Our Company
Innovation for Life. Since 1936.
Innovation for Life.
Creating new products that support people's everyday lives.
Since its founding in 1936, SUGITA Co., Ltd. has supported people's lives through umbrella manufacturing. What matters to us is not simply protecting people from rain and sunlight, but creating products that help address challenges faced by society.
We continue taking on the challenge of developing new products in areas such as heatstroke prevention, disaster preparedness, and the environment.
The History of Umbrella Manufacturing at SUGITA
Company Milestones
- 1936Founded as Sugita Fukuma Shoten
- 2001Company name changed to SUGITA Co., Ltd.
- 2023Current President and Representative Director appointed
Product Development Milestones
Building on umbrella-making expertise cultivated over many years, we continue developing products that incorporate new ideas.
- 2012Developed the Short Wide Umbrella
- 2018Developed the Full-Body Reflective Poncho
- 2024Developed the Transform Umbrella
- 2024Developed POKEBRELLA®
- 2025Began industry-academia collaboration with Nippon Medical School
- 2026Developed MEDICA-HEAT SHIELD®
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- 2017
Received the ANA wonderFLY award organized by All Nippon Airways.
- 2019–Present
We have consistently passed the screening process for "Bosai Kokutai," hosted by the Cabinet Office.
- 2021
Selected through the Ministry of the Environment's Plastic Smart campaign as a product developed with consideration for the SDGs.
- 2023
Selected for "Japanese Design Today 100" organized by The Japan Foundation.
- 2026
We won the Assistive Living category at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2026.
MADE IN JAPAN, FROM OSAKA TO THE WORLD.
Delivering Japanese technology and ideas from Osaka to the world.
SUGITA Co., Ltd. will continue developing products that support people's lives while addressing social challenges including heatstroke prevention and disaster preparedness.
Company Profile
| Company Name | SUGITA Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936 |
| Address | 1-11-17 Itachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0012, Japan |
| Phone | 06-6541-0180 |
| Business Hours | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Closed | Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays |
OEM, ODM & Distributorship Opportunities
SUGITA Co., Ltd. welcomes inquiries regarding OEM, ODM, and distributorship opportunities for MEDICA-HEAT SHIELD®.Companies considering handling our products are welcome to contact us.
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