Company Profile  /  会社概要

Company Profile

It all began in 1993 with a small specialty store for Philippine foods in Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo. Walking alongside the Filipino community in Japan, we have grown as a pioneer in importing Philippine foods.

Company Data  /  会社情報

Company社名
Akabane Bussan Co., Ltd.赤羽物産有限会社
Founded創業
1993
Established設立
April 18, 1997
Representative代表者
Keifu Hosoya, President & Representative Director
Capital資本金
¥3,000,000
Employees従業員数
Approx. 50 (including officers and part-time staff)
Revenue売上高
¥1.5 billion (FY2025)
Head Office所在地
3-27-18 Ukima, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0051, Japan　Map ↗
Business事業内容
Import, export, wholesale and retail of foods and daily goods from the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries
Manufacture and sale of confectionery and processed foods
Event planning and management, research and marketing services, and more
Products営業品目
[Imports] Philippine foods (seasonings, spices, coconut products, snacks, beverages, frozen foods, instant noodles and more), daily goods, etc.
Groupグループ会社
JP Co., Ltd. (food manufacturing)
Kyoei Foods (operator of the “SARAP BUSSAN” retail store)
Banks取引銀行
Mizuho Bank, Akabane Branch　／　Johoku Shinkin Bank, Ukima Branch
Memberships加盟団体
Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry　／　Oji Hojinkai
Corporate No.会社法人等番号
0115-02-000210
Invoice Reg. No.適格請求書発行事業者登録番号
T4011502000210
Webウェブ
Corporate websiteakabanebussan.co.jp
English & Tagalog online storeakabanebussan.com
Japanese online storephilippinefoods.co.jp
Retail shopping app

Sites in Japan  /  国内拠点

From order-taking to manufacturing, delivery and retail: all handled within our own group.

01

Head Office

Home to our sales headquarters and call center, and the hub for taking both wholesale and individual orders.

02

Distribution Center

The heart of our distribution: packing, shipping and delivering every order in one place.

03

Manufacturing Plant

Our group company JP Co., Ltd. manufactures our own products, including snacks and prepared foods.

04

Retail Store

Our group company Kyoei Foods runs the physical store “SARAP BUSSAN.”

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History  /  沿革

1993
Opened “Sarap Bussan,” a specialty store for Philippine foods
An early answer to the local Filipino community's longing for the taste of home.
1997
Established Akabane Bussan Co., Ltd. and launched nationwide shipping
Incorporated the business, building a distribution base to reach all of Japan and a supply system from the Philippines.
2002
Call center in full operation at head office; expanded orders from individual customers
Alongside wholesale, established a direct channel for taking orders from individual customers.
2003
Spun off the food manufacturing division and launched the in-house snack brand “Pork King”
Added the ability to “make” to our import business, strengthening a stable in-house supply.
2005
Partnered with the “Sarap Bussan” store as a direct-sales partner within the group
Group collaboration with the physical store created a retail system covering both in-store and mail-order sales.
2010
Reopened the “Sarap Bussan” retail store after renovation
Renewed the store where the community gathers, enhancing the in-store experience.
2011
Launched our online shop service
Opened an online sales page, extending customer touchpoints to e-commerce.
2012
Strengthened our IT and marketing structure
With members from the Philippines joining the team, expanded multilingual support and our digital foundation.
2014
Renewed our English and Tagalog online sales service
Making the taste of home accessible in languages other than Japanese.
2017
Upgraded call center facilities
Expanded our capacity to respond to growing inquiries and orders.
2017
Expanded distribution center facilities
Raised shipping capacity for more stable deliveries.
2018
Unified our in-house products under the original brand “Panlasang Pinoy”
Consolidated our own products into a single brand, giving clear shape to its quality and identity as “PANLASANG PINOY — the taste of the Philippines.”
2020
Launched “Philippine Foods,” a Japanese-language online store for Philippine foods
A new gateway for Japanese customers who enjoy Filipino ingredients and cuisine.
2022
Expanded warehouse facilities and strengthened shipping capacity
Increased inventory and logistics capacity, reducing the risk of stock-outs.
2023
Released Japan's first shopping app dedicated to Philippine foods, in English
A dedicated app makes shopping easier and closer at hand.
2023
Marked our 30th anniversary in October
A milestone: 30 years walking alongside the community.
2025
Established a next-generation PR and research team specializing in the Philippines
Researching and organizing the “fusion” of food cultures, starting from first-hand information and our networks in the Philippines.
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To the present
Continuing to bring “the taste of the Philippines” ever closer to everyday life in Japan.