“Canopus” is the name of a shining, reddish star in the Southern Hemisphere. In brightness it is second only to Sirius, which is rarely seen from Japan.
In Ancient China it was named the “Old Man of the South Pole” as it could occasionally be seen low in the boundless southern sky. In those days South was seen as an auspicious direction so temples were built in honor of the lucky star, Canopus. It was believed that when “The Old Man of the South Pole” was visible there would be peace and prosperity. On the other hand, if it were not visible, war and trouble would follow.
In legend, the “Old Man of the South Pole” was also considered a lucky star for old people, who believed that they would live longer when they could see it – hence this name.
Originally, fishermen in several countries would not set sail when this unfamiliar star appeared on the horizon – as stormy seas would follow. However, this tradition later changed and it was believed that if they could see this star they would be protected from misfortune.
We named this company Canopus as we wanted to share the good luck of this star. Our wish was to develop a unique brand and to bring happiness to drummers. We aspire to stay in business for many years to come as a legendary drum builder worthy of its name.
CANOPUS
2 minutes walk from Nogata Station – Seibushinjuku line
5-4-13 #102 Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo 165-0027 Japan
TEL : 81-3-5356-8522
FAX : 81-5356-8523
Office Hours :11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.
Fixed Holidays-Every Sunday
* Manufactourer’s Retail Shop :
11:00a.m. to 6:30p.m.
Fixed Holidays-Every Wednesday