Takehiko Horiba

Yuteki Hayashi, a disciple of the renowned Japanese educator Yukichi Fukuzawa, founded Maruzen in 1869, as Japan was ushering in an age of modernization, to contribute to the nation’s prosperity in commerce & trade. Since then, Maruzen has not only engaged in the importing of academic books from Europe & the U.S. as a pioneer of introducing Western knowledge & culture to Japan, but by importing & popularizing all manner of high-end products, such as importing the fountain pen, the Burberry raincoat & the typewriter for the first time to Japan, it has gradually established the Maruzen brand. Even today in the 21st century, through the network of 22 sales offices dedicated to university researchers & libraries, as well as around 50 retail outlets, the company shall make every effort to contribute to the advancement of Japan’s wealth of knowledge by “Lighting the ways to knowledge.”

Established in 1979, TRC, Inc. (Toshokan Ryutsu Center) is engaged in the sales of books and other reading materials, the company is also involved in the operation of libraries. TRC is based in Tokyo, Japan and operates around the country through its local offices.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Yushodo Shoten Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that distributes books and also manufactures and distributes microfilms. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Yushodo Shoten Co. was acquired by Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. on February 01, 2011 for $7.39 million.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., MaruzenJunkudo Bookstores Co., Ltd. is a hybrid bookstore service called "honto" that allows customers to purchase paper books and e-books according to their own reading style. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The service links three channels of physical stores, net store, and e-book store, and allows customers to use honto points when purchasing books, magazines, and stationery. The accumulated points can be used to purchase books.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Maruzen Publishing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that publishes books. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., honto Book Service KK is a Japanese company that sells stationery products. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., 2Dfacto, Inc. is a hybrid comprehensive bookstore that offers e-book services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company's recruitment information page highlights their display based on the financial payment law, which allows customers to read the books they want in the form of reading. The hybrid type comprehensive bookstore offers a wide range of books for customers to choose from.

Part of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., TRC Library Service, Inc. is a Japanese comprehensive library support company. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. With the library service transferred to the reference center, TRC has taken on the leading role of regional revitalization. Founded in 1979, the company proposes a total library service, including marc, logistics, and contract operations.