Genyoshi Kadokawa was the founder of Kadokawa Shoten.[1][2] Several academic prizes have been named in his honor.[3][4]
Genyoshi Kadokawa | |
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角川 源義 | |
| Born | (1917-10-09)9 October 1917 Toyama, Toyama Prefecture Japan |
| Died | 27 October 1975(1975-10-27) (aged 58) Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Education | Kokugakuin University |
| Occupation | Author, businessman |
| Years active | 1945–1975 |
| Era | Shōwa era |
| Organization | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Successor | Haruki Kadokawa |
| Political party | Japan Socialist Party |
| Spouse | Fumiko Suzuki |
| Children | Jun Henmi Haruki Kadokawa Tsuguhiko Kadokawa |
| Website | http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/ |