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History

Over the course of Mitsui & Co.'s history, we have followed a mission of providing essential products and services around the world. In serving this mission, we have connected nations and regions, people, businesses, technology and ideas to create new value.

From 1947 to the 1950s

1947
Daiichi Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. established
1959
Daiichi Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. integrated with other trading companies (Mitsui & Co.'s great amalgamation) and changed its name to Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

* Photo : A view inside Daiichi Bussan

A view inside Daiichi Bussan

1960s

1965
Transfer of Business of Kinoshita Sansho & Co., Ltd.
1966
Established Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.

* Photo : The Head Office building in the 1960s (Nishi-Shimbashi)

The Head Office building in the 1960s (Nishi-Shimbashi)

1970s to the 2010s

1976
Ohtemachi Head Office building completed. Head Office moved from Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato Ward to Ohtemachi, Chiyoda Ward
1988
Established Mitsui & Co. Europe PLC
2007
Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. established

* Photo : The former Head Office building (Ohtemachi)

The former Head Office building (Ohtemachi)

2020s and Beyond

2020
New Otemachi Head Office building completed

* Photo : The new Head Office building (Otemachi)

The new Head Office building (Otemachi)