Toraya Confectionery Co. Ltd. | |
Native Name: | 株式会社虎屋 |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Type: | Private |
Foundation: | early 16th century (late Muromachi Period) 1947 (Toraya Confectionery Co. Ltd.) |
Founder: | Enchu Kurokawa |
Hq Location City: | Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8401 |
Hq Location Country: | Japan |
Key People: | Mitsuharu Kurokawa (President) |
Industry: | Food |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Footnotes: | [1] |
is a Japanese confectionery company. Its headquarters are in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo.[2]
What would become Toraya was founded in the 16th century in Kyoto by .[2] [3] The company joined as a purveyor to the Imperial Court in Kyoto during the reign of Emperor Go-Yōzei.[4]
Due to its longevity and being a family business since its founding, it is a member of the Henokiens association.[5]