APA Group has announced that its founder and chairman, Toshio Motoya, passed away on February 11.
Mr. Motoya was 82 years old and born in 1943. After graduating from Komatsu High School, he joined what is now Hakusan Shinkin Bank. In April 1971, he founded Shinkin Kaihatsu (now APA), and expanded the business from custom-built homes to detached housing developments, condominium developments, hotel operations, and comprehensive urban development.
Alongside his business activities, he was also active in public commentary. Under the pen name Seiichi Fuji, he contributed social commentary essays to the monthly magazine “Apple Town” for 32 years, and published books including “The Modern and Contemporary History Not Reported by the Media.” He also organized the “True Modern and Contemporary Historical Perspective” essay contest, the “APA Japan Revitalization Grand Prize” awards program, and the “Katsubei-Juku” study group.
The wake and funeral were held only for close relatives. A memorial service is planned to be held at a later date.
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