About
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
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SHIMIZU KisukeⅠ founded the company in Kanda Kajicho Edo
Trade name was Shimizuya
- 1859
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SHIMIZU Seihichi succeeded the name of SHIMIZU KisukeⅡ
Expanded to Yokohama, the Port Opening Area /
Ingestion of Western architectural techniques
- 1881
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SHIMIZU Mannosuke was assigned to be the third generation of Shimizu Management
Company name changed to Shimizu Mannosuke Store
- 1887
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SHIBUSAWA Eiichi was invited as an advisor until 1916
- 1915
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SHIMIZU Teikichi was assigned to be the fifth generation of Shimizu Management
Reorganized from a sole proprietorship to a limited partnership, Shimizu Gumi
- 1937
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Establishment of Shimizugumi Corporation
- 1948
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Company name changed to Shimizu Corporation
- 1962
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Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
- 1964
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Tokyo Olympics held at the National Indoor General Stadium
- 2003
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Bicentennial anniversary from the foundation
- 2008
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Announced its corporate message: “Today’s Work, Tomorrow’s Heritage.”
- 2023
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Establishment of NOVARE Smart Innovation Ecosystem
- 2024
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Establishment of Shimizu Corporation Historical Archives