About Heiwa Seika
Since our founding in 1950, Heiwa Seika has been dedicated to creating delicious sweets in Kyoto. With over 70 years of experience, we have refined the traditional techniques of Japanese confectionery while constantly incorporating innovations to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Our flagship product, "Soba Boro," is a masterpiece where tradition and flavor harmonize perfectly. At Heiwa Confectionery, while preserving these traditional flavors, we have introduced the latest equipment and ensured consistent quality. As a specialized manufacturer, we have put all our efforts into improving recipes and formulations. Additionally, we offer a range of confectionery products infused with chocolate. By using new techniques to infuse chocolate and cream into the ingredients, we create unique and delicious sweets that cannot be found elsewhere.
We strive to preserve the valuable traditions while responding swiftly to contemporary needs, constantly evolving to create new value and provide our customers with the best possible products.
About Sobaboro
"Soba Boro" is a confectionery characterized by its unique flavor derived from buckwheat flour. Made by kneading wheat flour, sugar, eggs, honey, and buckwheat flour into the shape of pine needles and baking them in an oven, this confectionery has an oil-free dough that results in a light and crispy texture. The fragrant aroma of buckwheat spreads in your mouth with a subtle sweetness, making it a beloved snack that you can enjoy endlessly without getting tired of it.
The history of "Soba Boro" dates back to the mid-16th century when Portuguese missionaries and traders brought "biscoito" or "bolo," a type of baked confectionery, to Japan. This marked the beginning of "Boro" in Japan. Over time, these sweets evolved to acquire unique Japanese flavors and shapes. In Kyoto, "Soba Boro," made with buckwheat flour, became a popular traditional confectionery. It is a favorite souvenir for tourists visiting Kyoto and is cherished in tea ceremonies, a practice for which Kyoto is renowned. Thus, "Soba Boro" is deeply connected to Kyoto in terms of history, culture, and climate. At Heiwa Seika, we preserve these traditional flavors while incorporating the latest equipment to ensure consistent quality.
Our Goals
We contribute to a prosperous society through our confectionery production. We strive for the long-term sustainability of our organization with creativity and effort, sincerely working to improve our techniques. We also pursue the happiness of everyone involved with Heiwa Seika.
Additionally, we incorporate the spirit of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our corporate activities, aiming to contribute to solving social issues and realizing a prosperous and sustainable future.
Company Overview
| Company Name | HEIWA SEIKA CO., LTD. |
|---|---|
| Date of Foundation | May 1950 |
| Capital | JPY 10,000,000 |
| Business Activities | Confectionery Manufacturing |
| Representative | Hidehiko Noda, President and CEO |
| TEL | +81-75-601-1826 (Main Line) |
| ISO |
 ISO 22000:2018 Certified in May 2021, Kyoto Headquarters Factory Certified |
| Banking Partners | Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank, Shiga Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Location |
[Kyoto Headquarters Factory] [Kyoto Second Factory] |
History
| 1950 | Isamu Kobashiri founded Kobashiri Shoten, a raw material wholesale business. |
|---|---|
| 1959 | Renamed to Heiwa Seika and started confectionery manufacturing. |
| 1968 | Limited production to "Soba Boro" and began single-item manufacturing. |
| 1989 | Won the Minister's Award at the National Confectionery Exposition in Matsue. |
| 1998 | Won the Prime Minister's Award at the National Confectionery Exposition in Iwate. |
| 2002 | Won the Honorary President's Award at the National Confectionery Exposition in Kumamoto. |
| 2005 | Completed construction of the headquarters factory and relocated the headquarters to 74-2 Nishiserikawa-cho, Shimotoba, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. |
| 2014 | Established Heiwa Seika Co., Ltd. with a capital of 8 million yen. Hidetaka Noda appointed as President and CEO. Obtained ISO 22000:2005 certification for the Kyoto Headquarters Factory. |
| 2015 | Increased capital to 10 million yen. |
| 2016 | Completed construction of the Uji factory and began manufacturing chocolate and cream-soaked products. |
| 2018 | Completed construction of the Kyoto Second Factory and relocated operations from the Uji factory to the Kyoto Second Factory. Closed the Uji factory. |
| 2019 | Opened the Retail Business Department and Kyoto Tower Sand store. |
| 2020 | Launched the new brand "Tsuroku" at the Kyoto Tower Sand store. |
| 2021 | Obtained ISO 22000:2018 certification for the Kyoto Headquarters Factory. |
| 2023 | Obtain the SDGs Action Declaration. |
| 2024 | Kyoto City HACCP Food Safety Declaration Submission. |
Commitment to Quality
In our pursuit of quality improvement, we have obtained ISO 22000 certification, which complies with HACCP (Kyoto Headquarters Factory Certified).
By establishing a food safety management system, we conduct hazard analyses from various angles daily at our production sites. By implementing measures against these anticipated hazards, we guarantee world-class quality. We will continue to strive to enhance the complexity of our system and pursue even greater customer satisfaction.
Commitment to SDGs
Under the corporate philosophy of "contributing to a fulfilling society through confectionery making," Heiwa Seika Co., Ltd. aims to be a confectionery manufacturer that aligns with consumer needs. Through our confectionery production, we incorporate the spirit of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our corporate activities, contributing to the realization of a prosperous future by addressing social issues.