| Past presidents |
Business transition and major events | Social events |
|---|---|---|
1952～1961 Shotaro Kamiya |
The logistics division for finished vehicles at Toyota Motor Corporation becomes independent and is established as Toyota Rikuso Co., Ltd. ('52) |
Began operations (transportation by self-drive) ('53) 
Headquarters moved to Shimo-Ichiba, Koromo ('53) |
NHK TV broadcasts began ('53) |
Japan Self-Defense Forces established ('54) |
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Established Toyota Transportation labor union (Transportation/clerical work) ('55) |
Japan joined the United Nations ('56) |
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Relocated the head office to Sasashima-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya ('57) |
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Relocated the head office to Hirokojinishidori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya ('58) |
Tokyo Tower completed ('58) |
Began transportation with cargo vehicles ('59) |
Crown Prince Akihito got married ('59) |