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, its name is often shortened to . It was established on July 28, 1988, for projects related to the construction of the

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. It was capitalized at 3 billion

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, including 2 billion from the government of Tokyo. In 2004, it reported debts exceeding 527 billion yen.

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Chikaken web page 経営状況 (Operating conditions)
(in Japanese)

External links

Chikaken Web Site
(in Japanese) {{Authority control Construction and civil engineering companies based in Tokyo Government-owned companies based in Tokyo

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