division.”
Nov. 2012
Izumo Plant acquired ISO 9001 certification. (Manufacturing of toner, and design/manufacturing of recycled toner cartridges)
Aug. 2013
Established print shop Combo in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Aug. 2013
Aisai Division certified for ISO 22000. (Manufacturing/Sale and purchasing/sale of agricultural product powders, dried flakes, dried chips, and tablets)
Sep. 2015
Yamaguchi Plant certified for FSSC 22000. (Manufacturing of agricultural product powders, dried flakes, dried chips)
Jan. 2017
Relocated print shop Combo to Ogorishimogo, Yamaguchi City, and established “Kirameki no Mikasakan” next door.
Dec. 2018
Built Miyazaki Plant in Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and began production of dried vegetables.
Oct. 2019
Marked 70th anniversary of our founding.
Feb. 2023
Hiroshi Karasawa appointed as President, and Makoto Saeki as Chairman.
