Since its founding in 1964, Orix has supported customers' corporate management and business growth.
Since its founding in 1964, ORIX has supported customers' corporate management and business growth. Our corporate finance business and services, including leasing and lending for domestic companies, as well as business succession and retirement benefit system construction, meet a wide range of customer needs.
In April 1964, Orix (then Orient Lease Co., Ltd.) was established by Orient Lease (now Sumitomo Mitsui DS), Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, two trading companies (Nissho and Iwai Industries, now Sumitomo Mitsui DS), and four banks (Toyo Trust Bank, Japan Kogyo Bank, Kobe Bank, and Nippon Kogyo Bank), all of which later merged into current institutions.
In April 1970, Orix listed its shares on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.
In 1971, Orix started its ship leasing business and accumulated know-how by operating and managing returned lease ships during a downturn in shipping.
In 1971, Orix established its first overseas local corporation in Hong Kong, marking the start of...
We launched a ship leasing business and accumulated expertise by operating and managing lease vessels that were returned during the shipping downturn.
In 1972, Orix established Orient Lease Interior Co., Ltd., which handled store interiors (now integrated into Orix Co., Ltd.).
In 1972, Orix established a local corporation in Singapore.
In 1973, Orix established Orient Auto Lease Co., Ltd., which dealt with vehicles (now Orix Auto Co., Ltd.).
In February 1973, Orix listed its shares on the First Sections of the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.
In 1975, Orix established a local corporation in South Korea.
In 1976, Orix established Orient Instrument Rental Co., Ltd., the first Japanese electronic measuring instrument rental company (now Orix Rentec Co., Ltd.).
In 1977, Orix established a local corporation in the Philippines.
In 1978, Orix entered the aircraft finance business, and in 1991 established an aircraft leasing specialist company in Ireland, starting operating lease operations and accumulating aircraft business know-how.
In 1978, Orix established a local corporation in Thailand.
In 1978, we entered the aircraft financing business.
In 1979, Orix established Family Credit Co., Ltd., a consumer finance company (renamed Orix Credit Co., Ltd. in 1989).
In 1980, Yoshihiko Miyauchi (now Senior Chairman) succeeded Kain Kōhō as president and CEO.
In 1980, Orix entered the quick lease market by establishing the residential loan business and the general equipment division (now OQL Sales Department).
In 1983, Oriental Capital Co., Ltd. (now Orix Capital Co., Ltd.) was established to conduct venture capital business.
In 1985, Budget Rent-a-Car Co., Ltd. (now Orix Auto Co., Ltd.) was established.
In 1986, the company expanded into single-room dormitory rental operations, which later became the foundation of its real estate business.
In 1986, Akane Securities Co., Ltd. was established (renamed to Orix Securities Co., Ltd. in 1995, merged with Monex Securities Co., Ltd. in 2010).
In 1986, the company further diversified by taking a capital stake in Osaka City Oka Co., Ltd. (now Orix Interior Co., Ltd.), a real estate leasing and management firm.
In 1988, the company acquired Hankyu Braves (now Orix Buffaloes) and entered professional baseball team management.
In 1989, to align with its status as an international and diversified financial services company and to strengthen ties among group companies, the group introduced a corporate identity and changed its name from Oriental Lease Co., Ltd. to Orix Co., Ltd.
In 1978, Orix entered the aircraft finance business, and in 1991 established an aircraft leasing specialist company in Ireland, starting operating lease operations and accumulating aircraft business know-how.
In 1991, Orix Life Insurance Co., Ltd. was established, entering the life insurance business.
In 1991, we established an aircraft leasing specialist company in Ireland and began operating aircraft lease operations.
The condominium sales business started in 1993.
In 1996, Orix established the first domestic corporate investor-targeted small-scale ship investment business, arranging numerous investment projects by leveraging its ship business experience.
We established the first domestic small-amount ship investment venture for corporate investors.
In 1997, lease receivables were acquired,
Orix Life Insurance Co., Ltd. began selling life insurance through mail order in September 1997, a pioneering approach.
In 1998, the company acquired Yamanashi Trust Bank Co., Ltd. (now Orix Bank Co., Ltd.) and now offers unique products such as internet-only fixed deposits and real estate investment loans.
In 1998, Orix Environment Co., Ltd. was established, beginning operations in environmental business.
