A group of companies related to Eiichi Shibusawa gathered in a hall and meeting February 13 14:56
A meeting of companies related to Eiichi Shibusawa, known as the "Father of the Modern Japanese Economy," was held in Tokyo on the 13th to deepen exchanges with the aim of inheriting the spirit of Shibuzawa, which contributed to the development of Japanese industry. Was.
This meeting was called the "Shibuzawa Network Forum" and was held by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce where Eiichi Shibusawa was the first president, and at the venue in Tokyo, there are about 80 representatives of banks and trading companies that Shibuzawa was involved in establishing. Gathered.
First, Mr. Mimura, President of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, said, "I want to convey to many people the Shibuzawa philosophy that companies must pursue not only profit but also public interest."
Next, Eiichi Shibusawa's grandson's grandson, Mr. Ken Shibuzawa, chairman of the investment trust company equivalent to `` Yashago '', gave a lecture, `` The words left by Eiichi Shibusawa have ideas that lead to the present and future, such as the importance of sustainability, etc. I want to work with you on these ideas for the future of Japan. "
Eiichi Shibusawa, who was born in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture during the Edo era, has been involved in the establishment of a number of companies as a businessman since the Meiji era, and was selected as a new 10,000 yen bill portrait, and NHK's Taiga drama to be broadcast next year But the life is drawn.
The meeting concluded with the declaration of developing activities to inherit the spirit of Eiichi Shibusawa, and agreed to strengthen cooperation between companies and organizations in the future.