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Kyukyodo
is a Japanese retail store that specializes in Washi, traditional Japanese paper goods, incense, Asian calligraphy supplies, and books. It was founded in 1663 as a pharmacy. From 1891 to 1945, it was the official stationer to the Imperial House of Japan. Its headquarters and first store are in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, while there are branch stores in Tokyo at Ginza, Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Marunouchi, and Yokohama. See also *List of oldest companies References External links * ''Time Out'' article in English {{Authority control Retail companies of Japan Retail companies established in 1663 Japanese stationery Art materials brands Japanese incense companies Japanese brands Companies based in Kyoto 1663 establishments in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Oldest Companies
The oldest companies in the world are the brands and companies which remain operating (either in whole or in part) since inception, excluding associations and List of oldest universities in continuous operation, educational, government, or religious organizations. Statistics According to a report published by the Bank of Korea in 2008 that looked at 41 countries, there were 5,586 companies older than 200 years. Of these, 3,146 (56%) are in Japan, 837 (15%) in Germany, 222 (4%) in the Netherlands, and 196 (3%) in France. Of the companies with more than 100 years of history, most of them (89%) employ fewer than 300 people. A nationwide Japanese survey counted more than 21,000 companies older than 100 years as of September 30, 2009. Founded before 1300 1300 to 1399 1400 to 1499 1500 to 1599 1600 to 1649 1650 to 1699 See also * :Companies by year of establishment * List of oldest banks in continuous operation * List of oldest companies in Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
