March 1935

Shojiro Fukano founded Kadoya Leather Clothing Store in Asakusa, Tokyo, as a leather goods ordering, repair and dyeing business.

April 1975

Masataka Fukano became president and expanded the business by entering the motorcycle field.

March 1984

Kadoya Tochigi opened in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture as the first franchise store.

September 1986

BATTLE SUIT now on sale

February 1985

Kadoya Co., Ltd. is established. The company's own building is constructed at the current location and the head office and main store are moved there.

March 1985

Opened a directly managed store, Kadoya Sendai, in Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

November 1987

Kadoya Utsunomiya opened in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture as the second franchise store.

March 1994

Tochigi store expanded and renovated, Utsunomiya store closed

April 2000

Kadoya Sendai store renovated and relocated to its current location in Wakabayashi Ward

April 2003

Two directly managed stores, Kadoya Osaka in Higashiosaka, Osaka and Kadoya Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, were opened simultaneously.

July 2005

Opened a directly managed store, Kadoya Nagoya, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

January 2006

Launched a new business, Ref Leather, a specialized leather cleaning service

November 2012

Masakazu Fukano appointed Representative Director

September 2019

Started selling new brand ALTER KEIS

July 2023

Kadoya Osaka store moves to Kadoma City

February 2025 (planned)

Kadoya Osaka store moves to Asahi Ward, Osaka City.