Sojitz Research Institute, Inc. celebrated its 20^th anniversary since its fresh start in April 2004 as an in-house think tank in the Sojitz Group. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone inside and outside the company who supports our activities. Thanks to your support, our company has been able to successfully meet the challenges of the past few years, and we have received some recognition.

Looking back on Japan’s recent history, we enjoyed a period of prosperity after the end of the Cold War, running side by side with the United States, which is regarded as the world’s most powerful country. Although we went through a difficult period with the bursting of the bubble economy, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Great Recession, we have continued to develop further without falling behind the global recovery trend. The coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020 has subsided, however multiple unexpected conflicts occurred in the past few years. The chaotic world situation continues, requiring time to resolve by human wisdom alone.

Throughout 2024 elections will be held around the world. In some regions there have already been regime changes and various accompanying upheavals, making this an era in which geopolitics is more important than ever. As a member of the Sojitz Group striving to survive through these times, we will push forward with a sense of speed for further evolution and development.

We look forward to your continued guidance and support.

July 2024
Koji Azuma,
President & CEO