玄海についてAbout Genkai
Along with the post-war reconstruction.
Genkai's journey began when Hiroo Yano, originally from Amagi in Kyushu,
moved to Tokyo and opened the first store in Shinagawa.
Nowadays, in Tokyo, it's easy to find regional dishes from all over Japan and the world,
but at that time,
it was rare to eat "mizutaki" (a traditional chicken hot pot dish from Kyushu).
Moreover, during this period when dining out was still a special occasion,
the clientele primarily consisted of politicians and cultural figures.
Even today, our main store continues to offer seating
in tatami rooms designed to accommodate such distinguished guests,
and we maintain the traditional service style of kimono-clad attendants.
Later, the business faced challenges, including the impact of war and a move to Shinjuku,
and the destruction of the building due to air raids.
However, the company restarted in 1953 (Showa 28). Since then,
we have held a "chicken memorial" ceremony to honor the chickens used in
our mizutaki, providing an opportunity to express gratitude for the ingredients.
moved to Tokyo and opened the first store in Shinagawa.
Nowadays, in Tokyo, it's easy to find regional dishes from all over Japan and the world,
but at that time,
it was rare to eat "mizutaki" (a traditional chicken hot pot dish from Kyushu).
Moreover, during this period when dining out was still a special occasion,
the clientele primarily consisted of politicians and cultural figures.
Even today, our main store continues to offer seating
in tatami rooms designed to accommodate such distinguished guests,
and we maintain the traditional service style of kimono-clad attendants.
Later, the business faced challenges, including the impact of war and a move to Shinjuku,
and the destruction of the building due to air raids.
However, the company restarted in 1953 (Showa 28). Since then,
we have held a "chicken memorial" ceremony to honor the chickens used in
our mizutaki, providing an opportunity to express gratitude for the ingredients.
The business of a traditional restaurant has grown into a corporation.
After that, along with the period of rapid economic growth,
Genkai continued to grow. In 1967, the current main store building was newly constructed,
and in 1978, the first branch was opened
in the station building at Kameido Station. This marked the beginning of the store expansion.
At that time, the one who took charge of the store opening was the second-generation president,
Yuichi Yano (current chairman).
Under his leadership, Genkai steadily expanded its scale,
working hard to transform the business started by the founder into a corporation.
It was also Yuichi Yano who decided to change the broiler chicken used as an ingredient for Mizutaki to "Date Chicken."
At that time, he researched chickens from all over the country,
tasted them, and was convinced that Date Chicken was the best match for Genkai's chicken.
Eventually, in 1996, when Takashimaya opened in Shinjuku,
Genkai opened its store on the 14th floor of the department store.
Behind this development, Genkai also worked hard to contribute to the local community,
especially by supporting the annual grand festival and the Great Tori Festival at Hanazono Shrine,
and continuing to assist in many activities.
He still serves as a responsible officer of the Shrine's General Assembly.
Through these steps, Genkai has reached its current state.
Its development is evident in how the chicken memorial ceremony,
which started with only about 10 people, has grown into a grand event attended by over 300 people.
It was even introduced as a feature of Shinjuku in the book by Shigeichi Tanabe, the founder of Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Genkai continued to grow. In 1967, the current main store building was newly constructed,
and in 1978, the first branch was opened
in the station building at Kameido Station. This marked the beginning of the store expansion.
At that time, the one who took charge of the store opening was the second-generation president,
Yuichi Yano (current chairman).
Under his leadership, Genkai steadily expanded its scale,
working hard to transform the business started by the founder into a corporation.
It was also Yuichi Yano who decided to change the broiler chicken used as an ingredient for Mizutaki to "Date Chicken."
At that time, he researched chickens from all over the country,
tasted them, and was convinced that Date Chicken was the best match for Genkai's chicken.
Eventually, in 1996, when Takashimaya opened in Shinjuku,
Genkai opened its store on the 14th floor of the department store.
Behind this development, Genkai also worked hard to contribute to the local community,
especially by supporting the annual grand festival and the Great Tori Festival at Hanazono Shrine,
and continuing to assist in many activities.
He still serves as a responsible officer of the Shrine's General Assembly.
Through these steps, Genkai has reached its current state.
Its development is evident in how the chicken memorial ceremony,
which started with only about 10 people, has grown into a grand event attended by over 300 people.
It was even introduced as a feature of Shinjuku in the book by Shigeichi Tanabe, the founder of Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Message from the CEO "The Path to a Century-Old Company"
The journey of Genkai, which has continued since 1928, has been one shared with the regions we source from, with the customers who have long supported us, and with the local community that continues to provide us with steadfast support. It has also been a journey with the employees who have inherited the founder's vision.
What is most important is to keep alive the "journey" that has been nurtured over the years. With this thought in mind, we, who now carry the modern baton, move forward.
For many years, we have focused on "crafting" through our signature dish, mizutaki. However, we understand that the future will demand proposals on what can be achieved through "things" and how those "things" contribute to broader "experiences."
In that sense, the power of the "people" who can speak to the value of "things" will become increasingly important.
The path to a century-old company.
We will continue to refine the wisdom passed down from our predecessors and strive to cultivate as many talented individuals as possible, taking one step at a time on this journey.
What is most important is to keep alive the "journey" that has been nurtured over the years. With this thought in mind, we, who now carry the modern baton, move forward.
For many years, we have focused on "crafting" through our signature dish, mizutaki. However, we understand that the future will demand proposals on what can be achieved through "things" and how those "things" contribute to broader "experiences."
In that sense, the power of the "people" who can speak to the value of "things" will become increasingly important.
The path to a century-old company.
We will continue to refine the wisdom passed down from our predecessors and strive to cultivate as many talented individuals as possible, taking one step at a time on this journey.
Genkai Co., Ltd.
President and CEO: Yoshiya Yano
President and CEO: Yoshiya Yano
