| April 1966 |
My grandmother, Kiyoshi Kato, started a kimono rental business in Sanze, Tsuruoka City, while running a pawn shop. |
| February 1986 |
My wife and I were adopted by my grandmother, Kiyoshi Kato (as she was unmarried and had no children). |
| November 2006 |
My grandmother, Kiyoshi Kato, passed away (at the age of 82). Tamotsu Kato took over as representative. |
| January 2008 |
Kato Planning Co., Ltd. was established. The organization was incorporated, and the store name was changed from Kato Costume Store to Rental Boutique * Kato. |
| January 2008 |
Tamotsu Kato was appointed CEO. |
| August 2008 |
The store was relocated to its current address, which now includes a new "photo studio." |
| August 2012 |
Opened an online shop on Rakuten Ichiba. |
| December 2015 |
Opened the online shop "Kimono Rental LIFE." Tamotsu Kato was appointed manager. |
| May 2020 |
Opened the online shop "KIMONO CYCLE."
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