1912

Tokuji Starts Out on His Own with the Tokubijo Snap Buckle

Invented by Tokuji, the Tokubijo was a belt buckle that could be adjusted in length without the need for fastening holes. He came up with the idea after seeing a movie character with an untidy, loosely fitting belt. He named his belt the Tokubijo and acquired a patent for it. Orders poured in for this belt buckle, inspiring Tokuji to set out on his own in business.