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  • Brothers Kazutoshi (pictured), Takao and Masanori Kobayashi run listed Japanese cosmetics manufacturer and retailer Kose Corp.
  • Kose exports its products to Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • The three brothers inherited a minority stake in the company. Kazutoshi is president and CEO.
  • Their grandfather, Kozaburo, started the company in 1946.
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Personal Stats
Source of Wealth
Cosmetics
Residence
Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship
Japan
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