Zebra Co., Ltd.
積極採用中会社について
■ What does the company do? When is it needed?
In one sentence: ZEBRA Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive writing instrument manufacturer, founded in 1897, that develops, produces, and sells ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, markers, and related products.
🖊️ Business overview: The company develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of writing instruments, including ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, and markers. Founded in 1897, it is headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, and aims to support and enrich people’s lives through the power of writing.
📌 Major brands: A wide range of popular and well-known series of pens found in Japanese stationery stores, including, such as SARASA, bLen, MILDLINER, CLiCKART, DelGuard, and Mckee.
✏️ Technology and craftsmanship: Alongside long-selling products such as the permanent marker Hi-Mckee, ZEBRA develops innovative writing instruments that challenge conventional thinking — for example, the DelGuard mechanical pencil, whose lead is protected from breaking under strong writing pressure. Its factory in Japan produces high-quality products informed by a distinctly Japanese sensibility.
🏫 Real-world applications: The official website organizes products by use case, including studying, keeping a planner, working more efficiently, writing beautiful or characterful handwriting and calligraphy, drawing illustrations and art, and gift-giving. In short, ZEBRA supports everyday writing at school, in the office, and at home.
🌏 Global reach: Zebra pens are used and loved in more than 100 regions around the world. The company continues to contribute to "promoting creativity" and "fostering culture" through writing instruments.
💡 Beyond stationery: Under its corporate slogan "Kaku, sono saki no koto" (roughly, "writing, and what lies beyond it"), ZEBRA has been pursuing research and development at the intersection of analog and digital since 2016. By capturing elements such as writing speed, angle, pressure, and duration, the company makes the everyday act of writing visible and quantifiable. It also runs the "kakuwaku project," a series of hands-on writing and creativity workshops, and an IP business built around the Hi! Mckee character.
🦓 Origin of the name: Zebras are gentle animals that carry no weapons of their own, so they live in herds and protect their lives through constant cooperation. Founder Tokumatsu Ishikawa adopted the zebra as the company's trademark, hoping that all employees would unite just as firmly and devote themselves to making the writing instruments essential to cultural progress. The zebra in the trademark faces backward to express "onko chishin" — learning new things by studying the old — and the power of human harmony together with this spirit form the two pillars supporting ZEBRA.
興味を持っていただいている学生のみなさんへ
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設立（年）
1897
資本金 (億円)
0.9
従業員数 (人)
2,037
売上高 (億円)
396
主要データ
社員の平均年齢
44.7
社員の男女比率
892 employees (432 men / 460 women)
国内 - 海外売上比率
[Consolidated Group] 37% domestic / 63% overseas
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事業について
SARASA Series – Gel Ink Ballpoint Pens with a Wide Range of Colors and Smooth Writing
The SARASA Series is a line of gel ink ballpoint pens featuring water-based pigment ink for bold, vivid colors and a smooth writing experience. Its movable binder clip is designed to attach securely to thicker materials, such as boards. The series includes various models such as SARASA CLIP, SARASA GRAND, SARASA NANO, and SARASA R, offering options for different needs across note-taking, studying, business, and design.
DelGuard - Break-resistant mechanical pencil with core guard
DelGuard uses proprietary core technology to automatically prevent lead breakage while writing. Internal springs and metal components work together according to the writing pressure applied vertically or at an angle, optimizing how the lead extends and retracts. It also features a mechanism that guides short lead pieces to help reduce lead jams. With its reliable design, DelGuard is ideal for studying, exams, and long writing sessions in everyday use.
bLen - Glide-friendly pen that reduces writing vibration
bLen is designed to control writing vibrations through three key features. Its Direct Touch mechanism stabilizes the refill to reduce tip movement, while its low center of gravity and noise-free structure provide stable ink flow and a comfortable writing experience, even during long writing sessions. The lineup mainly includes 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm models, as well as multi-color/multifunction versions and bLen U, which features a new oil-based ink. It is ideal for business use and extended writing tasks.
MILDLINER - Soft-toned highlighter with gentle hues
MILDLINER is a line of highlighters featuring over 40 soft, muted ink colors. Its water-based pigment ink helps minimize bleed-through, making it ideal for organizing and adding style to notes and planners. The series is also well-suited for creating gradients and decorations, and includes MILDLINER Brush, a brush-tip version designed for illustrations and art.
Mckee – A Marker Family with Both Broad and Fine Tips
Mckee is a classic marker series featuring markers with both broad and fine tips for versatile writing and marking. The lineup includes models such as Hi-Mckee, designed for a wide range of uses and surfaces including paper, fabric, wood, and plastic. Replacement tips and specialized models are also available, making Mckee suitable for homes, schools, and offices.