Shimizu Corporation Historical Archives

 Founded in 1804, Shimizu Corporation has moved along with the modernization of Japanese and international society, placing customer trust first and following major global trends. We can also say that we live in a time when the world is seeking major changes for the next generation.

 This facility has an exhibition concept of “Challenging of Shimizu,” and displays the history of Japan’s construction field by materials accumulated over its 220 years.

 By learning and contemplating the dignity of people who devoted themselves to business and manufacturing, wonders of technology that solves various problems, and the depth of the culture of construction, we hope that our facility will contribute to the academic education of human resources. In addition, we hope that it will become a place of discovery towards the creation of new value.

History

1804

SHIMIZU KisukeⅠ founded the company in Kanda Kajicho Edo

Trade name was Shimizuya

1859

SHIMIZU Seihichi succeeded the name of SHIMIZU KisukeⅡ

Expanded to Yokohama, the Port Opening Area /
Ingestion of Western architectural techniques

1881

SHIMIZU Mannosuke was assigned to be the third generation of Shimizu Management

Company name changed to Shimizu Mannosuke shop

1887

SHIBUSAWA Eiichi was invited as an advisor until 1916

1915

SHIMIZU Teikichi was assigned to be the fifth generation of Shimizu Management

Reorganized from a sole proprietorship to a limited partnership, Shimizu Gumi

1937

Establishment of Shimizugumi Corporation

1948

Company name changed to Shimizu Corporation

1962

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

1964

Tokyo Olympics held at the National Indoor General Stadium

2003

Bicentennial anniversary from the foundation

2008

Announced its corporate message: “Today’s Work, Tomorrow’s Heritage.”

2023

Establishment of NOVARE Smart Innovation Ecosystem

2024

Establishment of Shimizu Corporation Historical Archives