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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Reigning Sovereign",
  "n": "",
  "t": "His Imperial Majesty Yoshihito, the 122nd Emperor of Japan, was born on August 31st, 1879, and is a third son of the late Emperor Meiji. His Majesty was declared Crown Prince on Nov. 3rd, 1889 and succeeded to the Throne July 30th, 1912 and married Princess Sadako on May 10th, 1900.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Reigning Sovereign",
  "n": "Sadako",
  "t": "the Empress, was born June 25th, 1884, and is a 4th daughter of the late Prince Kujo, a noble of the 1st rank.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Children",
  "n": "Hirohito, Michinomiya",
  "t": "first son of the Emperor, born April 29th, 1901; proclaimed Crown Prince on Sept. 9th, 1912 and appointed Lieutenant in the Army and Sub-Lieutenant in the Navy on Oct. 31st, 1914.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Children",
  "n": "Yasuhito, Atsunomiya",
  "t": "second son of the Emperor, born June 25th, 1902; is pupil of the Peers' School.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Children",
  "n": "Nobuhito, Terunomiya",
  "t": "third son of the Emperor, born January 3rd, 1905; is pupil of the Peers' School; assumed the title of Prince Takamatsu in 1913.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Sisters Of The Emperor Living",
  "n": "Masako, Princess Tsune",
  "t": "married Prince Takeda on 27th April, 1908.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Sisters Of The Emperor Living",
  "n": "Fusako, Princess Kane",
  "t": "married Prince Kitashirakawa on 29th April, 1909.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Sisters Of The Emperor Living",
  "n": "Nobuko, Princess Fumi",
  "t": "married Prince Asaka on 6th May, 1910.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Sisters Of The Emperor Living",
  "n": "Toshiko, Princess Yasu",
  "t": "married Prince Higashi-Kuni in May, 1915.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Imperial Families",
  "n": "Fushimi",
  "t": ".—The House is the oldest of all the princely families, having been founded in the 14th century by a son of Gohanazono Tenno, the 101st Emperor. Prince Sadanaru, head, 21st of the line, and son of the late Prince Kuni-iye, was born April 28th, 1858; took part in the Japan-China War as a Brigade commander; represented Japan on the occasion of the coronation ceremony of Tsar Nicholas II., 1896; commanded the First Army Division at the battle of Nan-shan May 26th, 1904 and was decorated with 2nd class Golden Kite; promoted full General in June; attended the St. Louis Exhibition 1904; member of the Supreme Council of War 1905; Imperial mission to the St. James Court 1907; attended the grand funeral ceremony of China 1909; Honorary President of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition 1910 and attended the funeral of the late King Edward VII. 1910; Grand Master of the Imperial Funeral April 14th, 1912; Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal December, 1912; granted the title of Marshal in January, 1915. Res. Kioi-cho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Imperial Families",
  "n": "Princess Toshiko",
  "t": "consort of the Prince, daughter of the late Prince Taruhito Arisugawa, was b. May 21st, 1858: married to the Prince Oct. 6th, 1876. Issue:—two sons and a daughter (Marchioness Yamanouchi).",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "Imperial Families",
  "n": "Prince Hiroyasu, Rear-Adm",
  "t": "1st son, born Oct. 16th, 1875; succeeded to the House of Prince Kwachō Apr. 23rd, 1883, but returned to the present house on Jan. 16th, 1904; studied in the Naval Academy and in Germany, was wounded on board the Mikasa at the Battle of Yellow Sea, Aug., 1904; granted 4th class Golden Kite; studied in England 1909-10; Captain Takachiho 1910; Rear-Adm. '13. Res. as above.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
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  "n": "Princess Tsuneko",
  "t": ", consort of Prince Hiroyasu, a daughter of the late Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa, was born Sept. 23rd, 1882; married Jan. 9th, 1896. Issue:—four sons and three daughters.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Prince Kuniyoshi",
  "t": ", 2nd son of Prince Sadanaru, was b. in March, 1880.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Princess Fumihide",
  "t": ", 7th daughter of Prince Kuni-iye and sister to Prince Sadanaru, was b. in 1844, and is an abbess at the Enjo-ji temple, Nara-ken.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arisugawa",
  "t": "The House was founded by Prince Yoshikoto (1603–38 A.D.) son of the 106th Emperor. The late Prince, 10th of the line, died in July 1913 without leaving a male issue, his only son having preceded him while a naval cadet at Edajima. With the death of the two widow Princesses, the House would become extinct in the ordinary course, but in view of the special relation in which the House stands to the Court, the reigning Emperor has ordered his third son Nobuhito to become a future head of the House. Res. Sannen-cho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dowager Princess Yasuko",
  "t": ", 4th daughter of the late Marquis Mayeda, born Feb. 8th, 1864; married to the late Prince, Dec. 11th, 1880. Issue:—a son who died April '08 and a daughter (Princess Isako) who married in '08 to Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dowager Princess Tadako",
  "t": ", 7th daughter of the late Count Mizoguchi, born May 12th, 1855; married to the Prince Nori-hito, 9th of the line; widow in 1895.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kan-in",
  "t": "The House was founded by Prince Nao-hito (1703–'52 A.D.) eldest son of the 113th Emperor whose 6th son ascended the Throne as Kokaku Tenno, the present head being the 6th of the line. Prince Kotohito, head, son of Prince Kuni-iye Fushimi and younger brother of Prince Sadanaru Fushimi, was born Sept. 22nd, 1865; studied at the Mil. Boys School '77-81 and at French mil. school, '82-91; Major at the time of the Japan-China War; Lieut.-Col. '95; Maj.-Gen. '01; Lieut.-General (Cav.) '14, and took part in the recent War under Marshal Oyama; appointed Commander of the 1st Army Division Feb. 1906 and grand 2nd class Golden Kite; Full General, and Supreme Councillor of War, Nov. '12; is Hon. President of the Red Cross Society. Res. Nagata-cho, Koj., T.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Princess Chieko",
  "t": ", consort, 2nd daughter of the late Prince Sanemi Sanjō, was May 25th, 1872; married to the Prince Dec. 19th, 1891. Issue:—a son and five daughters.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Higashi-Fushimi",
  "t": "(formerly Komatsu) Prince Yorihito, younger brother to Princes Fushimi and Kan-in, 17th son of the late Prince Kuni-iye, was b. Sept. 19th, 1867; studied in England and France '84-90; was second in command on board the cruiser Chitose which with the Tsushima bombarded and sank the Russian cruiser Novic at Korsakof, Saghalien, Aug. 20th, 1904; Captain of the armored cruiser Kasuga, Jan., 1905; attached to the Naval Staff Board '06; 3rd class Golden Kite; Rear Adm. '09; Vice-Adm. '13; attended coronation ceremony of King George V. with his consort. Res. Tame-ike, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Princess Kaneko",
  "t": "consort, 1st daughter of the late Prince Tomosada Iwakura ; was b. Aug. 26th, 1876, married on Feb. 10th, 1898. Issue :—none.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kwacho",
  "t": "Prince Hirotada, 4th of the line, head, 2nd son of Prince Hiroyasu Fushimi ; was b. Jan. 26th, 1902 ; made to succeed to the House in 1904, in exchange for his father who had represented it. Res. Mita Dai-machi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamashina",
  "t": "Prince Takehiko, 3rd of the line, head, 1st son of the late Prince Kikunaro ; was born Feb. 13th, 1898. He has four brothers and one sister. Res. Fujimi-cho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dowager Princess Tsuneko",
  "t": "mother, 5th daughter of the late Prince Tadayoshi Shimazu ; was b. Feb. 7th, 1874 ; married to the late Prince Nov. 26th, 1902 ; widow '08.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kaya",
  "t": "Prince Tsunenori, 2nd of the line, head, 1st son of the late Prince Kuninori ; was b. Jan. 27th, 1900. The Prince has two sisters. Res. Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dowager Princess Yoshiko",
  "t": "eldest daughter of the late Marquis Daigo ; was b. Oct. 20th, 1865 ; married to the late Prince 1892 ; widow 1910.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuni",
  "t": "Prince Kuniyoshi, 2nd of the line, head, 3rd son of the late Prince Asahiko ; Maj.-Gen.; was b. July 23rd, 1873 ; Sub-Lieut. 1897 ; was attached to Gen. Kuroki's Staff during the Russo-Japan War as Major (Inf.) and was granted 4th class Golden Kite ; Colonel in '08, studied in Germany '07-10 ; Maj.-Gen. '13. Res. Ichibancho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Princess Chikako",
  "t": "consort, 7th daughter of the late Prince Tadayoshi Shimazu ; was b. Oct. 19th, 1879 ; married on Dec. 13th, 1899 ; travelled through Europe '09-10. Issue :—three sons and three daughters.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Prince Taka",
  "t": "5th son of the late Prince Asahiko ; was b. 1875 in Kyoto ; Acting Grand Custodian of the Great Shrine of Ise. Married in 1905 Lady Shizuko daughter of Viscount Minase. Res. Kyoto. Issue :—a son and two daughters.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nashimoto",
  "t": "Prince Morimasa, 2nd of the line, head, Maj.-Gen.; 4th son of the late Prince Asahiko ; was b. March 9th, 1874 ; Sub-Lieut. '97 ; on the outbreak of the recent War hurried back from France where he was studying at a military academy ; was attached to General Oku's Staff as Capt. of Infantry ; Major 1906 ; Lieut.-Col. '08 ; granted 4th class Golden Kite ; Colonel '00. He started for Europe April, 1907 to resume his study, returning home July, '09. Res. Aoyama Kitamachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Princess Itsuko",
  "t": "consort, and daughter of Marquis Nabeshima ; was b. Feb. 2nd, 1882 ; married Nov. 28th, 1900, and made tour in Europe '80-89. Issue :—2 daughters.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kitashirakawa",
  "t": "Prince Narihisa, 3rd of the line, head, 2nd son of the late Prince Yoshihisa ; was b. April 18th, 1887 ; and married with Princess Fusako, 7th daughter of the late Emperor Meiji, b. Jan. 28th, 1890. Is Captain of Artillery. Res. Takanawa Minami-cho, Tokyo. Issue :—a son and two daughters.",
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  "a": "Imperial Court",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dowager Princess Tomiko",
  "t": "mother, adopted daughter of the late Prince Hisamitsu Shimazu ; was b. Aug. 8th, 1862 ; widow in 1895.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Abe, Isoh",
  "t": "Prof. in the Waseda Univ., b. '65 in Fukuoka-ken; studied in the Doshisha, Kyoto; then a pastor and afterward studied at Hartford College and at Glasgow; Principal of the Doshisha Middle School, which he resigned and was for some years connected with several schools in Tokyo, finally engaged by the Waseda Univ., where he has charge of Athletic Association. Authority on social politics and wrote several books. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
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  "n": "Abe, Ko",
  "t": "Ex-Gov. of Tokyo, b. '48 in Morioka, Iwate-ken, and entered civil service early in Meiji era either at the head office or in the provinces; Director of Shrines and Temples Bureau '96-'99, mean while M.P. for his native place in '92; Governor of Chiba '99-'01. Governor of Niigata '01-'03, which he resigned to be nominated Member of the House of Peers, was again Governor of Niigata '05 to be transferred to Gov. of Tokyo in February '08, and retired Dec. '12. Add Oicho, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Abe, Taizo",
  "t": "b. in '49 at Toyohashi, Aichi-ken, entered Keiogijiku in '68; was its teacher for some years, then at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, when he was 22 years old; visited U.S.A. in '77 under Viscount (then Mr.) Tanaka, Privy Councillor; resigned Gov. post and started the Meiji Life Insurance Company the following year '81; then founded ten years later the Meiji Fire Insurance Co., pioneer concerns in Japan. He is president of the two. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Abe, Teijiro",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Chief of Mil. Fortification Bureau; b. 1861 in Niigata; Sub-Lieut. of Engineering Corps '72, studied at Military Staff Col. '87-89, then attached to the Staff Office; was Chief of staff of 2nd Depot Div. during the late Russo-Japan War; Com. of Japanese Garrison at Tientsin '07, then Commander of Tsushima Garrison. Add. War Office.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Adachi, Aizo",
  "t": "Lt.-Gen., Inspector of Commissariat, War Office; b. in '63 in Tokushima; artillery Sub-Lieut. '83, student of the Staff Col. '88-91, was Com. 11th Reg. during Russo-Japan War. Chief Staff of 12th Division, then Commander of Garrison of Pescadores, Formosa; present post '14. Add. War Office.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Adachi, Kono",
  "t": "M.P.; b. '64 in Kumamoto; went to Korea and established several newspapers to promote the Japanese interest in the peninsula; made great efforts in regard to the organization of Kokken-to (political party); elected M.P. for five times; granted 4th class Merit of Rising Sun. Add. Tsukudo-Hachiman, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Adachi, Kwan",
  "t": "Surg.-Gen. (ret.), was b. 42 in Shizuoka, put on retired list in about 1902. Add. Higashi Gokencho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Adachi, Mine-ichiro",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Minister to Mexico, was b. '69 in Yamagata-ken, graduated law of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '92, attaché in '92, sent to Rome in '93, r. moved to Paris in '97, relieved of the post in '03 and attached to the head office, was in suite Peace Envoy to Portsmouth in '05, decorated with 3rd class Rising Sun with annuity in '06 for service in connection with the War. He was senior Councillor at head office before the transfer to Councillor of Paris Embassy '08, then the present post '13. Add. Japanese Legation, Mexico.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Adachi, Taro",
  "t": "Dir. Iwaki Coll. Co. b. '51, in Choshu, Dir. of former Nippon R'ly Co. '90-97, of former Seoul-Fuzan R'ly Co. 04-07. Add. Kami Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Adachi, Tsunayuki",
  "t": "ex-Inspector-General of the Metropolitan Police Board, b. in Satsuma, '59; filled post of chief Police Commissioner at several province; was appointed Director of the Police Bureau, Home Office in '01; the post of the Inspector-General he had to resign in Oct. '03 in consequence of the memorable anti-peace agitation Sept. 5th. Add. Nishi-kata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Aiba, Yosaburo",
  "t": "novelist, nom de plume Koson b. '55; is a prominent figure among the contemporary novelists, reputed for his light and delicate style; was connected for a while with the Yomiuri Shinbun, and now a regular contributor to the Tokyo Asahi. His chief works are Muratake, Kasano-Yuki, and some others. Add. Asahi Office, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akaboshi, Tenta",
  "t": "Gov. of Yamaguchi; b. '68 in Kumamoto; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96; on duty at District Taxation Offices '97-8, Councillor of Justice Dep't '00, Secretary of Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce '03; Judge, Adm. Lit. Court '07; Gov. of Kumamoto, '13-14. Add. Yamaguchi.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akashi, Motojiro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Vice-Chief of the General Staff Board; b. at Fukuoka 1865, Sub-Lieut. of Art. '83, studied at the Staff College '87 and then in Germany '94-95, staff officer of the Guards '95, was military attache to the French and the Russian Legations, held similar post at Berlin, '04-05, Maj.-Gen. '07, Chief Staff to Korean Garrison '08, then transferred to Com. of Gendarmie, Korean Residency-Gen., the present post since '13. Add. Hinokicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akashi, Yoichiro",
  "t": "Dir. of Department of Education, was b. in Tokyo 1876; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97, studied in France and Germany '02-04, Personal Secretary to the Minister in addition to the Councillor '05, promoted to present post '10. Add. Harukicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akimoto, Okitomo",
  "t": "Viscount (cr.'84), formerly Daimyo of Tatebayashi in '81 the province of Kozuke; b. '57; Minister Resident and Minister Plenipotentiary from '90 to 92; is a leader of the Viscounts' coterie in the House of Peers, he being identified with the Seiyu-kai; a great connoisseur of pictorial art and a member of the Academy of Arts (London). Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akita, Kiyoshi",
  "t": "Prop. of the Sekai (daily paper), ex-M.P., barrister; b. '81 in Tokushima; studied law in some private Univ. and appointed judge; gave up the profession and entered the Niroku which was renamed the Sekai in '14. Add. Fujimaye, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akitsuki, Satsuo",
  "t": "ex-Ambassador at Vienna; b. '58 in Miyazaki-ken; graduated the former Law Col., of Justice Dep't in '84, studied at official expense in Belgium and Germany from '85 to '91, Councillor in '92 transferred to Dep't Councillor; Consul at Fusan in '96; Legation Sec. at Seoul in the same year, transferred to Paris in '99, to St. Petersburg in '02, Minister Resident to Sweden-Norway in '04; Minister at Brussels in May '07; 3rd class Rising Sun in '07; Japanese Ambassador at Vienna Dec., '09-June, '14. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Akiyama, Genzo",
  "t": "barrister in Tokyo; b. '59 in Shizuoka-ken; graduated Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '79; appointed a clerk at the Justice Dep't; next Judge at various local Courts; Chief of the Nagasaki District Court '87 and next of Yokohama District Court '92; Judge of the Supreme Court '98 which post he soon resigned to open law office in Tokyo and Yokohama. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Akiyama, Masanosuke",
  "t": "D. C. L. (Japan); b. '66 in Hiroshima-ken; graduated Law, Imp. Unv., of Tokyo in '86, to be connected afterward with civil affairs section of the War and Navy; removed to Seoul in '13. Add. Seoul.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Akiyama, Shinshi",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Chief of Naval Affairs Bureau; b. in 1869 in Iyo, being brother to Lieut.-Gen. Akiyama. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1886; is said to have been the most trusted adviser of Adm. Tōgo in Russo-Japan war, when he was a Commander on board the Admiral's flagship Mikasa; awarded 3rd Golden Kite. Add. Shimoshibuya Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Akiyama, Teisuke",
  "t": "former prop. of the Niroku, and M.P., b. at Kurashiki, Okayama-ken, '68, grad. Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo '90, earning his expenses by hard working; was appointed about 1892 junior auditor of the Board of Audit; started the Niroku in '93, which was suspended in a few years but revived '01; was elected a M.P. from Tokyo in the extraordinary election of '03 and '04, but was compelled to resign '05 owing to absurd charge of being a Russian spy. Add. Nishiki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Akiyama, Yoshifuru",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of Guards Division; b. '56 in Ehime-ken, Sub-Lieut. in '79; Major-General in '99; Lieut.-General in '09; 2nd class Golden Kite in '09; Superintendent of Cavalry, Military Education Bd. then Com. 13th Div., '13; present post '15. Add. Guards, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Amano, Tameyuki",
  "t": "D. C. L. (Japan), economist, Professor in Waseda University*; b. in Saga-ken, '59; grad. Tokyo University, '82; has devoted himself from that time to educational work at Waseda of which he is one of the \"three main pillars\"; sat at 1st and 2nd sessions in the House of Rep'tatives, but soon withdrew from the uncongenial atmosphere of practical politics. Wrote \"Principles of Economic\" and others; is edt. and prop. of the \"Oriental Economist,\" a thrice-a-month journal of high authority and extensive circulation. Add. Iidamachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ando, Izumi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of 13th Div.; b. '65 in Kochi-ken; Sub-Lieut. '83, Capt. '93, Maj.-Gen. '10; for several years attache to Legations abroad; Com. of 1st Inf. Brigade '10; promoted Lieut.-Gen. and transferred to present post Feb., '15. Add. Takata, Niigata-ken.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ando, Kenkichi",
  "t": "Mg. Dir. of the Nippon Elec. Light Co., mem. of the Tokyo City Assembly; b. '62 in Gifu-ken; studied in the Keio Univ.; passed examination Higher Civil service and for the Bar.; in '12 giving up the practice, entered business. Add. Nakaokachimachi, Shitaya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ando, Kensuke",
  "t": "Mayor of Yokohama; b. '54 in Kochi-ken; entered the diplomatic service; studied law in a Russian Univ., and was appointed Judge; in '96 appointed Gov. of Niigata, next transferred to Chiba and Nagasaki; once elected M. P. for Aichi-ken. Add. Yokohama.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ando, Taro",
  "t": "Pres. of Temperance Society; b. '46 in Tokyo, son of the physician to the Lord of Shiina; joined Enomoto's pro-Tokugawa movement at Hakodate; was given office at the Foreign Office when released from imprisonment and was in the suite of the late Prince Iwakura's memorable envoy early in Meiji era. Consul at Hongkong, '74-85, then at Shanghai '86 and Consul-General, at Honolulu '86-89 where he was converted, returning home as fervent Christian and total abstainer. Subsequently held post of Director of Com. Bureau, Foreign Office, and of Commerce and Ind., Agri. and Com. Dep't. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ando, Teibi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '05), Gen. (waiting list), ex-Com. of Korean Garrison '12-14; b. at Iida, Nagano-ken, in 1853; was educated at the now defunct Osaka Military School and was appointed Sub-Lieut. '73; Maj. '83; Colonel '94; Maj.-Gen. '98; Lieut.-Gen. '05. In the Russo-Japanese war he at first commanded the 19th Brigade of Infantry and was soon made to lead the 10th Division. He assaulted the enemy's position at Wan-pao-shan in the memorable battle of Mukden. Gen. in '14. Add.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ando, Yasutaro",
