East Japan Railway Company 9020.T

Profile

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Railroads

CEO

Yoichi Kise

Employees

70623

Country

JP

East Japan Railway Company is a leading international passenger rail operator, with its primary operations centered in Japan. The company's multifaceted business activities are categorized into segments such as Transportation, Retail & Services, Real Estate & Hotels, and various other ventures. Beyond its core passenger railway services, it provides a comprehensive suite of offerings including freight and bus transportation, travel agency solutions, warehousing, financial services, telecommunications, computer-related data services, casualty insurance, and dry cleaning. Its extensive portfolio also spans the operation of aerial cableways and parking lots; advertising and publishing; vehicle maintenance and repair; hotel and restaurant management; civil engineering and general construction; facilities development; and electricity supply. The company further engages in the retail of prepaid vouchers, memberships for sports and leisure facilities (including golf and tennis clubs), automotive supplies (oil, gas, car accessories), travel goods, food, beverages, liquors, medicines, cosmetics, and everyday necessities. Its real estate involvement includes the sale, leasing, management, and brokerage of properties. JR East also manufactures transport-related and industrial machinery, precision tools, and produces signs and information boards. It is responsible for the establishment and management of recreation areas, fitness centers, cultural facilities, preparatory schools, other educational institutions, and movie theaters. Additionally, its operations encompass the production of beverages and alcoholic drinks, processing and sale of marine products, manufacturing and selling construction materials (aggregates, masonry, concrete posts, and blocks), event ticket sales, and photo development services. Possessing a significant infrastructure, the company manages 1,676 railway stations along a 7,401.7-kilometer railway network, operates 193 shopping centers, and oversees various hotels totaling 9,190 guest rooms. East Japan Railway Company was established in 1987 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.