Private company

Tokaido

Japanese company manufacturing martial arts equipment

Tokaido (東海堂, Tōkaidō)[a] is a Japanese company that manufactures karate uniforms, belts, and related products. It is the world's oldest manufacturer of uniforms specifically for karate training, with a reputation for high quality.[b] Tokaido is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is owned and operated by the Sugiura family.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Tokaido (東海堂, Tōkaidō)[a] is a Japanese company that manufactures karate uniforms, belts, and related products. It is the world's oldest manufacturer of uniforms specifically for karate training, with a reputation for high quality.[b] Tokaido is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is owned and operated by the Sugiura family.2

Timeline

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