  "t": "ex-Chief of Electric Lighting Bureau, Tokyo City Office; was b. in 1868 in Yamanashi-ken. He was Dir. of the municipalized Tokyo Street Railway which he left in '14, and is now Auditor of the Kinugawa Hydro-electric Co. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Anezaki, Masaji",
  "t": "D. Lit. (Japan), Prof. in Coll. of Literature, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '72 in Kyoto; after grad. Philosophy at the Univ. in '95, studied in Germany for a few years; exchange Prof. in Yale in '13. Add. Sasugayacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Anraku, Kanemichi",
  "t": "ex-Chief Police Commissioner Tokyo, Mem. House of Peers, was b. '50 in Kagoshima; was connected with the Police service from about 1875, next held Governorship of Yamaguchi, Fukushima, Gifu, etc., resigned the Commissioner-ship in '08 when the Seiyu-kai Ministery fell, and entered commercial circle. Pres. Chiyoda Gas Co. till '11, and reappointed to the Chief Police Commissioner '11-13; retired the post at the fall of Saionji Cabinet but reappointed '13-14. Add. Nishiokubo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Aoki, Nobuzumi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., and Com. of Port Arthur; b. in 1859 in Miyazaki-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Cavalry in 1879; studied in Belgium 1890-93; Col. '02; Maj.-Gen. '07; has repeatedly been attached to the Japanese Legation at Peking, and is a noted Chinese expert. Add. Port Arthur.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Aoki, Tetsuji",
  "t": "D. C. L., lawyer and patent attorney; b. in '75 in Gifu-ken; grad. from the Keio-gijuku '97 and further studied law at Berlin and Gettingen 1899-02; passed the Examination for the Bench in '98 and was a probationary Judge at Kobe for a few months. Despatched by the Alma mater to Germany to study Commercial Law '99-02; Prof. at the Keio; left it in '08, and opened law office. Add. Shirokane Sankocho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Aoki, Tetsutaro",
  "t": "Dir. of the Industrial Bank of Japan; was b. Okayama 1867; had long been connected with Yokohama Specie Bank and was its London Agent for many years still about 1904; Gov. Commercial Agent at Hongkong '10-12. Add. Osaki near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Aoyama, Tanemichi",
  "t": "M.D., Dean and Prof. of Med. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '59 in Gifu-ken; studied medicine in Germany; was almost killed by pest at Hongkong in '94 where he with Dr. Kitazato was despatched by the Government to investigate the disease, and by which he was affected. He is one of most distinguished experts in internal diseases, and is physician-in-ordinary to the Court. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Aoyama, Yukinobu",
  "t": "Visc., Mem. House of Peers, Dir. of Tamagawa Tramway Co. etc.; b. '54 of former daimyo of Yawata, Mino. Add. Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arai, Kenttro",
  "t": "Dir. of Finance Dept. of Koreaen Gov.-Gen.; b. '63 in Niigata and grad. Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo, '90, after which he was connected with the Treasury in which he rose to the position of the Vice-Minister in '06; removed to the present position in '07. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arai, Taiji",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers, director of various commercial establishments in Formosa; b. '61 in Sendai; studied under Nakae Chomin, the Rousseau of Japan; assisted late Mr. Tomita in the establishment of the Bank of Japan; then presidents of Kanegafuchi Cotton Spinning Co., etc.; elected representative of the Highest Tax Payers for Miyagi '99. Add. Yedogawa, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arakawa, Gitaro",
  "t": "ex-Mayor of Yokohama '10-13; b. '62 in Tokyo; graduated Col. of Law. Imp. Univ. Tokyo in '84, to enter civil service in the Home Office. Was Councillor at the head office and next Secretary at Toyama, Gumma, Kanagawa; Governor of Tottori '97, Miye '99, Kagawa 1900, and Nagasaki '03-10. Add. Tsukiokacho, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arakawa, Minoji",
  "t": "Minister to Madrid (app. 1909); b. '57 in Kagoshima; grad. Eng'ing Col., Tokyo, in '80; clerk at the Legation, London, in '86; attaché in '87, élevé Consul at Tientsin in '90, at Ninsen '94, attached to the 2nd Army during the Japan-China War, Consul at Tientsin in '95, at Suchow in '96. Consul at London in '96, where he was promoted to Consul-General, decorated with 3rd Class Rising Sun with grant of money for the war. Add. Japanese Legation, Madrid.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Araki, Kwampo",
  "t": "Mem. of Society of Arts, London; b. '31 in Kochi-ken, one of the most distinguished painters of the Shijo school; studied the art under the celebrated Araki Kwansai who ultimately adopted him; was appointed Painter of the fief of Tosa. After the Restoration, he taught painting at Peerage Girls' and other schools, and was recently a Professor at the Gov. Fine Arts Institute, '98-06; was appointed 1900 a member of the Fine Arts Committee attached to the Imp. Household. Add. Yayoicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arichi, Shinanosuke",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '00), Vice-Admiral (retired), Mem. House of Peers; was b. in Choshu, '43; Lieut.-Commander, '73; Commander of Yokosuka Admiralty and Kure; then successively Chief of Naval Staff; Commander-in-Chief of Standing Fleet, &c., is at present devoting himself to promoting the cause of the Japan Maritime Society of which he is president. Add. Awaji-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ariga, Nagabumi",
  "t": "Manager of the Mitsui family affairs; b. '65 in Osaka-fu, and younger brother to Dr. Nagao Ariga; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '89; was in Government service for a long while, ultimately rising to be a Bureau Director in Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce about '02. Add. Ligura, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ariga, Nagao",
  "t": "D.C.L. & D. Lit. (Japan); b. in Settsu, '60; grad. Tokyo University, '81; Private Secretary to Prince Ito (then President of Privy Council), '87; afterwards Councillor at the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, took charge of affairs relating to international law during the Japan-China War of '94-95; and held a similar post in the later campaign. He is a Professor at Waseda University, and has represented the Japan Red Cross Society at several international conferences, the late in London, '07. Has written several works on history, diplomacy and international law; 2nd Class Rising Sun, and was a recipient of the Imp. Japanese Academy prize in '12. Adviser to China to draw up Constitution in '13. Among many publications the most noted are \"History of Modern Diplomacy,\" \"International law in connection with the Russo-Japan war,\" \"the same with Sino-Japan war,\" etc. Add. Myogadani, Koishikawa Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arima, Ryokitsu",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Pres. of the Naval Academy since 14 and hero of the Port Arthur blockading operation in Russo-Japan war; b. at Wakayama '62; midshipman '88, successively held posts of Captain of cr. Kasigi, chief staff of Takeshiki Naval Port, Captain of cr. Iwate, Dir. Naval Artillery School, etc.: promoted to Rear-Adm. '09; Com. of 1st Squadron '12; appointed Vice-Adm. '13. Holder of 3rd Class Golden Kite. Add. Etajima, Hiroshima.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Arima, Sumibumi",
  "t": "Viscount, Sub-Lieut. Cavalry (ret.), formerly of the fief of Maruoka, Echizen; was b. 1868, eldest son of the former Lord of the fief; Grad. Agr. Chemistry, Agr. Col., Tokyo, '92; one-year volunteer in '97, appointed the aid-de-camp to the Crown Prince, '10; Lord Steward to Prince Kuni '10. Add. Ukyo-machi, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arima, Yorikazu",
  "t": "Count, formerly Daimyo of the Kurume clan, 5th son and heir to his predecessor; b. '64, served in the Imperial Court for years as Chamberlain. Add. Asakusa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Arimatsu, Hideyoshi",
  "t": "Chief Sec. to the Privy Council; b. at Okayama, '63; grad. '88 from the German Language School, Tokyo and passed the higher civil service examination the following year, was in the Justice Dep't till 1893; Councillor of the Dep't of Agr. and Commerce, then of Home Office and of the Legislative Bureau from '94 to '08, attended Inter'nal Sen'ry Conference held at Madrid and similar conference for exconvicts at Antwerps in '98; transferred to the Police Bureau the same year; again Councillor of the Legislative Bureau in '02; Dir. of Police Bureau in '03; Governor of Miye-ken '04, transferred to the Police Bureau in '08, Dir. of Imp. Forestry Bureau, '11-14; present post, April, '14. Add. Hommuracho, Azab, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ario, Keiju",
  "t": "Mng. of the Hypothec Bank of Japan; b. '49, in Gifu-ken; was once an official of the Treasury, then entered banking circle and was appointed to present post since its foundation. Add. Kami-fujimaye, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arisaka, Shozo",
  "t": "Inspector of Naval Ordnance and Prof. at the Imperial University Tokyo; b. in '67 in Tokyo; graduated his special course at the University in '90; sent by the Navy to France where he studied at Hotchkiss and other works from '91 to '93; appointed expert to the Navy on his return and was steadily promoted, meanwhile devising a new plug for 12th quickfiers; has been sent twice to England on official business. Add. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Arishima, Takeshi",
  "t": "Aud., Nippon Yusen Kaisha; b. '42 at Kagoshima; took active part in the War of Restoration; Dir. Tax Bureau, '72; sent to Europe and America, '78; Customs Chief, Yokohama, '82; Dir. Customs Bureau '91, which he resigned '93 to take charge of financial affairs of the great house of Shimazu. Add. Bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ariyoshi, Tadaichi",
  "t": "Gov. of Miyazaki; b. '70 in Tango; grad. Law, at Imp. Tokyo University in '96, Sec. Home Office till '08, Governor of Chiba-ken '08-10, transferred to Dir. of General Affairs. Korean Res.-Gen. in '10, transferred to the present post in '11. Add. Miyazaki Prefectural Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Arita, Jo",
  "t": "Major-General, Commander of 1st Brigade of Heavy Art.; b. '63 in Hiroshima; graduated at the Military College '86; appointed Sub-Lieut. '86; Lieut. '88; Capt. '93; Major 98; Colonel '06; held the position of the Chief Staff to the 4th Division in rear as well as of the Commissary Staff during the Russo-Japan war; was awarded the 3rd Order of the Rising Sun and the 3rd Class of the Golden Kite for his services. Add. Yokohama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ariyoshi, Akira",
  "t": "Consul-General at Shanghai; b '76 in Kyoto; graduated from Tokyo Higher Commercial School '98; passed the examination for the diplomatic services '98; appointed Consul at Fusan, Newchang, and Secretary to Japanese Embassy at Paris; transferred to his present post in '09. Add. Japanese Consulate-General, Shanghai.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Asabuki, Yeiji",
  "t": "ex-Director of the Mitsui Company; b. '49 in Oita-ken; was in youth a hot-headed anti-foreign fanatic and came up to Tokyo to make attempt on the late Fukuzawa, a pioneer advocate of foreign learning, to be soon converted by him into one of his eager disciples, as even to marry a daughter of his elder sister. After grad. the Keiogijuku, he entered the Mitsubishi; started direct export business of raw silk in which he failed. Next he entered the Mitsui and pushed spinning business (Kanegafuchi Sp. Mill) to the present state of prosperity. Add. Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Asada, Nobuoki",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07). Gen., 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour), ex-Superintendent of Education Board '12-13; b. at Kawagoye (near Tokyo), '48; grad. Mil. Academy at Osaka, '73 and commissioned ensign; fought in the civil War of '77 as Capt. (local rank) and decorated with 5th Order; Maj. '84, Lieut.-Col. '87; Col. 94; Major-Gen. '97 and Chief Staff of Eastern Military Section; Com. of a Brigade of various Divisions; took active part as Brig. Com. at Fenshuiling, and succeeded Gen. Hasegawa after Liaoyang as Com. of the Guards Division; promoted to full Gen. '12. Add. Ichigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Asada, Tokunori",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers; b. in Kyoto, 48; First Class Councillor to Japanese Legation at Washington, U.S.A. '74; Councillor of the Department for Foreign Affairs, '79; Director of the Bureau of Commercial Affairs, '86; Governor of Nagano-ken and next of Kanagawa-ken, '99; Vice-Minister for foreign Affairs, '00; then that of Communications, which he resigned, '02. Add. Shimo-6-bancho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Asahina, Chisen",
  "t": "journalist b. '62 in Mito; left '83 the Imperial Tokyo University, law, unfinished on account of ill health; shortly afterward joined the staff of the Nichi Nichi, when Viscount Ito (Miyoji) was proprieter, and was its editor for many years. Went twice to Europe; left the Nichi Nichi about 1905 when the proprietor changed, and is at present a journalistic free lance. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Asakawa, Toshinobu",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Superintendent of the Horse Adm. Bureau; b. 1860 in Yamanashi; grad. Mil. College '86, Capt. '98; Col. '04; Lieut.-Gen. '09 Maj.-Gen. '14, was awarded 3rd Class Golden Kite in connection with the Russo-Japan war. Add. Okubo nr. Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Asano, Nagakoto",
  "t": "Marquis; b. '42, and is chief of the former clan of Hiroshima with 426,000 koku which was founded by Nagamasa (1546-1610 A.D.), one of the great generals of Hideyoshi; was accredited to Rome, 1882-'84. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Asano, O-suke",
  "t": "Dr. E., chief electrician of the Department of Communications, b. in '59 in Okayama; graduate electricity at the Government Engineering College in '81, since then he has chiefly been connected with that Department, meanwhile despatched to Europe and America two or three times. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Asano, Soichiro",
  "t": "President of the Toyo Steamship Co, and Dr. of many other concerns, was b. '48 in Etchu (Toyama-ken). He arrived in Tokyo '71 with empty purse; proceeded to Yokohama supporting himself by hawking cheap viands; bought from the Yokohama Gas Works coaltar and other refuses then left unutilized, and laid the foundation of the present fortune. In '75 he brought the Gov. Cement Works at Fukagawa and began to produce \"Asano Cement\" now widely known; started tank oil business, '93 and promoted with others the Toyo S.S. Co, '95. Add. Shiba Tamachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Atomi, Takino",
  "t": "b. in '40 at Osaka, one of the distinguished lady painters and educators; founder and proprietor of the Atomi Girls' School. Visited U.S.A. on the occasion of St Louis Fair. Add. Yanagi-cho, Koi., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Awazu, Seiryo",
  "t": "D. C. L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Waseda Univ., etc., insurance expert, was b. at Kyoto in '71, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94, and has since been engaged in insurance business at the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, as organizer of a number of life insurance cos., besides undertaking teaching. Attended the World's Insurance Congress held at New York '03. Add. Misaki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ayai, Tadahiko",
  "t": "Business Manager of the Murai Bank; b. '71 in Oita-ken; grad. Post and Telegram School in Tokyo; served Communication Dept. for years; went to U.S.A. to accomplish his study in '90; after returning home he joined the Murai Bros. & Co. and then rose to the present post. Add. Sanya, Yoyogi, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Baba, Genji",
  "t": "Judge of Court of Cassation, b. '60; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, class '85; to be appointed a junior judge in Tokyo Court and Judge of Supreme Court, and ultimately rising to the present post in Apr. '13. Add. Tsunamachi Mita, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Baba, Michihisa",
  "t": "b. '47 at Iwase, Toyama-ken, of a family of shipowner, is Pres. Iwase Bank and Dir. Tokyo Marine Ins. Co., Imp Marine Ins. Co., Innoshima Dockyard, and others. Is a millionaire in Toyama and one of the wealthiest individual ship-owners in Japan. Add. Torinichome, Nih., T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Banno, Otoya",
  "t": "Dir. of the Japan Industrial Bank, was born '67 in Tokyo; graduated in '92 from the Law Col., Imp. Tokyo University under adverse circumstances; then served at the Financial Department, but soon resigned to enter the present bank on its establishment. Add. Kaga-cho, U., T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Chikami, Kiyo-omi",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers, was b. '56 in Kochi-ken and finished Lit. Course, Tokyo Univ. about '82; further studied in England and after returning home about 1887 he was appointed instructor at the Tokyo High School, Kagoskima Zoshikan, Sendai High School, etc.; was appointed Councillor of the Home Office, '96, Governor of Niigata, then of Kagoshima till '09 Add. Kami-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Chinda, Sutemi",
  "t": "Viscount (Baron '07, Viscount '11), Ambassador to Washington; b. at Hirosaki, '56; graduated an American University '81; appointed a clerk of the Foreign Office, '85 and had charge of the Telegraph Section in the same office; appointed Consul at San Francisco, '90; removed to the Consulate at Chemulpo; the Consul-Generalship at Shanghai, '95 Minister Resident at Brazil, next at the Hague, '99-1900; Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at St. Petersburg, 1900; recalled in '01 by the then Foreign Min. Baron Komura to act as his immediate subordinate, and had to take charge of the Office while his superior was away to Portsmouth and Peking. In recognition of this special service he was invested with 1st Class Sacred Treasure and also raised to Peerage. Amb. to Court of Berlin '08 then present post in Nov. 1911. Add. Japanese Embassy, Washington.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Chisaka, Chijiro",
  "t": "Rear. Adm. and Chief of Staff of the Sasebo Admiralty, was b. 1864 in Yonezawa; midshipman '85; Commander and Adjutant of Fleet Adm. Ito, '95-'98; Capt. and Com. of the Sasebo Torpedo Corps 1910; present post 14. Add. Sasebo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Date, Munenobu",
  "t": "Marquis, b. '60, son of Munenori who took a distinguished part in upholding the cause of the Restoration and who, on that account, was afterward granted a higher grade of nobility than that of the main house at Sendai which was a tardy supporter of the Imperialist cause at that time, this scion having held fief of only 100,000 koku at Uwajima, Iyo. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dan, Takuma",
  "t": "Director of Mitsui Bank, Mitsui Mining Co., &c.; b. '58 at Fukuoka, was sent for study to America early in Meiji era by the Lord of Fukuoka and completed the course of mining at the Boston Tech. Institute, U.S.A., and was for some years teacher of English at Gov. school, technical official at the Gov. Meteorological Observatory and next at the Miike Coalmine, with the purchase of which by the Mitsui he entered the service of the Firm. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Den, Kenjiro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Member of the House of Peers and ex-Vice-Minister of Communications, b. '55 in Hyogo-ken; held at several places post of local Chief Police Inspector; Vice-Min. of Communications, Jan.-Jun. '98; President of the Kansai R'ly Co., at the same time M.P. for Hyogo-kon; was again Vice-Min. of Communications, '00-06. He is now a prominent figure in business circles. Add. Kanasugi, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Dewa, Shigeto",
  "t": "Admiral, Baron (cr. '07), holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of the Rising Sun; b '55 at Aizu; grad. Naval Academy in '82; was Capt. of cruiser. Takachiho in the Japan-China war 1894–95; chief of committee to bring home Tokiwa from England '99; Rear-Adm. 1900, and commanded the Standing Squadron at the time of the Boxer's trouble; afterward transferred to Chief Construction Board at Yokosuka, next to Dir. of Naval Affairs Bureau etc.; dispatched to U.S.A. to represent Japan at Panama Exposition in '15. Add. Mita Tsunacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Dohi, Keizo",
  "t": "Dr., Prof. of the Dermatological Dept. of Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Chairman of the Japanese Dermatological Society; grad. the Med. Col. '91; assist. in the surgical clinic and student of the Univ. Hall at his alma mater; studied his speciality in Austria, Germany, and France, '94-'98; appointed to the present situation on his returuing home '98; was on suite of the late Prince Komatsu when His Highness attended the Coronation Ceremony of King Edward, '02. Corresponding member of the Vienese ('02), Berliner ('03,) and Parisian Dermatological Society ('11,) recommended to the honorable member of the Italian Dermatological Society '06; Editor of the Japanese Journal of Dermatology & urlogy. Add. Shimo Nibancho, K., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Doi, Michio",
  "t": "Chairman of the Osaka Chamber of the Commerce, b. in Kanagawa, '41; was a Judge till '84 when he entered the service of the Konoike family, Osaka, of which he is now an adviser. Visited U.S.A. in '09 as one of the Business men's party invited by American Chamber of Commerce. Add. Joancho, Kitaku, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ebara, Soroku",
