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Founding of Sasaya, forerunner of Okaya & Co., in Nagoya

When
1669
Where
Nagoya city
Episodes
1

In 1669, a trade concern was founded in Nagoya under the name Sasaya. This entity is recognized as a forerunner to the later Okaya & Co., Ltd., representing one of the oldest functioning Japanese trade businesses.

Episodes

  1. 1669 · Nagoya cityFounding of Sasaya

    The trade concern was founded in Nagoya in 1669 under the name Sasaya.

Background and detail

Establishment in Nagoya. The business was established in the city of Nagoya in the year 1669. At the time of its founding, it operated under the name Sasaya. This initial establishment marks the origin of the entity that would later be known as Okaya & Co., Ltd.

People involved

  • Sasaya · Founding entity name

Sources

  1. Okaya & Co. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25

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