Toshiya Takii became Chairman, and Denichi Takii became President of Takii & Co., Ltd.


Chairman Toshiya Takii, was given the honor of being awarded "The Honor of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette".
Fujimi Plant Breeding and Experiment Station opened in Nagano Prefecture for the purpose of developing new flowers. (Later, it became Nagano Plant Breeding and Experiment Station, combined with a plant breeding and experiment station in Shiojiri.)


During the 100th anniversary of agricultural trial research, Takii won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries award for "the establishment of the F1 breeding method".
Renovation of Kawaramachi retail shop was completed.


Takii Research France was established in South France.
A new warehouse was established in Kameoka for handling horticultural items.
Zinnia angustifolia "Crystal White" won an A.A.S. medal.


The Seoul branch was established in South Korea.


Kansai Nursery center was built in Mie Prefecture for the nursery business. T-S Nursery was established in Kumamoto Prefecture. These facilities strengthen the supply ability of nursery plants.
The Takii Horticultural School celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Pahuja Takii Seed Limited (a joint-venture company) was established in Delhi, India.


Osteospermum "Passion Mix" recieved an award of A.A.S.
Takii do Brasil Ltda. (a joint-venture company) was established in Sao Paulo, Brazil.


Yuma research station was established in Arizona, USA.
Takii participated in Japan Flora 2000 at Awajishima, Japan.
Takii acquired accreditation of ISO 9002 for the quality control system that was the first in the Japanese seed industry.


Inami experimental station for testing and improving flower varieties opened in Wakayama, Japan.
Takii Research France S.A. purchased a land with facility of seed production in Grisolles, France and changed its name to Takii France S.A.


Newly-built Quality Control Center started in operation where various tests are to be done to supply high quality seeds to customers.
Fukuoka branch moved to a new location with a brand new modern building.
Takii Korea Co.,Ltd. was established.