For 90 Years Serving Our Customers
In 1930, Seikakudo Tokeiten founded in Himeji City, Hyogo. Introducing the history of Miki and why our service was born form "adapt to each particular customer".
1930's - 1970's
In 1930, founder Yoshio Tane (now deceased) started Seikakudo Tokeiten, the sale and repair store of clocks and eyewear.
Oct. 1930 |
Seikakudo Tokeiten founded in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture by founder Yoshio Tane as a retail store engaged in the sale and repair of clocks and eyewear. |
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Jan. 1950 |
President Yoshio Tane established Miki Tokeiten Inc., an incorporated company of the sale and repair store of clocks, precious metals and eyewear. |
Mar. 1960 |
The company renamed "Megane no Miki Inc." and business is shifted exclusively to eyewear retailing. |
Mar. 1973 |
First overseas subsidiary, PARIS MIKI S.A.R.L., established in France and store opened on Rue de l’Opera in Paris. |
Jan. 1974 |
PARIS-MIKI CO., LTD. established in Chuo-ku, Tokyo as a base for full-fledged opening of stores in eastern Japan. |
Jan. 1977 |
The Okayama New Vision Club (currently the International New Vision Club) formed to succeed the Consumer Tester Group, which had convened to reflect customers’ opinions and requests in management. |
July. 1978 |
Miki Optical Institute established in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture to initiate research and development of new eyewear tailored to individual customers. |
Nov. 1979 |
The Saidaiji store, the first suburban store, opened in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. |
1980's - 1990's
In 1980's to 1990's, PARIS-MIKI CO., LTD. and Paris Miki Giken Co., Ltd. merged and renamed PARIS MIKI Inc. Head Office relocated to Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
May. 1980 |
Paris Miki Giken Co., Ltd. established in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture primarily to conduct technical research and development of eyewear and optical instruments. |
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May. 1980 |
PARIS-MIKI CO., LTD. and Paris Miki Giken Co., Ltd. merged and renamed PARIS MIKI Inc. Head Office relocated to Chuo-ku, Tokyo. |
Feb. 1990 |
POS system introduced at all stores to enhance customer service and increase the efficiency of sales, product, personnel and account management. |
Feb. 1992 |
Announcement of technical cooperation with Shanghai University in China to train eyewear and optics professionals. |
May 1992 |
AU frame made of 18K hollow tubular article was developed and commercialized. |
Oct. 1992 |
First store in China launched in Shanghai on Jinling East Road. |
Jan. 1994 |
Louvre Mikissimes (Paris, France) becomes the first venue for the Mikissimes Design System, in which eyewear is designed for individual customers by computer graphics incorporating artificial intelligence. |
Sep. 1994 |
Mikissimes Design System introduced in stores in Japan. |
Aug. 1995 |
Stock registered with JASDAQ as over-the-counter stock. |
Dec. 1996 |
PARIS MIKI Inc. is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
Aug. 1998 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
Sep. 1998 |
Shift begins from Company-owned stores to independent franchise stores. |
2000's
In 2000's, Miki expanding business at home and abroad. Today, new services are started and various awards are won.
Feb. 2002 |
Awarded the Grand Prix in the Medium-Scale Division for Mikissimes Design System “mimir” at the 6th Information Systems Awards, sponsored by Nikkei Computer. |
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May. 2004 |
Head Office relocated to Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. |
Apr. 2009 |
PARIS MIKI Inc. changed to a pure holding company and renamed PARIS MIKI HOLDINGS Inc. |
Oct. 2009 |
MIKISSIMES GINZA opened in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. |
Jan. 2010 |
Took over the eyewear retail business from a long-established eyeglasses retailer “KIMPO-DO” and started business with a new subsidiary, KIMPO-DO Co. Ltd. |
Feb. 2010 |
Head Office relocated to Gotenyama in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. |
Jan. 2011 |
Took over the eyewear production facilities and other assets of Fukui Koki Co., Ltd. and begins an eyewear manufacturing business under a new subsidiary, Create three Co., Ltd. |
Nov. 2012 |
Head Office relocated to Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
Dec. 2014 |
Established Hattori & Dream Partners Ltd. in Vietnam for medical related business and opened “Japan International Eye Hospital” in Hanoi. |
Jun. 2016 |
Philippines subsidiary opened its first store inside the Conrad Manila. |
Dec. 2016 |
Head Office relocated to Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
Jun. 2019 |
Acquired all shares of O.P.T make FUKUI Co., Ltd. |
Aug. 2023 |
Head Office relocated to Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |