MITSUBISHI

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Japanese group of independent companies founded in 1870, of which the car business is one part.

Founded: 1870, by Iwasaki Yatarō
Disbanded: 1946, the zaibatsu
Structure: Formally independent companies
Main entities: MUFG, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

The Mitsubishi Group traces its origins to the zaibatsu founded by Iwasaki Yatarō in 1870, a unified company that existed until 1946. It was disbanded during the post-war occupation of Japan, but the former companies kept the brand and trademark.

The companies cooperate mainly through monthly executive meetings and remain formally independent, not under common control. The three main entities are MUFG, the largest bank in Japan, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.