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The ideal public space for KOTOBUKI is one that everyone can enjoy, that is safe and that will last for generations. “Creating comfortable spaces that everyone can enjoy” has been the philosophy that has guided KOTOBUKI’s activity since its inception. To this end, safety and quality are essential. As a creator of public spaces, KOTOBUKI’s mission is to meet the requirements related to the strength, durability, comfort and safety of seating; always with the best finishes.

High-quality seating is indispensable in public spaces such as auditoriums and theaters, where people from different backgrounds share the same cultural activity; in arenas and stadiums, where they share the same passion; and in educational facilities, where ergonomics is essential for training the next generation.

The need for durable and safe seating is universal. In response to people’s need to feel safe, KOTOBUKI creates comfortable seating with the conviction that “peace of mind is the basis of well-being”. Both space and equipment are directly related to the quality and comfort that the spectator experiences when attending a cultural or social event. Ours is an evolved form of excellence.

When KOTOBUKI was founded in 1914, international trade and imports of European products were the only way to satisfy the needs of the Japanese people in this area. With the development and manufacture of seats for the University of Tokyo and the Imperial Hotel, with the highest level of finish, comfort, design and durability, the philosophy of KOTOBUKI was born, which has allowed a company created in Japan to grow with order and serenity, to become the most important group in the world, dedicated to the design and manufacture of seats for public spaces. Today, the fourth generation of the FUKASAWA family continues to work in the company with the commitment to continuously improve its technical and production solutions.

In the early 1950s, KOTOBUKI pioneered the design and manufacture of telescopic bleachers and seating adapted to them, in response to the need to make profitable use of space and as a result of the high cost of land in Japan. A solution that allowed different uses in the same space.

The telescopic bleacher was introduced by KOTOBUKI in Europe in the early 1980s, although as a solution it did not become popular until 15 years later. Today, multipurpose hall systems have evolved into a broader spectrum of solutions, not only in the cultural field, but also in the application of these systems in other areas such as education, congress centers and sports facilities. Fully automated solutions that incorporate the best of the applicable technologies in their operation, with the aim of achieving safe and durable products that are also easy to handle.