Despite its storied history, Kongō Gumi encountered financial challenges in the early 2000s, largely due to debt accumulated during Japan's financial bubble in the 1980s. In 2006, the company's financial struggles led it to become a subsidiary of the Takamatsu Construction Group. Today, Kongō Gumi continues its operations under this new ownership, preserving its centuries-old expertise in traditional Japanese construction techniques. ⁠ ⁠ #KongōGumi #Japan #Family #Koreanimmigrant #CulturalHeritage #JapaneseArchitecture #ShigemitsuKongo #BuddhistTemples ⁠