https://www.ohmi.co.jp/en/Company ProfileMessage from the President

Beyond the conventionalboundaries of ceramics
Stunning creations made with our exclusive technology
Constantly striving for new creative value in toban ceramics

Company Philosophy of Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd.
Basic Principle

Scope of Business

Bridging today and the future—
Toban’s mission to pass on the finest
cultural replicas of the past and the present using
Otsuka Ohmi’s exclusive expertise in the 4S technique
Seikei (Molding), Shosei (Firing), Shiage (Finishing), Sekou(Constructing)Company Mission

Otsuka Group Corporate Philosophy

Otsuka - people creating new products
for better health worldwide
In keeping with the Otsuka corporate philosophy and the principles of jissho (actualization) and sozosei (creativity),
we strive to create and provide unique products and solutions of a kind that only Otsuka is capable of can do.
The inspiring, innovative products of the Otsuka group contribute to the lives of people around the world.

Create new and broader cultural values
through the toban productions
promoting emotionalrichness and artistic pleasure in our lives.
Business Motto

Don’t give up, reach your goal!
Aim to complete!

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Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd. inaccordance with the Otsuka group
corporate philosophy, “Otsuka-people
creating new products for better
health worldwide”, was establishedin1973. We began the manufacture oftoban, large-scale ceramic panels andat that time was the first ceramiccompany in the world to successfully
develop a thin, non-warping largescale ceramic panels sized 900 x
3,000 x 20 mm.
Exploring the vast potential of toban,
we moved from OT ceramics to themanufacture of terracotta-likematerials, developing techniques that
produce a wide array of styles andmethods for rendering extremely
accurate and credible reproductions.
The support we have received fromthose involved in design and architecture, along with creators, artists, andthose who appreciate ceramics havebeen invaluable to our accomplishments in this area.
We are dedicated to advancing thetoban technology and will continue todevelop new products that meet today’sneeds. Our goal is to create productsthat embody the Otsuka sensibility andbring to life the special properties ofceramics. These properties can not
only be incorporated in architectural
spaces, but also used to create
comfortable living spaces and document through reproduction cultural
treasures for future generations.
Each of us at Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics
extends our sincere gratitude andappreciation for your past and continued support and patronage.

Eitsugu Osugi
President,
Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd.

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Toban Ceramics Createdby Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics

An ingenious toban ceramic artwork comes to life with its advanced ceramic technology.
Toban ceramics are created for a variety of venues and purposes such as decorative ceramic wall murals,commemorative monuments, and reproductions of art masterpieces which may also preserve national cultural assets.
The rich expressiveness and excellent durability will forever vividly communicate the emotions embodied in the finished work.

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Superior Expressivenessand Durability
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Toban ceramics can be installed in locations wherewater flows as well as in any outdoor location.
In addition to the unique, creative ceramic designs,
the original works entertain in any given environment.

A Main Feature inDelineated Spaces

The dynamism of spaces created using ceramicartwork proves the technological expertise held by
Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics. Viewers’ hearts are capturedby the overwhelming impressions.
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Ceramics Business Areas

Ohmi Ceramics explores and proposes ways to use ceramics optimally in delineated spaces.
Through comprehensive consultations with clients from the concept stage to the design andconstruction methods, we can create and install richly sensory, one-of-a-kind toban ceramic design work.

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Original Creation

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Restoration of Cultural Assets

Original “toban” ceramic panel

Outstanding weatherability andartworks to commemorate schooldurability, including resistance toand corporate anniversaries or todiscoloration and quality deterio-

set as an art piece in entrance

ration, are features of tobanhalls add glamour to theceramics. Toban ceramic panels

atmosphere. The rustic warmth

are used to reproduce culturaland the textural expression that

assets as well as in the restora-

emerges naturally from thetion of buildings designated as anceramic artwork enlivens a space

important cultural property. Thisand quickens one’s heart. In“touch exhibition” is gaining rave

addition, with a wide range ofreviews as a new exhibition

ceramic size, color expression, asapproach to bring people close towell as preservability of any

such historical replications.

artwork, artists around the world
appreciate the versatility oftoban ceramics.

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Reproduction of Art Masterpieces

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Outdoor Signage

One area of Ohmi’s expertise is

Toban ceramics have outstanding durability against deteriora-

an ability to faithfully reproducetion from environmental causes, therefore, they are ideal for

artwork such as the reproduc-

outdoor signs. Even when exposed to sunlight, wind and rain,

tions of masterpieces exhibited

text and visual features such as maps created on toban ceram-at the Otsuka Museum of Art. Any

ics will not fade. Toban-ceramic road signs, outdoor monu-originalments and an infinite variety of other outdoor uses are possible.

storedpainting,
antiquepreciously

paintings,

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Exterior Wall Design

Toban ceramic is appreciated as a functional construction material
due to its high durability in any climactic conditions. Utilized as abuilding material for exterior design such as in stations and on
building walls, there are many useful application in and aroundurban areas. For example, the rooftop of the central tower of theNational Diet Building in Tokyo and the decorative walls of theNakanoshima Festival Tower in Osaka are created by toban.

writings can be replicated on a“toban”

ceramicpanel

topreserve the memory eternally.
A ceramic reproduction can beviewed by large audiences, andeven touched directly, which
opens up new ways for art
masterpieces to be appreciated.

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■ Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd.

Established Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd.

