Kongō Gumi: The World’s First Company Has Been Running For 1,447 Years!
Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 13:55 is Japan’s business culture shines in its five oldest companies: Kongo Gumi (578 AD), Nishiyama Onsen (705), Koman Hotel (717), Hoshi Ryokan (718), and Genda Shigyo (771) In 578 AD, Korean builder Shigemitsu Kongo formed Kongo Gumi in Japan to build Buddhist temples with local workers. (Representative/AP) Prime Minister Narendra…