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Establishment of Money Exchange

When
1656
Where
Osaka
Part of
Konoike Zen'amon Founding of Business in Osaka

The Kōnoike family began a money exchange business in Osaka.

In 1656, the Kōnoike family of Osaka established a money exchange business. This event is recorded as the operational origin of the Kōnoike Bank.

Sources

  1. Sanwa Bank Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18

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