  "t": "educationalist, a leader of the Seiyu-kai, Member of the House of Peers since '12; b. at Tokyo in '42; was first a military officer, but subsequently resigned the commission and was for somewhile Secretary of the Prefecture of Shizuoka, '70. He is chiefly known in connection with subsequent non-official career: has sat several times in the House where he lately represented Tokyo. Is Director of Azabu Middle School, Mem. of the Higher Education Council and is a devout Christian, and founder and Pres. of Y.M.C.A. Tokyo. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ebina, Danjo",
  "t": "one of veteran pastors; b. '56 in Yanagawa; studied at the Foreign Language School in Kumamoto; then theology at the Doshisha. He has subsequently led an active life in evangelistic and educational word, having established a number of churches and schools, being at present pastor of the Hongo Church, Tokyo. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Egi, Chu",
  "t": "Barrister, b. '58, brother to Senshi Egi; grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ., class '84; he practised his profession, giving lectures on Criminal Law in the Chuo Univ. all the while; an Official of the Judicial Office and of the Foreign Office; again resumed his former profession. Has written \"Principles of Criminal Law,\" and is a noted satirist. Add. Awajicho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Egi, Senshi",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers, Lord in Waiting of Kinkei Hall, brother of above, b. '53, studied Law at Tokyo Gov. Univ. and was in service of Education Dep't. '72-'77, transferred to Home Office in which he Dir. of Local Adm. Bureau '90-97, was next Governor of Ibaraki, Aichi, Hiroshima and Kumamoto till '06 when he resigned on account of illness. Add. Yocho-machi, Okubo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Egi, Yoku",
  "t": "Chief-Sec. of the Cabinet; b. '73; adopted son and heir of the above; Sec. Chief of Colonial Bureau, 1910-13, it was abolished; appointed Sec. Chief of 2nd Okuma Cabinet, 1914. Add. Mita Shikokucho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Eitaki, Hisakichi",
  "t": "ex-Con.-Gen. at Honolulu '12-14, b. '66 in Echigo, passed legal service examination in '90, appointed Junior Judge in '93 and transferred to the Foreign Office the same year, first appointed Secretary at Consulate, Fusan, in '93, to be promoted to élève Consul the same year, was Consul at Ninsen, Shanghai, Shashi, Sydney and Hankow between '94 and '05, Consul-General at Shanghai between '05, and '09, then at Chientao till '12. Add. Tozuka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ema, Shunichi",
  "t": "Barrister, M.P., a Mem. of the Tokyo Municipality, b. '61, in Totomi, 3rd son of Nanyo Yamamoto, and adopted by Ema Togoro. Early came up to Tokyo to study politics; was admitted to the Bar in '93 and afterwards elected Pres. of the Tokyo Barrister's Association; was elected Vice-Pres. of Tokyo Prefectural Assembly '89. Add. Kuromoncho, Shitaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Endo, Chiuji",
  "t": "Judge of the Court of Cassation; b. '66 in Tokyo; graduated from the Law College of the Tokyo Imp. Univ. '88; appointed Probationary Judge '90; after successively served as Judge of Osaka District Court, of Nara District Court and of Tokyo Appeal Court., promoted to present post in '05. Add. Zōshigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujii, Koichi",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com. of Sasebo Admiralty since '14 and ex-Deputy Chief of the General Staff; b. '57 in Okayama-ken; Sub-Lieut. '83 to be rapidly promoted to the present rank, filling during the interval posts of Vice-Com. of the Chin-en, Staff of the Sasebo and Yokosuka Adm'ties, Co[illegible]. of the Suma and of the Akitsushima, Attaché to the Japanese Legation, Berlin, etc. Vice-Adm. in '09 with transfer to present post. Add. Sasebo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujii, Shigeta",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Com. of 12th Div.; b. '60 in Hyogo-ken; Ensign of Artillery in '79; entered the Military Staff Col. in '84; studied tactics in Germany in '90; Staff Officer to the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War; Major-Gen., '02 and Dir. Military Staff College, Chief Staff to Gen. Kuroki's Army the late war, Dir. of Art. and Engineering School, '06, Com. of Tokyo Bay Forts '09-11; transferred to the above position in '11; retired in '14. Add. Oban-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujimura, Matsujiro",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen. of Artillery (ret.); b. in '63 Hiroshima, graduated from the Staff College in '96 studied in Russia '97-00, was attached to the Central Staff then a Reg. Commander, and Chief Staff of the Guards Division till '08, Maj.-Gen. '10. Add. Kogaicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujimura, Yoshiro",
  "t": "Baron, Bar. of Middle. Tem.; b. in Kumamoto in '70, proceeded to England after finishing secondary education in Japan, and grad. Law at Cambridge, returning home '03 when he entered the Mitsui, and was its London agent till '10, then removed to the head office. Add. Nakano, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujinami, Kototada",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '84), b. at Kyoto '53; Chamberlain to late Emperor from childhood, and since '80 Superintendent of the Imperial Mews, Deputy Pre. of Horse Adm. Bureau which he has resigned. Add. Ligura Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujioka, Ichisuke",
  "t": "Dr. Eng. (Japan) was b. in Choshu, '56; grad. from Tokyo Engineering College in '81; appointed its Professor from '84 to '86 when he retired to start electric business; chief electrician to the Tokyo Electric Light Co. in '92 and founder of the Tokyo Street Railway Co. which with two other street railway co.'s was fused '06; he has been to Europe and America four or five times for study, on business etc. and was under Edison for somewhile. Add. Higashicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Fujisawa, Rikitaro",
  "t": "Dr. Sc. (Japan) Prof. of Mathematics at Tokyo University, b. in Echigo (Niigata-ken), '61; pursued his special study in England and Germany, '83-'87. He has written several works on Mathematics. Add. Suwa-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujita, Heitaro",
  "t": "2nd Baron, one of the millionaires in Osaka, b. in Osaka, '69; son of late Denzaburo Fujita who started in Osaka the Fujita Firm to undertake contract business with the Government, beside undertaking mining and engineering works. Educated at Cambridge Univ. Add. Amijima, Kita-ku, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujita, Koriki",
  "t": "Dir. of South Manchuria Rly since 1914, ex-Administration Dept. Imp. R'ly Board 13-14, was b. '66 in Tottori, grad. Law at the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '99; President of a local school the same year; transferred to the Dep't of Communications in '93, and finally to the present post in May '14. Has been twice despatched abroad on official business. Add. Dairen.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujita, Shiro",
  "t": "Member of the House of Peers, b. at Tokyo, '61; attaché to Japanese Legation in Vienna, '86, then in Berlin; afterwards Private Secretary to the Minister of Communications and of Agriculture and Commerce, &c.; Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '98; now President of the Nippon Fire Insurance Co. and of other concerns. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujita, Takaaburo",
  "t": "ex-President and Chief Judge of the Nagoya Appeal Court, b. '56 at Uwajima, Iyo; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '78; Judge in '81; for sometime a jun. Sec. and Vice-Dir. Commercial Bureau, Foreign Office; returned to the Bench and continues to occupy the post from '98; relieved of the post in Apr. '13. Add.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fujiyama, Raita",
  "t": "President of the Nippon Sugar Refinery Co., b. in '65 in Karatsu; grad. Keiogijuku in '90; then entered the Mitsui after the notorious scandal culminating in the suicide of the former president. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukai, Eigo",
  "t": "Bureau Dir. the Nippon Ginko, b. 71 in Gumma-ken; on the staff of the Kokumin Shimbun 1898-'05; Private Secretary to Gov. of the Bank 06-12 Add. Aoyama, Rokuchome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuda, Tokuzo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. in the Keio Gijuku Univ., b. '74 in Tokyo, being the 1st son of Tokubei Fukuda; graduated from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School, class '94; was dispatched by the Educational Dep't. to Germany, France, and Italy to make further study on Economics; Prof. at his Alma Mater on his return home, but resigned '00; wrote several works on Economics. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuda, Umanosuke",
  "t": "Inspector-Gen. of Naval Construction, Sectional Chief of the Naval Dep't. of Materials and Yokosuka Naval Yard, was b. '56 in Aichi-ken; Lieut.-Constructor in '88 and promoted to the present rank some time ago; served meanwhile as Mem. of the Naval Board for Materials, and as Chief of the Construction Dep't. of Maidzuru Admiralty. Is the Holder of 4th class of Golden Kite (War honour). Add. Nakano, nr. Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuhara, Arinobu",
  "t": "Pres. of the Teikoku Life Insurance Co.; b. '48 in Awa (Chiba-ken): started in '72 the Shiseido drug store, one of the leading establishments in Tokyo in this line; promoted with others the above company and has since been chairman of Board of Directors. Travelled through Europe and U.S.A. several years ago to inspect the insurance affairs there. Add. Izumo-cho, Ginza, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuhara, Ryojiro",
  "t": "Vice-Minister, Education and Commissioner of the Imp. Household since '07, b. '69 in Ise, graduated Law Imp. Univ., Tokyo '92. Held various junior posts at central Government and then transferred to local Offices as Councillor or Chief Police Commissioner; removed to the Education Dep't., '98 as Councillor and Inspector; dispatched to Europe '99 to investigate affairs of educational administration, and returning home '02 was made Councillor and Section Chief of the Department; the Director in '04, and the Vice-Minister in '11. Add. Kitamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukui, Kikusaburo",
  "t": "Mng. Dir. of the Mitsui Bussan, was b. in 1866 in Tokyo, grad. the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '83 and then entered the service of the Mitsui, to be attached to the Branches at Shanghai, Singapore, Hongkong, Osaka, etc., and then the agent at New York for several years. Add. Mitsui & Co., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuoka, Takayoshi",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor, b. in Tosa, '35; after the Restoration of '97 entered civil service and became Minister of Education, '81-'82. Appointed in '88 to the present post. Add. Kanatomi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukushima, Namizo",
  "t": "head of Fukushima & Co., a leading firm in the line of Bonds, Shares, etc., Trust & Financial Agents, was born in 1860. He started as a Stock Exchange Broker in 1887, and after a stormy life for twenty years, has risen to the point. He had retired from the membership of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, to devote himself to negotiable securities business both as home and foreign markets. This kind of business had been formerly in the hand of foreign firm in Japan, but he is now a foremost Japanese in this special line, pushing it with unusual vigor and activity. Add. Kabuto-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukushima, Yasumasa",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), General (ret.), holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor), ex-Governor-General of Kwantung; b. '53 at Matsumoto, Nagano-ken; Lieutenant '78; Captain '83; Military Attaché to Japanese Legation at Berlin '87-92; relieved and thence he returned home in June 1893 via Siberia on horseback; Major-General in '00, and acquired international fame as Commander of the Japanese contingent on the occasion of the Boxer trouble, and was knighted by the late King Edward. Was on the Staff of Marshal Oyama in the Russo-Japan War in which he lost his son. Appointed the Vice-Chief of the General Staff Office in '06, then Gov.-Gen. of Kwantung in '12, retired in '14. Add. Zoshigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Fukuzawa, Ichitaro",
  "t": "Prof. at the Keio-gijuku, b. Dec. '63, eldest son of the late Y. Fukuzawa; educated at Yale Univ. after he finished the Keio. Add. Mita, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuzawa, Momosuke",
  "t": "M.P., brother-in-law of the Fukuzawa brothers being the husband of their sister, b. in '64 at Kawagoye; studied at Keio-gijuku; and proceeded to U. S. A. after grad. from that institution and studied at a Commercial Col. there. Returning home '89, he first entered Tokyo Ice Works, Oji Paper Mill and others, and finally the Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co., of which he was Agent for Tokyo, besides sitting on the boards of directors of several other concerns. Add. Shibuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Fukuzawa, Sutejiro",
  "t": "born in Tokyo '63, second son of the late celebrated Fukuzawa; was together with his eldest brother Mr. Ichitaro Fukuzawa, entered Yale Univ., '83, the younger Fukuzawa to pursue engineering and the elder literature. They both returned home in '90, and Mr. Sutejiro has since been managing the Jiji and the Osaka Jiji, the latter started '05. Married in '90 Kiku, eldest daughter of Count Hayashi, ex-Min. of Foreign Affairs; 2 sons and 3 daughters. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Funakoshi, Mitsunojo",
  "t": "ex-Councillor of Embassy, Berlin ; b. '67 in Hiroshima; passed the diplomatic and consular service examination in '94, élave Consul at Vladivostock the same year, at Fusan and then at San Francisco in '95, Legation Sec. at Washington in '97, transferred to London in '99, Secretary at head office '02, Sec. at Vienna in '03, Sec. at Berlin '06-09, Chief of Cor. Sec., For. Office and then to Berlin '12-14. Add. Gobancho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Furuichi, Koi",
  "t": "Dr. Eng. (Japan), Member of the House of Peers, was born at Himeji, '54; pursued his engineering study in France '75-'80; filled the posts of the Directorship of the Public Works Bureau, Home Office; Vice-Minister of Communications, and Director-General of the Government Railways, which he resigned in '03 in order to take up the post of Directorship of Seoul-Fusan R'ly which he resigned, '07. He is one of the best amateur no singer and actors. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Furukawa, Sakajiro",
  "t": "Vice-Pres. of the Imp. R'ly since '14, b. '58 in Yamaguchi; graduated Engineering in the former Engineering College in '80; next entered the Gov. R'ly Bureau as its Engineer; was connected with the field r'ly during the late war, transferred to the old post in '08; Chief of Central District in '03, Eng.-in-Chief in '13. Add. Hikawacho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Furukawa, Toranosuke",
  "t": "President of the Furukawa Mining Co., son of the late celebrated mine-owner Ichibei Furukawa who adopted Jyunkichi, 2nd son of late Count Mutsu, as his heir, but the latter dying in '07, Toranosuke become the head of the family so that he inherited his father's immense properties including more than twenty mines. He was b. in '82 and graduated Mining at Columbia, U.S.A., class '07; was granted 3rd class Treasure, 1911, for his munificent gifts to various schools. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Furuya, Hisatsuna",
  "t": "Master of Ceremonies & Steward to Prince Yi-kong of Chosen; b. '74 in Iyo; studied at Brussels after he finished Doshisha College; Priv. Sec. to late Prince Ito 1900, Sec. Imp. Household '02; Priv. Sec. to late Prince Ito '01-'09 and accompanied him to Harbin on the fatal tour; then the present post. Add. Hinokicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ga, Reishi",
  "t": "Member of the House of Peers since 1891, b. at Nagasaki in '40; a pioneer scholar of Dutch; held several important posts in the Government service. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Gejo, Masao",
  "t": "Paymaster-Inspector of the Navy (ret.), Mem. of House of Peers, was b. in Yonezawa '42. Began his career in the Navy as jun.-clerk '73 then successively held posts of Sectional Chief of Superintendence for Accounts of Yokosuka Admiralty, Chief Paymaster of Sasebo Adm. and Pres. of the Naval Paymaster's College. He is a noted amateur painter and a connoisseur. Add. Shimo-6-ban-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Go, Seinosuke",
  "t": "Baron., Mem. of House of Peers, President of Iriyama Colliery Co., Tokyo Stock Exchange and others; b. '65 in Tokyo, son of late Junzo Go; learned in Europe; after several Govt. services he entered business circle. Add. Kaminibancho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Goto, Shimpei",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '06), ex-Minister of Communications and President of Imperial Railways, b. '56 in Iwate-ken, son of a doctor, and is a nephew of the celebrated patriot Takano who was prosecuted to death by the Tokugawa Government a little before the Restoration. He studied medicine both in Japan and Germany; was chief of the Nagoya Hospital. Subsequently appointed junior Director of the Sanitary Bureau, Home Office; was arrested on charge of implicity in the notorious Soma scandal to be acquitted about a year afterward. He got appointment as Sanitary Commissioner at the time of the Japan-China War, after which he re-entered the Sanitary Bureau as its Director. Was singled out '97 by the late Vis. Kodama, newly appointed Governor-General of Formosa, as Director of the Civil Administration Bureau which he had continued to occupy till his transfer to the Presidency of South Manchuria Railway in '06, and then the Ministerial chair in '08. Once combined the office of Deputy-Pre. of the Colonial Bureau, Cabinet, cr. '10. Retired from the posts in Aug. '11 and again held them in the 3rd Katsura Cabinet; formed the Doshikai with late Prince Katsura, but left it in 1913. Add. Miyamura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Gwassan, Yagoro",
  "t": "master sword-smith appointed '06 Art Commissioner to Imp. Household, b. '46 in Omi and learned craft under Teikichi Gwassan at Osaka by whom he was ultimately adopted as son and heir; is the greatest master in producing swords of Soshu and Ichimonji style, besides creating a new mode of tempering. He has made swords for the late Emperor and the Crown Prince. Add. Yariya-cho, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hachisuka, Shigeakira",
  "t": "Marq., (cr. 1884; formerly daimyo of Tokushima), a Privy Councillor, b. '46; represented Japan in France about '81; was appointed President of the House of Peers '91-'96; Minister of Education, Sept. '96-Nov. '97; was appointed to the present post following year. Add. Mita-tsuna-machi, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Haga, Yaichi",
  "t": "Dr. Lit. (Japan), Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '61 in Fukui-ken; grad. ' it. Col. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '92 to study at the University Hall afterward; appointed Professor at the 1st Higher School, and that at the Higher Normal School; Assis.-Prof. in his alma mater in '98 and full Prof. in the following year; then transferred to the Higher Normal School; sent to Germany to prosecute further study; was given a chair in the University when he returned home in '02. Add. Otowa, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hama, Koichi",
  "t": "Departmental Chief of the Board of Audit, was b. in '48 entered official service first as a junior official in the Board of the Financial Dep't. to be afterwards promoted to the present post. Add. Otsuka Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hamada, Gentatsu",
  "t": "Dr. M. (Japan) b. '54 in Kumamoto-ken; studied medicine in Germany '85-'88; Professor of Medical Course in the Tokyo Univ., '89-1900; is an acknowledged authority on women's diseases, and is the chief and proprietor of the Hamada Hospital for women's diseases, a physician-in-waiting to Court. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hamakuchi, Takayuki",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of House of Peers, Vice-Min. of Finance in 2nd Okuma Cabinet, '14; b. '70 in Tosa; grad. Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '95; Director of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau '07-'12; ex-Vice-Min. of Communications '12-'13. Add. Yarai-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hamao, Arata",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Lord Steward to the Crown Prince Privy Councillor; ex-Pres. Imp. Univ. Tokyo, L.L.D. (Harvard), b. in Tajima, '49: Councillor of the Department of Education, '78; Vice-President of Tokyo University in '84; Director of the Special Education Bureau, '88; President of the Tokyo Imperial University, '93-'97; Minister of Education from Nov. to Dec. of 1897. Reappointed Pres. of the Univ. Dec. '05-'13 in consequence of the celebrated \"Strike movement\" of the Professors. Add. Kanatomi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hanabusa, Nuosaburo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Dir. Statistic Bureau of the Cabinet, b. '57 in Okayama, brother of the below; appointed official of the Cabinet, then Secretary of the Privy Council, Personal Secretary to Marquis Ito, Secretary of the Cabinet, and finally appointed to the present post in '98. He travelled abroad to investigate statistic affairs, '02-'03, and is one of the authorities in this line. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hanabusa, Yoshikata",
  "t": "Viscount (Baron in '00 and Viscount in '07), ex-Vice-Minister of the Imperial Household Department, President of the Japan Red Cross Society, b. in Okayama, '42; Secretary for Foreign Affairs '70; chargé d'affaires at Seoul, '76-'77; promoted to Minister Resident '80-'81, and narrowly escaped from being killed by the anti-Japanese Korean mob that rose there. Minister to St. Petersburg, '83-'86; Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '87-'88, and then transferred to the Imperial Household as its chief auditor, and promoted to the other post, which he resigned in '09. Appointed to the present post in Jan. '13. Add. Shirokanedaimachi, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hanai, Takuzo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Barrister, M.P. since '98, b. '68 in Bingo, grad. with honour from an English Law School in Tokyo when he was only eighteen years old; finished the University Course at the Hogakuin with honour in '87; passed Barristers' Examination a year or two after and soon attracted public notice for his scholarship and eloquence, especially in criminal affairs. Has written several popular essays on Criminal Law. Add. Nishiki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hara, Rokuro",
