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Founding of Hattori Tokeiten

When
1881
Where
Ginza, Tokyo
Part of
Kanetarō Hattori founds his watch shop in Ginza, predecessor of Seiko

Kintarō Hattori opened his first business, a watch and jewelry shop in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1881.

In 1881, Kintarō Hattori established his first business in Ginza, Tokyo. The shop, known as Hattori Tokeiten, sold imported watches that were rare in Japan, gaining popularity due to their exclusivity.

Sources

  1. Seiko Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Kintarō Hattori Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-31

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