Nakamura Petroleum Co., Ltd.

Nakamura Fujihachi established Kashiwazaki Bussan in Imamachi, Kashiwazaki Town (currently Nishihonmachi 2, adjacent to Ishii Shrine to the east). He became the managing director. Capital was about 100,000 yen. Nakamura Fujihachi was 35 years old at the time.

Established Nippon Oil in Ishiji Town, Kariwa District.

Successfully conducted the country's first mechanical drilling at the Nise oil field by Nisshoku.

Reorganized Kashiwazaki Bussan into a private business of Fujihachi. Renamed it as Bussan Sales Office.

Founded Kashiwazaki Bufu Shipping Company led by Nakamura Fujihachi. Capital was 1,200 yen. Headquarters located in Naya Town. Managing Director Ikuo Inokura, Director Nishimaki Jitaro, Nakamura Fujihachi, Auditor Takeda Toki, and Kuwayama Shōichirō.

Nakamura Fujihachi obtained mining permission in the Noda area and, together with villagers, dug several tens of feet in the Jōsō mine. The strata were all rock, and after several attempts with a drill, they ultimately failed to reach the target.

Nisshō succeeded at the Nishiyama oil field on Mount Nagamine, opening the start of the Nishiyama oil field.

The Hokusei Railway opened, and Sazaki Station began operations. Nisshō collaborated with transport operators in Kakurazaki, forming a transport union. Fujihachi Nakamura was elected as union president.

Nisshō moved its headquarters to Kakurazaki. The Kakurazaki refinery was completed.

Resolved the dispute over the Anzawa station of the Hokusei Railway. The location of the station between Anzawa and Sabaishi Village became problematic; the completion ceremony for the Anzawa station had not been held. Fujihachi Nakamura intervened between the parties and achieved a peaceful resolution.

Established the Nitto Oil Company. Collaborated with local volunteers from Karahata District—Itzuka, Yamada, Murayama, Sato, and Takeda—and persuaded wealthy individuals in Shinshu. With the approval of Mr. Maki from Susaka Town, they organized the company with 600,000 yen in capital. Fujihachi Nakamura became a director. The company obtained a mining permit for over 20 million tsubo in the district and briefly dominated the Nishiyama oil field.

Nisshō laid a pipeline between the Nishiyama oil field and Kakurazaki, spanning 11.5 miles.

Collaborated with former chief writer of Niigata Shimbun, Mr. Osaki, and with local magnates in Karahata District, as well as investors from the Kamahara region—Ichijima and Sakaguchi—established Tokyo Oil Co., Ltd. with 300,000 yen in capital. Fujihachi Nakamura became a supervisory director.

Hōta Oil built a refinery in Kakurazaki (now the Nippon Oil Processing Kakurazaki Plant).

Starting in 1898, imports of iron pipes from the United States began. They were stored under the Kakurazaki Hamatenya.

Established the Kakurazaki Kaiso Company with a capital of 5,000 yen. President: Nishi-Maki Jitaro; Managing Director: Fujihachi Nakamura; Director: Takeda Toku; Auditor: Nishi-Maki Hirosuke; Lin Bunzaemon. Historically, Kakurazaki had 78 kaiso wholesalers. They competed, leading to disputes, and had no intention of jointly developing the region. Fujihachi Nakamura was concerned, realized the urgent need for business unification, and first negotiated with Nippon Oil Company to monopolize all steamer loading and unloading cargo. Later, he offered all his interests to fellow operators to accelerate joint business. This resolved long-standing disputes, and the organization was finally established.

Fujihachi Nakamura intensified his efforts in the oil business, contributing to the founding of the Tōgen Oil Company, Hōgen Mining Association, and Nakano Oil Association, becoming a director in each.

Organized the Karahata District Oil Merchants Association and became its president. At that time, oil sellers in Karahata District, like transport operators, were caught up in competition and trade tactics, only lowering prices without regard to oil quality. This caused customers to suffer losses and harmed refineries. Fujihachi Nakamura deeply considered this situation, organized the association, and thereafter upheld the dignity of oil merchants as a producer region.

His younger brother, Nakamura Yoshizō, was dispatched to the Russo-Japanese War and died in battle at Port Arthur. He held the rank of lieutenant in the army. Fujihachi promised to work hard in the commercial world with the three—Yoshizō, Lin Bunzaemon, and Nakamura Eijirō—when establishing the business.

In 1891, the Tōkō Transportation Company was established as a cooperative by transport operators on the entire North Kō line. That year, it was reorganized into a joint-stock company. Fujihachi Nakamura was promoted to president.

Established the Kakurazaki Joint-Stock Company. At the time, transport operators were proliferating and none managed well. Therefore, they formed a company together and entrusted Fujihachi Nakamura with business evaluation. Fujihachi received the convenience of handling all cargo under his name from Nippon Oil, Hōta Oil, and Koku Oil Sales, and supplied these services to the joint-stock company. The company's office was located at Fujihachi's home (now town).

Established the Karahata District Rice and Grain Merchants Association and became its president. Prior to this, in 1888, rice and grain merchants associations were established in Kakurazaki and six other villages. Considering the development of transportation and the passage of time, the Karahata District and Kakurazaki leaders merged to form the expanded Karahata District Rice and Grain Merchants Association.

