Established in 1925. The founder of the company, Akira Kono produced the first coffee syphon after years of research. In 1973 his successor designed the cone shaped dripper, and the third president of the company went on to adapt this design for home use creating the “Drip Meijin”. Known not only for the quality of their coffee equipment but also for the excellence of their roasted beans, KōNO Coffee Syphon Company is a name worth knowing, both in and out of Japan.