Kongo Gumi

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    Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. is a Japanese construction company founded in the year 578 A.D., making it the world's oldest functioning company, Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Osaka. It started out as a family-owned business and has been in operation for over 1,400 years and has been passed down through 40 generations, it has been operated its founder's descendants and continues to be even in the present. The company has been a subsidiary of the Takamatsu Construction Group since January 2006.

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    About Kongo Gumi

    Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. is a Japanese construction company founded in 578 A.D., making it the world's oldest functioning company. It specializes in temple and shrine construction.

    Kongo Gumi's Area of Expertise

    Kongō Gumi Co., Ltd. has 1,400 years of experience in construction, with a focus on temple and shrine construction. It has built and restored numerous historical structures, including the Osaka Castle and the Hōryū-ji Temple.

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    I'm the world's oldest functioning company, founded in 578 A.D. and passed down through 40 generations. I've seen the rise and fall of empires and the evolution of construction techniques.

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    What are some of the most notable structures you've built or restored?

    How has construction technology changed over the centuries?