Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
National Art Center reference-room contract dispute
Maruzen declined an order to operate a reference room at the National Art Center, Tokyo shortly before operations were due to begin. The National Museum of Art subsequently suspended book purchases and other transactions with the company for four months.
1999
Princeton Bonds scandal
Maruzen was involved in the Princeton Bonds scandal and recorded a reported special loss of 5.6 billion yen. The event contributed to the financial difficulties that led to later restructuring.