1 7 w l s t v j y annual report 2004 repor toyot a tsusho corpora tion 5 p u 6 additional copies of this and other information may be obtained by contacting corporate communications office toyota corporation 14 9 nihonbashi 2 chome chuo ku tokyo 103 8655 japan facsimile 81 3 3242 8695 e mail ttc_ir gw toyotsu co jp url http www eng profile since its incorporation in 1948 the company has developed worldwide sales network through global strategy group consists 176 subsidiaries affiliates which together undertake broad range businesses including trading manufacturing processing retail services at level philosophy is to promote prosperity for people contribute positive development communities based on we conduct our activities openly so that can earn appreciation from create added value satisfy all stakeholders customers shareholders employees local as