At a glance
- Japanese name
- 株式会社山岸竹材店 (竹虎)
- Established
- 1894
- Location
- Kochi
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- International
- Website
- www.taketora.co.jp
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Shikoku-based bamboo specialist since 1894. Tigerwood (虎斑竹) and bamboo charcoal heritage producer.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material5 suppliers
Japanese Bamboo Charcoal
日本産竹炭
Activated charcoal produced by charring Moso Bamboo at 1,000°C in traditional earth kilns, pulverized to micron-scale particles. Classified in Japan as 'plant charcoal color' food additive (植物炭末色素).
Nationwide (Fukuoka, Nara, Miyazaki, Shikoku primary)MOQ 100g – 1kg (retail); 500g – 10kg+ (B2B wholesale)
How to talk to Taketora
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Taketora
Q. What does Taketora produce?
Taketora is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include traditional materials. Examples include Japanese Bamboo Charcoal.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Taketora official site
Q. Where is Taketora located, and how does that affect shipping?
Taketora is based in Kochi, Japan (established 1894). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Taketora support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Taketora is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Taketora have?
Taketora has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: International).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Taketora?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Taketora on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-24