STARTS CORPORATION(TSE:8850)

Starts Corp., Inc. engages in the management of its group companies which are in the construction and real estate business. It operates through the following segments: Construction, Leasing Brokerage, Brokerage, Real Estate Management, Real Estate Sales, Publishing, Yutori, Consulting, and Product Sales. The Construction segment accepts construction orders for rental housing and detached residential houses; and contract renovation works. The Leasing Brokerage segment performs the mediation of real estate leasing services. The Brokerage segment provides the mediation services for real estate properties. The Real Estate Management segment deals with the property management and leasing services. The Real Estate Sales segment sells houses. The Publishing segment deals with the business of publishing and media activities. The Yutori segment includes elderly support and childcare, travel, hotel, and restaurant operations. The Consulting segment offers the management guidance and consulting services for real estate, securities, and investment industries. The Product Sales segment sells securities products. The company was founded by Hisaji Muraishi on March 27, 1969 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.