Mitsui & Co., a global trading company: Introduction and website domain protection

Founded in 1876, Mitsui & Co. has become Japan's largest general trading company, operating in domestic, import/export, and entrepot trade in steel, textiles, machinery, chemicals, energy, electronics and information technology, food and oil products, non-ferrous metals, and light industrial building materials. In 1980, Mitsui & Co. established its first office in China in Beijing, and now it has developed into a large-scale organization with 14 offices and over 110 joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries, serving as a trading and production hub. Mitsui's motto:

If we liken the entire industrial world to a vibrant stage filled with joys and sorrows, then our role is that of "organizer," closely connecting with the needs of a wide range of customers through domestic marketing, international trade, and the advancement of various businesses. This stage is vast, spanning every corner of the globe, and our footprint is everywhere.

Mitsui's activities are based on: over 100 years of accumulated experience, wisdom, and expertise, and a business network comprised of offices in over 200 cities worldwide.

The added value provided by Mitsui includes: financial planning for business or construction projects, arrangement and supply of raw materials or equipment, coordinated operation of transportation and distribution channels, and marketing activities for its products.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. of Japan was established in July 1876. Its business scope includes domestic trade, import and export trade, and entrepot trade in steel, textiles, machinery, chemicals, energy, electronics and information technology, grains and oils, food, non-ferrous metals, light industrial building materials, etc.

I. Introduction to Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd., abbreviated as Mitsui, was established on July 25, 1947. Headquartered at 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, it was founded by Takatoshi Mitsui and chaired by Tatsuo Yasunaga. Its main businesses include the sale of products in logistics, finance, energy, food, ICT, corporate development, and international project construction.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.'s predecessor was Daiichi Bussan, established in 1947. In 1959, it merged with Daiichi Kogyo to form Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Around 1960, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. participated in copper mining in Mexico, Chile, Canada, and Australia. In 1961, it merged with Ishikawajima-Shibaura Steam Turbine Company. In 1962, the Hamakawasaki Cutting Machine Manufacturing Plant was built. In 1963, the West Turbine Plant, specializing in turbine production, was built. In 1966, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. was established in the United States. In 1876, Mitsui Bank was founded. In 1980, its first office in China was established in Beijing. In 1988, Mitsui & Co. was established in Europe. In 1995, Mitsui & Co. (China) Co., Ltd. was established. In the 2000s, it actively invested in the internet and high-tech industries. In 2007, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. was established in Asia and Oceania. In the 2010s, it focused on investing in green energy, environmental technologies, and social responsibility. In 2016, it completed an investment in the Chinese company Farmlink. In 2020, the new headquarters building in Otemachi was completed. In 2021, Mitsui & Co.'s various brands participated in the first China International Consumer Products Expo. In September 2025, Mitsui & Co. announced that Berkshire Hathaway had confirmed it as a major shareholder.

In July 2019, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ranked 157th on the Fortune Global 500 list. In 2022, it was listed in the Fortune Global 500, ranking 88th. In 2024, it was listed in the Fortune Global 500, ranking 121st. In July 2025, it was listed in the Fortune Global 500, ranking 110th.

II. Brand Domain Protection for the Official Website of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Regarding the protection of its official website's brand domain, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. uses the domain name mitsui.com. This domain is concise, easy to remember, and closely related to the company name, which is beneficial for brand promotion and user recognition. At the same time, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has also set up corresponding subdomains for different regions and languages, such as cn.mitsui.com for China and jp.mitsui.com for Japan. This helps improve the access experience for users in different regions and reflects its emphasis on the global market and its systematic brand domain protection strategy.

Company Name: Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Official domain name: mitsui.com.

Domain created: July 8, 1995.

Country of origin: Japan.

Headquarters location: Tokyo, Japan.

Founded: July 25, 1947.

Founder: Takatoshi Mitsui.