Shochiku

Shochiku Co., Ltd. engages in audio and video, theatre, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. It operates through Video-related business, Theater Business, Real Estate Business, and Other segments. The company is involved in the production, sales, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, operation of movie theater concession stands, and licensing of video rights, produces and sells TV movie, commercial planning and production, BS/CS/CATV software production and editing, tar-based and general broadcasting, production, acquisition and sales of video software, planning and production agency for advertising, music writing. It also plans, produces and stages theatrical performances, brokers actors and talents, manufactures, buys, sells and leases stage costumes, sound equipment for theatrical productions, and provides in-theater earphone guide services. In addition, it develops, manages, and leases building, as well as engages in real estate management and cleaning. Further, it provides program production and sales, planning and sales of character goods, and planning and production of distribution content. The company was formerly known as Shochiku Kinema Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shochiku Co., Ltd. in 1937. Shochiku Co., Ltd. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.