The Oldest Businesses In The World
April 27, 2013 4 Comments
Not all businesses get off the ground.Not all businesses turn a profit.Few last past the first year,few make it through the first decade and fewer are passed down three generations.
However there are exceptions.These businesses listed below have managed to last over three centuries.Some are over a millennia old.One of them close to fifteen centuries old.Talk of built to last!
578 to 1299
|
Year |
Company |
Company |
Business |
| 578 | Kongō Gumi | Japan | Construction |
| 705 | Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan | Japan | Hotel |
| 717-8 | Hoshi Ryokan | Japan | Hotel |
| 717 | Koman | Japan | Hotel |
| 718 | Zengoro | Japan | Hotel |
| 771 | Genda Shigyo | Japan | Paper bags |
| 803 | Stiftskeller St. Peter | Austria | Restaurant |
| 862 | Staffelter Hof | Germany | Wine |
| 885 | Tanaka-Iga | Japan | Religious goods |
| 953 | The Bingley Arms | UK | Pub |
| 970 | Nakamura Shaji | Japan | Construction |
| 1000 | Château de Goulaine | France | Wine |
| 1000 | Marinelli Bell Foundry | Italy | Foundry |
| 1009 | Sakan Ryokan | Japan | Hotel |
| 1024 | Shumiya | Japan | Religious goods |
| 1040 | Weihenstephan | Germany | Brewery |
| 1050 | Weltenburger | Germany | Brewery |
| 1068 | Otterton Mill | UK | Mill |
| 1074 | Affligem brewery | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1074 | Benediktinerstift Admont | Austria | Woodworking |
| 1075 | Takahan Ryokan | Japan | Hotel |
| 1100 | Schloss Johannisberg | Germany | Wine |
| 1120 | Zum Roten Bären | Germany | Hotel |
| 1128 | Grimbergen | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1131 | Arolsen | Germany | Brewery |
| 1133 | Tongerlo | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1135 | Munke Mølle | Denmark | Mill |
| 1136 | Aberdeen Harbour | UK | Harbour |
| 1141 | Barone Ricasoli | Italy | Wine |
| 1141 | Sudo Honke | Japan | Sake |
| 1160 | Tsuen Tea | Japan | Tea |
| 1184 | Fujito | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1184 | Kikuoka | Japan | Herbs |
| 1189 | Ito Tekko | Japan | Metalworking |
| 1190 | Shirasagiyu Tawaraya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1191 | Tosen Goshobo | Japan | Hotel |
| 1191 | Okunobo | Japan | Hotel |
| 1192 | Yoshinoya Irokuen | Japan | Hotel |
| 1198 | The Brazen Head | Ireland | Pub |
| 1203 | Angel & Royal | UK | Hotel |
| 1211 | Schloss Vollrads | Germany | Wine |
| 1239 | Eyguebelle | France | Wine |
| 1246 | Sanct Peter | Germany | Hotel |
| 1250 | Wieliczka | Poland | Salt |
| 1266 | Freiberger Brauhaus | Germany | Brewery |
| 1266 | Privatbrauerei Bolten | Germany | Brewery |
| 1268 | Aldersbach | Germany | Brewery |
| 1270 | Frapin | France | Cognac |
| 1270 | Hirter | Austria | Brewery |
| 1283 | Fürstenberg | Germany | Brewery |
| 1283 | Rhanerbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1288 | StoraEnso | Finland | Paper |
| 1295 | Barovier & Toso | Italy | Glass |
1300 to 1399
|
Year |
Company |
Country |
Business |
| 1300 | Kuchlbauer | Germany | Brewery |
| 1300 | Orso Grigio | Italy | Hotel |
| 1300 | Tawaraya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1304 | Pilgrim Haus | Germany | Hotel |
| 1308 | Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren | Germany | Brewery |
| 1308 | Frescobaldi | Italy | Wine |
| 1311 | Notoya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1312 | Higashiya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1313 | Bratwursthäusle Nürnberg | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1314 | Garley | Germany | Brewery |
| 1314 | Zum Riesen | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1318 | Rats | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1318 | Sion | Germany | Brewery |
| 1319 | Sankogan | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1321 | Browar Namysłów | Poland | Brewery |
| 1323 | Interlaken | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1324 | Kyteler’s Inn | Ireland | Restaurant |
| 1326 | Richard de Bas | France | Paper |
| 1328 | Augustiner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1328 | Kremnica Mint | Slovakia | Mint |
| 1329 | Kanbukuro | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1334 | Gmachl | Austria | Hotel |
| 1331 | Hofpfisterei | Germany | Bakery |
| 1335 | Karthäuserhof | Germany | Wine |
| 1337 | Maruya | Japan | Miso |
| 1340 | Brand | Netherlands | Brewery |
| 1345 | La Couronne | France | Restaurant |
