title: Gen Hirose
text: # Gen Hirose
  
  Gen Hirose (弘世 現, Hirose Gen, May 21, 1904 – January 10, 1996) was a Japanese businessman and president of Nippon Life.
  
  ## Background
  
  Hirose was the adopted son-in-law of Suketarō Hirose; his daughter is Honorary President of Suntory.
  
  In 1985 he received the highest distinction of the Scout Association of Japan, the Golden Pheasant Award.
  
  