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Established 1887

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JR Ochanomizu Station: 7-minute walk from the Ochanomizu-bashi Exit
Jimbocho Subway Station: 3-minute walk from Exits A5 & A7
5-minute walk from Exit A9(Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line,Toei Mita Lineand the Toei Shinjuku Line)
Shin-Ochanomizu Subway Station:5-minute walk from Exit B5(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
7-minute walk from Exit 3b(Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
Takebashi Subway Station:7-minute walk from Exit 3b(Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
Opening Hours:10:00-19:30 Open Every Day (Except for the New Year Holidays)＊Bumpodo Gallery Opening Hours:10:00-18:30

Bumpodo Co., Ltd.
1-21-1 Kandajimbocho,
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo-to 〒101-0051

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Bumpodo - Kanda Branch:
An Introduction
Awarded an “Urban Landscape Prize” from Chiyoda Ward, theBumpodo Headquarters is designated a “Chiyoda Ward Town
Development Important Property”. In 1922 (Taisho 11), construction
on the shop building was disrupted by the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Only Bumpodo’ s façade and those of a few other buildings nearby
survived the fires unscathed.
In 1990 (Heisei 2), while [renovating the building,] Bumpodo
received a request from Chiyoda Ward to preserve the original shopfront, and special renovation work continuetd behind the façade.

Tel. 03-3291-3441 (Operator)
Fax. 03-3293-6374
Retail Department
Tel. 03-3291-3442
Wholesale & Overseas Department
Tel. 03-3291-3443
Art School
Tel. 03-3291-3444
Gallery
Tel. 03-3291-3445
General Affairs Department
Tel. 03-3291-3446
Seibu Ikebukuro Branch
Tel. 03-5949-2826
Logistics Center
13 Chidori-cho, Ichikawa-shi
Chiba-ken 〒272-0126

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Group Holding Company

ART STORE

Established in 1887, Bumpodo became the first
specialty art store in Japan to manufacture and selloil-based paints. The history of Bumpodo is, of course,
founded on these painting supplies, but these days ourreputation is built upon our legendary range of design
supplies, sculpting and engraving tools and much more.
In the future, Bumpodo aims to bring our customers
more attractive products and excellent customer
service, from those already involved in art to ones justbeginning to try it out.

The History ofBumpodo Art Supplies & Stationery
1887

Established in Ogawamachi, Kanda Ward, Tokyo
Bumpodo imports art supplies and begins manufacturing
and selling original university notebooks, letter paper,musical scores and manuscript paper.

1892

Bumpodo establishes a range of oil-based paint supplies,
the first in Japan.

1904

The first canvases made in Japan are manufactured.

1911

Bumpodo manufactures and sells air brushes.

1920

Oil-based paints for professional artists are manufactured
and released, along with tools for engravings.

1930

The first exhibitions of works made with Bumpodo oil paints
is held in the 3rd-floor gallery. Works by a number of young
artists including Okada Saburosuke and Fujishima Takeji isexhibited. After the exhibition, the oil-based paints made inJapan were considered to be of very high quality.

1935

Professional watercolors are manufactured and sold.

1994“Clippie” paperclips are developed and sold.

Bumpodo’ s Painters & Artists

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Umehara Ryuzaburo

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Fujishima Takeji

Other artists who loved using Bumpodo’ s paints include: Kishida
Ryusei, Fujita Tsuguharu, Yasui Sotaro, Sakamoto Shigejiro, Koga
Harue, Nakagawa Kazumasa, Hayashi Takeshi.

An Introduction to Our Original ProductsIn 1921 (Taisei 10), responding to the strong wishes and advice ofmany artists, Bunpodo began to manufacture and sell the first oil-based paints inJapan. Continuing the production methods of that period, our craftsmen try to create“truly great items”, making each colour carefully one by one. In addition we swiftly
began work on cultivating and developing woodblock products, which are valued bymany woodblock artists as far ahead of their competitors in both quality and array.
Bunposho’s policy is to adopt a consistent approach of “making products which areworthy of your trust”. Our original products are sold in over 800 shops nationwide
including art materials stores and Bunposho stores.

