, called toiya outside of Edo, were trade brokers in Japan, primarily wholesalers, warehouse managers, and shipment managers; the term applies equally to the traders themselves and to their shops or warehouses.
Toiya, referred to as toiya outside of Edo, played a crucial role in Japan's trade network, serving as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, managing storage facilities, and coordinating shipments. The term encompasses not only the traders themselves but also their shops or warehouses.