History

2022	February 17Conclusion of the “Agreement Regarding Aid Cooperation in Instances of Disaster” with the city of Okazaki.
2021	December 28Opening of the ZENT Kariya Hall Business succession of Mega Gaia Kariya Hall(Gaia Corporation)
2021	April 1Inauguration of Akihiro Tsuzuki as President and CEO.
2020	March 9Certified as 2020 Health and Productivity (small and medium-sized corporate sector).
2020	March 3Re-signing of the “Agreement Regarding Reception of Evacuees and Others in Instances of Disaster” with the city of Toyota. Toyota Honten Hall, Kosaka Hall, Umetsubo Hall, Yoshiwara Hall, Oshimizu Hall, Shimoichiba Hall, Wakabayashi Hall, and Tanaka Hall
2019	December 18Establishment of the “Conference on Safe and Secure Urban Development in Gifu.” Partnership involving Gifu City Hall, four police stations in the prefecture (Naka, Kita, Minami, and Hashima), and local volunteer companies.
2019	September 11Conclusion of the “Agreement Regarding Aid Cooperation in Instances of Disaster” with the city of Kani.
2019	April 11Establish a ZENT Children's General Incorporated Foundation.
2019	February 21Certified as 2019 Health and Productivity(small and medium-sized corporate sector).
2019	February 13Acceptance of the Family Friendly Company Award at the Family Friendly Company Award Ceremony.
2019	February 16Business succession of 3 Toyo'oka Corporation halls (Maruman Shimoichiba Hall, Maruman Wakabayashi Hall, and Maruman Tanaka Hall).
2019	February 1Opening of the ZENT Fujisawa Toyohashi Hall; the first new hall in 5 years, and the first to be established in a Mega Don Quijote. Growth to a number of over 20,000 machines throughout the company.
2018	December 21Reopening of the ZENT Ueji Hall and new installation of a laundromat.
2018	October 1Installation of solar panels on the ZENT Ichinotsubo Hall for energy production.
2016	December 13Beginning tax-exclusive pricing and introduction of "Purapachi" and "Purasuro," starting with the ToyotaHonten Hall.
2016	April 1Beginning of the Play More Campaign. Use of Beat Takeshi as a celebrity spokesperson.
2015	August 1Donation of 18 street surveillance cameras to the Nishibiwajima Crime Prevention Association and the Inazawa Crime Prevention Association.
2015	May 26Strengthening of security, and complete remodeling of the company headquarters to update its interior.
2015	March 3Conclusion of the "Agreement Regarding Reception of Evacuees and Others in Instances of Disaster" with the city of Toyota.
2014	December 31Accumulation of over 200 billion yen in annual sales.
2014	December 1Establishment of a new Nagoya Office as a base for recruiting.
2014	Conclusion of the "Memorandum Regarding Aid Given Between Communities and Companies in Instances of Large-scale Disaster" with Kawanaka School District's Disaster Prevention and Urban Planning Committee in Kita-ku, Nagoya-shi (September 1). Acceptance of the city of Toyota's grand prize, "Recognition of Companies with Active and Shining Workers" (September 25). Approval by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Kurumin approval) for accreditation as a "Company Supporting Child Care" (October 1).
2014	April 26Reopening of the ZENT Idaka Hall after reconstruction.
2014	April 25Opening of the ZENT Nagoya Kita Hall, with one of the largest numbers of machines in Japan (2,100 machines). Addition of a Komeda's Coffee and dry cleaner to the premises.
2013	December 26Reopening of the ZENT Ueji Hall after complete remodeling.
2013	July 4Registration as an "Aichi family-friendly company" for actively creating a work environment that promotes balance between work and life.
2013	April 25Opening of the ZENT Kakamigahara Hall, and installation of ball counting devices within some slot machines for the first time.
2013	April 1Inauguration of Yoshio Tsuzuki as President and CEO. Beginning of the FLY! ZENT Campaign.
2012	December 27Opening of the ZENT Ichinotsubo Hall. Installation of solar panels and creation of green walls in consideration of the environment. Acceptance of the 2014 Gifu Cityscape Honorable Mention (construction department) as the first pachinko hall to receive such an award, in recognition of these efforts.
2012	April 6Opening of the ZENT Tajimi Hall, the 10th large hall with over 1,000 machines. Growth to a number of over 15,000 machines throughout the company.
2011	June 10Opening of the ZENT Okazaki Interchange Hall, with 1,526 machines; the largest number in the Tokai area. Attachment of a women-only rest area and Lawson.
