Description: (Founder of ‘Ōkura-gumi’ and ‘Ōkura Shōgyō Gakkō’, Predecessors of 'Taisei Corporation' and ‘Tokyo University of Economics’)
Baron Ōkura Kihachirō, a pioneering Japanese businessman, investor, and philanthropist, founded the Ōkura-gumi zaibatsu, which later became the Taisei Corporation. He also established the Ōkura Shōgyō Gakkō, later renamed Tokyo University of Economics. Ōkura's humble beginnings as a peasant set him apart from other zaibatsu founders, highlighting his entrepreneurial drive and determination. His significant contributions to the business and education sectors have left a lasting impact on Japan's economic landscape.