The pre-war Kishu family was reputed to be one of the wealthiest families in Japan, and it still remained active after the war; for instance, the 16th family head Yorisada TOKUGAWA was elected to the House of Councilors for two consecutive terms.
戦前の紀州家は、日本でも屈指の富豪といわれ、戦後も第16代当主徳川頼貞は参議院に2期連続当選を果たすなど存在感を示した。