Corporate Philosophy
“Enduring Values. Daily Innovation. A Safe, Comfortable Car Life.”

Atsushi Kamihashi President & CEO, Empire Motor Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1913, when our founder Ryozo Yanagida imported the Empire automobile from the United States, we helped lay the groundwork for motorization in Japan. For more than 110 years, as a comprehensive wholesaler of automotive parts and accessories, we have supported Japan’s automotive ecosystem with a reliable supply of quality replacement parts.

Even amid rapid change, our compass remains the same: Enduring Values, Daily Innovation, and A Safe, Comfortable Car Life. Built on trusted partnerships, we see ourselves as part of the infrastructure that underpins safety, security, and comfort in everyday mobility.

As the automotive world undergoes a once-in-a-century transformation, we regard people as our greatest asset and continue to pursue new value creation. Looking ahead, we are opening new businesses and expanding globally—aiming to be a company that thrives for 200 and even 300 years.

We will keep working to deliver a safer, more comfortable driving experience for everyone, and to live up to your continued trust and expectations.

Atsushi Kamihashi
President & CEO, Empire Motor Co., Ltd.