Background
Kawai, Zenjiro was born on May 20, 1929 in Hiroshima, Japan. Son of Hisataro and Shizuko (Nagatomi) Kawai.
Kawai, Zenjiro was born on May 20, 1929 in Hiroshima, Japan. Son of Hisataro and Shizuko (Nagatomi) Kawai.
Student, Keio University, Tokyo, 1948—1953.
Member, staff Kajima Corporation, Tokyo, 1953—1964. Managing director Kajima Institute Public Company, 1964—1971, executive director, 1971—1976, vice president, 1976—1980, president, 1980—1986, vice chairman, since 1986. Board directors Kajima Corporation, Chutetu Business Company Ltd., Chutetu Syoji Company Ltd., KK Sports Company Ltd.
President Yaesu Book Center, Tokyo, 1977—1985, chairman, since 1985.
Member of Civil Engineering and Architectural Book Association, Japan Book Publications Association, Kojun-sha Club, Kei Club, Hiroshima Kenjin-kai Club, Mita-kai Club, Tokyo Ginza Rotary Club.
Married Haruko Fujita, November 2, 1957. Children: Yasuhide, Yoshio.