| 1346 | Goldene Gans | Germany | Brewery |
| 1346 | Takata | Japan | Textile |
| 1348 | Pivovar Broumov | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1348 | Haus zum Rüden Zürich | Switzerland | Restaurant |
| 1349 | Shiose | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1350 | Schmidberger | Austria | Blacksmith |
| 1354 | Zum Weinberg | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1363 | Franziskaner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1364 | Löwen | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1366 | Stella Artois | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1368 | Old Crown | UK | Restaurant |
| 1368 | Uiro | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1369 | Torrini Firenze | Italy | Jewelry |
| 1371 | Wynhus zum Bären | Switzerland | Restaurant |
| 1375 | Al Cappello Rosso | Italy | Hotel |
| 1378 | Einbecker | Germany | Brewery |
| 1380 | Gastagwirt | Austria | Hotel |
| 1380 | Roter Hahn | Germany | Hotel |
| 1385 | Antinori | Italy | Wine |
| 1386 | Riegele | Germany | Brewery |
| 1389 | Engel Apotheke | Switzerland | Pharmacy |
| 1389 | Luiano | Italy | Wine |
| 1390 | Goldener Adler | Austria | Hotel |
| 1394 | Allgäuer Brauhaus | Germany | Brewery |
| 1395 | Namariichi | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1397 | Spaten | Germany | Brewery |
| 1398 | Schnupp | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1399 | Stein | Austria | Hotel |
1400 to 1499
|
Year |
Company |
Country |
Business |
| 1405 | Ratskeller Bremen | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1405 | Schlenkerla | Germany | Brewery |
| 1410 | Schremser | Austria | Brewery |
| 1412 | Zum Goldenen Sternen | Switzerland | Restaurant |
| 1417 | Hacker-Pschorr | Germany | Brewery |
| 1418 | Krone | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1418 | Krumbad | Germany | Baths |
| 1418 | Les Bonnets Rouges | France | Hotel |
| 1419 | Barbarossa Hotel | Germany | Hotel |
| 1422 | Raeapteek | Estonia | Pharmacy |
| 1423 | Schwanen | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1426 | Mühle Sting | Germany | Mill |
| 1428 | Ichijoh | Japan | Hotel |
| 1428 | Saku | Japan | Hotel |
| 1430 | Kronen | Germany | Brewery |
| 1431 | Bratwurst-Röslein | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1434 | Lodenwalker | Austria | Clothing |
| 1435 | Schloss Sommerhausen | Germany | Wine |
| 1436 | Wernesgrüner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1437 | Moserhof | Austria | Hotel |
| 1438 | Andechs | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1438 (or 1483) | Camuffo di Portogruaro | Italy | Boat building |
| 1439 | Weideneder | Germany | Brewery |
| 1439 | Zum Goldenen Anker | Germany | Hotel |
| 1445 | Hoegaarden | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1447 | Griechenbeisl | Austria | Restaurant |
| 1447 | Hotel Krone | Austria | Hotel |
| 1447 | Zötler | Germany | Brewery |
| 1458 | Zum Schwan | Germany | Hotel |
| 1461 | Friedels Keller | Germany | Brewery |
| 1461 | Hotel Lilie | Italy | Hotel |
| 1462 | Eck | Germany | Brewery |
| 1463 | Geska | Switzerland | Cheese |
| 1465 | Ferienweingut Kilburg | Germany | Wine |
| 1465 | Owariya | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1466 | Brauereiwirtschaft Berg | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1467 | Surugaya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1470 | Mazlo | France | Jeweler |
| 1472 | Bad Osterfingen | Switzerland | Restaurant |
| 1472 | Hirschgasse | Germany | Hotel |
| 1472 | Monte dei Paschi di Siena | Italy | Bank |
| 1473 | Gebrüder Weiss | Austria | Transport |
| 1473 | Steiger | Slovakia | Brewery |
| 1474 | Kindl | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1475 | La Rochere | France | Glass |
| 1476 | Pfahnl | Austria | Mill |
| 1477 | Hirzinger | Germany | Hotel |
| 1477 | Ratskeller Erfurt | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1478 | Warka | Poland | Brewery |
| 1483 | Kameya Mutsu | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1483 | Zur Sonne | Switzerland | Restaurant |
| 1485 | Krone | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1487 | Hiraizumi | Japan | Sake |
| 1488 | Rathbornes Candles | Ireland | Candles |
| 1491 | Sommerhuber | Austria | Ceramics |
| 1492 | Haeberlein | Germany | Bakery |
| 1495 | Baronnie de Coussergues | France | Wine |
| 1497 | Raventós | Spain | Wine |
| 1498 | Goldenes Posthorn | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1498 | Shore Porters | UK | Transport |
