History
Invention of the Noritsu Techo, Japan's first efficiency planner with hourly markings
Release of Noritsu Techo to corporate customers
General market launch of Noritsu Techo
Research and development program on planner materials begins with development of original paper
Reference material at the end of the planner is now standard in all planners. The exact content, carefully selected, has varied from decade to decade and in different planner series.
First Noritsu Techo with reference material included at back
Release of ultra-luxury “Noritsu Techo Gold”
Release of larger-format Noritsu Diary
Publication of Secrets of Effective Planner Use
Release of Bindex personal organizer
40th anniversary of Noritsu Techo
Weekly layouts revised to start on Monday instead of Sunday
Hourly markings changed to half-hourly markings for finer time management
Launch of PAGEM planner brand for women
Release of fiscal year–based planner (starting in April)
Release of Noritsu Calendar
The Other NOLTY Classic
The NOLTY calendar line has a devoted user base as well. The original Noritsu Calendar debuted in 1994, and today NOLTY calendars are available in a wide range of formats and sizes, including desktop and wall-mounted versions, with different amounts of space for notes and unrivaled functionality.
Some calendars have lines to aid in adding notes—ease of use is part of the appeal
50th anniversary of Noritsu Techo
Launch of Carrel series for working women
Launch of koyomi365, a website helping businesspeople make full use of their planners
Using 200% of Your Planner becomes a bestseller
Publication of The NOLTY Planner Method
NOLTY makes first appearance at Paperworld, an international trade exhibition for stationery held in Frankfur
Launch of “What You Can Do From This Book” donation campaign after 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami
Launch of NOLTY brand
Publication of The NOLTY Book
NOLTY products win two Good Design Awards
Opening of NOLTY Planner Gold Members Club
70th anniversary of birth of Noritsu Techo