Central Japan Railway Co. engages in the operation of railway services. The company is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi-Ken and currently employs 29,144 full-time employees. The firm operates in three business segments. The Transportation segment is engaged in the operation of Tokaido Shinkansen railways and the conventional railways in the Tokai area, as well as the provision of bus services. The Distribution segment is engaged in the operation of department stores in JR central towers, as well as the merchandising business in train compartments and stations. The Real Estate segment is engaged in the leasing and sale of station buildings and other real estate. The firm also operates a hotel business, travel agency business, advertising business, railroad car manufacturing business, and construction business.