Sojitz Corporation is a sogo shosha based in Tokyo, Japan.
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11 Facts About Sojitz
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The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes automobiles, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks.
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Sojitz was formed in 2004 by the merger of Nissho Iwai Corporation and Nichimen Corporation.
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The name "Sojitz" is derived from the names of Nissho Iwai and Nichimen, both of which include the character "?" .
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Sojitz began cotton spinning operations in the Kwantung Leased Territory and established offices in China, Korea, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom to supply local markets.
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Sojitz changed its name to Nichimen Enterprise in 1943 to reflect its more diverse business.
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The merged holding company, Sojitz Holdings, combined with the merged operating company, Sojitz Corporation, in 2005.
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Sojitz is the largest seller of commercial aircraft in Japan, as it acts as a sales agent for both Boeing and Bombardier Aerospace.
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Sojitz has invested in the Hyundai Nishat, the Pakistani Arm of Hyundai Motors automobiles in partnership with Nishat Group.
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All the titles removed were titles acquired since the Sojitz acquisition including Gurren Lagann, which had test disks sent out with dubbed episodes.
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