In 1998, the company listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, deliberately operating under the stringent regulations of the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) to strengthen corporate governance.
In 1999, Orix Asset Recovery Co., Ltd. (transferred in July 2025) was established.
In 1999, Orix Real Estate Co., Ltd. (now Orix Real Estate Co., Ltd.) was established, consolidating the condominium sales business started in 1993 and office building development projects to pursue expertise in real estate.
In 2000, the company invested in Aozora Bank Co., Ltd., and in 2005, it took a capital stake in Daikyo Co., Ltd.
In 2002, the company established an Environmental Energy Division and founded Orix Resource Recycling Co., Ltd., setting up a service provision system toward a low-carbon society.
In 2004, a rental company was established in Tianjin; in 2005, a leasing company was established in Shanghai; and in 2009, the company established its China headquarters in Dalian.
In 2005, a leasing company was established in Shanghai, and in 2009, the company established its China headquarters in Dalian.
In 2005, we invested capital in Daikyo Co., Ltd.
For the fiscal year ending March 2007, our net profit was 196.5 billion yen and the group employed 16,662 people.
The September 2008 Lehman Shock triggered a dysfunction in capital markets and a rapid credit contraction.
In 2009, we established our China headquarters in Dalian City.
Following the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, societal values shifted toward abandoning nuclear power and embracing renewable energy. In September 2011, a biomass power plant began operation, and with the support of the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff that started in July 2012, we launched a megasolar project and a rooftop solar power generation business.
In September 2011, a biomass power plant began operation.
In 2012, we opened the inland-style 'Kyoto Aquarium' and 'Sumida Aquarium'.
In July 2012, the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff began.
In July 2013, we acquired the asset management company Robeco Groep N.V. (now ORIX Corporation Europe N.V.), headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from the Dutch major financial institution Rabobank.
In 2016, we launched a concession business as a new venture.
In 2016, through our U.S. subsidiary ORIX USA Corporation, we acquired Boston Financial Investment Management L.P., the largest LIHTC syndicator in the United States, and expanded our global asset management business.
In 2016, we established Kansai Airport Co., Ltd. in partnership with French airport operator VINCI Airports S.A.S., and are involved in the operation of Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport.
In 2018, we established ORIX Renewable Energy Management Co., Ltd. and began operating, managing, and maintaining solar power plants and other renewable energy facilities.
In 2019, we launched the new hospitality brand 'ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS' and expanded our hotel operations.
In 2019, we fully acquired Daikyo Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary and began integrated management as the real estate division of the ORIX Group.
In 2023, we announced 'ORIX Group Purpose & Culture'.
In 2024, we conducted a preliminary city illumination.
In 2025, we formulated the 'ORIX Group Growth Strategy 2035'.
The renovation of the common areas of the office building "CORVIA YOTSUBASHI" acquired by the fund "ORIVA I", operated by ORIX Real Estate Investment Advisors, has been completed. The fund, which received approximately 40 billion yen in capital from domestic investors, plans to acquire real estate worth a total of about 120 billion yen, accelerating property acquisition and aiming to enhance asset value.
Harumi Island Triton Square Office Tower Y has completed the first major renovation of its common areas since the building was completed in 2001, and will reopen on March 31, 2026. Renovations were made to the second-floor entrance, elevator halls on floors 3 through 15, and interior office corridors. SHARE LOUNGE Harumi Triton with H¹T will open on the ninth floor.
Orix Corporation has decided to expand its asset size to approximately 120 billion yen and conduct additional recruitment due to increased investor demand for the equity commitment fund 'ORIVA I'. The fund will be established in January 2025 and will mainly invest in domestic office, logistics, and residential properties. Domestic institutional investors such as banks and life insurance companies are participating as investors.
Orix Corporation established an equity commitment fund "ORIVA I" targeting domestic real estate in January 2025. The asset size is approximately 100 billion yen, assuming domestic institutional investors. It aims for proactive revenue improvement through hands-on management.
Orix Real Estate Investment Advisors has completed the renovation of the common areas at Harumi Island Triton Square Office Tower X and opened them as “GRAND EDITION.” This is the first major renovation since the building’s completion in 2001. New and enhanced facilities, including conference rooms and a lounge exclusively for tenant companies, are intended to accommodate diverse work styles and improve tenant satisfaction.