ANZAI Tokubee

Date of Birth and Death
July 24, 1839 - September 2, 1913
Birthplace (modern name)
Fukushima
Occupation, Status
Businessperson

Description

Businessman. Born in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima. In 1870, he entered Onogumi silk traders in Yokohama. In 1873, he established a silk-reeling company named Nihonmatsu Seishi with Onogumi and colleagues from his native place. In 1885, after Onogumi was disbanded, he ran his own store and contributed to the export of Japanese raw silk. He successively held important posts including executive of the Habutae (silk fabric) Cooperative, member of Yokohama City Assembly, and member of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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ANZAI Tokubee

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