  "t": "a prominent business man, b. '44 in Tajima and played some distinguished part at the time of the Restoration, having fought on the Imperial side in the civil war; studied in England and U.S. '71-'77. Entered and founded with a few others the One Hundredth Bank and has been instrumental in pushing it to the present flourishing condition; filled the post of President of the Yokohama Specie Bank from '83 to '90; is acknowledged as a power in business circles, and is a director for a number of Companies. Add. Goten-yama, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hara, Takashi",
  "t": "M.P., b. '54 at Morioka, entered the now defunct Law College, Justice Dep't., but left before graduation. He then took to journalism and was on the staff of the Hochi which he soon left to take charge of a newly started organ of the Clan interest; followed Marquis Inouye as newspapers correspondent when he was despatched to Korea '82 as Special Envoy, and was soon appointed afterward an official in the Foreign Office; Consul in Tientsin; Secretary and chargé d'affaires in Paris, '86; the Marquis' Personal Secretary when he was Minister of Agriculture and Commerce; next acted in same capacity when Count Mutsu filled the chair '90-'92; followed his chief to the Foreign Office to be made Director of the Commercial Bureau, and promoted to the Vice-Minister in '95 and transferred to Minister to Korea, '96. He resigned the post the following year and for somewhile took journalism as chief editor of the Osaka Mainichi. He was one of the right-hand men of Prince Ito when he raised the banner of the Seiyu-kai, '00, and filled as the late Hoshi's successor the chair of the Minister of Communications from Dec., '00 to May the following year. Then chief editor of the Osaka Shimpo, and appointed in Jan. '06 to the Ministerial post, which he resigned with the fall of the Seiyu-kai Cabinet '08. Visited Europe and America '08-'09, re-entered the Cabinet as Min. of Home Affairs '13-'14. Add. 4, Shiba Park; Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hara, Tomitaro",
  "t": "Pres. 2nd Bank, Head of the Hara Firm, Yokohama, b. in Shinano '70; studied at Waseda, Uni., was adopted into the present millionaire family as husband of its only daughter, is a Director of the Yokohama Fire Insurance Co. and is a leading young business-man; reputed for his fine collection of art objects. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hara, Yoshimichi",
  "t": "lawyer, Dr, D. C. L. (Japan) b. in Shinano, '67; graduated the Tokyo University in '89; Councillor, Dep't Agri. & Com. in '09; Chief of the Tokyo Mine Inspection Office and that of Osaka '01-03; has since been practising law. Add. Iida-machi, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Harada, Tasuku",
  "t": "Pres. Doshisha in Kyoto, since '07, b. '63, in Kumamoto; studied at the Foreign Language School in Kumamoto, and later at the Doshisha; entered Yale and grad. from Divinity School, class '91; the following year he travelled through Europe; was Pastor in Tokyo Kyoto and Kobe; Editor of Rikugo Zasshi, and \"The Christian World.\" Pres., of the Christian Endeavor Union of Japan '93-'06 and was present in the world convention in London, '00. Visited India, '06, by the invitation of the National Union of Y.M.C.A.; attended World Missionary Conference at Edinburgh and lectured at Harvard, Yale and other Universities in America '09. Received LL.D. from University of Edinburgh and D.D. from Amherst College. Add. Doshisha, Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Harada, Yutaka",
  "t": "ex-Commercial Agent in London, was b. in '70 in Hyogo-ken, grad. Law (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '96, then entered the service of the Mitsubishi and was its agent in London, Hongkong and Shanghai, and lately the chief of the Kobe Branch; occupied the London post in '10-13; Dir. of the Takasago Paper Mill. Add. Takasago, Hyogo-ken.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Haraguchi, Kaname",
  "t": "Dr. Eng. (Japan), R'ly Eng., ex-Adv. to the Viceroy of Hukwang Provinces, China; b. '51 in Nagasaki-ken; was one of the pioneer students sent abroad for study by the Government, having studied Engineering at Yale, '75-'79; served long in the Gov. R'ly service; Dir. of the Hakata Bay R'ly Co., '02; held the post of the Adviser to the Viceroy '06-'10. Add. Na[illegible]ata-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Haraguchi, Kensai",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Mem. House of Peers, b. '47 in Bungo; Sub-Lieut., '72; Maj.-Gen., '97 meanwhile having filled the post of Com. of 1st Reg. (Inf.,) Body Guards, Chief Staff to the 4th Division and Director of the Toyama Mil. School. Commanded the Saghalien Exp. Army in the Russo-Japan War. He was dispatched to Germany '90 to investigate military affairs. Add. Sanaizaka Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Haruta, Gennojyo",
  "t": "Chief of the Tokyo Branch of the N.Y.K., 4th son of Shogoro Hori, a bannerman of the Tokugawa Shogun, and adopted by Mototaro Haruta; began his business career in Mitsubishi Co., as a clerk, to be promoted to the present post in '79, having once had charge of the Kobe and Osaka Branches. Add. Oban-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hasebe, Tatsutsura",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of House of Peers, Lord-in-waiting of the Kinkei Hall, was b. in 1844 in Fukui; official of the Audit Office in '68; the Director of the Industrial Bureau, Director of the Hokkaido Colonial Board, Gov. of Yamagata, etc. Add. Mita, Sh., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Haruki, Ichiro",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Coll. of Law, Imp. Univ. of Kyoto, was b. in 1870 at Tokyo; graduated from the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in 1894, and further studied Roman Law in Germany, 1900-04, and has been holding the present chair since his return in 1905. Add. Imp. Univ. Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hasegawa, Kinsuke",
  "t": "Chief of Kobe District of the Imp. Railway Board, b. '55, 2nd son of Tomenobu Hasegawa; was for years in the Formosan Gov't R'ly as its Chief Engineer, then Director, and appointed to the present post in '09. Add. Kobe District R'ly. Office, Kobe.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hasegawa, Seiya",
  "t": "nom de plume \"Tenkei,\" author, and managing edit. of the Hakubun-kan, largest publishing house in Japan, was b. in 1877 in Echigo; graduated from the Waseda Univ. in '93; travelled in Europe and America in '09-'10. Has written a number of literary work. Add. Hakubun-kan, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hasegawa, Tameji",
  "t": "ex-Dir. of Osaka Mint; b. 1848 in Yamaguchi; entered Financial Office '69 and transferred to the Mint; travelled through Europe and America '86-7. Had charge of the Mint 1909-'13.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hasegawa, Yoshimichi",
  "t": "Marshal, Chief of the General Staff, 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia (war honor), Viscount (Baron, '95 and Viscount, '07); b. '50 in Suwo; Major, '72; Colonel, '72, Major-General, '86; Lieut.-General '67; General in June 1904. He commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War and took a distinguished part in the battle of Port Arthur and Wei-hai-wai. In Russo-Japan war he commanded the Imp. Guards Division under General Kuroki and led it to success and honour at the Yalu and the battle of Liaoyang, and then transferred to Commander-in-Chief of the Korean Garrison, the Mem. of Supreme War Council in '09 and finally to the present post in '12; granted Marshalship in Jan., 1915. Add. Waseda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hashimoto, Katsutaro",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Pres. of the Military Coll.; b. in 1862 in Gifu ; grad. from the Military Coll. '86 ; Capt. '94 ; Col. '05 ; Maj.-Gen. '11. Add. Military College, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hashimoto, Keizaburo",
  "t": "b. 1865 in Niigata; grad. College of Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90; Secretary of the Privy Council '92; Chief of Accountant's Bureau and then Vice-Min. of Finance '11-12; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com., '13-14; Mem. of House of Peers. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hashimoto, Masaaki",
  "t": "ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Adm. at Port Arthur; b. '53, Kagoshima; educated at the Naval Academy '71; Lieutenant in '83; in 95 he commanded the gunboat Maya; Captain in '94 and Chief Staff Officer of the Sasebo Admiralty, promoted '02 to Rear-Adm. with post of Chief of Personnel; Vice-Adm. 06; placed on retired list '09. Add. Sangenya, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hashimoto, Sagoro",
  "t": "D. Agr., Prof. of Agr., Imp. Tohoku Univ.; b. '66 in Okayama; graduated from Sapporo Agr. College '89; studied in Germany, '95-00; ass.-Prof. at his alma mater '89; then full Prof., 1900. Add. Kitahachijo Nishi, Sapporo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hata, Ryotaro",
  "t": "Minister to Brazil, b. 1867 in Nagano; entered diplomatic service after graduating from Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90; Councillor to Embassy at Berlin '06, Secretary of Foreign Office '08 and finally to the present post. Add. Japanese Legation, Brazil.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hata, Sahachiro",
  "t": "M.D., co-worker of Dr. Erlich, Frankfort-on-Meine, in the discovery of No. 606 or Sarbarsam, was b. '72 in Iwami; graduated with honor '95 Medical Dep't. of Okayama High School; became Kitazato's assistant at the Epidemic Investigation Laboratory '98-07; studied at Berlin and Frankfort '07-11. Add. Epidemic Laboratory, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hatano, Shogoro",
  "t": "Dir. of the Mitsui Firm, Auditor for the Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co., etc., b. '59 in Tokyo; grad. from the Keio Gijiku (the Keio Univ.) 1876; was on the staff of the Jiji when it was started; entered the Foreign Office and was appointed Consul at Tientsin, next Sec. at the head office, and then he entered the Mitsui. Add. Kami-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hatano, Yoshinao",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Min. of Imp. Household, was b. Hizen '50; entered the Department of Justice, '71, Councillor '87; Secretary '88; afterwards President of the Kyoto Local Court and Judge of the Supreme Court, &c.; Vice-Minister of Justice in '90; Minister of Justice in '03; resigned the Ministership in Jan., '06; nominated Mem. House of Peers; Lord steward to the Crown Prince '11-'14. Add. Ukyomachi, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hattori, Bunshiro",
  "t": "Ph. D. (Princeton) Prof. at Waseda University, was b. 1878 in Shiga-ken; grad. from Waseda in 1902, and further studied economics at Princeton and Berlin 1902-'08. Works: Local Finance (in English), Commercial Education in University, Principle of Banking, etc. Add. Waseda University.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hattori, Ichizo",
  "t": "Gov. of Hyogo-ken, member of the House of Peers, b. '52 in Choshu, and early took to learning English, first at Nagasaki, and then in America from which he returned as B.S. (Rutgars); appointed official of Edu. Dep't with which he was connected for 15 or 16 years as President of the University Prep. Course, Tokyo; manager of the University; Dean of the Law Course; Councillor and Secretary at the Head Office. Was a Japanese Commissioner in the New Orleans Exhibition, '83. Transferred as Gov. of Iwate-ken, '91; of Hiroshima, '98, then of Nagasaki-ken, and lately the present post. Add. Hyogo-kencho, Kobe.",
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  "n": "Hattori, Kintaro",
  "t": "Prop. of Seikosha Clock Factory, Auditor of Korean Industrial Co., Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; b. 60 in Tokyo; Pres. of the Tokyo Watch-sellers' Guild. his being one of the most extensive stores in the line. Add. Ginza, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayakawa, Senkichiro",
  "t": "General Manager of the Mitsui Bank, b. at Kanazawa, '63; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '87; further studied at Univ. Hall; served at Finance Dep't '90-00, holding post of Councillor, Secretary and Per. Sec. to the Minister of the*time; Secretary of the Currency Reform Com. '93; was depatched to England in '96 to take charge of the Chinese indemnity; sent abroad in '98 to raise a loan, and for these special service he was duly rewarded; resigned the Gov. service '00 and entered the Mitsui. Add. Ban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayakawa, Tetsuya, M.P",
  "t": "Patent attorney and Director of several Companies; b. Okayama, '63; grad. Sapporo Agri. Col., 81; studied law in U.S.A. and Germany; entered the diplomatic service, '85 and attached to the Imperial Legation at Seoul until '88; afterward removed to the Consulate at San Francisco, then attache to the Imperial Legation at Berlin. '89-'92: Private Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '92-'97. Was appointed Minister Resident, '97-'98; secretary of the Cabinet, '98; then Director of the Political Bureau of Foreign Office in the Okuma Cabinet whose reform programme he chiefly undertook. Succeeded in procuring foreign loan for the Hokkaido Tanko in '06; is a prominent patent attorney in international patent affairs. Add. Onden, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Hayashi, Aisaku",
  "t": "Manager of the Imperial Hotel, b. 1873 in Gumma studied in U.S.A. for some years and entered business after his return home; manager of the hotel since '07. Add. Imp. Hotel, T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashi, Gonsuke, Baron (cr. '07)",
  "t": "Ambassador to Rome, b. at Aizu, '60; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '86; appointed the same year attache at Foreign Office. Eleve Consul at Chefoo, '87, at Ninsen '88; promoted full Consul '90, Consul at Shanghai '92, removed to a similar post at London, '93, to be appointed six years later Secretary of the Legation. Recalled home he was appointed Director of the Commercial Bureau, '98, and to Minister at Seoul the following year. Minister at Peking, '06-'08. Appointed Ambassador to Rome, June, '08. Add. Japanese Embassy, Rome.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashi, Ken",
  "t": "Mng.-Dir. of the Toshin Warehouse Co.; b. '63 in Oita-ken; grad. law at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Mitsui Bank and been the agent at Shimonoseki, Nagasaki, etc. Add. Kanasugi Shinhamacho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashi, Kiroku, M.P. (Chuo Club)",
  "t": "and Prof. at Keiogijuku; b. 1872 at Karatsu; grad. Literature Course Keiogijuku, class '95, and further Diplomacy at Paris 1901-04. Has written \"Russian Empire,\" \"Modern European Diplomacy,\" etc. Add. Shimo-Shibuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashi, Tamio",
  "t": "Mng.-Dir. of the N. Y. K.; b. '65 in Tokyo; entered the Company soon after finishing his education in U. S. A.; once had charge of the Hongkong and Yokohama Branches, to be transferred to Chief of the Passenger's Section about '03. Add. Ichibeicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashi, Yozo",
  "t": "Fukushima Agent of Bank of Japan; b. '68 in Yamaguchi-ken ; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93, Per. Sec. to Minister of Finance '95, entered Bank of Japan in '96. Add. Hommachi, Fukushima.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashi, Yuzo",
  "t": "ex-Cabinet Minister, was born in Tosa, '42; Councillor for Kochi-ken, '69; Secretary of Foreign Office, '73-'74; then entered the political career under Count Itagaki and fought for liberty and popular right; was thrown in prison for ten years on charge of complicity in the Satsuma rebellion. Sat twice in the Cabinet, chair of Communications in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet, '98, and of Agriculture and Commerce in the Seiyukwai (4th Ito Ministry). In '03 he seceded from the Seiyu-kwai and organized the \"Liberal Party\" as ministerial supporters, but it soon collapsed. He has lost much of his influence in consequence and is now almost forgotten. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hayashida, Kametaro",
  "t": "Chief Sec'y. of the House of Representatives, b. '63 in Kumamoto, and prosecuted study while fighting against adversity. Graduated Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, 87 ; was an official in the Legislative Bureau, Privy Council, and Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce. Promoted in '97 to the present post in which he has effected various improvements in the administrative routine and the electoral law of the House. Add. House of Rep. Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hibi, Osuke",
  "t": "b. at Kurume, '62; grad. from the Keio-gijuku, '83; a clerk in the Navy; entered the service of the Muslin Factory, Tokyo; entered the Mitsui Ginko about 10 years ago, to be transferred to the Mitsui Dry Goods Dep't. a few years after; now Man. Dir. of the Dep't widely known under the title Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store. Made a trip through Europe and America, '06. Add. Kitashinagawa, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hibiya, Heizaemon",
  "t": "millionaire, Pres. of Kanegafuchi Cotton Spinning Mill; Man. Dir. Tokyo Gassed Yarn Mill, and Dir. of several other concerns, is a leading cotton yarn merchant in Tokyo, b. '54 in Echigo, son of a small inn-keeper in Echigo; adopted into the Hibiya family, '77, as husband of its daughter and started cotton and yarn shop; and restored its credit after it was declared bankrupt. He has undertaken similar worthy services for other tottering establishments. Add. Gotenyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hidaka, Sonojo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), full Admiral (retired), b. '49 at Kagoshima, 4th son of S. Miyauchi, retainer of the fief and adopted by Toemon Hidaka of the same clan when 24; midshipman, '77, Commander of cruiser Hashidate in the Japan-China War, for which decorated with 4th Order of the Golden Kite; subsequently Dir. Naval Academy and Com. Takeshiki Naval Port; Vice-Adm. 1900 and Com.-in-Chief of Combined Fleet '02, which post he exchanged with Adm. Togo, then Com. Maizuru Adm. on the eve of outbreak of Russo-Japan War. Holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour). Add. Shimbori, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hidehara, Kijuro",
  "t": "ex-Dir. Investigation Bureau, Foreign Office, was b. 1872 in Osaka; grad. Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. class 1895; passed Diplomatic Service Examination '96 and appointed Deputy Consul at Ninsen the same year; Consul 1900; appointed Chief of the Telegraphic Section at head office '01; Dir. in '11; m. Masako, sister of Baron H. Iwasaki, in '02; 3 boys. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "n": "Higashizono, Motoyoshi",
  "t": "Viscount, Chamberlain to His Majesty and Councillor to the Court; was b. in '53 in Kyoto, being of the family of a hereditary courtier; created Viscount in '84. Add. Ichiban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hijikata, Hisamoto",
  "t": "Count, (cr. '95), b. in Tosa, '33; distinguished himself in the cause of Restoration; was appointed Secretary of the Imp. Household soon after that memorable event of '68; Chief Secretary in Count Ito's (late Prince) Cabinet in '85; Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, July '78—Sept. '87 and Minister of the Imperial Household from September '87 to November '98. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hijikata, Kyucho",
  "t": "Chief of Domestic Loan Bureau in the Bank of Japan, b. '70; graduated from the Law Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, '93, and then entered the Bank of Japan with which he has been connected ever since. Add. Nishi-Daiku-cho, Fukagawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hijikata, Yasushi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Dean of the Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. in '59; grad. Law at the Univ. in '82, and has ever been connected with it as Prof., with a short break occasioned by his study in England from which he returned in '94; Dean in 1911. Add. Bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hinata, Terutake",
  "t": "M.P., Dir. of Japan Telegraph News Agency; b. 1870 in Gumma; went to U.S.A. for study after graduating from a private law college; returned home '96; married Miss Kin, daughter of a noted restaurant house in Tokyo, well known for partiality to Snakes. Add. Shin-Sakana-cho, Kyobashi, T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hioki, Eki",
  "t": "Minister to China since '14; b. in Miye-ken; graduated Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88, attaché at New York in '89, Washington in '91, St. Petersburg in '92, Seoul in '94, Peking in '00, Washington in '03, Germany in '06, decorated with 3rd class Rising Sun and grant of money in '06 for his service in connection with the war; Minister to Chile '08-14. Add. Japanese Legation, China.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirai, Masamichi",
  "t": "M.D., Surg.-Gen., Pres. of Red Cross Hospital; b. in Wakasa in '63, grad. Medicine, Tokyo Univ. '89, attached to Otsu Regiment '90 took part in Japan-China War as Surgeon-Capt. of 5th Div., studied in Germany '97-00, Director of Tokyo Garrison Hos., Vice-Pres. of Red Cross Hos. '06; was installed in the present post in '09, on the death of the late President, Vis. Hashimoto. Add. Red Cross Hos., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirai, Seijiro",
  "t": "D.E. (Japan), ex-Vice-Pres. of Gov. R'lys., b. '55 at Kanazawa. Was despatched by Gov. to study civil eng. at Troy, U.S.A., 1875-1877. Stayed in America some years after to study practical side. Was engaged as R'ly. Eng. by Hok. Gov. on his return '80, then Chief Eng. of Tanko R'ly., '94 when he entered Gov. R'lys. in which he steadily rose till he was appointed to the Presidency and then to the present post on the creation of the R'ly Board. Travelled through Europe '10. Adviser to Chinese Govt. 1913. Add. Communication Dept., Peking, China.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiranuma, Kiichiro",