Oil Painting Tools

Kanda Store Information
A comprehensive specialty Art store packed with “Create, Look, Learn”.
From beginners to professionals, we hope everyone can enjoy finearts and art as a hobby with us.

Floor Guide

7 F Art School – Studio 3
6 F Office
5 F Art School – Studios 1 & 2
4 F Gallery
3 F Frames
M3 F B-Shop
Sculpting,
2 F Engraving,
Drawing Supplies and Paper

Clippie
Our long-selling paper clip that can be used again and again
with no other equipment required.
Winner of the ISOT'95"Stationery of the Year: New Product Group" Award.

We even do framing in solids and tapestries to showcase artwork.

A space for small gatherings.

1F

Winner of the FY1996 Small & Medium
Enterprise Agency Good Design Award: Special Award.
FY1996 Good Design Award: Product Selection.

BF
Wood-block Printing Paint

APT

Gallery 4 F
As an exhibition space focusing on young artists, thegallery can be used to hold art exhibitions, salons, concerts,social events, etc. Please reserve on our homepage.

Painting Tools, Products for Everyday Fun(Life Enrichment Products)

We accept orders by telephone, FAX and online. We deliver anywhere
nationwide.
Our online store features our complete range of products found in ourstores, plus additional items and online sales, promotions and otheroffers. Through our online store, we can offer our products to morecustomers than ever, who can also enjoy a more convenient shopping
experience.

We supply our original products, art
education supplies and painting
tools quickly to a wide range ofwholesale customers, fromkindergartens, high schools, artcolleges, art technical schools,
newly established schools, tosingle-day events, localorganizations, stationery shops, etc.
As a manufacturer, we source
original products from Germany,engraving sheets from Italy, andhigh-quality paintbrushes from ouragent in France.

logistics center

Full of fun art supplies for everyone from beginners to professionals;
postcards; child-safe art supplies; designers’ products.

Stationery, Design Tools, Paper

Public Relations Office

From advanced art tools to comic-art products, products
for a wide range of uses.

Painting Tools, Productsfor Everyday Fun(Life Enrichment Products)

1F

After passing through theheavy-feeling entrance, into
our shop’ s spacious
interior, there is a soft humof voices and activity and as
shoppers explore the shop.
Etching Press Machine

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Wholesale & Overseas Department

Exhibition and event space available for hire.

T h e co p p e rplate engr aving ink used by Bunposho ar ti s ts i sdistinguished for the quality of its adhesion to the plate, its
reproducibility on the paper, its colouring, its pigment concentration,and its opacity. In addition, other special qualities of the ink are thatit doesn’ t let the oil soak through and is easily wiped away. The
black can of course be used alone, but mixed with Charbonnet#55985 it becomes an exquisite ink which is easily wiped away.

Mail-order Department

Bumpodo Online Store: http://www.gazaiyasan.com
Bumpodo Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.co.jp/bumpodo

Various work spaces are available to choose from a total of 74 seats.

Engraving Tools

Sketchbooks

In our Kanda store, in our Art School classrooms on 5F and 7F, there
are a total of 74 work stations, where approximately 1000 students
have enrolled. Anywhere a student sits whether they are a beginneror a more advanced student, they can relax and have fun learning.
There are no entrance fees. In our Gallery on 4F, an exhibition isheld to showcase student work. Please reserve a space on ourhomepage.

Various work spaces are available to choose from a total of 74 seats.

Many artists working with our Bumpodo Artist oil paints
told us they had some trouble with the paint colors shownon the labels not matching the product inside, so in orderto create paintings with beautiful color that would last
longer, we did research and developed new products
accordingly. Particularly when squeezing the tubes byhand, the artists have said that the colors are richer andmore beautiful than those of other companies.

μ-GroundArt School 5.7F

(1F)

For presentations about our company’ s products in each medium,or to place an order, please contact our Public Relations Office.

B-shop M3 F

Group Company

B-shop on ourMezzanine 3F can beused to sell art works
and other products.
Please reserve on ourhomepage.

We cooperate with partner organizations connected
to fine arts and culture.

Villa Corporation Co., Ltd.

Established in September 1981 as a company that plans andproposes solutions for more effective use of local areas. In the 21stcentury, Villa Corporation creates urban commercial spaces andalso designed living spaces.