History of Daio
Created by the passionate romance of our predecessors, "Daio Wasabi Farm"
This enormous land of Daio Wasabi Farm, now being visited by many people, was originally a field
overgrown with weeds. It took 20 years to complete, and is the result of a major project by our
predecessors. A stroll through the farm with a sense of history is sure to reveal the dreams and
romance of those who were involved in the pioneering of the area.
Chronological Table of Daio Wasabi Farm
| Japanese Era Name | Year | Historical Moments |
|---|---|---|
| Taisho | 1915 | Founder of Daio focuses on cultivating wasabi fields utilizing the abundant spring water in the fan-shaped area. After two years of repeated negotiations with owners in 5 towns and villages, Daio successfully owns 15 hectares of land. The land, however, was a wasteland of gravel. |
| 1917 | Daio successfully owns the land. Starts cultivating the wilderness in March. | |
| 1924 | Completes the cultivation of Daio's original First Field of wasabi. | |
| 1926 | Completes the cultivation of Daio Field. Enshrines Daio Shrine in the site. | |
| Showa | 1935 | Completes the cultivation of its New Field. The land cultivation, which spanned nearly two decades, has brought to a successful conclusion. |
| 1941 | Founder of Daio passes away at the age of 55. | |
| 1961 | Completes the cultivation of the East Field. | |
| 1964 | Begins raising seedlings of wasabi. | |
| 1976 | January : Constructs a farm stand. Wasabi becomes available to be purchased. August : Japanese royals Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit the site. |
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| 1982 | April : Constructs its restaurant facility. | |
| 1984 | Second-generation descendant passes away. | |
| 1985 | Ministry of the Environment recognizes the three towns in Azumino as "Azumino Wasabi Field Spring Group" as one of the 100 best water sources in Japan. | |
| Heisei | 1997 | April : Relocates to a new head office building and factory. May : Newly establishes and relocates its farm stand as a souvenir shop. |
| 2010 | April : Renews the souvenir shop. | |
| 2015 | August : The 100th Anniversary Museum of Daio Wasabi Farm opens. | |
| 2018 | June 13 : Daio announces the appointment of Sachiko Fukazawa as Representative Director. | |
| Reiwa | 2020 | April 1 : Daio announces the appointment of Daisuke Fukazawa as Representative Director. |
| 2020 | April 7 - May 30 : Temporary closure due to the declaration of a a state of emergency under Article 32, paragraph 1 of the Act on Special Measures for Pandemic Influenza and New Infectious Diseases Preparedness and Response by the Japanese Government. During the temporary closure, the stone walls in the wasabi farm is re-stacked, trees cut down, and renovation work is carried out in accordance with factory HACCP. | |
| 2020 | December 31 - January 3, 2021 : Temporary closure due to the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 | |
| 2021 | March 1 : Changes its registered company name to Daio Limited. | |
| 2021 | April 16 : Renewed and reopened its 3 food / beverage facilities; Daio-An, Restaurant Oasis, DAIO‘s CAFÉ |
