About Us
Empowering the Future of Creativity and Industry with Filters
Filter Technology that Drives the Future of Creativity and Industry
We at Cozo Filters are dedicated to shaping the future of photographic culture through camera lens filters. Photography is an ever-expanding universal form of communication that transcends national and cultural boundaries. By broadening the potential of photography, we aim to create a new world where individuals and societies are more deeply connected.
Tokyo Headquarters (Japan)
Our Tokyo Headquarters functions as the central hub for sales, planning, and corporate operations. It plays a vital role in understanding market trends, coordinating between production sites, and delivering the best solutions to customers worldwide. The team also leads brand strategy, marketing, and customer support—ensuring that our filter technology reaches both professional creators and industrial clients with consistency and care.
Sano Factory (Japan)
Located in Tochigi Prefecture, our Sano Factory is the heart of R&D and high-precision manufacturing. Here, we develop product concepts, conduct technical prototyping, and refine production techniques. Drawing on decades of expertise in optics and material science, the factory is instrumental in driving innovation. As the source of our “Made in Japan” standards, Sano plays a key role in transferring technology and ensuring quality across all production sites.
Link to: COZO FILTERS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
Cebu Factory (Philippines)
Our Cebu factory serves as a core production hub, supporting our global supply chain. Established in 1995 in the Mactan Economic Zone, it offers an ideal environment for manufacturing with robust infrastructure and access to skilled, motivated talent. All processes—from glass cutting and polishing to coating, assembly, and inspection—are conducted in-house, ensuring consistent quality that meets Japanese standards. This trusted craftsmanship supports camera makers and creators worldwide.
Company Profile
Company Name:
Cozo Filters Co., Ltd.
Head Office:
10-11 Yayoicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0021, Japan
TEL: +81-3-3974-4601, FAX: +81-3-3974-4033
Sano Factory:
10-11 Yayoicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0021, Japan
TEL: +81-3-3974-4601, FAX: +81-3-3974-4033
COZO FILTERS FHILIPPINES CORPORATION：
Block B61 st Ave 5th St Philippine Economic Zone
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015
Philippines
TEL +63(32)340-4642 / 4643
FAX +63(32)340-4600
Establishment:
April 13, 1965
Capital:
10 million yen
Representative Director:
Akira Ishikawa
Business Activities:
- Manufacture of optical equipment filters
- TOKYO GRAPHER