ancient businesses, asuka period, business practices, business secrets, craftsmanship techniques, cultural heritage, enduring companies, family business, heritage preservation, historical enterprises, historical significance, japanese business, japanese tradition, kongō gumi, longevity, miyadaiku, non-public companies, oldest company in the world, temple construction, traditional craftsmanship

The Secret to Longevity: A Look Into the Oldest Company in the World (Part 1)

A report published by the Tokyo Business Research Company reveals the key to longevity for Japanese enterprises: integrity and staying private. Among the many centuries-old businesses, the oldest is Kongō Gumi, a temple construction company established during the Asuka period now boasting a history of 1,440 years. Longevity secrets unveiled The Japan Imperial Database surveyed ...

Max Lu

Shitennoji Temple in Osaka, Japan.

Japanese Carpenters: Constructing Buildings Without Nails or Screws

Is it possible to set up residential buildings and other structures without using metal fasteners like nails and screws? For the majority of people, the idea would seem improbable and unrealistic. Yet, the reality is that traditional Japanese carpenters have been using a technique of building structures without using metal parts for several centuries. Japan ...

Max Lu

Kaidan-in Temple, Fukuoka, Japan.