History of Okamoto

Okamoto is constantly growing and looking towards the future.

Okamoto was formed from the merger of four companies:Nippon Gum Industries,Ltd., Riken Rubber Co.,Ltd.,and Okamoto Rubber Co., Ltd., with our present name being adopted shortly after the merger.  Okamoto is a cohesive and dynamic esterpise comprised of the ideas and techologies of each of the above companies.  More than 70 years since its foundation, after a long history in the 20th century Okamoto continues to grow by leaps and bounds in 21st century.

1934

1934                                                                                                                           

Okamoto latex factory is established, starting to manufacture latex condoms. Okamoto himself keeps on researching ways to produce latex condoms which are more durable.

1941-1943  

1941

Start the manufacturing by automated machine.

1969

1969

Okamoto successfully manufactures the world’s thinnest latex condom by breaking through the industry’s limit of 0.05mm. This establishes his name in the latex industry and is the foundation for his reputation.

1996 – 2003

Okamoto launches Classic Series

2003

Okamoto launches the world’s thinnest condom 0.03 series.

2009

Okamoto launches the 0.02 Hydro Polyurethane series.