Murayama was founded one year before the Wright Brothers made the world's first flight at Kitty Hawk in the United States.
HISTORY OF
MURAYAMA
Murayama has inspired countless people in collaboration with customers for more than 120 years. We will continue to do so by leveraging the vast knowledge we have accumulated over the years.
Founding period
The growth of Japan through the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods led to the holding of a variety of events and ceremonies. Murayama turned these into a business opportunity, becoming a leading company in the industry across dramatically changing times.
With the progress of humanity
As a pioneer
Murayama engaged in production of Japan's first refreshment stand in a style that has become common nowadays. It first came to public attention in the area, which is today's Sunamachi in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
With hope
Murayama worked on the production of a boxing match with Yoshio Shiraishi, who became the first Japanese to win the world championship title and who came to embody the hopes of the nation in post-war Japan.
Behind the scenes of the great leap
Murayama worked for the 18th Olympiad in Tokyo, which was the first modern Olympic Games held in Asia, promoting excitement throughout Japan.
With a legend
Murayama engaged in the production of the legendary performance of the Beatles during their first visit to Japan. The performance was an influential event on the music industry and also on future generations.
Growth period
The holding of the International Exposition in Osaka prompted the evolution of our industry, with events and displays becoming more complex and specialized. Murayama established its current, unrivaled framework for business by bringing together all the strengths it cultivated over the years.
Striving to achieve the country's first exposition
After its involvement in the International Exposition in Osaka held during a period of rapid economic growth, Murayama worked for various subsequent expositions in Japan and overseas.
At the dawn of the age of exhibitions
A large number of corporate exhibitions and trade fairs were held on scale.
Coming into contact with the world of amusement parks
Murayama worked on a make-or-break project for an indoor theme park - Sanrio Puro Land. It opened the way for Murayama's participation in projects for various other amusement facilities.
Sanrio Puro Land
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Beyond an event on an international scale
In the year that marked Murayama's 100th anniversary, the entire world shared the excitement of 2002 FIFA World Cup, the first ever to be held in Asia.
The extraordinary challenge ahead
Looking to the next 100 years
What can we do to ensure that society remains inspiring and closely connected over the next 100 years? We are tackling this question by thinking outside the box and taking on new challenges.
The challenge to cultivate a global business
We have begun establishing overseas bases and bolstering efforts to achieve an international borderless business by participating in international expositions and leveraging our network.
World EXPO
Japan Pavilion at Expo Zaragoza 2008
World EXPO
China Private Enterprises Joint Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai
Japanese Culture Promotion
MILANO MANGA FESTIVAL
Japanese Culture Promotion
Girls Pop Star Festival(2017)
Exhibition
NH Foods Booth at Anuga2015
Exhibition
ADVANTEST Booth at SEMICON CHINA 2021
Transitioning our business from “displays” to “communication”
We have taken advantage of our strengths to promote the borderless expansion of our business into other sectors.
Facility Operation
Shokei-kan
Ceremony Production & Operation
Keio University 150th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony(2008)
Scenography of Commercial Facility
TOKYO SKYTREE®(2012～)
Entertainment Faclity Producing
Haunted House “ONRYOU ZASHIKI” of Tokyo Dome City
Corporate Branding
ANA Brand Studio(2019)
Co-creating Project
FLEX PARK Tokyo(2022)
Participation in art and culture projects
We have made reinforced efforts to support and take part in organizing events in the art and culture business sector, a vital source for creating inspiration.
Cultural Event Producing
SUGITO-JUKU 400th ANNIVERSARY SHUKUBA FESTIVAL(2016)
Cultural Facility
Miyako City Sakiyama Kaizuka Jomon no Mori Museum(2016)
Event Organizing
Castle Expo 2016
Forum Organizing
WOW! Creation Forum (2012～)
Art Project Organizing
RESONANCE MATERIALS Project(2018~)
Art Event
Tokyo Biennale 2020/2021
2022-120th
Murayama will continue to create inspiration with customers.
