Genyoshi Kadokawa

Genyoshi Kadokawa
角川 源義
Born(1917-10-09)9 October 1917
Died27 October 1975(1975-10-27) (aged 58)
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
EducationKokugakuin University
Occupation(s)Author, business magnate
Years active1945–1975
EraShōwa era
OrganizationKadokawa Shoten
SuccessorHaruki Kadokawa
Political partyJapan Socialist Party
SpouseFumiko Suzuki
ChildrenJun Henmi
Haruki Kadokawa
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa

Genyoshi Kadokawa (Japanese: 角川 源義, 9 October 1917 – 27 October 1975) was a Japanese businessman who was the founder of Kadokawa Shoten. Several academic prizes have been named in his honor.