Arinobu Fukuhara

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1848 – 1924

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Who was Arinobu Fukuhara?

Arinobu Fukuhara was the head of Apothecary Shiseidō and Toku Fukuhara. In addition, this businessman's name is known internationally because of the Arinobu Fukuhara House at Hakone, which Frank Lloyd Wright designed in 1918 as a Prairie-style vacation villa for the extended Fukuhara family.

Born 1848 in Awa, Chiba-ken, he rose in due course to become Chief Pharmacist of the Japanese Navy. In retirement, he embarked on a second career which would bring fame and fortune. He was also president of the Aikoko Insurance Company.

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Born
1848
Died
1924

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on July 23, 2013

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