Ito Coffee
A long-established coffee roaster in Nagoya, Japan, providing roasted coffee and related products for about 70 years.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Ito Coffee (株式会社イトウ珈琲商会) is a coffee roaster based in Nagoya, Japan. Founded in 1951, it has been operating for about 70 years, focusing on wholesale coffee for business use and retail sales. The company emphasizes quality and value, offering a range of coffee products including blends, straight coffees, and instant coffee. It also operates directly managed cafes named '珈琲遇暖' and provides support for restaurant openings.
History
Ito Coffee was founded in 1951 by Yasutaro Ito in Nagoya's Higashi-ku, Shirakabe 1-3. The company was incorporated as Ito Coffee Co., Ltd. in 1958. Over the years, it expanded its operations, including establishing a factory and sales offices, and introduced German roasting machines in 1969. The company has been committed to providing delicious coffee at reasonable prices for about 70 years.
Products and positioning
Long-established local roaster in Nagoya, offering high-quality coffee at reasonable prices, with a focus on community and customer satisfaction.
Karacol Blend
A blend coffee product.
Karacol Straight
A straight coffee product.
Karacol Ice Coffee
A liquid coffee product.
Flagship businesses
- カラコールブレンド
- カラコールストレート
- カラコール アイス珈琲
- 珈琲遇暖ブレンド
Sources
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