Kaikado, a Book Celebrating the Company’s 150th Anniversary

Kaikado was founded in Kyoto in 1875 by Kiyosuke Kaikado, who developed Japan’s first tinplate tea canisters (chazutsu), which offered a significant advantage over traditional earthenware, wood, or copper jars by providing an airtight seal to maintain tea freshness; the company is recognized as the oldest handmade tea canister manufacturer in Japan. Kaikado’s craft and heritage have been passed down through six generations, with Takahiro Yagi currently leading the family workshop, and he’s currently leading the celebration of the company’s 150th anniversary with the debut of Kaikado, a comprehensive and beautiful book created with ERG Media.