A copy of the contract between Nippon Oil and Nakamura Fujihachi's eldest son, Nakamura Fujirō, is preserved.

The transport operators at each station on the Shinetsu Line between Karuizawa and Niigata established the Shinetsu Line Transport Association to coordinate business. Fujihachi Nakamura was recommended as its president.

A fire at the Kiriyuya destroyed the goods warehouse in Imachi, the Kakurazaki Kaiso Company, the Kakurazaki Joint-Stock Company, and others. Only the storage and the third-floor watchtower remained.

Opened a new branch of the goods warehouse at Kakurazaki Station. Additionally, held a large sale to commemorate 25 years of business.

Kashiwazaki Kaiko Company imports soybean meal directly from Manchuria and delivers it to the beach beneath the roof.

Liquefied gas sales permit. The beginning of converting propane gas to automotive fuel.

Sale of compressed methane gas as an Imperial Oil franchise (refueling stations in Kashiwa and Naiezu).

Sale of by-products as a Nippon Oil franchise.

Nakamura Shōzō inherits the family business.

Continuation of petroleum sales as a Nippon Oil franchise.

Transition from private company Nakamura Shōten to Nakamura Shōten Co., Ltd. Capital 15 million yen, President Nakamura Shōzō. Managing Director Hirosaburo Bā.

Establishment of Maruchū Petroleum Co., Ltd. in Kōdō Town, Kita-Ōgawara District. Capital 20 million yen. Supplying petroleum products to Oku-tsukami Power Development Works.

Opened Naiezu fuel station (first and second renovations in 1933 and 1941).

Resumption of liquefied petroleum gas sales as a Nippon Oil Gas Co., Ltd. franchise.

Opened the Kashiwazaki Service Station and renovated the head office building.

Opened the Takada Service Station.

Renamed to Nakamura Petroleum Co., Ltd. Capital of 10 million yen.

Opened the Nagaoka Branch Office.

Opened the Kashiwazaki Central Service Station.

Opened the Nagaoka New National Highway Service Station and relocated and combined it with the Nagaoka Branch Office.

Opened the Tokyo Branch Office, Director Fujijiro Nakamura.

Completed the Naijetsu Branch Office building, a four-story structure with a garage on the first floor, office on the second, training room on the third, single men's dormitory, and manager's residence on the fourth, along with two manager residences and a single men's dormitory.

Opened the Kasugayama Oil Storage Facility.

Opened the Koide Service Station and relocated and combined the headquarters and warehouse of Maruchu Petroleum Co., Ltd.

Opened the Koide Koi Center at Maruchu Petroleum Co., Ltd.

Established the Naijetsu South Service Station.

Completed and relocated the new headquarters building at 1-5 Kagami-cho, Kashiwazaki City.

Held an internal celebration for the 80th anniversary of founding at Rest House Yonezawa.

Received a letter of appreciation at the 80th anniversary award ceremony of Japan Petroleum's long-term franchise stores.

Opened the Nagaoka Central Service Station.

Held the 80th anniversary ceremony.

Relocated and opened the Kashiwazaki Service Station due to the city's urban planning.

Opened the Kashiwazaki South Service Station.

Increased capital from 15 million yen to 45 million yen.

Opened the Kashiwazaki Intergas station.

Started selling unleaded gasoline.

Opened the Nakaezu West gas station.

Opened the Kashiwazaki Tune-Up Center (automotive disassembly and maintenance business).

Also started a casualty insurance agency (became an agent for Kōa Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.).

Achieved 90 days of private petroleum stockpiling (later 70 days in 1993).

Reached 90 years of founding. Established a monument at Dōunji.

Introduced computers at the headquarters.

The second oil crisis occurred (due to the Iran–Iraq War).

Increased capital by 15 million yen to 60 million yen.

Opened the Takada South gas station.

Established Hokke Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. Headquarters at 8-2 Shinbashi, Kashiwazaki City.

Nissho National Online System began operation.

Opened the Nagaoka Akebono gas station.

Increased capital by 40 million yen to 100 million yen.

Opened Hotel Sunshine. Started hotel business.

Opened the Kashiwazaki Handa gas station.

The Hokuriku Expressway opened; the Yonezawa Service Area (downhill line) gas station was entrusted to operate by the Japan Highway Public Corporation.

Opened the Joetsu Tune-Up Center. It became the company's second automotive disassembly and maintenance facility.

Expanded Hotel Sunshine and opened a new building. Together with the main building, it became a 122-room hotel accommodating 140 guests.

Opened the Nagaoka Yūkyūzan Service Station.

Started auto leasing operations (became a dealer for Oriental Auto Lease Co., Ltd., now Orix Auto Lease Co., Ltd.).

Expanded the headquarters building.

Nakamura Nobu became a managing director.

Released 100-octane gasoline "Nisshoku Dash Racer 100".

Opened the Takada Kitajō Service Station.

Nakamura Nobu became president and CEO of Kitakei Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.

Director Katsumi Shinichi.

Held the 100th anniversary ceremony of Nisshoku's founding.

Reached 100 years of founding.

Hosted the 100th anniversary celebration at the Kashiwazaki City Industrial and Cultural Hall.

Opened "Honda Primo Joetsu Central".

Signed a contract with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the Primo store.

Relocated the Joetsu branch office to 5-2-28 Higashimotocho, Joetsu City.