Korona World
Japanese operator of the Korona World complex amusement facilities and the Cinema World cinema chain, headquartered in Komaki, Aichi.
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Overview
Korona World Co., Ltd. (株式会社コロナワールド) is a Japanese company headquartered in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, that operates the regional complex amusement facility brand "Korona World" and the cinema chain "Cinema World" (シネマワールド). The company traces its origins to 1926, when Shinseikan Co., Ltd. was established in the former Kochino Town, Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture (present-day Konan City), and the Shinseikan theater opened. Over the decades it expanded from theater operation into a broad leisure and entertainment business. The Korona World facilities are large multi-purpose amusement complexes that typically combine a cinema (Cinema World), pachinko and slot parlor (Pachinko Corona), bowling (Corona Cat Bowl), a natural hot spring bathhouse (Corona no Yu), arcade game centers, karaoke, and food and dining outlets. The brand has expanded across Japan, with locations in Aichi, Kanagawa, Miyagi, Gifu, and other regions, and has also operated businesses such as internet cafes, sports clubs, and a business hotel (Castle Inn). Cinema World is the company's cinema complex chain. It is known for late-night screenings even on weekdays, for being located inside amusement complexes, and for its traveling screening business. In April 2013 it became the first in Japan to introduce the 4DX motion-seat system, and theaters opened or renovated in the 2020s have adopted premium large formats such as Dolby Atmos and IMAX. The company was renamed from Corona Co., Ltd. (株式会社コロナ) to Korona World Co., Ltd. in January 2015. It continues to operate and renovate its facilities, including major renewal projects at locations such as Anjo Korona World and Nakagawa Korona World.
History
The origins of Korona World lie in the theater business. In January 1926 (Taisho 15), Shinseikan Co., Ltd. was established in Kochino Town, Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture (present-day Konan City) by promoters including Amano Heijiro, and the Shinseikan theater opened. In January 1967, Daigo Kogyo Co., Ltd. was established in Nagoya. In April 1973, Oishi Kanko Co., Ltd. was established in Konan City, and in September of the same year the Konan Corona Kaikan amusement hall opened. In April 1980, Otsuka Shoji Co., Ltd. was established in Komaki City, and the Komaki Corona Kaikan, combining a cinema and an amusement hall, opened. In January 1983 the company entered the restaurant business with the opening of a Lotteria Konan store. In March of the same year the Kasugai Corona Kaikan opened in Kasugai City, and in 1986 the Handa Corona Kaikan opened in Handa City. In July 1987 the company entered the retail business with the Cat Academy Handa store, selling videos and books. In November of the same year it entered karaoke management with the Karaoke Studio Corona Konan store. In March 1988 it entered game center management with the Amusement Cat Konan store. In April 1988 Corona Foods Co., Ltd. was established in Konan City. In March 1989 Corona Co., Ltd. was established in Komaki City, and thereafter the group, including affiliates, was called the Corona Group. In July of the same year the Toyokawa Corona Town opened in Toyokawa City, and in July 1992 the Toyota Corona Town opened in Toyota City. In December 1995 Nakagawa Korona World opened in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, and in March 1996 Anjo Korona World opened in Anjo City. These were complex amusement facilities that also included hot springs and bowling alleys. Thereafter the company operated pachinko parlors, karaoke venues, bowling alleys, restaurants, manga cafes, and super sento bathhouses (Corona no Yu), developing complex amusement facilities under the Korona World name. In July 1997 the Komaki Corona Kaikan was extensively renovated and reopened as Komaki Korona World. In April 1998 Castle Inn Komaki opened, marking entry into hotel management. In March 2001 the company expanded into the Tohoku region for the first time with the opening of Aomori Korona World in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. In November of the same year the IT-CAT Anjo store opened at Anjo Korona World, marking entry into internet cafe management. In January 2002 it expanded into the Hokuriku region for the first time with Fukui Korona World in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. In October 2003 Koma Co., Ltd. was established in Komaki City. In December of the same year it expanded into the Kanto region for the first time with Odawara Korona World in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In November 2006 the Logos Anjo store opened, marking entry into sports club management. In February 2008 the company expanded into the Chugoku region for the first time with Fukuyama Korona World in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. In April of the same year it expanded into the Kyushu region for the first time with Kokura Korona World in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. In July 2010 Corona Co., Ltd. absorbed and merged its group companies Otsuka Shoji Co., Ltd. and Oishi Kanko Co., Ltd. In January 2015 the company changed its name from Corona Co., Ltd. to Korona World Co., Ltd. In March 2018 Korona World Co., Ltd. absorbed and merged its group company Koma Co., Ltd. In August 2023 Corona Foods Co., Ltd. was reorganized into Corona Foods Co., Ltd. (stock company). Several stores have closed over the years. Aomori Korona World closed its hot spring after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ceased operations in July 2011; its pachinko, game center, and karaoke facilities closed in July 2021, and the cinema closed in August 2021. Ota Korona World closed entirely on March 31, 2012. Takasaki Korona World closed on April 10, 2011. Izumi Korona World in Sendai was severely damaged by the 2011 earthquake, closed its main building in October 2011, and its pachinko annex closed on October 29, 2017. Cinema World is the company's cinema complex chain. It is characterized by late-night screenings even on weekdays, by being located inside amusement facilities, and by operating traveling screenings. In April 2013 it became the first in Japan to introduce the 4DX experiential screening system. Theaters opened or renovated in the 2020s have adopted premium large formats such as Dolby Atmos and IMAX in addition to 4DX.
- 2023
Corona Foods Co., Ltd. reorganized into a stock company.
- 2018
Korona World Co., Ltd. absorbs Koma Co., Ltd.
- 2015
Company renamed from Corona Co., Ltd. to Korona World Co., Ltd.
- 2013
Cinema World becomes first in Japan to introduce 4DX.
- 2010
Corona Co., Ltd. absorbs Otsuka Shoji and Oishi Kanko.
- 2008
First Chugoku expansion with Fukuyama Korona World; first Kyushu expansion with Kokura Korona World.
- 2006
Enters sports club business with Logos Anjo store.
- 2003
Koma Co., Ltd. established; first Kanto expansion with Odawara Korona World.
- 2002
First Hokuriku expansion with Fukui Korona World.
- 2001
First Tohoku expansion with Aomori Korona World; enters internet cafe business.
Products and positioning
Regional community-oriented complex amusement and leisure facility operator.
Cinema World
Cinema complex chain operated by Korona World.
Pachinko Corona
Pachinko and slot parlor brand.
Corona Cat Bowl
Bowling center brand.
Natural Hot Spring Corona no Yu
Natural hot spring bathhouse brand.
Metropolis / Amusement World
Arcade game center brands.
Voice World
Karaoke brand (formerly Voice Cats).
Castle Inn
Business hotel brand.
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