In August 2022,
Taiyo Group celebrated its 100th anniversary.
With a tremendous amount of gratitude to everyone
who has joined us on this journey.
We will keep changing to bring smiles to everyone
for the next 100 years.
Celebrating Our
100th
Anniversary
The past two years have made us realize how important shared experiences are; gathering in spaces, to communicate, laugh, celebrate, and share emotions.
Starting as a local tent business, we have strived for 100 years to realize the possibilities of "membrane" spaces and experiences.
Moving into a new era, what can we do?
Through our structures, we will spread excitement, even in the digital space.
We will gently embrace people, whether on ordinary days or extraordinary days.
Just as we bring light to spaces, we will continue to shine light onto our society and future.
We will continue to change so that we can preserve the important things.
The Heart of
Our Logo
Inspired by the glimmering sun, the logo expresses the Group’s business that has continued to expand over 100 years.
Commemorating our 100th anniversary, the three Group companies of Taiyo Kogyo Corporation, TSP Taiyo Corporation, and ACTIO CORPORATION will unite to write the Group’s next 100 years of history. As a symbol of this determination, we have created the 100th anniversary logo to be used across the three companies.
The three Group companies
will unite to achieve the
next
stage of growth
A Message From the President
Building the world of tomorrow through membranes.
Taiyo’s mission for the next 100 years.
In 1922, Nomura Tent Shokai opened its doors in Taisho-ku, Osaka.
In the wake of wartime devastation, this small tent merchant, which started a new chapter, changed its name to Taiyo Kogyo and later gave birth to TSP Taiyo and ACTIO as it expanded its business domains.
In 2022, we, the Taiyo Group, marked 100 years since our establishment.
I would like to take this opportunity to express our heart-felt gratitude to not only all our customers over the years, but also our seniors, who have led the way for us, as well as their families.
In these 100 years, the world was faced with many crises. Each time, we have made an effort to contribute in any way we can.
That is precisely why, over these next 100 years, we would like to create a world where people can lead happier and richer lives.
Not overlooking society’s hidden potential, we will envision an exciting world in dynamic fashion and pull together as a group to bring this vision to life.
Our next 100 years begins now.
Yuki Nomura
With gratitude for those that have come before us and all our stakeholders, we will create another 100 years of history that we can be proud of for future generations.
With the lifespan of companies said to be 20 to 30 years, it is nothing short of a miracle that we have reached our 100th anniversary.
Overcoming many difficulties, such as the Pacific War, the collapse of the bubble economy, and the Great East Japan Earthquake, it is without doubt that those who came before us were remarkably creative and worked immeasurably for the Taiyo Group to stay in business. I have great admiration and respect for our seniors and overwhelming gratitude for everyone who has supported us.
This 100th anniversary is also an year for us to envision our next 100 years. It is our mission to think of the future for the sake of our next generation.
Sparked by this 100th anniversary, I am also looking forward to communication between the three companies getting stronger, many new ideas emerging, and our business developing to lead to our success in the next 100 years.
The Group will unite as one to create the next 100 years of history that the next generations can be proud of.
Yoshinori Ikezawa
We will create a synergy bigger than ever before.
Making this year a wonderful 100th-anniversary year.
While ACTIO CORPORATION, established by Kotaro Nomura, former Chairman of Taiyo Kogyo, celebrated its 35th anniversary, I would like to express my upmost respect and gratitude to our seniors who made the 100th Anniversary of the Taiyo Group possible, an achievement that far surpasses that of the one I just mentioned.
This year, 2022, has been a year in which communication among the Group companies has increased, such as during the 100th Anniversary Project and at Group management meetings. Going forward, I would like to use this 100th anniversary as a springboard to create a synergy while working in partnership with Taiyo Kogyo Corporation and TSP Taiyo more than ever before.
To that end, various 100th Anniversary Project initiatives will play a big role, and I am also excited about the opportunities for networking and interaction across the Group. I would like to make this 100th-anniversary year a wonderful year full of excitement as a united group.
Fumitaka Awano
Celebrating 100
Years
of the Taiyo Group
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1922
1922TAIYO KOGYO
Nomura Tent Shokai was established in 1922, and was then abolished under the Enterprise Reorganization Act during the Pacific War.
An advertisement at the time of establishment
“Modern Tent” using the world’s first air tube
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1946
1946TAIYO KOGYO
Resumed business under the name “Nohmura sewing” in 1946 and established Taiyo Kogyo Corporation the following year (1947).
Received an order to manufacture the hood of the Daihatsu Midget and scaled its business in the automotive industry.
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1955
1955TSP
Spun off the Tent Rental and Interior Department to establish Taiyo Tent (now TSP Taiyo) in 1955.
A temporary tent set up at Ueno Station for passengers returning home
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1964
1964TSP
Changed its name to
Taiyo Corporation in 1964 due to its increased portfolio of equipment and facilities other than tents for national and corporate ceremonies and events.TAIYO KOGYO
Took on a challenge of a large membrane structure (tent for Kinoshita Circus)
Developed products in the logistics business and civil engineering business
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1970
1970TAIYO KOGYOTSP
Participated in numerous pavilion projects.
The symbolic shapes that rewrote the conventional rulebook and captivated people laid the foundation for “membrane structure architecture” to be recognized in Japan.
Mushroom
Balloon
US Pavilion
Fuji Group
Pavilion1975TAIYO KOGYOTSPInternational Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, in 1975
1981TAIYO KOGYOTSPKobe Port Island Exposition, in 1981
1984TAIYO KOGYOIntex Osaka, in 1984
The first permanent membrane structure architecture in Japan
1985TAIYO KOGYOTSPThe International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, in 1985
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1987
TSPACTIO
With the rise in exposition popularity in Japan, participated in numerous projects nationwide, contributing to regional revitalization.
1987ACTIOEstablished ACTIO CORPORATION to help run facilities such as expositions and train event staff in 1987.
1988TAIYO KOGYOTokyo Dome was completed in 1988.
This accelerates the popularizing of permanent membrane structures in architecture.
1988TAIYO KOGYOTSPACTIOSilk Road Exposition, Nara, in 1988
1989TAIYO KOGYOTSPACTIOSea & Island Expo, Hiroshima, in 1989
1989TSPWas contracted for the state funeral ceremony of his late Majesty Emperor Showa in 1989.
Changed its name to TSP Taiyo the following year, in 1989.
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1990
1990TAIYO KOGYOTSPACTIO
The International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan, in 1990
1990ACTIOWas contracted for running Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan at Tempozan Harbor Village in 1990
TAIYO KOGYOActivated overseas business expansion. Established local subsidiaries around the world and participated in numerous state projects, supplying Japan’s meticulous manufacturing around the world.
ACTIOBuilt a track record in running many facilities due to the rise in popularity of expositions. Expanded its service portfolio by using this know-how to also branch out into permanent facilities such as Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
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1995
1995TAIYO KOGYO
Denver International Airport
Constructed a 30,000 m2 membrane roof to cover the terminal building of Denver International Airport, one of America’s largest hubs for air travel in 1995
1995TAIYO KOGYOTSPLarge-scale natural disasters occurred frequently, including the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995. Engaged in support efforts toward a quick recovery.
“Tents for storing relief supplies” constructed after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995
1995TAIYO KOGYOPaper Dome Takatori
Assisted in the Takatori Church’s construction of the Paper Dome Takatori designed by Shigeru Ban in 1995
1999TAIYO KOGYOMillennium Dome, in 1999
At 365 meters in diameter, the dome is one of the largest of its type in the world, which was planned to celebrate the third millennium in 2000
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2000
2001TAIYO KOGYO
Saitama Stadium 2002, in 2001
Japan and Korea co-host the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2004ACTIOWith the launch of the “designated administrator system,” the trend of outsourcing the management of public facilities in Japan increased. As a result of this, ACTIO CORPORATION makes great strides.
2005TAIYO KOGYOTSPACTIOThe 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan
Developed a plant-based, recyclable membrane material, which were used for various facilities. Was also contracted for managing the transporting of visitors and venue attendant operations.
Took on venue attendant operations - from hiring 450 staff, training them to carrying out operations during events
2007TSPNomadic Museum, in 2007
Was contracted for setting up and running a facility at a temporary art museum made of shipping containers
2009TAIYO KOGYOMoses Mabhida Stadium, in 2009
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was held in South Africa
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2010
2010TAIYO KOGYOTSP
Expo 2010, Shanghai, China, in 2010
Built a 100,000 m2 roof to cover the main walkway of the venue
2011TAIYO KOGYOMedina Haram Piazza shading umbrellas, in 2011
A religious site that welcomes Muslim pilgrims
2011TSP“Multi-Story Container Temporary Housing” in Onagawa,” Miyagi Prefecture in 2011
Acted as the prime contractor for constructing the container temporary housing designed by Shigeru Ban
2011TAIYO KOGYOTSPCover tent for nuclear reactor building, in 2011
Participated in the plan to cover the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (Unit 1) with membranes, playing a role in returning the situation to normal
2013TAIYO KOGYOTSPLucerne Festival Ark Nova in Matsushima, in 2013
Participated in earthquake recovery support events
2013TAIYO KOGYOEstadio Nacional de Brasilia, in 2013
The FIFA World Cup 2014 was held in Brazil, in 2014
2019ACTIOEngaged in Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, which include Private Finance Initiatives (PFI), with the aim of further expansion.
Former Nagai Elementary School First School House in Nagai City, in 2019Engaged in regional revitalization efforts by turning registered tangible cultural properties of Japan into facilities to attract visitors
2020TAIYO KOGYONegative pressure medical tents, in 2020
Increased the production of negative pressure tents for outpatients with fevers and supplied them to medical facilities, etc.
2020TAIYO KOGYOAl Wasl Dome, in 2020
One of the world’s largest screens at the core facility of the Expo 2020 Dubai
2021TSPAchieved record-high sales and operating income in 2021, by being contracted for operations to address social issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
TSPInvested in “teamLab&TickTok, teamLab Reconnect: Art and Sauna”
Took on a challenge that can expect to produce dividend income, in 2021
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2022
2025TSP
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, in 2025
