Became a private corporation in 1963 and is now the largest travel agency in Japan. Also involved in resort development. Headquarters are in Tokyo. Took its present name in 1960. Has some 240 affiliates and subsidiaries throughout the world.
Sales are mainly in fuels and chemicals, metals, textiles and machinery and construction.
Due to excessive debts, the company announced plans to drastically cut its workforce in the late 1990's. Headquarters are in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Evolved from a merger of the Kawasaki Tsukiji and Kawasaki Hyogo Shipyards in 1896, the company took its present name in 1939. Its motorcycles are one of the top brands worldwide. Announced a tie-up with rival Suzuki Motor Corp in Aug 2001 in the development and production of motorbikes.