●Awarded the large ceramic board production technology from Kazuchika Okura Memorial Foundation Prize

Head Office3-2-21 Otedori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 540-0021 Japan

1980●Shigaraki Factory (1st factory) opened

Establishment

July, 1973

1982

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Robert Rauschenberg project, in which his works were displayed on ceramic materials in Shigaraki, Japan

1985

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2nd factory opened for production of architectural material, OT ceramics

1989

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Renovation of the Japanese Diet Building’s central tower with Ohmi terracotta●Awarded the Corporate Inter-design Prize from the Japan Inter-design Forum●Outdoor exhibition of the ceramic reproduction of, “The Last Judgement”,

CapitalCompany●¥100 million

Chairman

Kyoichi Komatsu

President

Eitsugu Osugi

Business Description

planning, design, production and construction of large-scale1990

and other art masterpieces at the Osaka Int’l Garden & Greenery Expo

ceramic panels, ceramic panel masterpiece art, ceramic walls,reliefs, terracotta, OT ceramics, ceramic portraits and ceramic

Information

signage panels

Company
Milestones

1991

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3rd factory opened for full-scale production of terracotta materials

1992●Ceramic artwork installation on walls of the departure lobby of1993●Ceramic rennovation of partially peeled-off section of the cave 323, High Tang, Mogao Cave,Dunhuang, China●The Kansai Art Grand Prize from the Osaka Shimbun newspaper●Awarded the 3rd Architectural Association of Japan Award●

Awarded the 6th NBK Grand Prize from the New Business Conference Kansai●Awarded the 29th SDA Special Award & the President Award of the Japan Institute of Design Promotion

Narita International Airport titled, “Sun, Moon and Four Seasons”

1995

for the contribution to expand sign expressions with the development in ceramic board application■ Offices / Showroom

Head officeWest Japan Branch
East Japan Branch

3-2-21 Otedori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 540-0021
Tel : +81-6-6943-6695

1997

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Start of manufacturing and sales of the top board of draft chambers (chemical experiment tables)

1998

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Opening of Otsuka Museum of Art

2001

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Installation of ceramic reproduction of selected art masterpieces at Garden Museum Hiei

2002

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Reproduction artwork of a tea-leaf jar with a wisteria design, a National Treasure made by Nonomura
Ninsei, held in the collection of the MOA Museum in Atami, Japan

Daini-Kanda Bldg.2-2 Kanda-tsukasamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,
2003

101-0048●Cave” located in Turfan, China , collected by Ryukoku University’s Omiya Library

Tel: +81-3-5295-3555
Shigaraki Factory

926 Hosohara, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga, 529-1836●

Awarded the Special Prize of the Japan Association of Artists, Craftsmen and Architects

2007●A full-scale ceramic reproduction of the Sistine Chapel ceiling completed in the Sistine Hall of2008

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2010

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Tel: +81-748-82-3001
ShigarakiShowroom

Ceramic reproduction of a mural painting, “Pranidhi Scene 20 from the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha

Otsuka Museum of Art in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the museum

The showroom displays variety of original ceramic artworks, jointly
created art productions with renowned artists, as well as creativelyreproduced important cultural assets. Please call +81-748-82-3001 orinquire through our website (https://www.ohmi.co.jp/en/contact/) to makean appointment.

▶ Visit our website for more information. https://www.ohmi.co.jp/en/

Ceramic reproduction of murals from the Takamatsuzuka Tomb created for installation in theSenriyama Campus of Kansai University
Ceramic reproduction of murals from the Kitora Tomb Stone Chamber created under commission forAgency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan

2012

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Created Ceramic reliefs, “Fauns Enjoying Music” for installation at Nakanoshima Festival Tower

2014●Ceramic reproduction of the seated statue of Great Priest Kobo, held in the collection of Kongobuji
Temple, Mount Koya, Japan, created utilizing 3-D digital technology●

Ceramic reproduction of paintings from folding screens, Edo-zu Byobu (Edo period folding screens), installedin the commercial area in the international terminal building of Haneda International Airport●

Created toban masterpiece of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”, known publicly as the Sunflowers of Ashiya inJapan for exhibition at Otsuka Museum of Art■ Otsuka group companies

2015

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Terracotta artwall installed in the east wing of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation East Tower

2016

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Installation of reproduction Kitora tomb stone chamber mural walls
inside the “Four Gods Museum” at the experiential Kitora Tomb Stone Chamber

Otsuka Holdings, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory,
Taiho Pharmaceutical, Otsuka Warehouse,
Otsuka Chemical, Otsuka Medical Devices,

2017●Special exhibition, “World of Toban”, to commemorate the company’s 45th anniversary

2018●The Prime Minister’s Award in the Seventh Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award●Ceramic reproduction of the flame pot, a National Treasure (Registration No.1), in Tokamachi City,Otsuka Foods, Earth Chemical, Earth Environmental Service,

Niigata Prefecture

Earth Pet, JIMRO, Otsuka Electronics, Otsuka Packaging Industries,
Otsuka Techno, Otsuka Chilled Foods,Okayama Taiho Pharmaceutical,
EN Otsuka Pharmaceutical, J.O. Pharma

2019

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Exhibition at the booth of Otsuka Museum of Art in the 25th ICOM General Conference in Kyoto (ICOM Kyoto 2019)2020●Ceramic reproduction of mural No.1 (damaged in the fire) of Main Hall (Kondo) of Horyuji Temple in Nara Prefecture

2022

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Obtained ISO 14001 certification at the Shigaraki Factory●Created restoration ceramic plates of Nara Prefecture’s “Horyuji Temple Kondo Wall Painting No. 1(before the fire)” and “Takamatsuzuka Kofun Wall Painting”
Exhibited at the “2000 Years of Sino-Japanese Cultural Exchange: Beauty and Spirit Connecting Asia”
at Tsinghua University Art Museum in China

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