Company history
Four women, including Atsuko Sakano, were passionate about creating something better for children.
Familia started out as a small shop measuring just 10.5 square meters.
Baby Shop Motoya, the predecessor of Familia, opens
Familia was founded and the Kobe store (Center Street store) opened in Sannomiya, Ikuta Ward, Kobe City.
Kobe Motomachi store opens
Japan's first children's department store, Ginza Familia, opens in Ginza, Tokyo
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the company's founding, Haruhiko Okazaki becomes president
Celebrating its 50th anniversary
Tadahiko Okazaki becomes president
Hankyu Umeda Main Store Familia reopens after renovation
Familiar Preschool Shirokanedai opens in Minato-ku, Tokyo
Kobe head office relocated to Isokamidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Experience-based shop "Familia Daikanyama" opens
The drama "Beppin-san," based on the four female founders of the company, airs
Tokyo office opened in Roppongi, Minato-ku
A new space that expands possibilities for children and families
Familia Kobe Main Store opens
Celebrating 70 years since the company was founded