| 1499 | U Fleků | Czech Republic | Brewery |
1500 to 1599
|
Year |
Company |
Country |
Business |
| 1500 | Ammerndorfer | Germany | Mill |
| 1500 | Ubaldo Grazia | Italy | Pottery |
| 1501 | Fukkodo | Japan | Brushes |
| 1502 | Tsutaya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1503 | Golden Fleece Inn | UK | Restaurant |
| 1503 | Hacklwirt | Austria | Restaurant |
| 1506 | Herold | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1509 | Roter Hirsch | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1512 | Castello Tudisco | Italy | Olive Oil |
| 1514 | Hampton Ferry | UK | Ferry |
| 1514 | Trinity House | UK | Lighthouse |
| 1515 | Café Vlissinghe | Belgium | Restaurant |
| 1516 | Zeilinger | Austria | Metalwork |
| 1517 | Měšťanský pivovar v Poličce | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1517 | Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden | Germany | Salt |
| 1519 | Orell Füssli Holding AG | Switzerland | Holding |
| 1520 | Hof auf der Lieth | Germany | Farm |
| 1521 | Spiegelau | Germany | Glass |
| 1524 | Löwenbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1524 | Schöllnitzer | Germany | Distillery |
| 1525 | Auerbachs Keller Leipzig | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1526 | Bären Twann | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1526 | Beretta | Italy | Firearms |
| 1526 | Bratwurst Herzle | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1530 | William Prym | Germany | Metalwork |
| 1532 | Yamaji | Japan | Sake |
| 1533 | Klosterbräu | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1533 | Zvon | Czech Republic | Hotel |
| 1534 | Cambridge University Press | UK | Publishing |
| 1534 | Ur Krostitzer | Germany | Brewery |
| 1535 | Gottsmannsgrüner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1535 | Balson | UK | Butcher |
| 1540 | Senno | Japan | Sake |
| 1541 | John Brooke | UK | Clothing |
| 1542 | Urs und Viktor | Switzerland | Restaurant |
| 1542 | Wolferstetter | Germany | Brewery |
| 1543 | Köstritzer | Germany | Brewery |
| 1544 | Meien | Japan | Salt |
| 1545 | Touwfabriek G. van der Lee | Netherlands | Rope |
| 1548 | Can Bonastre | Spain | Wine |
| 1548 | Yoshinokawa | Japan | Sake |
| 1550 | Konishi | Japan | Sake |
| 1550 | Riess | Austria | Metalwork |
| 1550 | Sasaiya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1551 | Codorníu | Spain | Wine |
| 1551 | Daikokuya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1552 | Fonjallaz | Switzerland | Wine |
| 1553 | Piesslinger | Austria | Aluminium |
| 1555 | Chiso | Japan | Clothing |
| 1559 | Kastner | Austria | Confectionery |
| 1560 | Aritsugu | Japan | Knives |
| 1560 | Nabeya | Japan | Metalwork |
| 1560 | Okamoto | Japan | Iron |
| 1561 | Achkarren Krone | Germany | Hotel |
| 1561 | SS Annunziata | Italy | Perfume |
| 1563 | Tamura | Japan | Hotel |
| 1564 | Svijany | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1566 | Nishikawa | Japan | Beds |
| 1567 | Acrobräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1568 | Gasthof Herold | Germany | Brewery |
| 1568 | Kichijiya | Japan | Oil |
| 1568 | Poschinger | Germany | Glass |
| 1569 | Edegger-Tax | Austria | Bakery |
| 1570 | Einhorn Apothecary | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1570 | Klášter | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1570 | Schwarzer Adler | Austria | Hotel |
| 1570 | Whitechapel | UK | Foundry |
| 1572 | Royal Tichelaar Makkum | Netherlands | Ceramics |
| 1573 | Fischhaus Dresden | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1573 | Pivovar Kutná Hora | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1573 | Hosoji Inbanten | Japan | Stamps |
| 1574 | Dopff au Moulin | France | Wine |
| 1574 | Glossner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1575 | Hamadaya | Japan | Lacquerware |
| 1575 | Kadoya | Japan | Brewery |
| 1575 | Lucas Bols | Netherlands | Distillery |
| 1575 | Meboso Hachirōbei Shōten | Japan | Fishing flies |
| 1575 | Ueda Gohei | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1575 | Yanagiya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1576 | Heihachi Jaya | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1576 | Kishigon | Japan | Hotel |
| 1577 | Kobaien | Japan | Brushes |
| 1578 | Holzhausen | Austria | Printing |
| 1578 | Klett | Germany | Firearms |
| 1578 | Lamp no Yado | Japan | Hotel |
