Key Facts
• A factory in Izu City, Shizuoka, specializes in hinge production since 1945.
• Produces 1 million hinges annually, connecting metal boxes and doors.
• Motto: ‘One Axis, One Soul,’ emphasizing precision in hinge manufacturing.
• Launched ‘CHOUTSUGAI MANIA-GOODS COLLECTION’ with 7 hinge-themed items.
• Products include keychains, notebooks, clear files, and tote bags.
• Factory tours and hands-on experiences are part of local tax return gifts.
• Collaborates with welfare facilities to sell handmade baskets and bags.
• Hosts weekend sales events, attracting visitors from across Japan.
• Celebrates 80 years of operation in 2025, aiming to connect people and ideas.
• CEO Teruo Ito highlights hinges as a symbol of connection and innovation.
Summary
A small factory in Izu City, Shizuoka, has turned its expertise in hinge manufacturing into a creative venture. Producing 1 million hinges annually, the company emphasizes precision and craftsmanship under the motto ‘One Axis, One Soul.’ To promote their work, they launched the ‘CHOUTSUGAI MANIA-GOODS COLLECTION,’ featuring seven hinge-themed items like tote bags and keychains. The factory also offers tours and hands-on experiences, registered as local tax return gifts. Collaborating with welfare facilities, they sell handmade goods, furthering community ties. Weekend sales events attract visitors nationwide, showcasing the factory’s innovative spirit. As they approach their 80th anniversary in 2025, the company continues to highlight hinges as a symbol of connection and creativity.
