Sundao Clan

The Sundao Clan are a former noble family that became industrialists. The family is a 'Houshi' founded by Kikyo Sundao in 1842 as a machinery company called the Sundao Machines & Services it then became a conglomerate after the second world war as many family members ventured into various industries or purchased existing companies that were put under the Sundao brand.

As of 2018 the clan leader is Akio Sundao and features on the Ryujin 50 as Oka's richest man, and the Sundao Group featured on the Ryujin 100 is Oka's and AIN's largest conglomerate company.

=History=

=Houshi Structure=

The family is currently led by Akio Sundao, with Toji and Geiji Sundao as direct successors

Jōshi
The Kyodai refers to the leader, in this case the oldest members of closest affiliation to the founder.

Sōwon
The Sowon refers to the second tier leaders of the family, they own the largest companies of the group and second in lines to the leadership. the Sundao family choose second in lines based on member capabilities, not direct lineage

Kyōdai (tbc)
The Kyodai refers the third tier of the family, they own smaller companies of the Sundao group and interests, they are often composed of younger men and are first in line to access the Sōwon tier

Josei (tbc)
The Josei Refers to the daughters of the leaders of the first three tiers of the family

Shatei
All the other members are considered Shatei they include over 50 people working for the Sundao corporation globally