- Business
- Heiwa Corporation (6412.T), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, develops, manufactures, and sells pachinko machines and pachislot machines primarily in the domestic Japanese market; it also operates and manages golf courses through its Pacific Golf Management (PGM) subsidiary. The company's core offerings include a diverse portfolio of pachinko and pachislot titles such as e Baki Hanma 199ver., L Baki, e Lupin III vs. Cats Eye, and L Fujiko BT, targeting pachinko parlors and gaming halls with innovative gaming experiences emphasizing entertainment and player engagement. Heiwa operates through two main segments—pachinko/pachislot machine development and golf course management—serving the amusement and leisure industry with approximately 5,000 employees across its facilities in Japan.
In a transformative strategic expansion, Heiwa agreed in December 2024 to acquire PJC Investments Holdings L.P., parent of Accordia Golf, for approximately JPY 510 billion financed via senior debt from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Mizuho Bank; the transaction, advised by Baker McKenzie, completed around January 2025, significantly bolstering its golf operations and positioning Heiwa as a comprehensive leisure provider. Previously known as Heiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., the company maintains a strong focus on research and development for competitive gaming products while expanding leisure assets amid Japan's evolving amusement regulations. Heiwa's geographic footprint centers on Japan, with manufacturing plants, sales networks, and golf courses nationwide supporting its dual business model.