2011	April 1Beginning of the introduction of the Simple System, a ball counting device within each machine, starting with the ToyotaHonten Hall.
2011	January 1Absorption of Kisho Co., Ltd.
2010	December 15Reopening of the ZENT Wakabayashi Hall and ZENT Nagakute Hall after reconstruction. Renaming of the Wakabayashi Hall as the "ToyotaHonten Hall" at the same time.
2010	November 18Beginning of service training by Miyako Hirabayashi, head of the Elegant Manner School.
2010	August 1Beginning of the Three-year Project.
2010	January 1Inauguration of Hiroshi Okuda, Senior Advisor for Toyota Motor Corporation (at the time), as this company's auditor (until March 2012).
2008	December 6Reopening of the ZENT Sumiyoshi Hall after complete remodeling.
2007	Opening of the 3 Inazawa (July 14), Sakahogi (July 28), and Kani (November 23) halls as part of the Company Foundation's 20th Anniversary Project. Attachment of flower shops for the first time to all 3 halls. First trial within Japan at the Kani hall as a newly built large scale hall with 1,000 machines operating completely smoke-free. Growth to a number of over 10,000 machines throughout the company.
2006	December 31Merging of ZENT with Amity and Aizen (surviving company being ZENT Co., Ltd.) in order to improve group management efficiency. Merging of Kisho and Zent (surviving company being Kisho Co., Ltd.) at the same time.
2006	November 1Acquisition of a certificate of appreciation for the ZENT Transportation Service by the Toyota Social Welfare Council.
2006	March 1Recognition of the ZENT Kosaka Hall by the city of Toyota as the first pachinko hall to take measures against passive smoking.
2005	November 29Introduction of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machines into all halls.
2003	December 31Accumulation of over 100 billion yen in annual sales.
2002	December 22Opening of the ZENT Fuso Hall. Introduction of the in-hall food and drink service, Tstyle, and attachment of a Sugakiya and child care center.
2001	December 1Unification of all halls under the name "ZENT" in the aim of further development.
2000	August 5Opening of the ZENT Kisogawa Hall (nicknamed "G-ZONE"). ZENT's first large hall featuring over 1,000 machines.
1999	First expansion into Gifu through the opening of the ZENT Ogaki Ekimae Hall (February 17). Opening of the ZENT Seto Hall (June 23). Reopening of the ZENT Hara Hall after renovation (December 23).
1998	Opening of the ZENT Sumiyoshi Hall (April 18).
1997	Opening of the ZENT Wagogaoka Hall in a large restaurant area (February 15). Installation of an authentic wine cellar to the Apan777 Akatsuka Hall (December 1). Beginning of the ZENT Transportation Service, using welfare vehicles (November).
1996	Reopening of the Apan777 Wakabayashi Hall (June 18) and acquisition of the nickname of "ViVO." Opening of the ZENT Ueji Hall (December 21), and acquisition of the nickname "Mega Hall Noah." Addition of TV monitors in all machines, and installation of double seats, a prize corner featuring street-style prizes, and more. Addition of a convenience store to the premises.
1995	Renovation of the Apan777 Kosaka Hall into a non-smoking hall (April 26). Opening of the Apan777 Oshimizu Hall (July 7). Installation of virtual golf. Reopening of the Apan777 Ekimae Hall after renovation (November 17). Acquisition of the nickname of "REPOS" and internet activation at a time when it was not yet widespread.
1994	Opening of the Apan777 Yoshiwara Hall (August 4).
1993	Completion of the company headquarters in Wakamiya-cho, Toyota-shi (April 7). Acceptance of the Toyota Cityscape Prize (award of excellence) the same year.
1992	Opening of the Apan777 Nagakute Hall (April 26). Acquisition of the nickname of "ZAZ," and attachment of a gallery and more. Introduction of a prize corner to the Apan777 Umetsubo Hall featuring convenience store-style prizes (July 20).
1990	Inauguration of Yorio Tsuzuki as President and CEO(March 16).
1987-1991	Opening of 8 Apan777 halls. Renewal of the Akatsuka Hall and introduction of CR (prepaid card reading) machines throughout the hall, making it the first such hall in Aichi.
1987	Established Zent Corporation (February 26) Yoshie Tsuzuki, President and CEO.
1982-1986	Opening of 5 Apan777 halls.
1971	Opening of the first Apan777 Ekimae Hall outside of Toyotashi Station (November 19).