COMPANY INFORMATION
Message
President
Tomohisa Nakamura
We sincerely thank you for your continued usage of our products.
Since our founding in January 1951, we have supplied products to the former Japanese National Railways and numerous other railway operators. We began as a manufacturer and distributor of precision measuring instruments designed to accurately assess track conditions—which inevitably change due to train operations—thereby enabling appropriate maintenance and repair.
Subsequently, leveraging our proprietary measuring instruments, we expanded our focus to include support for track alignment design and improvement, as well as the implementation of systems for railway facilities. Our portfolio grew to encompass the manufacture and installation of weather-related disaster prevention systems, track equipment monitoring systems, and safety devices designed to ensure safe train operations during construction work near tracks. We are proud to serve a wide range of clients across Japan, including JR Group companies, public and private railways in metropolitan areas, and small-to-medium-sized regional railway operators.
We believe our success in earning customer trust stems from our distinctive "one-stop service" model. By fully grasping customer needs, we handle every stage of the process in-house—from product conceptualization, development, design, and manufacturing to delivery, installation, and post-delivery support, including periodic inspections and overhauls. We remain committed to enhancing this one-stop service and delivering the products and systems that our customers desire.
Furthermore, in response to the growing societal demand for safety and security, as well as challenges such as labor shortages, we have strengthened our technology development division and are actively developing new products. Our current lineup includes "in-service vehicle-mounted track geometry monitoring systems" designed to improve track inspection quality and reduce labor requirements. We have also initiated the development of new track measurement devices and other labor-saving equipment to meet the diversifying needs of our customers.
KANEKO marked its 75th anniversary in January 2026. Thanks to the warm support and guidance of our many customers, we have been able to develop and supply a wide array of products and systems, growing into a company that plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Japan's railways. We extend our sincere gratitude to our customers and business partners for their continued support.
However, we will not rest on our laurels; against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society and global environment, we aim to be a company that effectively meets customer needs and supports essential social infrastructure, including railways.
We remain committed to redoubling our efforts and ask for your continued goodwill and support.
Philosophy
Company Motto
- We always work with a spirit of creativity and an indomitable will.
- We always work with the awareness that we contribute to the development of the world.
- We always work to improve the lives of ourselves and of society.
Our corporate philosophy is embodied in the company motto handed down from our founder, Yoshinao Kaneko.
- Never imitate others; always be inventive and explore new paths.
- Take pride in our technology and contribute to the development of railways in Japan and abroad.
- Make better products and return the profits to the local community, contributing to the development of society.
Every morning we recite the company motto together so that each employee understands these principles and strives toward our goals.
Company Profile
- Company name
- KANEKO Corporation
- Head office address
- Daiwa Ogikubo bldg 5F 26-13 Ogikubo 5-chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0051
Location & Access - Date founded
- January 18, 1951
- Chairman and President
- Tomohisa Nakamura
- Capital
- Hunderd million yen
- Registrations
- ・Registered for construction services of Tokyo metropolitan government
・Registered for measuring services of
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
・Registered for construction consultant services of MLIT - Qualifications
- ・Regional development bureau of MLIT
・Each municipality in Japan
・JR group
*Qualified for supply of products, construction works
and services by each JR (Japanese Railway)
・Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency
・Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
・Qualified for supply of products, construction works and services by each private railway. - ISO
- 9001:2015 Acquisition of Quality Management System Qualifications
(All departments including the manufacturing, contracting work, Design and Software)
Qualified : Head Office, Hino Laboratory and Plant and Nagoya Branch
Organization
- President
- Head Office
- General Affairs Dept.
- Sales Headquarters
- Sales Group 1
- Sales Group 2
- Sales Group 3
- Engineering Consultant Div.
- International Business Div.
- Sales Planning Div.
- Hino Plant and Lab.
- Operation Dept.
- Operation Div.
- Insepction Div.
- Manufacturing Dept.
- Machinery Div.
- Electric Div.
- Overhual Div.
- Management Gr.
- Safety Promotion Div.
- Engineering Dept.
- Track Survey and Measurement Gr.
- Monitoring Device Install Gr.
- On-site Work Safety Gr.
- Track Alignment Calculation Gr.
- Engineering Support Gr.
- Operation Dept.
- Development Headquarters
- Hardware Development Div.
- Electric Team
- Firmware Team
- Machinery Team
- Software Development Div.
- Disaster Monitoring Software Div.
- Measurement Software Div.
- Data Processing Div.
- Advanced Technology Development Div.
- Hardware Development Div.
- Osaka Branch
- Nagoya Branch
- Sapporo Sales Office
- Sendai Sales Office
- Shizuoka Sales Office
- Kyushu Sales Office
- Head Office
History
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Jan
Kaneko Keiki Seisakusyo Corporation established.
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Jan
Hino Laboratory and Plant opened in Hino-City.
