C. Itoh obtains an order for the construction of the second bridge spanning the Bosporus.

Japan's first private-sector communications satellite, JCSAT-1, is successfully launched.

The Department of the Global Environment is established and assigned the task of promoting corporate activities that contribute to environmental protection as well as sound economic development.

I n preparation for an aggressive expansion of its multimedia business, the Company establishes ties with U.S.-based media giant Time Warner Inc.

Implementation of ITOCHU's New CI program leads to a new expression of the official corporate ideals, the adoption of the current English-language name, and the creation of a new corporate logo.

Beer production in China begins in cooperation with Asahi Breweries, Ltd.

ITOCHU acquires the Yarun power plant, a coal-fired thermal electric power generation facility in Australia.

The Company begins participating in the development of three oil fields in Azerbaijan.

ITOCHU helps establish Japan's first multichannel digital television broadcasting service, PerfecTV!

Division Company system introduced.
ITOCHU becomes the first sogo shosha to receive environmental certificate ISO14001

The ITOCHU Group acquires stock in FamilyMart Co.,Ltd.

Announced a management plan for the 21st century.
" Executive Officer " post introduced.

Tie-up with The Seibu Department Stores, Ltd. Also, capital participation in Seibu Department Stores and YOSHINOYA D&C Co., Ltd.

Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. established.

ITOCHU and the government of China's Shandong Province team up to jointly develop businesses in the province

Gambare Japanese Company Fund established.