Leveraging 18 Years of Brand-Building Expertise Across All Industries. Kukkia Launches Full-Scale Creative Partner Business, Initiating Licensing for "kiko+".

Kukkia Inc. (Nishi-ku, Osaka; Representative: Kazuyo Haba), the operator of the wooden toy brands kiko+ & gg*, known for their unique and stylish designs, celebrated its 18th anniversary on July 7, 2026. To mark this milestone, the company is launching its Creative Partner business in full scale, starting with the licensing of its own brand, kiko+.

Creative Director Kaz Shiomi

Kukkia's Creative Partner Business

Under the direction of Creative Director Kaz Shiomi, Kukkia has spent 18 years pursuing "uniquely eye-catching designs" and "designs that resonate with people worldwide" through the planning, design, and branding of its wooden toy brand, "kiko+ & gg*". The company has accumulated expertise in global design and color sense, as well as manufacturing processes, which can be applied not only to toys but also as assets for product development, sales promotion planning, spatial design, and visual communication.

In this new business, in addition to licensing the kiko+ brand, Kukkia will collaborate with companies and local governments across various industries to support value creation starting from design. The company will co-create in all fields, including general merchandise, apparel, food, children's furniture, tableware, bedding, kids' spaces, and pet supplies, from product development to sales promotion and space creation. Kukkia will act as a creative partner, not just producing designs but also facing challenges from the client's perspective and nurturing new value together.

Leveraging Kukkia's accumulated design capabilities and brand-building knowledge, along with its global perspective and sensibility cultivated through expanding its brand to over 30 countries, the company will propose creative solutions for both the Japanese domestic and international markets. Kukkia aims to support companies' new challenges as a partner that maximizes the potential of brands and products.

About the Brand "kiko+" and Licensing

kiko+ is a wooden toy brand known for its vivid colors and original worldview, developed under the direction of Brand Producer Kaz Shiomi. It debuted in January 2011 at "Maison & Objet" in Paris, France. Even 15 years after its debut, kiko+ toys are highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally for their unique designs.

[Click here for more information about kiko+]

To commemorate its 18th anniversary, Kukkia is launching licensing for the "kiko+" brand. To further expand the brand's value through co-creation with different industries, Kukkia is widely seeking licensee partners who resonate with the "kiko+" worldview and are ready to take on new challenges.

A popular gachapon toy from kiko+. It uses an unusual 23 colors for a toy, emphasizing color. Creative Director Kaz Shiomi. Bringing colorful designs to all fields, not just toys.

About Kukkia Inc.

[History]

2007

Launched its first brand, "gg*", with the concept of bringing smiles to children and families worldwide.

February 2008

Announced the brand at the "Nuremberg Toy Fair" in Germany.

With the aim of "becoming a bridge between the world and Japan," the debut was held in Germany, not Japan.

Branding has been conducted with the global market in mind from the brand's inception.

July 2008

Established Kukkia Inc.

January 2011

Launched its second brand, "kiko+", at the "Maison & Objet" fair in Paris, France.

Has exhibited at the same fair every year thereafter until 2024 (excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period).

January 2014

Exhibited at the "NY NOW" trade show in New York, USA.

June 2020

"tsumiki" was selected for Casa BRUTUS's "Fun and Beautiful: 10 World Design Toys."

https://casabrutus.com/categories/design/141454

September 2024

Exhibited at "Mono Japan" held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

January 2025

Creative Director Kaz Shiomi featured in "The Japan Times."

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/01/10/our-lives/osaka-business-toys-design/

July 2026

Celebrates the company's 18th anniversary.

[Business Activities]

- Operation of proprietary wooden toy brands (retail/wholesale): Developed in Japan, USA, Asia, etc.

Domestic Official Website: https://www.kukkia.jp/

- Wooden Product OEM Business: https://kukkia.co.jp/oem/

- Creative Partner Business: https://kukkia.co.jp/more/other-produce/ - Spatial Planning Business (e.g., Kids' Spaces)

- Photography Styling Business

[Company Profile]

Company Name: Kukkia Inc.

Location: Tatsuto Utsubo Park Bldg. 1F, 1-14-24 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka

Representative: Kazuyo Haba

Established: 2008 (18th Anniversary)

Corporate Site: https://kukkia.co.jp/

Official Online Shop: https://www.kukkia.jp/

Instagram (Japan): https://www.instagram.com/kikoandgg_jp

Instagram (English): https://www.instagram.com/kikoandgg

Creative Director Kaz* Shiomi ■

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazshiomi

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kazshiomi