| 1581 | Krusovice | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1582 | Hatano Paint | Japan | Paint |
| 1582 | Indenya | Japan | Leather |
| 1582 | Koju | Japan | Incense |
| 1582 | La Tour d’Argent | France | Restaurant |
| 1582 | Onomichi | Japan | Vinegar |
| 1582 | Piana Clerico | Italy | Cloth |
| 1582 | Pivovar Krakonoš | Czech Republic | Brewery |
| 1582 | Tamaruya | Japan | Udon |
| 1582 | Thorbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1583 | Gnomenkeller | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1584 | Çemberlitaş Hamamı | Turkey | Turkish Bath |
| 1584 | Dragseths | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1584 | Erizen | Japan | Clothing |
| 1584 | Gosset | France | Champagne |
| 1584 | Hahnemühle | Germany | Paper |
| 1584 | Kikuya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1584 | Yamato Intec | Japan | Metalworking |
| 1585 | Kiennast | Austria | Supermarket |
| 1585 | Kikuya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1585 | Mercros | Japan | Retailer |
| 1585 | Schlitzer | Germany | Distillery |
| 1585 | Tenshoen | Japan | Tea |
| 1586 | Matsui | Japan | Construction |
| 1586 | Metzger | Germany | Bakery |
| 1587 | Chogoromochi | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1587 | Corbiac | France | Wine |
| 1588 | Keymer | UK | Tiles |
| 1589 | Graberhof | Germany | Hotel |
| 1589 | Hofbräuhaus | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1589 | Kloserbrauerei | Germany | Brewery |
| 1589 | Piesers | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1590 | Au-Hallertau | Germany | Brewery |
| 1590 | Berenberg | Germany | Bank |
| 1590 | Ibasen | Japan | Fans |
| 1590 | Lana | France | Paper |
| 1590 | Sumitomo | Japan | Mining |
| 1590 | Weichselbaum | Germany | Metalwork |
| 1591 | Durtnell | UK | Construction |
| 1594 | Kungyokudo | Japan | Incense |
| 1594 | Specht | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1594 | Zum Kreuz | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1595 | Alte Taverne | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1596 | Chojiya | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1596 | Ed Meier | Germany | Shoes |
| 1596 | Osiander | Germany | Bookstore |
| 1596 | Tazen | Japan | Metal |
| 1596 | Toshimaya | Japan | Sake |
| 1597 | Gold Ochsen | Germany | Brewery |
| 1597 | Kojima | Japan | Sake |
| 1597 | Kuwanaya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1597 | Lauscha & Glas | Germany | Glass |
| 1597 | Uzu Kyumeigan | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1598 | Chinjukan | Japan | Pottery |
| 1598 | Imoto | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1598 | Watahan | Japan | Construction |
| 1599 | Grassmayr | Austria | Bells |
| 1599 | Mulliner | UK | Coachbuilder |
| 1599 | Umai | Japan | Chemicals |
1600 to 1649
|
Year |
Company |
Country |
Business |
| 1600 | Guangzhou Chenliji | China | Pharmaceutical |
| 1600 | Kani | Japan | Soy sauce |
| 1600 | Kawamata | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1600 | Kimura | Japan | Clothing |
| 1600 | Toraya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1601 | Tissiman | UK | Clothing |
| 1602 | Goldener Karpfen | Germany | Hotel |
| 1602 | Goto | Japan | Sake |
| 1602 | Gundel | Germany | Brewery |
| 1602 | Hozokan | Japan | Bookstore |
| 1602 | Migita | Japan | Sake |
| 1602 | Yomeishu | Japan | Sake |
| 1603 | Chateau Auvernier | Switzerland | Wine |
| 1603 | Hirose | Japan | Metal |
| 1603 | Kuragi | Japan | Agricultural |
| 1603 | Nemoto | Japan | Sake |
| 1603 | Sato | Japan | Miso |
| 1603 | Shobido | Japan | Shrines |
| 1603 | Tsukasabotan | Japan | Sake |
| 1604 | Hirsch Hotel Gehrung | Germany | Hotel |
| 1604 | Ishicho | Japan | Stonemasonry |
| 1604 | Kikuchi Hojudo | Japan | Foundry |
| 1607 | Leve | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1607 | Schleppe | Austria | Brewery |
| 1607 | Schlosswirt Zu Anif | Austria | Hotel |
| 1607 | Wilhelm Blaul | Germany | Wine |
| 1608 | Bushmills | UK | Distillery |
| 1608 | Kikyoya Orii | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1608 | Kimura | Japan | Retail |
| 1609 | Asano Taiko | Japan | Drums |
| 1609 | Klampfleuthner | Germany | Pottery |
| 1609 | Kloster Ettal | Germany | Brewery |
| 1609 | Ritterbräu | Austria | Brewery |
| 1609 | Wolff | Austria | Wine |
| 1610 | Takenaka | Japan | Construction |
| 1611 | Matsuzakaya | Japan | Retailing |
| 1611 | Miyoshi | Japan | Paper lantern |
