KORANSHA & FUKAGAWA PORCELAIN COMPANY
KORANSAHA was started by Fukagawa Eizaemon (1833-1889), Fukaumi Suminosuke
& his brother Takeji, Tsuji Katsuzo and Tezuka Kamenosuke in Meiji 8th ( 1875 ) to
produce mostly export porcelain ware to Europe & America. In 1879, Fukaumi and other
members left the company and Koransha was reestablished by Eizaemon. After his
death in 1889, his oldest son, Yotaro succeeded the company while his second son,
Fukagawa Chuji started Fukagawa Porcelain Company.
Fukagawa Seiji ( Fukagawa Porcelain Company )
Fukagawa Seiji was founded by Fukagawa Chuji ( 1871-1934) who was the second
oldest son of Fukagawa Eizaemon. The company exported the porcelain to Europe and
America gaining high recognition through the world fairs.
Fukagawa Seiji mark of Mt. Fuji and a Stream
Fukagawa Plate marked Fukagawa-sei, 1900 - 1920