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Oowatashi Matajirō and his
construction business
Oowatashi Matajirō was born in a
noble family in Saga Prefecture. He came
to Taiwan on November 24, 1896, as a
family member of a navy sailor. In 1900,
Oowatashi founded a construction
company. He has been working hard in the
field since then.

I n s p i t e o f s e v e r a l f a i l u r e s ,
O o w a t a s h i r e m a i n e d h u m b l e a n d
persistent. He also likes to help those in
need; his benevolence is unparalleled
among others.

The shipyard his company built last
year should be able to present its true
value in the near future.

Oowatashi Construction Company

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