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Company information

Company Name SBT CO., LTD.
Foundation January, 1993
President and CEO Ito Masaki
Head Office Yokohama Plaza Bldg. 10F, 2-6 Kinko-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0056 JapanMAP 
Tel: +81-45-290-9480
Fax: +81-45-290-9481
Offices 2 Domestic Offices, 32 Overseas Offices (as of September 2025)
Number of Employees 250 (Domestic), 1,174 (Overseas), Total 1,424 (as of September 2025)
Business Description Export and Sale of Automobiles, and similar
Capital JPY 10,000,000
Main Bank MUFG Bank, Bank of Yokohama, Mizuho Bank, and others
License of Secondhand Dealer Kanagawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission; No. 452740600252
URL Corporate Site:sbtjapan.co.jp
Used Car Online Shop:sbtjapan.com 

Message from the President

At SBT, we have embraced the corporate philosophy of “Smiles and Happiness to ALL,” and have made it our mission to deliver smiles and happiness to people around the world through our business. This philosophy represents our very reason for being and is the unchanging source of our values.
We believe it is our responsibility to continually pursue the fulfillment of our customers' needs, while taking on new challenges and striving for growth, thereby contributing to society. This journey leads not only to greater customer satisfaction, but also to rewarding our business partners and investors who support us, in addition to fostering the growth and pride of each employee. We are confident that the accumulation of these efforts will spread even more smiles and happiness throughout society.
In recent years, the business environment surrounding us has changed dramatically. In Japan, the decline in birthrate and aging population is ongoing, while globally, digitalization and globalization are progressing at an unprecedented pace. In such an era, we will build on the achievements and trust we have cultivated over the years and pursue further development under the theme of “Business Innovation.” With our used vehicle export business at the heart of what we do, we aim to grow into new business areas while sharing the high quality products, practices and culture that Japan is known for with the rest of the world.
Bringing Japan and the world closer together through our business, and enriching people’s lives with prosperity and inspiration—this is the future we envision.
Looking ahead, we will continue our evolution from a specialized automotive trading company into a general trading company, while promoting sustainable corporate management that contributes meaningfully to society.

SBT CO., LTD.
President & CEOIto Masaki

Corporate Philosophy

Smile and Happiness to ALL

SBT delivers “Smiles and Happiness to All,” including our employees, their families, customers, and business partners,
as well as your local communities. We believe this is our mission and maximum value.
SBT aims to become a company that can provide not only economic benefits
but also pleasure to enrich the individual’s life through our business activities.

Management Philosophy

Driving sustainable Growth for society

CREATING LASTING VALUE
By adapting to constantly changing global markets and business environments, we strive to achieve continuous growth and development through agile and flexible management.
Through these efforts, we contribute to society while creating new value for our customers and partners.

Action Guideline

OUR NEW STANDARD FOR SHAPING THE FUTURE

A company has neither a face nor a voice. It is the actions of each individual that forms our purpose and gains trust. These principles serve as our daily compass, guiding our decisions and uniting colleagues around the world in working toward the same direction.

  1. Trust

    Build deep trust with customers, partners, employees, and all stakeholders.

  2. Challenge

    Take on new challenges without fear of failure.

  3. Growth

    Stay humble, keep learning, and pursue continuous growth.

  4. Professionalism

    Deliver prompt, courteous, and highquality work in everything we do.

  5. Global & Local

    Think globally while understanding each local community.

  6. Compliance

    Act responsibly and comply with all laws and regulations.

Brand Tagline

DRIVE WHAT'S NEXT

THE SBT WAY
We aim to be the driving force behind what's next for society. We aspire to be a company that empowers every individual to take on the “NEXT” challenge. This vision is embodied in SBT’s brand tagline, shared across the entire organization.