| 1611 | Weisse Lilie | Italy | Hotel |
| 1612 | Santa Maria Novella | Italy | Pharmacy |
| 1613 | Mellerio | France | Jewelry |
| 1613 | Sauerländer’s | Germany | Publisher |
| 1613 | Shirley Plantation | United States | Farm |
| 1614 | Klein | Germany | Wine |
| 1615 | Akamatsu | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1615 | Aoki | Japan | Shipping |
| 1615 | Cartiera Mantovana | Italy | Papermaking |
| 1615 | Eirakuya | Japan | Retailing |
| 1615 | Furuhata | Japan | Hotel |
| 1615 | Grolsch | Netherlands | Brewery |
| 1615 | Hankeido | Japan | Brushes |
| 1615 | Kimura | Japan | Sake |
| 1615 | Komeya | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1615 | Maruei | Japan | Retailing |
| 1615 | Yanagiya | Japan | Cosmetics |
| 1615 | Anyōji | Japan | Fuel |
| 1616 | Genemon | Japan | Pottery |
| 1616 | Higeta | Japan | Soy sauce |
| 1616 | Vopak | Netherlands | Fuel storage |
| 1616 | Morino | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1616 | Wildbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1616 | Wittmann | Germany | Brewery |
| 1617 | Kameya Kiyonaga | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1617 | Mannendo | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1617 | Voss | Germany | Magazine |
| 1618 | Schwanen | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1618 | Zum Schwarzen Kameel | Austria | Restaurant |
| 1619 | Tengu | Japan | Jewelry |
| 1620 | Croix D’or et Poste | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1620 | Spindler | Germany | Wine |
| 1620 | Toraya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1621 | Zur Letzten Instanz | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1622 | Gessner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1622 | Hirschen | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1622 | Hiya | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1623 | Hirase | Japan | Sake |
| 1623 | Kamotsuru | Japan | Sake |
| 1623 | Avedis Zildjian | Turkey | Cymbals |
| 1624 | Akashiya | Japan | Brushes |
| 1624 | Fukusaya | Japan | Castella |
| 1624 | Okubo Nishinochaya | Japan | Soba |
| 1624 | Karacho | Japan | Paper |
| 1624 | Komaruya | Japan | Uchiwa |
| 1624 | Marui | Japan | Cloth |
| 1624 | Shiroganeya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1624 | Shobun | Japan | Vinegar |
| 1624 | Zum Heidenberg | Germany | Hotel |
| 1625 | Aogen | Japan | Miso |
| 1625 | Fukumitsuya | Japan | Sake |
| 1625 | Fukuzumi | Japan | Hotel |
| 1625 | Iwanumaya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1625 | Morihachi | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1625 | Paul Schunk | Germany | Wine |
| 1625 | Sakura Masamune | Japan | Sake |
| 1625 | Toa | Japan | Sake |
| 1625 | Yagenbori | Japan | Shichimi |
| 1626 | Rikyuen | Japan | Tea |
| 1626 | Zur Forelle | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1627 | Kotohira Kadan | Japan | Hotel |
| 1628 | Tsukubasan Edoya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1628 | Lammsbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1628 | Schwan | Germany | Hotel |
| 1628 | Todaya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1628 | Winkler | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1628 | Yachiya | Japan | Sake |
| 1629 | Horiguchi | Japan | Construction |
| 1629 | Tyskie | Poland | Brewery |
| 1630 | Chidoriya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1630 | Graf Arco | Germany | Brewery |
| 1630 | Ichinoyu | Japan | Hotel |
| 1630 | Kikkoman | Japan | Foods |
| 1630 | Kolm | Germany | Bakery |
| 1630 | Wirt am Berg | Austria | Restaurant |
| 1632 | Schwechater | Austria | Brewery |
| 1632-33 | Tuttle’s Red Barn | United States | Farm |
| 1632 | Yusaya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1632 | Zum Ochsen | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1633 | Izumi Shokai | Japan | Stonework |
| 1634 | Albrecht | Germany | Metalwork |
| 1634 | Paulaner | Germany | Brewery |
| 1634 | Ryoguchiya Korekiyo | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1635 | Dreikönigshof | Germany | Wine |
| 1635 | Honjin | Japan | Hotel |
| 1635 | Maruyama | Japan | Woodwork |
| 1635 | Morikawa | Japan | Somen |
| 1635 | NHA | Germany | Nickel |
| 1635 | Regenfuß | Germany | Nursery |
| 1635 | Casa Batalha | Portugal | Jewellery |
| 1636 | Maxlrainer | Germany | Brewery |
| 1637 | Gekkeikan | Japan | Sake |
| 1637 | Okutan (Tofu Restaurant) | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1638 | Einbecker Blaudruck | Germany | Linen |
