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Representing a 400 year old company for an Apricot Hair Oil
Our lovely rep:
Yanagiya Honten Co. Ltd., which marks the 400th anniversary of their foundation this year
400th anniversary? This must be a world record?
This attached article has a list of older japanese companies
http://thisisjapan.asia/top-8-of-japans-oldest-shops-and-companies/Inns, construction companies, religious artifact maker, candy maker-
For sure pretty amazing
In case the link gets borked, here is the list from the article:
1)Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. (株式会社金剛組 Kabushiki Gaisha Kongō Gumi)
Started in the year 578 and operated independently until 2006, until acquired by Takamatsu.
2)Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
Started in 705, recognized by Guinness as the world's oldest inn in 2011
3)Sennen no Yu Koman
Started in 717, this inn is located in Hyogo Prefecture
4) Hoshi Ryokan
Founded 718, this inn is located in Ishikawa Prefecture
5) Tanaka-Iga
This maker of religious goods, starting with Buddhist goods, and also produce goods associated with Shinto.
Based in Kyoto, founded 885
6) Nakamura Shaji
Construction company which specializes in Buddhist and Shinto structures.
Founded 970, currently located in Aichi prefecture
7) Ichimonjiya Wasuke
More commonly known as Ichiwa, this confectionary company has operated in Kyoto
since the year 1000
8. Sakan Ryokan
This inn, founded in 1009, operates in Miyagi prefecture
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