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Apr
Osaka Sales Office (Present-day Osaka Branch) opened.
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Oct
Company name changed to Kaneko Keisoku Kougyou Corporation.
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Sept
Sendai Sales Office opened.
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Apr
Kyushu Sales Office opened.
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June
Nagoya Sales Office (Present-day Nagoya Branch) opened.
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May
Shizuoka Sales Office opened.
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July
Company name changed to KANEKO Corporation.
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Oct
Associated company,Kaneko・KS Corporation established.
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Apr
Kaneko・KS Laboratory Corporation established.
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June
Founder Kaneko Yoshihisa passed away.
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June
Kaneko Yoshio assumed President.
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July
Track Geometry Measurement Department acquired ISO9001:2000.
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Sept
Hino Laboratory and Plant expanded.
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Nov
All departments acquired ISO9001:2000(Present-day ISO 9001:2008).
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Oct
Head Office relocated to present address.
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Mar
South bldg of Hino Laboratory and Plant expanded.
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Oct
Sapporo Sales Office opened.
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Oct
Sales Department relocated to present address.
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Nov
Osaka Branch relocated to present address.
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Aug
Yoshio Kaneko assumed Chairman.
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Aug
Koji Uchida assumed President.
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Sept
Capital increased to 100 million yen.
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June
Yoshio Kaneko assumed the position of Representative Director, Chairman and President.
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Apr
Nagoya Branch relocated to present address.
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June
Tomohisa Nakamura assumed Chairman.
Offices
If you have questions about our products, please contact our "Sales Department" and talk to our "International Buisness Section". Thank you.
Head Office
- Address
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167-0051
Daiwa Ogikubo bldg 5F 26-13 Ogikubo 5-chome,
Suginami-ku, Tokyo - TEL
- +81-3-3392-6831
- FAX
- +81-3-3391-9997
- Access
- JR Chuo-line/Soubu-line
1min. by walk from Ogikubo station
Sales Department
- Address
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167-0051
Daiwa Ogikubo bldg 2F 26-13 Ogikubo 5-chome,
Suginami-ku, Tokyo - TEL
- +81-3-5335-7525
- FAX
- +81-3-5335-7526
- Access
- JR Chuo-line/Soubu-line
1min. by walk from Ogikubo station
Hino Laboratory and Plant
- Address
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191-0065
17-14 Asahigaoka 5-chome, Hino City, Tokyo - TEL
- +81-42-581-8611
- FAX
- +81-42-582-2874
- Access
- Get off at JR Chuo-line Toyoda station.
Ride a bus for "Hirayama-Kogyo-Danchi Keiyu", and get off at "Asahigaoka Chuo Koen" bus stop. 5min. by walk from the bus stop.
Osaka Branch
- Address
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533-0033
24-23 Higasinakajima 2-chome,
Higashi-yodogawa-ku, Osaka City,
Osaka Prefecture - TEL
- +81-06-6323-0966
- FAX
- +81-06-6325-0093
- Access
- 15 minutes. by walk from JR Shin-Osaka Station
5 min. by walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Sozenji Station
Nagoya Branch
- Address
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452-0805
Miyuki Business Park Bldg.1 1F, 390,
Ichibagi-chou, Nishi-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture - TEL
- 052-528-2530
- FAX
- 052-528-2531
- Access
- 13 min. by walk from Tokai Transport Johoku-line Odai station
5 min. by walk from Tsurumai-line Shonai Ryokuchi Koen station
7 min. by walk from “Shonai Ryokuchi Koen” bus stop
Sapporo Sales Office
- Address
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064-0811
4-8 Asahi Medical bldg.
Nakajima- koen 102 Minami-11jyo-nishi 8-chome Chuo-ku,
Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture - TEL
- 011-520-8820
- FAX
- 011-533-8822
- Access
- Sapporo tram Nakajima-koen street station
2min. by walk from Nakajima-koen street station
Sendai Sales Office
- Address
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981-0933
9-31, Kashiwagi 1-chome , Aoba-ku,
Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture - TEL
- +81-22-725-4461
- FAX
- +81-22-725-4462
- Access
- Sendai municipal subway Namboku Line Kita-yobancho station
20min. by walk from Kita-yobancho station
Shizuoka Sales Office
- Address
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422-8062
La Liberte K 1-B, 1-25, Inagawa 3-chome, Suruga-ku,
Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefectur - TEL
- +81-54-280-1167
- FAX
- +81-54-282-4447
- Access
- JR Tokaido-line Shizuoka station
7min. by walk from South exit
Kyushu Sales Office
- Address
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802-0001
1-1JR Kyusyu Kokura-eki Kitaguchi bldg 204
Asano 1-chome, Ogurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City,
Fukuoka Prefecture - TEL
- +81-93-561-7396
- FAX
- +81-93-581-1528
- Access
- 1min. by walk from Kokura station