Shojiro Ishibashi

Shojiro Ishibashi (Japanese: Ishibashi Shojiro, February 1, 1889 - September 11, 1976) was born in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Japanese entrepreneur, founder of Bridgestone Corporation. In his early years, he inherited his father Tokujiro Ishibashi's clothing business and developed it. Later, he switched to tire production and established Bridgestone Company. He once served as the president of the Japan Rubber Industry Association. He is keen on collecting art and has made many contributions to charity.