| 1638 | Fürst | Germany | Wine |
| 1638 | Kizya | Japan | Office supplies |
| 1638 | Touwfabriek Langman | Netherlands | Rope |
| 1638 | Tysmenytsia Fur Company | Ukraine | Textiles |
| 1639 | Field View Farm | United States | Farm |
| 1639 | Hugel | France | Wine |
| 1639 | Tsuruya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1640 | Fromholzer | Austria | Linen |
| 1640 | Tanaka | Japan | Sake |
| 1641 | Bickelmaier | Germany | Wine |
| 1641 | Sasajima | Japan | Tools |
| 1641 | Sonne | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1641 | Spreitzer | Germany | Wine |
| 1642 | Bilsener | Germany | Insurance |
| 1642 | Barker’s Farm | United States | Farm |
| 1642 | Hof | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1642 | Kagetsu | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1643 | Rüttger | Germany | Wine |
| 1644 | Bucher | Germany | Brewery |
| 1644 | Stockholm | Germany | Hotel |
| 1644 | Tsukioka | Japan | Hotel |
| 1645 | Daishin | Japan | Hotel |
| 1645 | Hachomiso | Japan | Miso |
| 1645 | Post-och Inrikes Tidningar | Sweden | Newspaper |
| 1645 | Red Lion | UK | Hotel |
| 1645 | Ritter | Germany | Brewery |
| 1645 | Shohokuen | Japan | Tea |
| 1645 | Shotoku | Japan | Sake |
| 1645 | Yamasa | Japan | Soy sauce |
| 1646 | Bofors | Sweden | Defense |
| 1647 | Chivite | Spain | Wine |
| 1648 | Kojima | Japan | Paper |
| 1649 | Bischofshof | Germany | Brewery |
| 1649 | Falter | Germany | Brewery |
| 1649 | Fiskars | Finland | Blades |
| 1649 | Marukan | Japan | Vinegar |
| 1649 | Trautwein | Germany | Wine |
1650 to 1699
|
Year |
Company |
Country |
Business |
| 1650 | Aannemers en Timmerbedrijf Roozemond | Netherlands | Construction |
| 1650 | Autenrieder | Germany | Brewery |
| 1650 | Fachwerk 33 | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1650 | Kaganoi | Japan | Sake |
| 1650 | Post | Germany | Brewery |
| 1650 | Yukawa | Japan | Sake |
| 1651 | Emmerich | Germany | Wine |
| 1651 | Koshuya | Japan | Dolls |
| 1651 | Lauterbacher | Germany | Brewery |
| 1652 | Brücken Keller | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1652 | KnaapenGroep | Netherlands | Construction |
| 1653 | Ozu | Japan | Paper |
| 1653 | Royal Delft | Netherlands | Porcelain |
| 1653 | Sushiman | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1653 | Totsuka | Japan | Sake |
| 1654 | Faust | Germany | Brewery |
| 1654 | Huyghe | Belgium | Brewery |
| 1654 | Orkla | Norway | Conglomerate |
| 1655 | Emery Farm | United States | Farm |
| 1655 | Firmin | UK | Beltmaker |
| 1655 | Henninger Brewery | Germany | Brewery |
| 1655 | Tanaka Sake Brewery, Toride | Japan | Sake |
| 1655 | Tobaya | Japan | Strings |
| 1655 | Zanini | Italy | Wrought iron |
| 1656 | Au Bijou | Switzerland | Jewelry |
| 1656 | Haarlems Dagblad | Netherlands | Newspaper |
| 1656 | Kasen | Japan | Kiln |
| 1656 | Kogatanaya | Japan | Dolls |
| 1657 | Baieido | Japan | Incense |
| 1657 | Everlth | Japan | Pharmaceutical |
| 1657 | Hirschbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1657 | Kitagawa Honke | Japan | Sake |
| 1657 | Nakayama Doll | Japan | Dolls |
| 1657 | Ulefos Jernværk | Norway | Foundry |
| 1658 | Arikawa | Japan | Pharmaceutical |
| 1658 | Gaststätte Röhrl | Germany | Hotel |
| 1658 | Hirai | Japan | Sake |
| 1658 | Nishino Kinryo | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1658 | Ohki | Japan | Pharmaceutical |
| 1658 | Shuzui | Japan | Scales |
| 1659 | Asadaya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1659 | Asadaya Ihei | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1659 | Harise | Japan | Restaurant |
| 1659 | Hinoki | Japan | Printing |
| 1659 | Kagiya | Japan | Fireworks |
| 1659 | Kiku Masamune | Japan | Sake |
| 1659 | Mochibun | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1659 | Okamaya | Japan | Metal |
| 1659 | Somaya | Japan | Stationery |
| 1659 | Tsuchiya | Japan | Paper lanterns |
| 1660 | Chimatsushima | Japan | Sake |
| 1660 | Petit & Fritsen | Netherlands | Foundry |
| 1661 | Asaka | Japan | Tools |
| 1661 | Ejima | Japan | Tea |
| 1661 | Inoueki | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1661 | Kameya Sakyo | Japan | Chinese medicine |
| 1661 | Schilz | Germany | Ceramics |
| 1661 | Selbach | Germany | Wine |
| 1661 | Uchigasaki | Japan | Sake |
| 1661 | Zohiko | Japan | Lacquerware |
| 1662 | Matsuzakaya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1662 | Miyasaka | Japan | Miso |
| 1662 | Moririn | Japan | Cloth |
| 1662 | Rössle | Germany | Hotel |
| 1662 | Hotel Wesseling | Netherlands | Hotel |
| 1662 | Shirokiya | Japan | Retailing |
| 1662 | Tatsuuma Honke | Japan | Sake |
| 1662 | Usui | Japan | Retailing |
| 1662 | Van Eeghen | Netherlands | Foods |
| 1663 | Hirsch | Germany | Pharmacy |
| 1663 | Hofmann | Germany | Brewery |
| 1663 | Ihan | Japan | Tatami |
| 1663 | Krawany | Austria | Retailing |
| 1663 | Kyukyodo | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1663 | Matsumoto | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1663 | Moriroku | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1663 | Shimakawa | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1663 | Zhang Xiaoquan | China | Scissors |
| 1664 | Daisan | Japan | Real estate |
| 1664 | Schwarze & Schlichte | Germany | Distillery |
| 1665 | Gubernija | Lithuania | Brewery |
| 1665 | London Gazette | UK | Newspaper |
| 1665 | Morita | Japan | Brewery |
| 1665 | Okazaki | Japan | Sake |
| 1665 | Saint-Gobain | France | Conglomerate |
| 1666 | Robert Noble | UK | Cloth |
| 1666 | Sato | Japan | Supermarket |
| 1666 | Spink | UK | Currency |
| 1666 | Wieninger | Germany | Brewery |
| 1666 | Yaegaki | Japan | Sake |
| 1666 | Yuasa | Japan | Trade |
| 1667 | Seaside Inn | United States | Hotel |
| 1669 | Hof Roxin | Germany | Butcher |
| 1669 | Iseya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1669 | Okaya | Japan | Trade |
| 1669 | Tong Ren Tang | China | Pharmacy |
| 1669 | Zum Adler Breisach | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1669 | Zum Kreuz | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1670 | Himmelbauer | Austria | Wine |
| 1670 | Hudson’s Bay Company | Canada | Retailing |
| 1672 | Hoares Bank | UK | Bank |
| 1672 | Kikuya | Japan | Stationery |
| 1672 | Tucher | Germany | Brewery |
| 1673 | Daiichi | Japan | Sake |
| 1673 | Genpei | Japan | Sake |
| 1673 | Goldenes Kreuz | Austria | Hotel |
| 1673 | Inata | Japan | Sake |
| 1673 | Jinjudo | Japan | Incense |
| 1673 | Kawashima | Japan | Paper |
| 1673 | Kawasho | Japan | Paper |
| 1673 | Mitsukoshi | Japan | Retailing |
| 1673 | Oga | Japan | Sake |
| 1673 | Tamagawa | Japan | Sake |
| 1673 | Tamanohikari | Japan | Sake |
| 1673 | White Horse Tavern | United States | Restaurant |
| 1673 | Zillinger | Austria | Wine |
| 1674 | Engelbräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1674 | Miki | Japan | Chemicals |
| 1674 | Sabatti | Italy | Firearms |
| 1674 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sweden | Auctions |
| 1675 | Adams Gasthof | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1675 | Egger | Austria | Brewery |
| 1675 | Hakubotan | Japan | Sake |
| 1675 | Hartmann | Germany | Hotel |
| 1675 | Masuda Tokubee | Japan | Sake |
| 1675 | Matsudaya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1675 | Mornflake | UK | Foods |
| 1675 | Romanushof | Germany | Wine |
| 1675 | Shuetsu | Japan | Foods |
| 1675 | Sugimoto Kichijuro | Japan | Tools |
| 1675 | Takahashi | Japan | Stonemasonry |
| 1675 | Takanoya | Japan | Karasumi |
| 1675 | Tamazawa | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1675 | Tiefenbrunner | Italy | Wine |
| 1676 | Hiroroku | Japan | Foods |
| 1676 | Lock Hatters | UK | Hats |
| 1677 | Yamahiko | Japan | Construction |
| 1677 | Yamamoto Honke | Japan | Sake |
| 1677 | Zur Linde | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1678 | Olmo Antico | Italy | Wine |
| 1678 | Tanabe | Japan | Pharmacy |
| 1679 | Eichbaum | Germany | Brewery |
| 1679 | Eigashima | Japan | Sake |
| 1679 | Schwarz | Austria | Mouth harp |
| 1679 | VMC | France | Foundry |
| 1680 | Comédie-Française | France | Theatre |
| 1680 | Saunderskill | United States | Farm |
| 1680 | Simonis | Belgium | Cloth |
| 1680 | Tenryo | Japan | Sake |
| 1680 | Yoshibun | Japan | Fish |
| 1681 | Chikumanishiki | Japan | Sake |
| 1681 | Eggenberg | Austria | Brewery |
| 1681 | Göteborgs Auktionsverk | Sweden | Auctions |
| 1681 | JeanRichard | Switzerland | Watches |
| 1681 | Les Trois Rois | Switzerland | Hotel |
| 1681 | Naraya | Japan | Construction |
| 1681 | Ritter | Germany | Hotel |
| 1681 | Shooken | Japan | Castella |
| 1682 | Sawaya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1683 | Brill | Netherlands | Publisher |
| 1683 | Gaggenau | Germany | Appliances |
| 1683 | Udonya Kazeichiya | Japan | Pharmaceutical |
| 1683 | Yasuda Nenju | Japan | Prayer beads |
| 1684 | Mieman | Japan | Soy sauce |
| 1684 | Niiya | Japan | Herbs |
| 1684 | Yoshiyo | Japan | Catering equipment |
| 1685 | Carl Loebner | Germany | Toyshop |
| 1685 | Heimes | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1685 | Tomikyu | Japan | Paper |
| 1685 | Toye, Kenning & Spencer | UK | Jewelry & Clothing |
| 1686 | Le Procope | France | Restaurant |
| 1686 | Moserwirt | Austria | Hotel |
| 1686 | Nakaura | Japan | Foods |
| 1687 | Mihoharaya | Japan | Housewares |
| 1687 | Muromachi | Japan | Sake |
| 1687 | Nakaura | Japan | Foods |
| 1687 | Tarlant | France | Wine |
| 1688 | Aburaya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1688 | Chikuma Miso | Japan | Miso |
| 1688 | Fukuda | Japan | Sake |
| 1688 | Fukuroju | Japan | Sake |
| 1688 | Harry | Germany | Bakery |
| 1688 | Kaishin | Japan | Foods |
| 1688 | Kanmo | Japan | Hanpen |
| 1688 | Katsuyama | Japan | Foods |
| 1688 | Kesselring | Germany | Brewery |
| 1688 | Kobu | Japan | Sake |
| 1688 | Lambertz | Germany | Chocolate |
| 1688 | Lloyd’s of London | UK | Insurance |
| 1688 | Madonoume | Japan | Sake |
| 1688 | Shibanuma | Japan | Soy sauce |
| 1688 | Tsuda Magobee | Japan | Foods |
| 1688 | Yasuimoku | Japan | Construction |
| 1689 | Aiba | Japan | Fans |
| 1689 | Amekaze | Japan | Soy sauce |
| 1689 | Ede & Ravenscroft | UK | Clothing |
| 1689 | Fukushima | Japan | Pawnbroker |
| 1689 | Gjensidige | Norway | Insurance |
| 1689 | Hanbee Fu | Japan | Foods |
| 1689 | Hinomaru | Japan | Sake |
| 1689 | Husqvarna AB | Sweden | Conglomerate |
| 1689 | Kojiya | Japan | Miso |
| 1689 | Kuroeya | Japan | Lacquerware |
| 1689 | Marukichi | Japan | Oil |
| 1689 | Nabedana | Japan | Sake |
| 1689 | Nagano | Japan | Sake |
| 1689 | Nishio | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1689 | Suzuki | Japan | Sake |
| 1690 | Delamare | France | Optics |
| 1690 | Genroku Tatami | Japan | Tatami |
| 1690 | Hichifuku | Japan | Pharmaceutical |
| 1690 | J B Joyce | UK | Clocks |
| 1690 | Makino | Japan | Sake |
| 1690 | Maruishi | Japan | Sake |
| 1690 | Matsuya | Japan | Paper |
| 1690 | Monjuso | Japan | Hotel |
| 1690 | Okabun | Japan | Cloth |
| 1690 | Tanbaya | Japan | Fashion |
| 1690 | Towle Silversmiths | United States | Silversmith |
| 1690 | Tsujikura | Japan | Umbrellas |
| 1690 | Yamamotoyama | Japan | Tea |
| 1691 | Awaya | Japan | Cloth |
| 1691 | Imai | Japan | Sake |
| 1691 | Itokichi | Japan | Cloth |
| 1691 | Nolet Jeneverstokerij-Distilleerderij | Netherlands | Distillery |
| 1691 | Sasanoyuki | Japan | Tofu |
| 1691 | Sekizenkan | Japan | Hotel |
| 1691 | Sumitomo Forestry | Japan | Construction |
| 1691 | Valentin Zusslin | France | Wine |
| 1691 | Nolet Distillery | Netherlands | Distillery |
| 1692 | Coutts | UK | Bank |
| 1692 | Ekelund AB | Sweden | Cloth |
| 1692 | Taylor’s | Portugal | Wine |
| 1692 | Izutsuya | Japan | Noodles |
| 1693 | Suzutame | Japan | Dolls |
| 1694 | Sekizenkan | Japan | Hotel |
| 1695 | Bank of Scotland | UK | Bank |
| 1695 | De Kuyper | Netherlands | Distillery |
| 1695 | Furutakiya | Japan | Hotel |
| 1695 | Kumagaiya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1695 | Niki | Japan | Sake |
| 1695 | Oiwake Yokan | Japan | Yokan |
| 1695 | Suzuki | Japan | Foods |
| 1695 | Taruhei | Japan | Sake |
| 1695 | Yumoto | Japan | Hotel |
| 1696 | Kagiya Masaaki | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1696 | Kitajima | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1696 | C. de Koning Tilly | Netherlands | Pharmacy |
| 1697 | Folkes | UK | Foundry |
| 1697 | Hakukoma | Japan | Sake |
| 1697 | Old Moore’s Almanack | UK | Almanac |
| 1697 | Ono | Japan | Sake |
| 1697 | Schwanen | Germany | Restaurant |
| 1698 | Berry Brothers and Rudd | UK | Wine |
| 1698 | Holland | Germany | Pottery |
| 1698 | Kössel Bräu | Germany | Brewery |
| 1698 | Shepherd Neame | UK | Brewery |
| 1699 | Akaoya | Japan | Pickles |
| 1699 | Ninben | Japan | Foods |
| 1699 | Osoumenya | Japan | Confectionery |
| 1699 | Wakatake | Japan | Sake |
About Keerthika Singaravel
wealthymatters 
Nice list
Thanks.Its courtesy Wikipedia.
its really interesting,esp the kongo gumi of japan,how was it able to survive such long time,must be an interesting story on its own,thanks a again for sharing such amazing facts,its a pleasure going through your blog
Thank You Zap.Here’s more on Kongo Gumi http://www.icmrindia.org/casestudies/catalogue/Business%20Strategy/BSTR316.htm