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Makoto KASUYA is a Professor at The University of Tokyo, affiliated with the Graduate School of Economics. His research focuses on Japanese Business History, with particular emphasis on the development of modern companies and financial institutions in Japan. KASUYA has examined the evolution of Mitsui & Co. and Mitsui Bank, analyzing their transformation from feudal financiers to modern enterprises. His work also explores the real estate industry and the role of Japanese banks in international financial centers. KASUYA has published extensively on these topics, including articles in journals such as The Journal of Northeast Asian History and Business History. His research contributes to understanding the historical context of Japanese economic development.