Shochiku Co., Ltd. engages in audio and video, theatre, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The company's audio and video division is involved production, publicity, and distribution of live-action, animation, and motion pictures; audio and video rights to domestic and international parties; develops audio and video content; manages theatres and cinema complexes; arrangement of programming at theatres; production and editing of content for satellite and cable channels; basic satellite broadcasting and general broadcasting; and production, purchase, and sales of video content. The company's Theater division plans, produces, and promotes kabuki presentations and general theatre productions on tour and overseas performances; and operates Shochiku theatres. It is also involved in theatrical rights; kabuki related events; the development of theatre-related businesses; and actor and talent promotion business. The company's Real Estate division develops, manages, and leases properties. The Other Business division engages in the editing, production, and sale of motion picture pamphlets; planning, production, and sale of character merchandise; management of mobile and computer shopping websites; distribution of official content for mobile devices; operation of restaurants, parking lots, and other businesses; provision of property management and cleaning services; and development and licensing of music copyrights. The company was formerly known as Shochiku Kinema Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shochiku Co., Ltd. in 1937. Shochiku Co., Ltd. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.