Skip to content

Asahi Research Center Co., Ltd.

Asahi Research Center Co., Ltd. (ARC) is a Tokyo-based think tank established in 1974 as the think tank arm of the Asahi Kasei Group, conducting research on social, economic, industrial, and technological trends.

Last updated September 16, 2026

AI crawler reads

No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.

Overview

Asahi Research Center Co., Ltd. (ARC) is a company in Tokyo, Japan, established on November 14, 1974 as the think tank arm of the Asahi Kasei Group. It describes itself as a "monozukuri-oriented think tank" conducting research and study, and publishes ARC Reports, short bulletins, and Watching articles for its members. Its representative director and president is Kiyoshi Sawae. The company is headquartered in Hibiya Mitsui Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with stated capital of 1 billion yen and 20 employees, and it lists a China base (Liaoning Zhongxu Zhiye Co., Ltd.) and an India equity participation (Asahi Kasei India Pvt. Ltd.).

History

Asahi Research Center Co., Ltd. (ARC) was established on November 14, 1974 as the think tank arm of the Asahi Kasei Group. According to its corporate greeting, ARC builds on the Asahi Kasei Group's DNA as a pioneer with a history of more than 100 years and conducts research and study on trends in the social, economic, industrial, and technological fields from its own perspectives. The company states that it will continue to disseminate and update "information that did not exist until yesterday" and contribute to the sustainable growth of society, companies, and consumers.

Products and positioning

A "monozukuri-oriented think tank" conducting research and study as part of the Asahi Kasei Group.

  • ARC Reports

    In-depth research reports on notable industrial and technological themes from specialist perspectives.

  • Short bulletins (短信)

    Monthly bulletins summarizing the latest information on each theme for ARC members.

  • Watching

    Monthly articles capturing changes in the economy, society, and industry in a timely manner.

  • Works

    Researchers' original reports and lecture summaries from the Habitus Marketing Research Group.

Sources5 sources

Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/asahi-research-center-co-ltd-japan · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled