| 1952 | ‘Tsubota Seisakusho(Works)’ is established by founder Hiroshi Tsubota, in Taito ward, Tokyo. | |
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| 1953 | The “VIOLET” combo cigarette case, made of hand-pressed acrylic and combined with a chrome-plated lighter is released.
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| The company brand name is made ‘PEARL’ as an homage to cultured pearls developed in Japan and spread across the world, in hopes of its products following the same path. | |
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| The production of aluminium cigarette cases began. A special clasp called ‘dabo’ is introduced.
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| 1958 | Lighter production begins. The triangular ‘V Line’ lighter, and the ‘Marvel’ model still produced today, become popular.
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| 1962 | ‘Tsubota Seisakusho’ is incorporated and re-named ‘Tsubota Pearl Co., Ltd.’ | |
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| 1963 | Production of leather cigarette cases begin. | |
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| 1966 | Introduction of the ‘one-hand’ style (operational with one hand) lighter ‘Bolbo.’
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| 1972 | Production of brass cigarette cases begin, including staples such as the ‘Cosmos.’
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| 1973 | Expansion into the international market. | |
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| 1983 | Production of metal non-smoking goods begins, including products for business and cosmetics. | |
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| 1988 | The company moves to Sumida Ward, at its current location. | |
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| 1991 | Eiichi Tsubota becomes director of the company. | |
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| 1993 | The ‘Stick Roller,’ a roll-on style atomizer, is introduced and patented.
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| 1995 | The ‘Madonna,’ a brass card case equipped with a mirror, released.
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| 1997 | Introduction of the ‘Triple Blade,’ a three-bladed iris style cigar cutter.
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| 1998 | Introduction of the ‘Rotary Double-Cutter, a twin-blade design alway meeting at the center when cutting.
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| 1999 | The minimalist ‘Hard-edge’ petrol lighter, eschewing ornamentation, makes its debut.
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| 2002 | 50th anniversary. | |
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| 2004 | The ‘Queue’ stick lighter, the same size as a cigarette, is released.
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| 2005 | The ‘Tasca’ is developed as a portable ashtray that goes with a suit.
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| 2009 | Tobacco-shaped petrol lighter ‘Sigaretta’ is developed.
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| 2010 | New lighter ‘Eddie’ is developed, which incorporates tools for pipe smoking into its design.
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| 2022 | 70th anniversary. | |
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| 2023 | Maiko Tsubota becomes director of the company. | |
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