| 1987 |
- FIRESIDE Co., Ltd. established
- We signed a contract to be the sole distributor in Japan with Vermont Castings, the American manufacturer that has created a new era of wood stoves.
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| 1990 |
- Head office relocated to current location in Komagane City
- Established a distributor system and expanded sales nationwide. Conducted educational activities to promote wood stoves as a cultural asset, and saw a growing demand for stove events that included lectures and user interaction.
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| 1996 |
- Opened Tokyo sales office in Kichijoji, Tokyo as a sales base for the Kanto region.
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| Year 2000 |
- Entered into a contract with SF Limited (UK), a manufacturer of insulated double chimneys, as the exclusive distributor in Japan. Raised awareness of the importance of chimneys in terms of performance and safety, while also working on the development of domestically produced indoor chimneys.
- Signed a contract with Gränsfors Bruk, the Swedish axe maker, for exclusive distribution in Japan.
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| 2005 |
- Opened ZCOO-SHOP, a directly managed store in Komagane, Nagano Prefecture, as a base for interaction with users.
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| 2007 |
- Founded publishing company Good Life Press
In November, he published Japan's first wood stove recipe book, "Viva! Wood Stove Cooking." Since then, he has published "Paul's Introduction to Wood Stoves" (2009), the picture book "Wow, Warm! Bear's Red Stove" (2010), and the book "Essays from the Forests of Kanzan" (2021). He provides practical information to encourage people who care about the global environment and want to live in harmony with nature.
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| 2010 |
- We signed a contract to be the sole distributor in Japan with de manincor, an Italian cooking stove manufacturer that has been leading the European kitchen industry for five generations.
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| 2014 |
- Starting with the domestic production of the Grandmother's copper kettle, we have begun full-scale development of domestic products with a focus on "manufacturing by Japanese craftsmen."
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| 2017 |
- On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the company's founding, the company's corporate philosophy was established as "Standing close to wood fires" and the definition of wood fires fueled by renewable energy was established.
- Entered into exclusive Japanese agency agreement with Danish wood stove manufacturer HETA, and will begin proposing new styles that broaden living options and fit modern lifestyles.
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| 2019 |
- The company launched the "Niwabi NIWAKA" brand, proposing ways to utilize the garden as a "new space for socializing that connects the inside and outside" and to use the space with a firewood fire throughout the four seasons, expanding its business area to the outdoors.
- The Tokyo sales office was relocated to Shimotakaido, Suginami Ward and opened as the Tokyo showroom, where customers could experience the wood fire environment while still being in the city.
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| 2020 |
- Signed exclusive Japanese distributorship agreement with Czech wood stove manufacturer HOXTER. Released a fireplace series that provides unique space solutions using indoor bonfires.
- Official online store opened
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| 2021 |
- Vermont Castings wood stove sales contract terminated
- Corporate logo revamped to mark 35th anniversary
- ZCOO-SHOP was renamed "FIRESIDE Komagane" and the Tokyo showroom was renamed "FIRESIDE Tokyo".
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| 2022 |
- We have launched a "fire education" initiative for children with the aim of cultivating life skills through the experience of a firewood fire and encouraging interest in a sustainable society. Our directly managed stores create spaces where children can actually come face to face with fire and experience it, and we continue to provide opportunities for children to experience fire as a place where they can shine. At events, we create opportunities for children to come into contact with fire through the "Bonfire Challenge Cup."
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| 2023 |
- Akishima Outdoor Village store opens (also Tokyo sales office)
- Special movie "FIRESIDE TALKS" released, promoting the value of conversations around a fire
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| 2024 |
- Participated in "CAMP with BOOKS," a project by BE-PAL, Tohan, and FIRESIDE, proposing a new way to enjoy outdoor life by combining books, camping, and bonfires.
- HOXTER releases BLOX, a heat storage stove that approaches high-performance housing
- Akishima Outdoor Village store closed
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| 2025 |
- The first crowdfunding campaign (for an axe product) achieved a goal rate of 1,588%. Through the support of many people, we have reaffirmed that empathy for the thoughts put into the product is a major support for the brand.
- PLIMSOLL, a new brand of wood stoves, announces the release of the Ridge cast iron stove, embodying the world of "fun stoves."
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