History | Group introduction | Fuji Keizai Group

1960 s

Jun1962: Fuji Keizai is founded.
(Tokyo Headquarters and Osaka Branch)
1963: Fuji Keizai publishes its first market research document titled “Distribution System by Industry.”
1964: Fuji Keizai reflects the transformation and growth of the distribution industry by publishing related reports, such as the “Annual Directory of Surveys of Large Stores.”
Fuji Keizai publishes science-related reports, such as the “Resin User Data Book” and “Plastic Container Market Research.”
Dec1965: Nagoya Branch is founded.
Hideo Abe assumes the position of CEO.
Fuji Keizai publishes the “Annual Directory of Surveys of Food Wholesalers,” which focuses on forms of distribution in the fast-growing food field.
Apr1967: Fuji Keizai joins the Japan Marketing Association.
May1969: Fuji Merchandising Center is founded.

1970 s

Aug1970: Fuji Developer is founded.
Its main mission is to conduct market surveys for energy, social development, and the housing industry.
May1973: Kyoiku Hyoron Sha is founded.
1974: Fuji Keizai publishes the “Information Equipment Marketing Comprehensive List,” which summarizes the information equipment industry that quickly grew in the 70s.
1977: Fuji Keizai publishes the “Distribution Map,” which summarizes the domestic conditions of distribution from wholesalers to retail stores.
It covers a broad range of fields, such as food, stationery, cosmetics, and sundries.
Mar1978: Fuji Developer is renamed Fuji Engineering Research.
Oct: Fuji Engineering Research is renamed Fuji System Research.
Jun1979: The Fuji Keizai Abe Research Institute is founded.

1980 s

1990 s

Jul1990: The Fuji Consumer Center is renamed to establish the Fuji Chimera Institute.
Sep1992: Fuji System Research, the Fuji Chimera Institute, and the Fuji Merchandising Center merged to establish the Fuji Chimera Research Institute.
Jun1994: Zhonglian Fuji Economic Consultation Co., Ltd. is founded jointly with Zhonglian Economic and Technical Development Co. in China.
May1996: The Fuji Keizai Data Research Institute launches FK-Mards, an online marketing research data service.
Dec: ASEAN Center Fuji Keizai is founded.
Feb1997: Japan Media Research is founded.

2000 s

Mar2000: This Fuji Keizai Data Research Institute is spun off into a separate entity named the Fuji Global Business Network.
Sep2001: The Fuji Keizai Europe Office is founded in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Beijing Yuanlin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is founded in Beijing, China.
Apr2002: The Fuji Global Business Network is renamed the Fuji Global Network.
Nov2004: Chairman Hideo Abe receives the 2004 Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award.
Jul2005: Fuji Keizai Management is founded.
Nov2006: The Fuji Global Network launches FK-Mpac, a marketing information service.
Jun2007: The Fuji Chimera Research Institute opens a Beijing office.

2010 s

Aug2011: The Fuji Chimera Research Institute establishes Beijing Fuji Chimera Consulting Co., Ltd. in China.
Jun2012: A ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the Fuji Keizai Group is held at Nikkei Hall.
Jul2014: Fuji Keizai launches Network Package, a service for sharing electronic data within corporate networks.
Sep2016: The Fuji Global Network is renamed Fuji Keizai Networks.
Sep2017: The Fuji Chimera Research Institute marks its 25th anniversary.
Jan2018: Fuji Keizai launches Digitalpress, a new form of research reporting that quickly delivers results of analyses of topical subjects.
Jul: The information system infrastructure for all Group companies is integrated.
Sep2019: Fuji Keizai launches “Environment LDB” in a full scale.

2020 s

Oct2021: Fuji Keizai Management is renamed itself Fuji Keizai Group.
Jan2022: The Group’s Tokyo offices are consolidated and relocated to Nihonbashi 3-Chome Square.
Jun: The Fuji Keizai Group marks its 60th anniversary.