  "t": "Procurator-Gen. of the Supreme Court since '12, ex-Vice-Minister of Justice, ('11-'12), b. '65 in Tsuyama; graduated Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '88, was then appointed on the bench, having filled chair of sectional chief '95 in the Tokyo Appeal Court, Procurator of the same court, and finally transferred to be head of a Bureau '06-'11. Add. Ōkubo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiraoka, Ki",
  "t": "pioneer of rolling-stock makers in Japan, Vice-Pres. Osaka Loco. Works; b. '55 in Tokyo; went over U.S.A. in '71, and entered a Rolling Stock shop N. Y., returning home about '80, appointed overseer of the works at Shimbashi, till about '90, and started the Hiraoka Rolling-Stock Works at Honjo, Tokyo, which was fused with Osaka Loco. Works. Add. Nagatacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiraoka, Teitaro",
  "t": "ex-Gov. of Karafuto; b. '63 at Fukuoka; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., Secretary of Home Office and also House of Representatives, Governor of Nara-ken '06-09, transferred to Karafuto '09-14. Add. Higashikatamachi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirata, Tosuke",
  "t": "Viscount, (Baron '02, Vis. '11), ex-Minister of Interior, b. '49 in Yamagata-ken; studied at Germany while young official of Imp. Tokyo Univ., '77, Sec. of Cabinet and Treasury '78, Sen. Sec. of Cabinet '84 Chief Sec. of Privy Council '88, Dir. of Legislation Bureau '89-'91, Member of House of Peers '91-'97, Minister of Agriculture and Commerce June '01-July '03; was made Mem. House of Peers on resigning the chair, to be given the Cabinet chair by Premier Katsura in '08 and resigned the post with the fall of the cabinet '11. He is a trusted follower of Marshal Prince Yamagata, and is active propagandist of thrift and diligence and for preaching the importance of co-operation for promoting communal prosperity. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirayama, Narinobu",
  "t": "ex-Chief Commissioner of the Great Exh. of Japan, Steward to Prince Arisugawa, Mgr. of the Japan Red Cross Society, and Member of the House of Peers, b. '50, in Kagoshima; was once Bureau chief in the Dep't of Finance and of Home Affairs. Nominated member of House of Peers in '93; appointed the Steward in '07. Add. Hara-machi, Koi., T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirayama, Shin",
  "t": "Dr. S. (Japan) Prof. at the College of Science of the Imp. Tokyo University, was b. in '67 in Tokyo. Grad. Science Col. of the Univ., in '90; further studied at the University Hall and in England and Germany; was appointed Prof. at his alma mater on his returning home in '94. Add. Nagasaka-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiroi, Isamu",
  "t": "Dr. Eng. (Japan), Prof. Engineering, Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '62 in Kochi; graduated Sapporo Agr. College, class '81; proceeded to America, Dec. '83, and was employee of the Mississippi River Work Office and some other engineering offices, '84-'87; ordered by the Hokkaido Government to study civil engineering at Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, '87-'89, and was granted C.E. returning home '89. From that year till 1900 when he was transferred to the present post, he was Prof. at the alma mater and Eng. to the Hokkaido Government, and had charge of the harbour works of Hakodate (completed) and Otaru. Add. Kaga-cho, Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiromi, Jisaburo",
  "t": "\"highest tax\" member of the House of Peers for Osaka; b. in Kaga, '54; promoted the Japan Marine Insurance Co. and appointed its President, and one of the largest shipowners in Japan once. Add. Yedo-bori, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirosawa, Kinjiro",
  "t": "Count, Mem. of House of Peers, b. '71 at Yamaguchi; proceeded to England for study '86; a Member of House of Peers on returning home; Private Secretary to the Premier on the time; is a son of the celebrated Sangi Heizo Hirosawa who took active part in the work of Restoration, and was assassinated and for which his son was rewarded with the patent of Count in '84. Add. Zaimoku-cho, Azabu, Tokyo",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hirotsu, Ryuro",
  "t": "one of the leading novelists (Thomas Hardy of Japan), b. in Kurume '60; first studied Medicine; then clerk of the Osaka Chamber of Com. and next a clerk in Dep't. of Agr. and Com. About '87 his first story sent to a Tokyo daily won wide fame, and he resigned Gov. service to devote himself to literature. Has since produced about twenty novels and novelettes, his strength lying in depicting tragic side of woman's character. Add. Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hodzumi, Chincho",
  "t": "Jurist, Emeritus Imp. University of Tokyo, b. in Uwajima in '57; studied Law at the Gov. Univ., Tokyo; sent to England and Germany to study his speciality from 1879 to '81; appointed Prof. at the alma mater., and a Dean shortly afterwards; member of the House of Peers, '00. Resigned the two posts to devote himself to his speciality; was sent to Italy to attend the International Conference held in '02. Add. Ikebukuro, Tokyo. [illegible]ngome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hojo, Tokiyuki",
  "t": "Pres. of the Imp. Northeastern Univ., Sendai, was b. 1859 in Kaga; grad. from the Science Col. (Mathematics), Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '85; next sent to Hall, Germany, for further studies: Prof. of the 4th High School '88; the 1st High School '91; Yamaguchi High School '94; Principal of the same '96; Principal of the 4th High School '98; Principal of the Hiroshima High Normal School '02-'13; then to the present post. Add. Sendai.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hojo, Ujiyasu",
  "t": "Viscount, Chamberlain and Court Councillor, b. 1845, 7th s. of Masahira Hotta, then of the Sakura daimiate; adopted by the family of Hojo, then daimyo of Sayama. Add, Shimo-Nibancho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Honda, Kosuke",
  "t": "Dr. Agr. (Japan), President of the Model Industry Laboratory at Chosen, was b. '64 in Kagoshima-ken; grad. from the Agri. Col. in '86, sent to Germany for study '01-'04; Prof. Agr. Col. of Tokyo Imp. Univ. since '64. Add. Suigen, Korea.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Honda, Seii",
  "t": "Baron (cr. 1900), Mem. of the House of Peers, was b. in '64 in Kaga, in one of the leading families of hereditary councillors to the House of Maeda; studied English and Mathematics under an Englishman early in Meiji, and devoted himself to banking and industrial affairs in the locality, having been President of the Local Hypothec Bank in Kaga for many years. Took interest in politics and was a member of the Organizing Committee when the late Prince Ito formed the Seiyukai. Add. Higashi Goken-cho, U., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Honda, Seiroku",
  "t": "Dr. Dendrology, Prof. at the Agr. Col. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '66 in Saitama-ken; grad. Dendrology, Agr. College. '86; further studied in Germany; Prof. since '00. Add. Agr. Col., Komaba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hongo, Fusajiro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of 17th Div.; b. '60 in Tamba; grad. Mil. Cadet School '79; Sub-Lieut. of Infantry '79; Maj.-Gen. '05; was attached to the Berlin Legation during Japan-Russia War, was commissioned with exchange of prisoners, Dir. Personnel of War Office in '09; transferred to Div. Chief, Milry Education Board '10, and Vice-Min. of Army Dept., '13-14. Add. Okayama.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hori, Etsunojo",
  "t": "Prof. of Chemistry at the First High School in Tokyo since '97; b. in '62 at Nagoya; grad. Col. Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85, studied in Germany and England '85-90 and was elected F.C.S., London; Director of Sanitary Laboratory at Yokohama, '96-97. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hori, Shotaro",
  "t": "Phyto-pathologist to the Govt. Agric. Exp. Station at Nishigahara, Tokyo ; b. '65 in Matsue, grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '87 and Col. Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90. Add. Nishigahara Agr. Ex. Station, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hori, Tohru",
  "t": "Manager of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was b. '60 in Kaga; edu. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '80; entered the Mitsubishi S.S. Co. in '81. Add. Shimo Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Horikoshi, Zenjuro",
  "t": "President the Horikoshi Firm; b. in '63 at Ashikaga; crossed over to America when he was young to help Mr. Mason in carrying on business in Japanese silk goods; returned home and organized the Horikoshi Shokwai which has now branches at New York, London, Paris, Lyon, etc., Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hoshino, Kingo",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Inspector of Field Artillery; b. '63 in Niigata; chief of staff of the 1st Div. in Russo-Japan War; promoted to Chief Staff of the Govt.-Gen., Kwantung in '07, present post '12, and rewarded with 3rd Class Golden Kite. Add. Bentencho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hoshino, Ko",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), Prof. of Literature at the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in Niigata in 1839; appointed compiler of the Histographical Bureau in '81, Prof. at the Univ. in '88, where he fills chairs of Chinese history and literature. Add. Omotecho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hoshino, Seki",
  "t": "Standing Member of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Printing Co. and other concerns; b. '51 in Tokyo, started printing business in '74; went to America in '87 to investigate printing business, and was a leading promoter of the Oji Paper Mill, Mem. of House of Rep. in '12. Add. Hamacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hosokawa, Junjiro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '00), D. Litt. (Japan), Privy Councillor since '93; b. '34 in Kochi-ken; Vice-Pres. of the House of Peers, '91-93; once held posts of President of the Peer's Girls School, and Chief of the Secretariat Bureau of the Imp. Household; wrote a number of literary works. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Hyodo, Masataka",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., ex-Dir. of Artillery Depot; b. '58 in Ehime; grad. from Mil. Academy in '79; took active parts in Japan-China and Japan-Russia wars, and awarded 3rd class of Golden Kite; Maj.-Gen. '07. Add. Nakamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ibuka, Kajinosuke",
  "t": "M.A., D.D., President of the Meiji Gakuin; b. in Aizu; took part when he was only 15 years old in the defence of Aizu against the Imperial troops in '68 was released on account of age; studied at Dr. Brown's School in Yokohama and was converted; took the graduate course of Theology at the Union Theological Seminary, New York, U.S.A.; attended the World's Students' Y.M.C.A. Conferences held in U.S.A. and Zeist, Holland, and also the World Missionary Conference held in Edinburgh, '10. He received the degree of M.A. from Princeton University and the Honorary degree of D.D. from Rutgers College, New Jersey, U.S.A. He is the Chairman of the National Committee of the Y.M.C.A Union of Japan. Mrs. Ibuka is B.A. Mount Holyyork, Mass. Add. Meiji Gakuin, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ichihara, Morishiro",
  "t": "President, Bank of Chosen ; b. '58 at Kumamoto ; graduated the late Dr. Neejima's Doshi-sha, at Kyoto, and for several years was Christian Pastor ; entered the Bank of Japan about '98 and then the service of the 1st Bank which appointed him Manager of the Bank's Yokohama branch ; resigned it to be elected Mayor of Yokohama, '02 ; Korean Agent of the 1st Bank '06 ; President of Bank of Chosen '09. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ichijo, Saneteru",
  "t": "Prince, Mem. House of Peers, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and formerly a gosseke (five privileged houses entitled to furnish candidates to the posts of \"Chief\" and \"Right Minister\") ; originally a scion of the Kujo family. The present head was b. 1860, is a Captain of the Navy and was attaché to the Embassy 1902-06. Add. Fukuyoshi-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ichiki, Kitokuro",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Member of House of Peers, Minister of Education ; b. '55 at Shizuoka ; studied the science of constitution, administrative politics, etc. in Germany '90-93. Chief Councillor of the Home Office, Professor at the Tokyo University '94 ; nominated member of the House of Peers in 1900 ; held the Vice-Ministerial post '08-11, Chief of Bureau of Legislation '12-13 in 3rd Katsura Ministry ; Minister of Education in 2nd Okuma Ministry. Add. Hayashicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ichiku, Masakata",
  "t": "1st Secretary of Japanese Legation at Madrid since '05 ; b. '59 in Kagoshima ; chancellor at Rome in '82, attaché in '86, transferred to the Hague in '90, Per. Sec. to the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '92, Secretary at Berlin in '95, at Rome in '97. Add. Japanese Legation, Spain.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ichiku, Otoshiko",
  "t": "Chief of Accountant Bureau of Dep't of Finance ; b. '72 in Kagoshima ; graduated from the Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '96 ; appointed Revenue officer of Kumamoto Revenue Adm. Bureau ; secretary to Land Adjust. Bureau of Okinawa-ken ; Secretary to the Formosan Government ; Secretary to the Finance Dep't., then present post. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ichinohe, Hyoe",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Member of the Military Council, noted for his stubborn resistance in holding a position secured at Panlungshan in the 1st general assault delivered on Port Arthur in '04 ; b. '55 in Hiroshima ; Sub-Lieut. '77 ; Capt. '83 ; Major '88 ; Lieut.-Col. '94 ; took part in the Japan-China War at the head of a reg. and was rewarded with 4th order of Golden Kite ; Col. '97 ; Chief Staff of 6th Div., '98 ; Maj.-Gen. '02 ; Com. of 4th Army Div. in '07 and of 1st Div. in Dec. '12. Holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite, and of Rising Sun (war honour). Promoted to the present post in Feb., '15. Add. Kamishibuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ide, Rinroku",
  "t": "Rear-Adm. (reserved Dec. '12) ; b. '56 in Saga ; Lieut. in '87 ; Vice-Com. of Shikishima when completed its construction in England ; Captain and Commander of the cruiser Kasagi in '04 ; Rear-Adm. in '08. Add. Nihon-enoki, Nishinachi, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Igarashi, Shusuke",
  "t": "electrician and technical official of the Department of Communications in charge of telephone service '94-14 ; b. '58 in Yonezawa ; grad. from the former Imp. Engineering Col. in '82 ; assist.-electrician at the then Public Works Dep't ; teacher in the former Tokyo Post and Telegraph School '89 ; visited America to inspect electric business in '89-90; electrician at the Communication Dep't; resumed duty at the above school soon after; is also examiner of the Patent Bureau as additional post. Add. Roppongi, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iguchi, Seigo",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of Chosen Garrison ; b. '55 in Shizuoka-ken ; entered Mil. Academy '75 ; Sub-Lieut. Artillery '79 ; student of Mil. Staff Col. '84 ; despatched to Germany to study tactics, '87-90 ; instructor at Mil. Staff Col. on returning home and Major in '91 ; Staff Officer of 2nd Army in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with 4th Order Golden Kite ; Lieut.-Col. '95 ; Sectional Chief at War Office '01 ; Maj.-Gen. '02 and transferred to the Pres. of the Military Staff College ; promoted to Lieut.-General in '09, appointed Commander of 15th Army Division at Toyohashi in '12. He took part in the Japan-Russia war as a staff officer, was awarded 2nd class Golden Kite and 2nd Order of the Rising sun after the war. Transferred to the Commander of Chosen Garrison. Add. Chosen Garrison Office near Seoul.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iida, Giichi",
  "t": "ex-Mng. Dir. Mitsui Bussan ; b. '51 in Yamaguchi ; early entered the service of the establishment in which he rose to the high position ; was involved in the Naval scandal in '14. Add. Shin-ryudo, Azabu, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iida, Shinshichi",
  "t": "head of the Iida Firm (see Business Directory.) ; b. '59 ; has been granted medals and decorations for his service in the cause of public utility. Add. Karasumaru, Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iida, Tatsumi",
  "t": "Dir. of the Japan Red Cross Society and of the N.Y.K. and Japan Brick Company ; b. '42 in Aomori-ken ; Junior Secretary of the Department of Finanse in '79, which he resigned to be made Dir. of the Bank of Japan for some while ; then entered the Imperial Household where he had charge of the Treasury for some years, but resigned in '93. Add. Edogawa, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iijima, Kametaro",
  "t": "Consul-General at Calcutta since '06 ; b. '65 in Tokyo ; graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '93 ; clerk at the Foreign Office in '93, passed consular and diplomatic service examination in '94 and appointed élève consul at Fusan the same year, transferred to Ninsen in '95, to Vancouver the same year, attaché in Holland in '96 transferred to London, to St. Petersburg '97, Consul at Townsville '99, at Odessa in '01, transferred to Rome in '04, to Odessa in '06. Add. Japanese Consulate, Calcutta, India.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ijichi, Kosuke",
  "t": "Baron, Lieut.-Gen. (ret. '11) ; b. 1854 in Kagoshima ; grad. from Mil. Academy, '76 ; studied in France '80-82 ; Maj.-Gen. in 1900 ; took part in Russo-Japan war as Chief General Staff of 3rd Army ; Lieut.-Gen. in '06 ; Com. of Tokyo Bay Defence, '06 ; Com. 11th Army Div., '09 ; holder of 2nd class Golden Kite. Add. Tangocho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ijichi, Suyetake",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com. of Naval Admiralty, Yokosuka ; b. '57 in Kagoshima ; Sub-Lieut. in '83, Captain in '01, serving all that while as Staff-Officer of the Sasebo Naval Station and Standing Squadron, Commander of the Musashi, of the Izumo, then of the flagship of the Kamimura Squadron in Russo-Japan War ; and Captain of Kashima during and after she was built in England ; Rear-Adm. as chief of the Staff of the Maizuru Naval Station '07 ; Vice-Adm. '11 and transferred to Kure ; present post in '14. Add. Yokosuka Admiralty.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ijuin, Goro",
  "t": "Admiral, Baron (cr. '07), and ex-Chief of Naval Staff Board b. '52 in Satsuma; took part in the Restoration War while he was still a minor; entered the Naval Academy '81; despatched to England for study, '89-'82, returning home '86; Captain and was on board the Saikyo Maru in the Battle of Yellow Sea '94; in charge of duty of Vice-Chief of Naval Staff '98; Rear-Adm. '99: invented the Ijuin fuse '00 and was duly rewarded, represented Japan with the Asama and Takasago in the Coronation Ceremony of the late King Edward; Vice-Adm. '03 to be appointed Vice-Chief of Naval Staff; transferred to command of 2nd Standing Squadron Nov. '06; represented Japan in Jamestown Exhibition, U.S.A., April '08 with the Tsukuba and Chitose. Granted 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in the late war, Com. 1st Squadron '08, Chief of Naval Staff '09-'14, Mem. of Admirals' Council in 1914. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ijuin, Hikoichi",
  "t": "ex-Minister Ple. and Envoy Extr. at Peking '08-'13, b. '64 in Kagoshima, grad. Law, Imperial Univ. in '90; attaché in '90, élève consul at Chefoo in '90, sec. at London in '94, transferred to Vienna in '95, consul at Fusan in '96, at Tientsin '01, Consul-General in '02; councillor of Japanese Embassy at London '08. Decorated with 3rd class Rising Sun and grant of money in '02 in connection with Boxer trouble and with 2nd class Rising Sun with grant of money '06 in connection with the Russo-Japan War. Add. Foreign Office, T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikebukuro, Hidetaro",
  "t": "Pres. of the Imp. Mint, b. 1872 in Kagoshima, grad. Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., '97; entered to the service of Finance Dept., and promoted Sec., Tobacco Monopoly Bureau and then to present post in '13. Add. Mint, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Kensai",
  "t": "M.D., Baron (cr. '99); b. '41 in Niigata-ken; pursued his medical study in Germany '70-76; appointed Surgeon-Colonel in '76; physician-in-ordinary and councillor at the Court. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Kenzo",
  "t": "banker; b. '56 in Tajima; Pres. of the \"Dai Hyaku Ginko\" (One Hundredth Bank) since '83; Vice-Pres. of the Japan Traders Association; reputed as being one of the most wide-awake business men. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Kikunae",
  "t": "chemist, Prof. at the College of Science in the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo; b. '64 in Kagoshima; grad. the Science College of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '86; Prof. at the Higher Normal School, but afterward to that of his alma mater; sent to Germany '89, to be made again Prof. at the same Univ. on returning home. Has lately secured patent for a dietary power for increasing taste of foods and drinks, called \"Aji-no-moto.\" Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Nakahiro",
  "t": "Marquis, head of the house of the former daimyo at Tottori with the fief of 320,000 koku having been founded by one of the sons of Terumasa (1564-1613), one of the generals of Hideyoshi. The present head was b. in 1877, 5th son of Prince Tokugawa Keiki, and adopted into the family. He once held a commission in the Army but retired on account of illness; travelled abroad '08-09. Add. Hikawacho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Narimasa",
  "t": "Marquis, head of the former daimyo at Okayama with the fief of 310,000 koku, the house having been founded by one of the sons of Terumasa (1561-1613), one of the generals of Hideyoshi. The present head was b. in 1865. Add. Osaki, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Seihin",
