San Holdings started operations in 1932 and in 2001 became the first company in the Japanese funeral industry to be listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company is Japan’s largest funeral services company with a network of approximately 70 funeral halls. A well-trained and motivated workforce is a key distinguishing strength. The San Holdings Group has five subsidiaries. Koekisha Co., Ltd., Tarui Co., Ltd. and Sou-Sen Corporation operate funeral halls, Excel Support Service Co., Ltd. provides services associated with funerals and Life Forward CO., LTD. provides platform services for the purpose of supporting the lives of senior citizens.