Kawamura Zuiken
Kawamura Zuiken | |
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The statue of Kawamura Zuiken at his home village, Minamiise, Watarai, Mie, Japan | |
| Born | 1618 |
| Died | 1700 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1630–1698 |
| Honours | Hatamoto |
Kawamura Zuiken (1618–1700) was a Japanese businessman. He was born in the village of Ukura in the province of Ise. The name Zuiken is a religious name taken when he entered the Buddhist clergy; later he returned to using the name Hiradayu. Kawamura Zuiken was influential in the development of Japanese ocean trading routes.