  "t": "Mng.-Dr. Mitsui Bank; was b. 1867 at Yonezawa; studied at the Keio and the Harvard; was assist. Dir. of Mitsui Bank's Osaka Branch '98-00; tour through Europe and America to inspect banking business, '03. It was at his suggestion that the Bank, formerly Ltd. partnership concern was converted into the joint stock system in '09. Add. Shin-Ryudo, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikeda, Ryoichi",
  "t": "Mng. Dir. of the Nisshin Life Insur. Co., Prof. at the Waseda University; b. '72 in Ehime-ken; studied law at the Waseda Univ. and the Meiji Univ.; and further at Berlin and Leipzig; Prof. at the Waseda Univ. combining with it the post at the Nisshin which was started in '05. Add. Nandocho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ikuta, Sadayuki",
  "t": "Dir. of National Debt Bureau, Bank of Japan, was b. at Tosa in 1870. Add. Ichigaya, Takajo-machi, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Imamura, Shigezo",
  "t": "Pres. of the Imamura Bank, is the 2nd son of the late Seinosuke Imamura; b. in Tokyo in '77 inherited father's estate in Sept. '02 and become the Director of the Bank started by his father. Add. Tamachi, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Imanishi, Kenji",
  "t": "Mag. Dir. of Chûya Savings Bank, b. 1867 in Mito and early entered the Yokohama Specie Bank of which he served as manager of Branches in New York etc. retired from the service in '12 and established the bank under his management. Add. Ikegami nr. Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inokuty, Ariya",
  "t": "M.E., D. Eng. (Japan), Mem. of Imperial Academy of Japan, Prof. of mechanical engineering and of applied mechanics at Col. Eng., Imp. Univ. Tokyo since '86; b. in Kanazawa in '56; graduated in '82 from the former Eng. College, Tokyo; went on scientific tour in '94 to England, France, etc. staying abroad for two years; wrote (in English) many papers on mechanical science as an essay on the theory of centrifugal pump which has wide attention in Europe and America; invented several mechanical devices of very high practical utility, such as universal coupling for line shafting, valveless pump, forced vortex pump, steam boiler, printing dynamometer, etc. Add. Nishihara, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inoue, Jukichi",
  "t": "Secretary, Foreign Office, but more widely known as one of the best Japanese writers of English; b. '62 in Tokushima; proceeded to England in '73; finished Rugby '81 and then the course of metallurgy at Royal School of Mines, returning home '83; was Prof. of English at Tokyo High School till '73, Japanese editor on the staff of the Japan Gazette; Secretary of Legation at Brussels and Washington, remaining at the head office since '02, was at one time Prof. at the Higher Normal School. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Junnosuke",
  "t": "President of Yokohama Specio Bank since '13; b. in Oita, 1869; grad. Law. Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '95; entered the Bank of Japan the same year and was promoted to be Dir. Banking Bureau in '05; was the Bank's Agent in London '08-11, Vice-Pres. '11-13. Add. Nishikubo, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Kakuyoro",
  "t": "M.P., ex-Director of the Anglo-Japanese Steel Works at Muroran formed in '07 in association with Armstrong and Vickers Works, England; b. in Hiroshima, '59; stayed in U.S.A. for some years; stated a paper at Seoul and was appointed adviser to the Korean Government in 1884; gallantly cut his way when in that year the Japanese Legation was assaulted by a Korean mob. Since 1890 he has represented Hiroshima-ken in the House of Representatives, where his sarcastic eloquence attracts wide attention; Pres. post of the Hokkaido Coal & Steamship Co. in '10; was Vice-Pres. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. Add. Ichibancho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Kaoru",
  "t": "Marquis (cr.. Count '84 and Marq. '07), one of the elder statesmen, b. '35 in Choshu; played a distinguished part in the clan trouble of '63; secretly visited England with his bosom friend the late Prince Ito in '63, to return in a hurry on learning that the allied Squadron of the Powers was going to bombard Shimonoseki; was waylaid by fanatical men, and terribly wounded; appointed soon after the consummation of the Restoration, Vice-Minister of Finance which he resigned in 1873, to re-enter the Government service shortly after; dispatched '74 as Vice-Plenipotentiary to Korea to negotiate with that Government in connection with the wanton firing on our warship by the Korean fort; subsequently down to 1898 when he retired from active life, he occupied the chairs of the Home Affairs, Finance, and Commerce, for several weeks acting Premier in addition to chair of Home Office; was also Minister to Korea and adviser to the Court soon after the close of the Japan-China War; during the Russo-Japanese war and even at present he is a \"Guardian\" of the Treasury: is reputed as a great virtuoso in arts. He has no male issue, all his children being girls. His adopted son and heir, Katsunosuke is the nephew (Vide the following). Add. Uchidayama, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Katsunosuke",
  "t": "Ambassador to St. James's Court since 1913, is an adopted son and heir of Marquis Inouye who is his uncle, and was b. in Choshu, '60; was in the service of the Nippon Ginko before he got appointment at Foreign Office in '85, to be sent to Berlin the following year as secretary of Legation there; was back to the Foreign Office as secretary and councillor, '92; and next Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Germany 1898-'07; Envoy to Chile in '10. Add. Japanese Embassy, London.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Keijiro",
  "t": "Director of the Electric Dep't of Tokyo Municipality, b. in Higo Province in '61; took part in the Saigo Affair (civil war of '77) and was once imprisoned for political offence; subsequently took to business under patronage of the late Mr. Hoshi. Add. Tokyo City Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Kinosuke",
  "t": "Geologist of Dep't of Agr. and Com.; was b. in Yamaguchi-ken in '73; grad. the Col. of Science Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '96. Add. Gazembo-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Kyoshiro",
  "t": "2nd Viscount, adopted son of late Viscount Ki, Member, House of Peers, b. in Kumamoto, Prof. at Kyoto Imp. Univ., 2nd son of Kameya Okamatsu and brother of Santaro Okamatsu, grad. Mining in '99 at Tokyo, Imp. University. Add. Kyoto Imp. University.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Michiyasu",
  "t": "Dr. Oculist, Proprietor and Head of Inouye Hospital, b. '67 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Medical Col. of Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '90 and appointed Assist.-Prof. at that College: Junior-President of the Himeji Hospital '93; Prof. at the 3rd Higher School in Kyoto '95, which he left and established his own Hospital '04. Is also noted as an uta poet of the old school and is attached to the National Verse Office of the Court. Add. Uchisaiwaicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Niro",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Com. of Communication Brigade; b. '64 in Ehime; Sub-Lieut. of Eng. '85; sent to Germany for study; at one time Chief of Mil. Affairs Bureau and of Eng. Affairs; dispatched to Europe to inspect Aeronautic world in April, '14. Add. Nakacho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Ryokei",
  "t": "Fleet Admiral, Visc. (Baron in '87 and Visc. in '07); b. '45 in Satsuma; studied at Annapolis '77 81; Commander '87; Korean attaché '96; his Majesty's aide-de-camp '8 -07; Rear-Adm. '02; Vice-Adm. '05; member of the Supreme Military Council Dec. '05; Admiral '08, Fleet Adm. in '11. Holds 2nd Class Golden Kite. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Tatsukuro",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Dir. and Agent in New York of Industrial Bank of Japan, b. '68 in Shidzuoka-ken; graduated from Law College of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, in '87, and studied Practical Economics in the post-graduate Course of the University. Taught Economics for several years in his alma mater, and also in Peer's School as well as some other schools. Entered the Bank of Japan '97; Agent at New York '09-'11. Add. Suido-cho, Waseda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Tetsujiro",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken, pursued philosophical study in Germany and France, '84-'90; Professor in College of Literature, Imperial Tokyo Univ. since '90, of which he was once Dean. Among his numerous works may be mentioned the Life of Buddha, the Oriental Philosophy, etc. Add. Omote-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Tomoichi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Director of the Bureau of Shrine Affairs, Home Office, was b. in Kushiro, '71; grad. law col. the Tokyo Imperial University in '93, and then entered the above Dep't as secretary and Councillor. Add. Hisakata-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inouye, Toyotaro",
  "t": "Oculist, b. '61 in Matsuye, when he finished the local medical school in '85, also studied at Tokyo and Germany ('91-'95), and established his hospital at the present address. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "83",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n121/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inukai, Ki",
  "t": "M.P., a leader of the National Party, and an M.P. of unbroken record, born at Okayama, '55; early began political career; was editor of the \"Hochi Shimbun\" till the opening of National Diet, '90 and has distinguished himself by his incisive eloquence and great power of political manoeuvre. He is rather frail in health. On the occasion of the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet in '98, he occupied the chair of the Ministry of Education for a short while. In the internal trouble of the Party in '09, he at the head of the non-coalition section, came out 'triumphant. Add. Waseda, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
  "p": "83",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n121/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Inuzuka, Katsutaro",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Min. of Com. '13-'14, b. in Tokyo in '68, grad. Law, Imp. Univ. '89, per. sec. to Home Minister '90, Sec. of Nagasaki-ken '91, of Communication Dept. 92, dispatched to Europe and America to inspect railway affairs '95. Dir. of R'ly Bureau '99, Gov. of Aomori, '04, Dir. of Public Works Bureau (Home Office) a few months after, sent to Europe and America June '10, removed to Governor of Nagasaki '10 and of Osaka '11-'12.. Add. Iidamachi Gochome, T.",
  "p": "83",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n121/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Irisawa, Tatsukichi",
  "t": "D.M. (Japan), was b. in Echigo; grad. Berlin Univ. in '94 ; Prof. Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '95 ; also attends to his additional function as physician-in-ordinary at the Court. Add. Kinsukecho, Hongo,Tokyo.",
  "p": "83",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n121/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iriye, Tamemori",
  "t": "Viscount, M. of House of Peers, Chief Chamberlain to the Crown Prince, amateur painter of \"Tosa\" style picture; b. '68 in Kyoto; appointed present post, '14. Add. Nishiokubo, Tokyo.",
  "p": "84",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishigugo, Isoji",
  "t": "D. Eng. (Japan); b. '55 at Kanazawa; studied engineering in England, '79-83; was appointed Naval Engineer in '86 to supervise the construction of a dockyard; also took part in laying the waterworks of Tokyo; had charge of the Shipbuilding Section of the Navy. Now is chief engineer of the Ujigawa Electric Co. Add. Akasaka Daimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "84",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishiguro, Tadanori",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '95), Surgeon-General (retired); b. '45 in Echigo; Chief Surgeon of the Osaka Military Hospital on the occasion of the Civil War of Kagoshima in '77; promoted to Surgeon-Col. next year and to Surgeon-Gen. in '90, which latter post he resigned in '95 \"to open the road of promotion to young talents.\" Since that time he has devoted himself to Red Cross work, of which he is a chief promoter and represented it in the international conference held in Germany in 1890. Was nominated member of the House of Peers in '02, and was decorated with the Grand Cordon of Rising Sun in connection with Russo-Japan war. He widely enjoys the reputation of being an \"all round man\" and like Marshal Oyama, is one of the most distinguished pockmarked notables of the time. Add. Agebacho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
  "p": "84",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishii, Kikujiro",
  "t": "Baron, Ambassador to Paris; b. '66 at Chiba; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90; attaché to the French Legation '91; 3rd Sec. of the Legation '93; Consul at Ninsen '96; 2nd Sec. of the Chinese Legation '97, to be promoted to the 1st Sec. the following year and was one of those who sustained the siege in the Boxer trouble; Sec. at the Head Office and Chief of Telegraph Section 1900; Director of Commerce in '04; was despatched to San Francisco and Vancouver in '07 in connection with the anti-Japanese riot there. Appointed Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, June, '08 and then present post, '12. Add. Japanese Embassy, Paris.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishikawa, Chiyomatsu",
  "t": "D. Sci., zoologist, Prof. at the Agr. Col., Imp. Univ. of Tokyo since '90; b. '60 in Shidzuoka; graduated from the Science Col. of the University '82; further studied in Germany; made a tour through Europe in '09 on official mission, was appointed Member of Imperial Academy Japan, April, '11. Add. Obancho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
  "p": "84",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishikawa, Komei",
  "t": "master carver and Prof. at the Tokyo Fine Art Acad., Art Commissioner to the Court; b. '45 in Tokyo, and is the eldest son of Tokichi Ishikawa, a prominent sculptor; studied painting under Sosen Kano for four years, then ivory-carving under Masamitsu Kikugawa, and is regarded as master in ivory-work. Add. Majima-cho, Yanaka, Tokyo.",
  "p": "84",
  "l": "scan leaf 122",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishikawa, Shokin",
  "t": "chief Abbot of the Shinsho-ji Temple, headquarters of a Shingon sub-sect, Narita; b. '69 in Sakato, Chiba-ken; entered the service of the temple where his uncommon ability won the confidence of the late chief abbot who nominated him as successor; studied at various schools and graduated from a Buddhist college in Tokyo; further studied in India and Europe for several years; installed in the present seat in '93. Several educational and charitable institutions have been founded by him at Narita. Add. Narita, Chiba-ken.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n122/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishimaru, Shigeyoshi",
  "t": "Superintendent Engineer of the Railway Board; b. '64 in Oita-ken; graduated from the Eng. College of the Tokyo Imp. Univ. '90; appointed Assist.-Engineer to the Home Dept. the same year; transferred as Engineer of Akita-ken '91; subsequently Railway Engineer to the Department of Communications; was despatched to Europe and America on an official mission '07-08; has been in present post since Dec. 1913. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n123/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishiwata, Bin-ichi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Chief Sec. Cabinet; b. '59 at Tokyo; studied law in Germany, '86-90; Judge of Tokyo Local Court; Councillor of Dep. of Justice; Public Pro. of Tokyo Appeal Court; Lecturer of Law at the Imp. Tokyo University; Director of the Civil and Criminal Bureau; promoted to the Vice-Minister of Justice in Sept., 1903; then to Chief Sec. Cabinet in Jan., '06 but from which he was relieved in April, '08. Add. Nagatacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ishizuka, Yeizo",
  "t": "Dir. of Com., Agr. and Eng. Dept. of Chosen Gov.-Gen.; b. '65 at Aizu; appointed Legal Adviser in '95 to the Korean Government for a time; held the post of Chief Councillor for the Government-General of Formosa from and transferred to the post of the Governor of the Occupied Districts in Manchuria, '05; resigned it April '07 and appointed to Chief Councillor of Chosen Gov. in Sept., '07; present post in '12. Add. Seoul.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Isobe, Masaharu",
  "t": "Dir. of the Mining Bureau, Agr. and Com. Dept. b. '64 in Choshu; graduated Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90, to enter the Department where he filled office of Councillor, Patent Comptroller, Commissioner of St. Louis Exhibition. Dir. Patent Bureau, and lastly the present position. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n123/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Isobe, Shiro",
  "t": "D.C.L., Crown mem. of House of Peers (nom. 1914) ex-chairman of the Tokyo Barristers' Association; b. '51 in Toyama-ken, studied law in France, '75-77; Judge in '79, Public Procurator of the Court of Cassation '86, then Judge of the same Court '90, and was returned from his native place to the House of Representatives, resigned the official post about that time and has since been practising law. He is noted amateur singer of \"gidayu.\" Add. Kamezawacho, Honjo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Isobe, Yaichiro",
  "t": "Principal and Prop. of the Kokumin Ei-Gakkai (the National English Language Association) in Tokyo; b. '61 in Oita-ken; studied English at Keio Gijiku for several years; organized the above English School in conjunction with a certain foreigner in '88, which was finally brought under his sole control. Add. Gobancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Isomura, Toyotaro",
  "t": "Dir. of Hokkaido Colliery and S.S. Co.; b. '68 in Oita-ken; grad. the Keio Gijuku in '90; and official in the Dep't of Communications; journalist for a short while before he entered the Bank of Japan in '94; a clerk in the Mitsui Bussan, its sectional chief and finally promoted to the London Agent. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Itagaki, Taisuke",
  "t": "Count (cr. '87); b. in Tosa '37; a retired statesman after long years of heroic struggle in the cause of freedom and liberty. Is one of the few remaining Generals who took distinguished part in suppressing the civil war of the Restoration; was appointed after return of peace a Cabinet Minister which he resigned in '73 in connection with the famous Korean question, in which the subject of the sketch with the elder Saigo advocated the warlike policy. After several years' retired life in his native place in 1881 he organized the Liberal Party, and the democratic movement started by him exacted from the Government a solemn promise of inaugurating the parliamentary system ten years hence. It was while on political tour at that time that he was stabbed by a young reactionary. A few months after, in '83, he with the late Count Goto travelled through Europe and America; Home Minister in the 3rd Ito Ministry; same chair in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Ministry; resigned leadership of the Liberals in favour of late Prince Ito when the latter formed the Seiyukai in '00, is now studying social policy. Add. Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Itakura, Matsutaro",
  "t": "Judge of the Supreme Court; b. in '68 at Yamanashi-ken; graduated Law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '88; judge of the Kofu Local Court in '90, of Chiba Loc. Court in '94, of Tokyo Appeal Court in '97; next transferred to Hakodate Appeal Court; and to the present position in '03. Add. Osaki, Ebara-gun, Tokyo.",
  "p": "86",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Chojiro",
  "t": "ex-Member of the House of Peers; was b. in Hyogo-ken in '73; one of the wealthy merchants and great land owners in the same prefecture which he represented in the House; director of various banks and Cos. in Osaka and Kobe. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "86",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Chuta",
  "t": "D. Eng., architect and Prof. at Imp. Univ., Tokyo since '05; b. 1864 in Yamagata-ken; grad. Architecture at the said University '92; despatched to China, India and Turkey in '02-05 to study his special subject. Add. Nishikatamachi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
  "p": "86",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n124/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Eizaburo",
  "t": "Prof. of Applied Chemistry at Col. Eng., Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '02; b. in Tokyo in '76; graduated from said University with honour '01; secured patent for some dyes he invented. Add. Col. Eng., Tokyo Univ.",
  "p": "86",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n124/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Hayazo",
  "t": "M.D., Prof. Imp. Univ., Kyoto; b. 1865 in Tottori; graduated Medicine, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '90, had charge of his adopted father's hospital at Tottori, then of the Sapporo Hospital '90-00, meanwhile studying in Germany for two years; is also Pres. of the University Hospital, Kyoto. Add. Imp. Univ., Kyoto.",
  "p": "86",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n124/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Hirokuni",
  "t": "(former name Yukichi) 2nd Prince, Master of Ceremonies, Ass. Dir. of the Board of Ceremonies, was born '70, 4th son of Gorosaburo Inouye, of the former Choshu clan, and was adopted a son and heir by the late Prince Ito. Married eldest daughter of Mr. Kaemon, Takashima in '86. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
  "p": "86",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n124/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Jirozaemon",
  "t": "Banker and millionaire in Nagoya where his house is one of the oldest; was b. in '48, and though once elected by the fellow highest-tax payers of Aichi-ken as member of the House of Peers he declined; besides running the Ito Bank the house keeps a large drapery store styled Matsuzaka-ya at Nagoya, Tokyo and other places. His son and heir Morimatsu b. in '78 joined the Business-men's party that visited U. S. in 1909. Add. Chayamachi, Nishiku, Nagoya.",
  "p": "86",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n124/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Jisaburo",
