Century 21 Japan Co., Ltd.

The birth of the world's largest real‑estate network. The dream of two Americans, Arthur Barlot and Marsh Fisher, to create the world's largest real‑estate network became the beginning of Century21.

The FC network started with just 17 offices. Within three years, the number of offices grew to 1,000 across the United States.

1971: The birth of one of the world’s largest real‑estate networks. The dream of a world‑class real‑estate network drawn by two Americans, Arthur Barlett and Marsh Fisher, became the beginning of Century 21.

1971: The FC network started with just 17 stores. Within three years, it grew to 1,000 stores nationwide.

Rapid growth to become the No.1 real‑estate network in the United States, carving a new page in the history of the American Dream.

1975: Rapid growth to the No.1 real‑estate network in the United States. It carved a new page in the history of the American Dream.

Itochu Corporation partnered with Century21, leading to the establishment of our company.

October 1983: Itochu Corporation partnered with Century 21, and our company was established.

The first 12 franchise offices in the metropolitan area opened simultaneously.

July 1984: The first 12 franchise stores of the group opened simultaneously in the metropolitan area.

Surpassed 100 franchise offices. The first Japan Convention was held.

Surpassed 100 franchise stores.

Hosted the first Japan Convention.

1986: Franchise stores surpassed 100. The first Japan Convention was held.

Surpassed 200 franchise offices.

Surpassed 200 franchise stores.

1988: Franchise stores surpassed 200.

Expansion into the Kansai region. Became Japan's largest network. The excellent system, known for its adaptability to the regionally strong Kansai real‑estate industry, was accepted and steadily increased the number of offices, surpassing major chains and securing the No.1 position in Kansai.

1990: Expansion into the Kansai region. Became Japan’s largest network. Its excellent system was accepted by the highly regional Kansai real‑estate industry, steadily increasing store numbers. It surpassed major real‑estate chains and firmly established itself as the No.1 network in Kansai.

Expansion into the Chubu region. To respond to the trust of more customers, we proposed the corporate slogan, "Customer‑First Declaration."

Proposed the corporate slogan "Customer-First Declaration" to respond to the trust of more customers.

Expanded into the Chubu region.

1999: Expansion into the Chubu region. To respond to the trust of more customers, we proposed the corporate slogan, "Customer‑First Declaration."

Surpassed 400 franchise offices. Adopted Ken Kosugi as the image character.

Surpassed 400 franchise stores.

Started using Ken Kosugi as an image character.

2000: Over 400 franchise stores. : Started using Ken Kosugi as the image character.

Built the group intranet "21net."

2001: Built the group intranet "21net". : Registered with the Japan Securities Association on November 21.

Built the group intranet "21net." On November 21, registered with the Japan Securities Association.

Built the group’s extranet "21net". Registered with the Japan Securities Association.

Registered with the Japan Securities Association.

Expansion into the Kyushu region. Took another step toward becoming Japan's No.1 real‑estate network.

We took another step forward toward becoming Japan's No.1 real estate network.

Expanded into the Kyushu region.

2002: Expanded into Kyushu. : Took another step toward becoming Japan's No.1 real‑estate network.

Surpassed 600 franchise offices.

Over 600 franchise stores.

2005: Over 600 franchise stores.

Surpassed 800 franchise offices.

Over 800 franchise stores.

2008: Over 800 franchise stores.

The current character Century One-kun was born.

2011: The current character Century One-kun was born.

Expanded into Hokkaido and began nationwide store expansion. Launched the new service "Reborn 21" combining "used homes" and "renovation."

Expanded into Hokkaido and began nationwide store deployment.

Launched the new service "Reborn 21," combining "used homes" and "renovations."

2012: Expanded into Hokkaido and began nationwide store expansion. : Started offering the new service "Reborn 21" combining "used homes" and "renovation."

Opened the Century 21 Global Site.

2013: Launched the Century 21 Global site.

Started the Century 21 Ladies Golf Tournament. Launched the Century 21 Customer Service Grand Prix.

Started the Century 21 Ladies Golf Tournament.

Started the Century 21 Customer Service Grand Prix.

2014: Started the Century 21 Ladies Golf Tournament. : Started the Century 21 Customer Service Grand Prix.

Surpassed 900 franchise stores.

Over 900 franchise stores.

2016: Over 900 franchise stores.

Established the FC Consulting Office. Launched the AI Integration for Sale Service.

Established the FC Consulting Office.

Launched the AI Integration for Sales Service.

2017: Opened the FC Consulting Office. : Launched the AI‑powered "Buy‑Sell Service".

Announced a new VI (Visual Identity). Iharu Rokka was appointed as the first Century 21 Girl. Launched the Leaseback "You Can Sell and Still Live" service.

Announced a new Visual Identity (VI).

Ihara Rokka became the first Century 21 Girl.

Launched the Leaseback service "You can still live after selling."

2018: Announced a new VI (Visual Identity). : Iharu Rokka became the first Century 21 Girl. : Started the lease‑back service "You Can Still Live After Selling."

Launched the Renovation Simulator 21 service. Conducted the 35th Anniversary Campaign.

Started the Renovation Simulator 21 service.

Implemented the 35th Anniversary Campaign.

2019: Launched the Renovation Simulator 21 service. : Held the 35th anniversary campaign.

Opened the YouTube channel "Real Estate CHANNEL."

2020: Opened the YouTube channel "Real Estate CHANNEL."

Ami Inamura was appointed as the second Century 21 Girl. Shin-chan’s familiar character Shinnosuke Norihara was appointed as the Century 21 Support Team Leader. Launched the "Senior Living 21" service.

Inamura Ami became the second Century 21 Girl.

Shinnosuke Nohara, known from Crayon Shin-chan, became the Century 21 Support Team Leader.

Launched the "Senior Living 21" service.

2021: Ami Inamura became the second Century 21 Girl. : Shinichi Nohara, known from Crayon Shin‑chan, became the Century 21 Support Team Leader. : Started the "Senior Live 21" service.

Listed on the Standard Market following the Tokyo Stock Exchange market reorganization. Began providing the "Electronic Contract System" by Japan Information Create Co., Ltd.

Listed on the Standard Market following the Tokyo Stock Exchange market reorganization.

Japan Information Create Co., Ltd. began providing the "Electronic Contract System."

2022: Listed on the Standard Market after the Tokyo Stock Exchange market reorganization. : Started providing the "Electronic Contract System" from Japan Information Create Co., Ltd.

Surpassed 1,000 franchise stores.

Business History

Number of franchise stores surpassed 1,000.

40th anniversary of founding.

Number of franchise stores 1,000.

2023: Over 1,000 franchise stores.

Akane Horiguchi was appointed as the Century 21 image character. Takuya Kusanagi was appointed. Exhibited a "Real Estate Company" pavilion at KidZania Koshien.

Akane Hotta was appointed as the Century 21 image character.

Tsuyoshi Kusunoki was appointed as the Century 21 image character.

Exhibited a "real estate company" pavilion at Kizaniya Koshien.

2024: Akane Horiguchi became the Century 21 image character. : Takashi Kusunoki became the Century 21 image character. : Exhibited a "Real Estate Company" pavilion at Kizuna Kids' Koshien.

Signed an agreement on industry-academic collaboration with Akiomi University.

2025: Signed an agreement on industry‑academia collaboration with Akashi University.