The House of Mitsui - Hardcoverby Oland D. Russell (Author) The House of Mitsui is a historical account of the Mitsui family, one of the most prominent and powerful business dynasties in Japan. Written by Oland D. Russell, the book chronicles the rise of the Mitsui family from its humble origins as a small sake brewery in the early 17th century to its eventual domination of the Japanese economy in the 20th century. The book provides a detailed look at the Mitsui family's business