  "t": "Lighthouse Eng. to the Department of Communications was b. in 1857 in Tokyo; clerk in the Post Office in '80, Prof. of the Nautical Col. in '81, and subsequently appointed chief of the Ship Inspection Office, etc. Add. Kagacho, Ichigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Jujiro",
  "t": "Ph. D. (Pennsylvania), Prof. Waseda Univ., b. 1878 in Hyogo-ken; grad. from Waseda, class 1903; graduate student Univ. of Chicago '05-'06; same '06-'08, (Harrison scholar, U. Penn., 06-07; Harrison, jnr. fellow, same u., '07-'08). Has written \"Carriage by Sea,\" and \"Study of Commerce,\" 1911, etc. Add. Waseda Univ.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Kinsuke",
  "t": "editor of the Nippon, born '65 in Yamaguchi; graduated Keiogijuku and for several years was on the staff of the Jiji; served at the Nippon Ginko from 1898 to 1906 and had charge of the Secretariat Section; visited Europe and America '05 on official business, but left the Bank soon after his return, and with some of his friends he purchased the Nippon '06. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Miyoji",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. Baron '95, Visc. '07), Privy Councillor, b '57 at Nagasaki; started his career in civil service from the lowest ladder; was the late Prince Ito's Private Secretary '90-'95; then Chief Secretary of the Cabinet also under the Prince. It was he that was chiefly instrumental in bringing the Prince and the Liberals into an understanding, the service rewarded by admitting him into the ministrial circle as Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '98. But he had to leave in less than four months owing to the rupture between the Ministry and its political supporters. Was appointed Privy Councillor in '99. On the occasion of the Japan-China War he was sent to Chefoo to exchange the signed Treaty of Peace and was created a Peer for this service. He is reputed as being one of the foremost politician of the day with great future in reserve for his still comparatively young age. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n125/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Otojiro",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Com. of Sasebo Naval Arsenal; b. in Nagoya in '68; graduated from Naval Cadet School in '83; student of the Naval college '90-91, chief navigating officer of the cr. Hiyei (now defunct) '94, Lieut.-Commander '97, Commander '00 Naval Attache at the Japanese Legation at Berlin '02-04, commanded the Taichu-maru in the Russo-Japan War, Chief of Hydrographical Bureau '08-11. Add. Chinkai, Korea.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Shunkichi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '95), Vice-Admiral (retired), was born at Maizuru, '40, and entered the Navy in '69; Lieut.-Commander in '71; Rear-Admiral in '82; Vice-Admiral in '88; and Vice-Minister of the Navy from '89 to '99; was created a Peer in connection with the Japan-China War. Nominated a member of the House of Peers in '99. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Sukehiro",
  "t": "Viscount; his house was formerly hereditary Lord of the feudatory of Obi, Hyuga, and he, 12th of the line, is eldest son of Yuki 11th chief of the family; was born in 1880 and was ordered to succeed to the family title in 1894; grad. from Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07 and is now studying in England. Married Lady Tsune, 4th daughter of Viscount Matsudaira; one son and daughter. Add. Hitotsugi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Teiji",
  "t": "Judge of the Supreme Court was b. in Niigata-ken in 1854; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo in '83, and has since sat on the Bench until transferred to the present Court in '94. Add. Mami-ana, Azabu, Tokyo.",
  "p": "87",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Tokutaro",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), M.L.S. (London), noted botanist, son of the late Keisuke Ito, a Lineaus of Japan; was b. '68 in Nagoya, studied in the Imp. Univ., Tokyo and in England; has discovered several new species in Japan. Add. Haramachi, Koish., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Yuchu",
  "t": "Dir. of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, was b. in Miye '70, eldest son of Yuken Ito; grad. from Law Course, Imp. Univ. Tokyo; was Inspector or Judge of a Marine Court from '97 to '07; attended the World's Congress of Maritime Affairs held at Brussels in '05; left the Government service in 1910 to enter the above Company. Add. Okubo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ito, Yukei",
  "t": "Auditor of the Board of Audit, and was b. in 1850 in Nagano-ken, 3rd son of Nobutoshi Nakajima, but he was adopted by the present family. Add. Kaga-cho, Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
  "p": "88",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwade, Sobei",
  "t": "Mg. Dir. of the 20th Bank, Vice-Pres. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Dir. of the 1st Mutual Life Ins. Co., was b. '48 in Chiba-ken. Started a retail business of manure, oil and rice by which he made a fortune. Add. Higashidaiku-cho, Fukagawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwahara, Kenzo",
  "t": "ex-Mg.-Dir of the Mitsui Bussan, was born at Daishoji, Kaga, in '63; finished the Mitsubishi Nautical School '83, private secretary to Mr. R. W. Irwin, adviser of the Union Transportation Co., then on a similar service to Mr. Masuda, of the Bussan; had charge of the Co's London Office '86-'90, Manager of the Osaka and Kobe branches '90-'95, manager of the newly established branch Office at New York '96 to undertake export of Japanese raw silk, and he had extended business field of the Co. in America before he returned home in '06. Was involved in the Naval Scandal '14. Add. Akashi-cho, Tsukiji, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwai, Jutaro",
  "t": "Pres. Tokyo Shogyo Bank; b. in '71 at Kyoto; edu. at Keiogijuku and Yale; once was Dir. of Industrial Bank of Japan. Add. Aoyamakitacho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "88",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwai, Teizo",
  "t": "Physician in attendance to the Prince Heir of Chosen, ex-Deputy Chief Doctor of the Red Cross Society's Hospital, was born in Aichi-ken in 1858 and grad. from the Special Course, Col. Med. of the Tokyo Imperial Univ., in '89; chief doctor for Japanese Emigrants in Hawaii '86-'88; joined the Staff of the Red Cross Hospital in '89; had charge of the prisoners in the Japan-China War, while he had charge of medical affairs of the Hospital Steamer Hokuai Maru at the time of the Boxer trouble. Resigned the Hospital soon after the death of its chief late Surgeon-Gen. Hashimoto in '08. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n126/mode/1up"
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwakura, Tomotaka",
  "t": "3rd Prince, the house having been founded by the late Prince Tomomi Iwakura who was one of the principal builders of the work of the Restoration and who was granted Prince. The present head was b. '78 and graduated from the Peers' School in '91, married in '95 Lady Sakurako, daughter of the late Marquis Saigo and has ever been in the Dept. of Imp. Household. Add. Nagatacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwakura, Tomotsuna",
  "t": "Chief Ritualist of the Imperial Household; was born in '42, an adopted son of the late Prince Tomomi Iwakura, one of the veteran Statesmen of the Restoration. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwamura, Toru",
  "t": "Baron, Prof. of the Tokyo Academy of Arts; b. in 1870 in Tokyo; eldest son of late Baron Takatoshi Iwamura; studied at Paris and New York. Appointed Prof. of the Tokyo Acad. of Arts in '02; was dispatched to foreign exhibitions as Inspector several times; married Eso, 2nd daughter of Baron Michitoshi Iwamura. Add. Tatsuoka, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n126/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwamura, Yurin",
  "t": "a French scholar who was granted Officier d'Academie, and Pres. of the 1st High School for many years, was b. in Kaga in 1845; studied French at Yokohama and elsewhere early at the beginning of Meiji era, and subsequently taught French at the various Gov. institutions in Tokyo, before he retired from active life in 1906. Add. Akebono-cho, Hg., T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwanaga, Sho-ichi",
  "t": "Mg. Dir. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, born in Omura, Hizen, '53; studied at Keiogijuku and Imp. Univ., then sent to Univ. Col., London, at Government expense, next entered a Commercial Col. at Philadelphia where he also learned art of glass industry; appointed interpreter to the Japanese Exhibition Commissions at the Philadelphia World's Fair to return home '98 and then entered the Mitsubishi and, with its absorption into the present Yusen Kaisha, he has continued to remain in the service of the new establishment. Add. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwano, Shimpei",
  "t": "Judge of the Supreme Court of Chosen, was b. in Tokushima-ken in '55; entered the Dep't of Justice in '75; judge of the above Dep't and then its Councillor; ordered to visit France and Germany in '89; Chief public procurator of the Nagasaki Local Court, '92; Proculator of the Count of Cassation '95; Judge of the same Court '05; and then to the a present post in 1909. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwasa, Shin",
  "t": "Doctor and Director of the Kissei-do Hospital; was b. in Tokyo in '65 eldest son of the above; studied Medicine in Tokyo and Berlin; established the above hospital. Add. Kakigara-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "89",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n127/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwasaki, Hajime",
  "t": "Director of the Tamagawa Electric-Car Joint-Stock Co.; b. in Tokyo in '41; once held a position in the Mitsui Bank; elected a member of a municipal assembly; is now a director of the Trust Co. and of the Meiji Flour Co. Add. Takanawa Minamicho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwasaki, Hisaya",
  "t": "Baron, (cr. '00), Pres. of Mitsubushi Co.; b. '66 eldest son of the great Yataro Iwasaki, the \"Sea King\" of his time; entered the Keio-gijuku, then the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A. of which he is LL.B., class '83; was installed that year as head of the great house of the Mitsubishi. Billiards and hand-net fishing are his favorite pastime. He has travelled Europe and America a number of times. Add. Yushima Kiridoshi, Tokyo,",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwasaki, Koyata",
  "t": "Vice-Dir. of Banking Dept. of Mitsubishi Co.; b. '79; 2nd Baron and succeeded in '09 to the title on the decease of his father Yanosuke, 1st Baron and brother of the \"Sea King;\" was educated at Tokyo Imp. University and Cambridge. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwashita, Seishu",
  "t": "ex-M.P. for Osaka and late of Kitahama Bank, Osaka; b. '58 in Nagano-ken; grad. Tokyo Com. School, class '78; entered the Mitsui's service and was appointed at its branch in New York and then Lyons; left the Mitsui about '90 to become Pres. of Shinagawa Electric Light Co.; again returned to the Mitsui '92, to be appointed Agent at at Osaka; entered '96 the Kitahama bank which was threatened with bankruptcy in 1914. Add. Kioicho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwatare",
  "t": "Kunihiko, Dir. of the Nippon Electric Co. (joint undertaking between Japanese and foreign capitalists in which the Western Electric Co., U.S.A., are prominent); b. '54 in Fukuoka, and entered the present Co. on its formation about '93. Add. Mita, Tokyo.",
  "p": "90",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Iwaya",
  "t": "Suyeo, author, novelist, and an Andersen of Japan; b. '70 in Tokyo, 3rd son of the late Iwaya Ichiroku, a noted Chinese scholar and calligraphist. Studied in Germany '98 03, filling at the same time chair of Japanese in the Oriental Language School, Berlin. Has written and translated quite a large number of stories for juvenile readers, and is connected with the Hakubunkwan, publishers, and also the Waseda University. Nom de plume \"Sazanami.\" Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Izawa",
  "t": "Shimqei, dentist; b. at Shizuoka in '60; studied dentistry in U.S.A. and established a hospital in Kyobashi; has been appointed dentist attached to the Bureau of Court Physician. Add. Toriizakacho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Izawa",
  "t": "Shuji, Mem. House of Peers; b. '51 at Takato, Shinano; was in the Department of Education almost without a break '72 97; as Secretary, Director of the B.D.D. School, Music School, Higher Normal School, etc., also Bureau Dir. Has rendered distinguished services for curing stammering, and was rewarded in '11 with 3rd class Rising Sun for it. Add. Dairokuten, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n128/mode/1up"
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Izawa",
  "t": "Takio, Metropolitan Chief Police Commissioner; b. '69, in Nagano-ken: graduated from Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ. Metropolitan Police Inspector '06; Governor of Wakayama '07, of Ehime '08-12, of Niigata '12-14; present post '14. Add. Metropolitan Police Board, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Jimbo",
  "t": "Kotara, geologist, Prof. at the Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo University; b. '67 in Tokyo; grad. the above Col. in '89; Prof. at the 1st Higher School, etc., further studied in Germany; Prof. at the Tokyo University since '98, and has frequently been commissioned with geological survey in Korea, Saghalien, etc. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n128/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Jo",
  "t": "Kazuma, Pres. of Appeal Court, Seoul; b. in '64 in Tokyo, graduated Law, Imperial Tokyo University in '88, and at once began practice in which he has risen to the front. Has repeatedly been M.P. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
  "p": "90",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n128/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kabayama",
  "t": "Aisuke, Dir. of South Manchuria Rly, Pres. of Anglo-Hydro Elec., Mng.-Dir. of Nippon Kyodo Paper, Horai Life Ins., Hakodate Dockyard Cos.; b. '65; is son of Count Kabayama; studied economics in Germany. Add. Nagatacho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "90",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n128/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kabayama",
  "t": "Sukenori, Full Admiral, Count, (cr. Vis. '84 and Count '95), holder of the 2nd Golden Kite, Privy Councillor; b. '37 in Satsuma; entered the Army while young and on the occasion of the Civil War of '77 was on the Staff of Major-General Tani (then Commander of Kumamoto Army Division) as Lieut.-Col.; transferred to the Navy '84; promoted Vice-Admiral '85; appointed Minister of Navy and Chief of Naval Staff at the time of the Japan-China War, and on board the transport Saikyō-maru was present in the battle of the Yellow Sea of Sept. 16th, '94. He was the first Governor-General of Formosa; then appointed Minister of Home Affairs Sept. '96—Dec. '97; Minister of Education Nov. '98—Sept. 1900; Privy Councillor in '04, Chairman of the Education Investigation Committee in '13. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "90",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n128/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kadono, Chokuro",
  "t": "Mg. Dir., Okura Firm was b. '68 in Ise; and is brother of I. Kadono, grad. Civil Eng., Imp. Univ. Tokyo; has since been connected with the Firm and was its London Agent '00-'07, m. Miss Riyo, d. of Baron Megata; 2 S. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka Tokyo.",
  "p": "91",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kadono, Ikunoshin",
  "t": "Dir. of the Chiyoda Mutual Life Assurance Co. and of the Kyodo Fire Insurance Co., etc.; b. '56, in Miye-ken; was long connected with the Keio-Gijuku, being one of its pioneer graduates; took to business about '01, severing connection as instructor with the institution. Add. Kasumicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
  "p": "91",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n129/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kadono, Rempachiro",
  "t": "Chief of the Trade Section of the Mitsui Bank; b. in Miye-ken in '68 entered the service of the bank in its early days and was promoted to the present post. Add. Kanasugihamacho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
  "p": "91",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n129/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kadono, Tominosuke",
  "t": "Mg. Director of the Meiji Bank; was b. in Akita-ken in '97; studied in the former Tokyo Semmon Gakko, and grad. its Political and Economical Dep't., joined the staff of the Hochi Shimbun; was once Chairman of Nagoya Municipal Assembly; Vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce of the same City; visited America in '10 representing business men in Nagoya. Add. Meiji Ginko, Nagoya.",
  "p": "91",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kagawa, Keizo",
  "t": "(cr. Viscount '87 and Count '07), b. '39 at Mito; became an official in the Department of Imp. Household in '70, to fill posts of Secretary, Dir. of the Peerage Bureau etc. and has been Lord Steward of the Empress' Household since '80. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kaino, Kozo",
  "t": "M.P. and Director of South Man. Rly, was b. in '57; took active part in local politics before he was returned to the House where as a member of the Seiyukai he enjoys great influence. Add. Toyooka-cho, Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kaijima, Tusuke",
  "t": "a coal boss, b. '44 in Fukuoka-ken; owns Onoura and other collieries, and is a self-made man who has risen from a miner. Add. Naokata-cho, Fukuoka-ken.",
  "p": "91",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n129/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakami, Kenkichi",
  "t": "Manager of the Tokyo Marine Insurance Co., was b. in Tokyo in '68 and is brother of Koichiro Kakami, as below. Add. Otsuka, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
  "p": "91",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakami, Koichiro",
  "t": "Sectional Chief of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was b. '60 in Tokyo, and early entered the service of the Company.",
  "p": "91",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakehi, Mototada",
  "t": "Inspector of the Japan Beer Brewery Co.; was born in '43 at Takasu; was for many years judge or procurator at the Appeal Courts and the Court of Cassation; retired from the bench in '98 and has entered business. Add. Araki-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
  "p": "91",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakeshita, Jujiro",
  "t": "Judge of the Supreme Court; was b. in Saga-ken in '57; Judge in '85; Judge of the Tokyo Appeal Court '94, the sectional chief of the Osaka Appeal Court; transferred to the present position in '98. Add. Nishi-Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakigami, Junshiro",
  "t": "Auditor of the Yokohama Fire Marine, Trans- portation, Trust Insurance Co.; b. '47 in Gumma-ken; engaged in business since early age and is a prominent businessman in Yokohama. Add. Minami-Otamachi, Yokohama.",
  "p": "91",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakinuma, Tonizo",
  "t": "Dir., Tokyo Gassed Yarn Mill, etc.; b. in Joshu, '54 of a well-to-do fish merchant, is one of the few millionaire yarn merchants in the city. Add. Ko-amicho, Honjo, Tokyo.",
  "p": "92",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kakizaki, Tomisaburo",
  "t": "Lieut.-General, Commander of 11th Division; b. '61 in Fukushima-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '83; Capt. in '93; Lieut.-Col. in '03; Maj.-Gen. in '09; Lieut.-Gen. '14; took part in China-Japan War as Staff officer of 1st Army, and again distinguished himself in Russo-Japan war; Com. of 2nd Brigade, Infantry; attache to Japanese Embassy at Petrograd before he was appointed to Com. of 11th Division in '14; holder 3rd Class Golden Kite. Add. Zentsuji, Shikoku.",
  "p": "92",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamada, Katsutaro",
  "t": "Member of the House of Peers as highest tax payer; was b. in Kagawa in '62; occupied posts of director or Chairman of various Cos. and assembly in his locality. Add. Kami-niban-cho, Koji-machi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "92",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamada, Yeikichi",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers, and of the Highest Edu. Council, b. '58 in Kii, from which he was returned once to the House of Representatives, March '94; studied at the Keiogijuku '74-'76; Principal of Kagoshima Zoshikan High School '81-'83; taught for the third time at the Keiogijuku, to be given a post at the Home Office '86, which however he soon resigned, and was appointed Director of Oita-Middle School, but returning once more to his alma mater '89, by which he was sent abroad to inspect educational affairs in Europe and America, to be appointed its head on returning home, is reputed as one of the best after-dinner speakers in Japan. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
  "p": "92",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamei, Ijo",
  "t": "Count and descendant of the house of the daimyo who formerly held the fief of Tsuwano; b. '84 in Tokyo. Add. Maruyama, Koi., Tokyo.",
  "p": "92",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kameoka, Taishin",
  "t": "Maj.-General (ret.) was b. in '52 at Utsunomiya, Sub-Lieutenant in '78; entered the Staff College in '83, Lieut.-Colonel in '01, Colonel in '03, Commander of 50th Regiment in the late War, Major-General in '08 and placed on retired service. Add. 6-chome, Minami-cho, Ak., T.",
  "p": "92",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamiki, Jisaburo",
  "t": "Director of the Kamiki Branch established by this family, was b. in '70 in Tokyo. Add. Hashiba, Asakusa, Tokyo.",
  "p": "92",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n130/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamimura, Hikonojo",
