New Start; Itochu in Tokyo Hosts Employee Entrance Ceremony Amid Scrutiny of Middle East Conflict

The Yomiuri Shimbun

15:53 JST, April 1, 2026

New employees of Itochu Corp. attend an entrance ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. “The role of a company that supports global infrastructure is significant. I want to become a professional who can fulfill these responsibilities,” one of the new employees said. Itochu’s energy-related operations in the Middle East have come under scrutiny as the industry has reportedly experienced shipment disruptions for crude oil products following the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran since February.