Marubeni Corporation

(Tenpō 13) : First Itochu Tadahei born in Shiga Prefecture

The first Itochu Benpei was born in Shiga Prefecture

(Ansei 5) : Tadahei left the family business and, together with his uncle Nariyama Takehisa, conducted their first purchase in Azabu

Benpei became independent from the family business and, together with his uncle Nariyama Takebe, acquired Azabu for the first time

Itochu Bē began traveling wholesale trade, known as 'michi-geri', at age 15. This year is regarded as the founding year of Marubeni.

Marubeni was founded in 1858, when Chubei Ito, an Omi merchant from the eastern shore of Lake Biwa (present-day Toyosato Town, Shiga Prefecture), began a trading business by carrying goods to sell.

(Meiji 5) : Nagahē founded 'Ito Nagahē Shōten': Tadahei opened 'Kōchū (Benchū)' in Osaka

Nagahē founded the 'Itochō Nagahē Store'; Benpei opened 'Kōchū (Benchū)' in Osaka

Itochu Bē opened the clothing wholesale shop 'Kōchū' in Osaka's Funabashi, solidifying his business foundation.

Chubei's former residence was built.

Itochu Bē had already begun exporting miscellaneous goods to the United States.

Itochu Bē was appointed village head of Toyoshō Village, focusing mainly on education issues.

The ninth Chohei served as mayor of Toyosato Village for three years beginning in 1909.

(Taishō 3) : Itochu Gōmei Kaisha established, organization incorporated

Itochu Gomei Kaisha was established, incorporating the organization.

(Taishō 7) : The sales division of Itochu Gōmei Kaisha split into Itochu Shōji and Itochu Shōten

The sales department of Itochu Gōmei Kaisha was divided into Itochu Shōji and Itochu Shōten

The ninth Chohei expanded into Osaka in 1919.

(Taishō 9) : The trade division of Itochu Shōji separated as Daitō Trading

The trade department of Itochu Shōji was separated as Daitō Trade

(Taishō 10) : Itochu Shōten and Ito Nagahē Shōten merged to establish Marubeni Shōten: Kyu-dai Ito Nagahē became president

Ito Chohei Shoten and Itochu Shoten merged to form Marubeni Shoten, and the ninth Chohei became its first president.

Itochu Shoten and Ito Chohei Shoten merged to establish Marubeni Shoten: the ninth Ito Chohei became president.

The ninth Chohei established Toyosato Hospital using his personal funds.

Toyosato Hospital was established through a substantial donation from the ninth Ito Chohei, the first president of Marubeni Shoten.

Tetsujiro Furukawa traveled overseas in 1928 and came to place importance on enhancing primary education in Toyosato Village.

(Shōwa 8) : Marubeni Shōten established the 'Marubeni Spiritual Five Principles'

Marubeni Shoten established the “Five Articles of the Marubeni Spirit.”

Shutokukai, formed by people associated with Marubeni, built Kurenai-en in memory of Chubei Ito's achievements.

Tetsujiro Furukawa built Toyosato Elementary School in 1937 and carried out projects including renovating teachers' residences and building an elementary school cafeteria.

Toyosato Elementary School was built by Tetsujiro Furukawa, executive director of Marubeni Shoten.

Tetsujiro Furukawa, executive director of Marubeni Shoten, also donated funds for the construction of hospital wards and staff housing.

(Shōwa 16) : Merged with Itochu Shōji and others to establish Sankō

Merged with Itochu Shoji and others to establish Sanko.

(Shōwa 19) : Merged with Daitō Trading and others to establish Daiken Sangyō

Merged with Daido Boeki and others to establish Daiken Sangyo.

(Showa 24) : Establishment of Marubeni Corporation

Marubeni Co., Ltd. was established.

Marubeni Co., Ltd. was launched on December 1, 1949, and an address was given.

(Shōwa 25) : Listed on Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges

Listed on the Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges

(Shōwa 26) : Established first local corporation in New York

Established the first local corporation in New York

(Shōwa 30) : Merged with Takashimaya Iida and changed name to 'Marubeni Iida'

Merged with Takashimaya Iida and changed the company name to 'Marubeni Iida'

(Shōwa 41) : Absorbed merger with Tōdō

Acquired and merged with Tōdō

(Shōwa 47) : Name changed to 'Marubeni Co., Ltd.'

Renamed to Marubeni Corporation.

(Shōwa 48) : Merged with Nanyō Bussan

Merged with Nanyo Bussan.

(Showa 49) : Approval of establishment of Marubeni Foundation, a Social Welfare Corporation

Approval of establishment of Marubeni Foundation, a Social Welfare Corporation

(Shōwa 51) : Rocky Incident uncovered

Lockheed incident discovered.

(Heisei 10) : Marubeni Action Charter and Action Manual enacted

Implemented Marubeni Action Charter and Action Manual.

(Heisei 11) : Restructuring Plan started

Restructuring plan started.

(Heisei 13) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan Action21, Establishment of Itochu Marubeni Steel: Revision of Mid-term Management Plan Action21, Announcement of Action21 “A” Plan

Medium-term management plan @ction21 started. Itochu Marubeni Steel established; revised plan for @ction21 and announcement of @ction21 'A' Plan.

(Heisei 15) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan “V”

Medium-term management plan 'V' PLAN started.

(Heisei 18) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan “G”

Medium-term management plan 'G' PLAN started.

(Heisei 20) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan SG2009

Medium-term management plan SG2009 started.

Since 2009, students from Nichiei Elementary School and Toyosato Elementary School have visited Marubeni's Osaka Branch on educational field trips.

(Heisei 22) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan SG-12

Medium-term management plan SG-12 started.

(Heisei 25) : Net Profit of 205.7 Billion Yen Achieved for FY 2013 (March) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan Global Challenge 2015

Net profit of 205.7 billion yen achieved for FY 2013 Q3; Medium-term management plan Global Challenge 2015 started.

(Heisei 28) : Start of Mid-term Management Plan Global Challenge 2018

Medium-term management plan Global Challenge 2018 started.

(Reiwa 1) : Start of Mid-term Management Strategy GC2021 Global Cross-Value Platform

Medium-term management strategy GC2021 Global Crossvalue Platform started.

(Reiwa 3) : Completion of Marubeni Building : Opening of Marubeni Gallery

Marubeni Building completed; Marubeni Gallery opened.

(Reiwa 4) : Start of Mid-term Management Strategy GC2024

Medium-term management strategy GC2024 started.

(Reiwa 7) : Start of Mid-term Management Strategy GC2027

Medium-term management strategy GC2027 started.