  "t": "Baron ('07), Admiral, ex-Mil. Supreme Councillor, 1st class Golden Kite; b. in Satsuma; entered the Imp. Navy while young and was the Captain of the cruiser Akitsushima in the Japan-China War of '94-95; Captain of the battleship Asahi '99; promoted Vice-Admiral in '03; was Com.-in-Chief of the 2nd Squadron in Russo-Japan war and sank the Rurik and seriously damaged the Gromboi and the Rossia in the engagement fought off the eastern coast of Korea on Aug. 14th, '05. Removed to Commander of Yokosuka Admiralty in Dec. '05; Adm. '10, to the Commander of 1st Squadron in '08 and in '11 to member of the Sup. Mil. Council. Add. Kami-Meguro, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamimura, Keikichi",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Commander of Ominato Naval Station b. 1869; midshipman in '87. Add. Ominato, Aomori-ken.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamimura, Osuke",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Com. of 2nd Squadron ; b. '70 in Tokyo ; grad. Naval Academy ; Com. '02, promoted to Rear-Adm. and appointed Staff officer to Yokosuka Admiralty in '12, transferred to present post in Aug., '14. Add. Zushi, Kanagawa-ken.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamitono, Tominosuke",
  "t": "Vice-Pres. of Nagoya Chamber of Commerce, mem. of Nagoya Municipal Assembly, Dir. of Meiji Bank, Nagoya Ele. Railway, etc. ; b. '59 in Akita-ken ; graduated from the Waseda and joined the staff of the Hochi, afterwards entered into business. Add. Nagoya.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamiya, Dembei",
  "t": "President of the Japan Transport Co., Auditor of the Tokyo Rly., and well-known as wine-brewer ; b. '55 in Ibaragi ; started a provision store and made fortune by selling a cheap sweet wine ; possesses a large vineyard near Mito. Add. Hanakawado, Asakusa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kamiyama, Mitsunoshin",
  "t": "Vice-Min. of Agr. and Commerce ; b. '70 in Yamaguchi graduated Law at Imperial Tokyo University class '95, was Secretary and Judge at the Administrative Litigation Court ; Director of Forestry Bureau, Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce before his transfer to the Gov. of Kumamoto '12-13 ; app. to present post April '14. Add. Enokizaka, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kanai, En",
  "t": "Doctor of Law (Japan) ; b. '65 ; in Shizuoka-ken, graduated from Col. of Literature of the Tokyo Imp. University in '85 ; the next year he went to England and Germany to study law and economics ; professor at his alma mater '90 ; dispatched to Europe '11. Add. Tennoji-machi, Yanaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kanda, Naibu",
  "t": "Baron ; b. '57 in Tokyo adopted son of the late Kohei Kanda, a pioneer Dutch scholar and Gov. official who was created Baron shortly before his death. The Baron proceeded in '71 to U.S.A. for study and returned home about '84 after having grad. Amherst Col., Mass., was appointed Prof. in the Tokyo Imp. Univ. and 1st High School, but now Prof. at the Higher Com. School of Tokyo ; is a Mem. House of Peers. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kaneko, Kentaro",
  "t": "Viscount (Baron '95, Viscount '07), 1st class Rising Sun, Privy Councillor, hon. LL.D. (Harvard). President of the America's Friends Society ; b. '53 at Fukuoka ; grad. Harvard University, U.S.A. class '78 ; Private Secretary to the late Prince Ito when he was Premier '85-86, President of the Privy Council '88-90 ; Chief Secretary of the House of Peers '90 ; Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce '94-96, and finally Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Apr.-June '98 and Minister of Justice Oct. 1900 – May '01. On the outbreak of the Russo-Japan War he was sent to U.S.A. to represent Japan non-officially, and returned home soon after the conclusion of peace. He was Chairman of the Japan Grand Exhibition to be held in '12, but with its postponement to '17 by the Katsura Cabinet, he resigned the post. Add. Ichibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kaneko, Naokichi",
  "t": "partner of the Suzuki Firm (importers and exporters of sugar, camphor, etc. in Kobe), member of Kobe Chamber of Commerce ; b. about '70 and is a prominent figure in business circles in Kwansai. Add. Kumoidori V., Kobe.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kanno, Katsunosuke",
  "t": "Dir. of the Finance Bureau ; b. in '67 in Gifuken ; grad. law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ., in '96 ; clerk in the Finance Dep't in that year and passed the higher civil service examination the following year; secretary of the Dep't of Agr. and Com., to be transferred soon after to a similar post in the Treasury; attached to the Embassy in London in '07 and next transferred to Printing Bureau. Add. Fujimicho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kanno, Kinnosuke",
  "t": "Pres. of Meiji Savings Bank, Nagoya Elec. Railway, Fukuju Life Ins. Co., Fukuju Fire Ins. Co., etc.; he is a prominent businessman in middle Japan. Add. Teppocho, Nagoya.",
  "p": "94",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kano, Hisanobu",
  "t": "Viscount, mem. House of Peers; b. '48, brother of Viscount Tachibana and adopted into the present family which hereditarily held the fief of Ichinomiya Kazusa. Began his career as official of the Edu. Dep't and Dir. of Normal School; next entered juridical service and held a post of Judge and then that of Public Procurator at various local courts and ultimately at an Appeal Court; finally transferred to post of Gov. of Kagoshima which he occupied a good number of years. Since his retirement from active work, he has been associated with various enterprises intended to promote industry. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kano, Jigoro",
  "t": "President of Tokyo Higher Normal School; b. in Higo, '60; Director and Professor of the Peers' School '85; Director of the Special Education Bureau '98; President of Tokyo Higher Normal School since '01. He is a renowned master of the art of Jujitsu and most of the noted young Jujitsu experts have studied at the Jujitsu Institute founded by the subject of the sketch. Add. Tokyo Higher Normal School.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kano, Kyokichi",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), Dean of Col. Literature, Imp. Univ., Kyoto; b. '66 in Tokyo; grad. Col. Sc. '84 and next Col. Lit. '89; Prof. of 4th High School, etc. Pres. 1st High School, transferred to the present post '07. Add. Imp. Kyoto Univ.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kan-o, Mitsuomi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Governor-General of Tsingtao, late Com. of Tingtao Expedition in 1914; b. '55 in Nagano-ken entered now defunct Non-Com. Officers School in '74 and took to studying Chinese language; Sub-Lieut. in '79, Capt. in '85, Lieut.-Col. in '95; attache to Japanese Ligation at Peking both before and after the China-Japan War, he being during the war on the staff of Gen. Oyama; Col. in '97, Maj.-Gen. in '02; in the Russo-Japan War he led the 11th Division that formed part of the late Gen. Nogi's Besieging Army of Port Arthur, and also distinguished himself in the historic battle of Mukden, rewarded with 2nd class Golden Kite for the service. Lieut.-Gen. in '08; Com. of 9th Division till '12, then of 18th Div. In Aug., '14, he at the head of the 18th Div. was ordered against Tsingtao, which was reduced on Nov. 7th, '14; he was appointed to present post after the war. Add. Government-General of Tsingtao, China.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kano, Tomonosuke",
  "t": "Man.-Dir. of the Tokyo Branch of the Sumitomo Bank; b. '72 in Ibaraki-ken; was for a while Secretary of the House of Representatives and Councillor to the Dep't of Agr. and Com; entered the Sumitomo Bank '00. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kanokogi, Kogoro",
  "t": "Gov. of Wakayama-ken; b. '67 in Tokyo; became Prob. Judge '88, then Chief of Communication Bureau, Formosa, Chief of Industry Bureau of Agr. and Comm. Dep't and Gov. of Kagawa-ken '10; to present post '14. Add. Wakayama.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Karai, Sagataro",
  "t": "Chief of Monopoly Bureau, Formosa; b. '74 in Okinawa; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. '99; entered Dep't of Agr. and Comm, and was transferred to Formosa where he has risen to present office. Add. Taipeh, Formosa.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kasai, Shin-ichi",
  "t": "Gov. of Okayama-ken; b. '64 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. '92; appointed Councillor of Yamagata-ken, Chief Police in Iwate-ken Sec. Kochi-ken, etc.; then Gov. present post '13. Add. Wakayama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kashima, Fusajiro",
  "t": "Mayor of Kobe; b. in '68 in Hiroshima-ken and adopted into the family of Machi Kashima in '97; was formerly Deputy Mayor of the Kobe. Add. Motomachi, Kobe.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kasugai, Joemon",
  "t": "dry goods merchant, Pres. of Nagoya Bank, and of Nagoya Sav. Bank, Dir. of Gifu Silk Weaving Co., Imperial Twisted Thread W. Co., etc.; b. '44 at Nagoya; Mem. of Nagoya Municipal Assembly '88-84; Mem. of the Nagoya Chamber of Com. '91-96. Add. Tamayacho, Nagoya.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Katakura, Kentaro",
  "t": "greatest silk manufacturer in Suwa district, Shinshu, and in the whole of Japan, head of the Katakura Firm; b. '52 at his paternal seat in Kawakishi, Suwa; succeeded to the family estate '80 and by his untiring diligence and able management has attained prosperity; owns 13 filatures, 17 branch offices and gives employment to thousands of men and women, producing over 5,000 bales of raw silk per annum. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kataoka, Naoharu",
  "t": "M. P., Pres. of Nippon Life Ins. Co.; b. '59 in Kochi-ken; grad. at the Toya Gakko School; entered civil service as a district administrative official; afterwards entered Nippon Life Ins. Co. He was a delegate to the 5th Inter. Actuaries Conference in '06 and was elected its Vice-Pres.; is a leading business man in western Japan. Add. Kawabara-cho, Kamikyoku, Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kataoka, Naoteru",
  "t": "Pres. of Osaka Gas Co., Hankai Elec. Railway, Sakaye Gas Co.; b. '56 in Kochi-ken; grad. from Naval Paymasters' School '78; began his career as naval paymaster in '78; then transferred to civil service in '92; appointed Private Sec. to Home Minister and then Edu. Minister; entered the Bank of Japan; appointed Dir. of its Osaka Branch in '96 etc. Add. Tanimachi, Higashiku, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kataoka, Shichiro",
  "t": "Baron, Admiral, Mill. Sup. Councillor; b. '53, son of retainer of the Lord of Satsuma; Midshipman '77; held posts of Commander of various cruisers, chief Staff Officer to a Standing Squadron, etc. Commanded the 3rd Squadron in the Russo-Japan war; Chief of Naval Construction Board in '06; Commander of Maizuru Adm. '10; present post '11; holder of 1st Golden Kite. Add. Ondon, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Katayama, Horin",
  "t": "Act.-Chief Court Physician; b. '53 in Nagano-ken; grad. Medicine, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '81; Assist-Prof. of the University '83; appointed present post, 1888. Add. Yagembori, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Katayama, Kuniyoshi",
  "t": "D.M., b. '55 in Shizuoka-ken; studied medical jurisprudence in Austria and Germany '84-88, and has been Prof. at the Col. of Med. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. since that time. He is at present vice-chairman of the Dojin-kai, a medical association for befriending China and Korea. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Katayama, Toguma",
  "t": "Chief of Architectural Bureau, Imperial Household; b. '53 in Yamaguchi-ken; finished in '79 Architecture at the now defunct Engineering College; commissioned to build the late Prince Arisugawa's residence '81; built the Japanese Legation at Peking '86. Has undertaken the construction of the Crown Prince's Palace which completed after about ten years' work. He has frequently gone abroad to study his speciality. Add. Onden, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Hiroyuki",
  "t": "Baron (cr 1900), D. Litt. and D.C.L. (Japan), Privy Councillor, Mem. House of Peers since '90; b. '36 in Tajima; is one of the pioneer scholars of Occidental learning and by translation of original work has done much in introducing Occidental civilization into this country; has written various works on evolution and against Christianity. For many years down to '93, he was President of the Imperial University at Tokyo and is the first Privy Councillor who has risen to this honourable position for erudition. Add. Kami-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Masuo",
  "t": "b. '54 in Miye-ken ; was a clerk of the Foreign Office '77 and removed to be Chancellor of the Legation at Rome '84, next to the Legation at the Hague ; promoted Councillor at the Foreign Office '91 ; was appointed Consul at Fusan '94, then removed to Seoul first as Secretary of the Legation and afterward its chief. Was for a long while adviser of the Korean Government ; has lately organized a company to exploit Korea. Add. Nakanocho, Ichigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Masayoshi",
  "t": "Vice-President of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Member of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce : b. in '54 ; was for some while a clerk at Local Offices ; entered '85 the newly formed (by amalgamation of the Mitsubishi and the Kyodo Unyu) Nippon Yusen Kaisha with the late Mr. Morioka, its first President : was elected its Director '89, and Managing Director '93, and then the present post. Was Pres. of the ex-Human S.S. Co. organized by Japanese capitalists, and travelled abroad '06-07 to inspect shipping business. Add. Motozonocho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato Motoshiro",
  "t": "ex-Consul-General at Mukden till 1909 ; b. '70 in Oita-ken ; passed Consular and Diplomatic Service Examination in '95, attaché at Seoul in '95, élève Consul at London in '96, Consul at Suchow, China in '99, transferred to Hongkong in '00, to Ninsen '01, Consul-General at Tientsin in '06. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Sadakichi",
  "t": "Vice-Admiral, Chief of Naval Education Board ; was b. '61 in Tokyo-fu; naval 2nd Sub-Lieut. in '86; Captain '02 and Rear-Adm. '07; was at one time Chief of Yokosuka Naval Arsenal; Com. of 2nd Squadron in '13; Com.-in-Chief of 2nd Sq. that blockaded Tsingtao in the war of 1914; to present post in Feb. '15. Add. Naval Education Board.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Taka-akira",
  "t": "Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baron (cr. '11); b. '59 at Nagoya; grad. Law, the Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '81. After a year or two in the Mitsubishi, he entered the Foreign Office '87 and appointed Personal Secretary to the Foreign Minister (then Count Okuma) '88; on the resignation of his chief, he was transferred to the Finance Office to be promoted in time to be the Director of the Banking Bureau, that of the Taxation Bureau, etc. Soon he returned to the Foreign Office and from '94 to '99, he represented Japan in England ; Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1900-01 ; sat twice in the House, once as M.P. for Kochi-ken elected Aug. '02, unsolicited and next in March '03 from Yokohama. Entered the Saionji Cabinet as For. Minister, but to resign, being opposed to the Railway Nationalization. Ambassador at London and then For. Min., Dec. '12-Feb. '13. Was decorated with G.C.M.G. by the late King Edward. He leads the Doshikai formed by late Prince Katsura; again entered Okuma Cabinetin '14. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Terumaro",
  "t": "Physician-in-Ordinary to Court, eldest son of Baron H. Kato; b. '63; studied medicine at Tokyo Imp. Univ., and further at Berlin and Vienna, his specialty being children's diseases. Add. Shimonibancho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Tomosaburo",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com.-in-Chief of 1st Sq.; b. 59 in Hiroshima; midshipman '83; Captain '99; Prof. at the Naval Academy; Construction-Superviser and Sectional Chief at the Navy before he was appointed '02 to be Chief of Staff office of a Standing Squadron; chief of Staff of the Kamimura Squadron in the Russo-Japan war; transferred to a Bureau Chief appointed Vice-Minister in '06; Vice-Adm. in '08; Com'der of Kure Admiralty '09-14; appointed to present post on the declaration of war against Germany in '14. Add. 1st Squadron, Japan.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kato, Tsunetada",
  "t": "Mem. of House of Peers, ex-Minister at Brussels; b. '59 at Matsuyama; was attache at Paris, '86; Secretary, For. Officer '91, and was again transferred as Secretary to the Legation at Paris, '92-97. Recalled home to be appointed Chief of Personal Affairs, promoted to be Minister Resident 3 years later, and to full Minister-Plenitentiary accredited to Belgium '02. Resigned the post in '07 and became editor of the Osaka Shimpo. Holds 3rd Secred Treasure. Add. Osaka Shimpo Office, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Katsura, Jiro",
  "t": "Dir. of various Cos.; b. '55 in Yamaguchi, brother of the late Prince Katsura; studied wine brewing in Germany and France and started brewing business at Sapporo and in Yamanashi, but it has failed; has subsequently turned into a business-man. Add. Sakuragawa, Nishikubo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawada, Takashi",
  "t": "Mg. Dir. of Keio Electric R'ly Co., &c.,; b. '70 and eldest son of Takeshi Kawada, (learned scholar of Chinese classics); studied at Michigan in '96. Add. Wakamiya-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawaguchi, Torao",
  "t": "Prof. of Kumamoto Higher Technical School; b. '71 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. Civil. Eng., Tokyo Imp. Univ. '95; sent to U.S.A. and France for study '05; Civil Engineer of the Kumamoto-ken; '96; Prof. of the 5th High School '00. Add. Kumamoto Higher Tech. School.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawai, Misao",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Dir. of Mil. Staff College; b. '64; Sub-Lieut. of Infantry '86; grad. from the Staff College '97; Maj.-Gen. 1900; Dir. of Personnel Bureau, War Office; in '12. Add. Naitōmachi, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawai, Shintaro",
  "t": "Dr. Dendrology, Prof. at Agr. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo University; b. '65 in Aichi-ken; grad. Ag. Col. in '92; Assis.-Prof. at the College '94; was honored with the doctorate in '99; sent to Germany and Austria to prosecute his study for about three years, returning home '03 and made full Prof. at the same College. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawakami, Kin-ichi",
  "t": "Gen.-Mng. Sumitomo Firm; b. '37 in Kumamoto; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '78; entered the Foreign Office, rising to be Con- sul-Gen. at Shanghai, then Dir. Commercial Bureau; entered the Nippon Ginko as its Bureau Dir. which he resigned '98 to enter the Sumitomo's service, Osaka. Add. c/o Sumitomo, Osaka.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawakami, Toshihiko",
  "t": "ex-Consul-Gen. at Harbin '07-14, and Mng. of the South Manchuria Rly. since 1914; b. '61 in Tokyo; gra'ted Russian language from the Tokyo Foreign Language School in '84; clerk at Fusan, Vladivostok, San Francisco and St. Petersburg in '86-92*; Interpreter at last place in '96; Commercial Agent at Vladivostock in 900, Legation Sec. in '04, attached to Commanding Headquarters in Liaotung in '04; Commercial Agent in Vladivostok in '06, was injured by stray shot when late Prince Ito was assassinated in '09. Add. South Manchuria Rly., Dairen.",
  "p": "98",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawakita, Eitaro",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Com. of Keelung Fortress; b. '64 in Ishikawa-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Art. '87, Lieut. '90, Capt. '94, Maj. '99, Col. '08, Maj.-Gen. '13; present post '13; holder of 4th class Golden Kite. Add. Keelung, Formosa.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawamura, Jozaburo",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Minister of Justice; b. '59 in Shigaken; grad. the then existing Law Institute of Justice Dep't '84; sent abroad for further study '86-90; appointed Councillor of Justice; Judge at some District Courts and at Tokyo App. Court, a Public Pro. at Supreme Court, Dir. of the Civ. and Cri. Eureau, appointed Vice-Min. of Justice in Jan. '06 and held the post till '11. Add. Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
  "p": "98",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawamura, Kageaki",
  "t": "Visc. (cr. '07), Marshal, holder of 1st class Golden Kite; b. '59 in Satsuma; commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War; and afterward appointed com. of First Division he led the Himeji Division in Russo-Japan War, and was then commanded an Army which formed the extreme right in the Battle of Mukden. Appointed Mem. Supreme Military Council Dec. '05, nominated Marshal in Jan., 1915. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawamura, Kingoro",
  "t": "Vice-Min. of Imp. Household and ex-Chief Sec. of Privy Council; b. in '63 in Okayama-ken; grad. with honor from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '87; secretary at local and central offices and Privy Council till about '08, Chief Sec. in '08 and Vice-Min. in '10. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "98",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n136/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawamura, Sogoro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Commander of 9th Division; b. '58 at Kagoshima; Sub-Lieut. of Infantry '89; present appointment '12, having in the meanwhile commanded the 16th and the 9th Brigade. Holder of 3rd class Golden Kite. Add. Kanazawa.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawamura, Zan-eki",
  "t": "Chief Proc. of Tokyo Court of Appeal; b. '58 in Ishikawa; grad. law at the defunct Gov. Law School '84; appointed Proc. '86; judge '90; Dir. of the Fukui Local Court; Sectional Chief of the Osaka Court of Appeal; Judge of the Court of Cassation; Dir. of the Osaka Local Court; sent to Europe '99; Dir. of Hakodate Court of Appeal '06; Proc. of the Court of Cassation; present post since '07. Add. Nishi-Okubo, Tokyo.",
  "p": "98",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n136/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawanishi, Seibei",
  "t": "Pres. of Kobe Charmber of Commerce, Pres. of Nippon Woolen Cloth, Hyogo Elec. Tramway, San-yo Leather Cos., Dir. of Un-yu, Kobe Elec. Light, Nippon Shogyo Bank, etc.; b. '65 in Osaka. Add. Kawasaki, Kobe.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n136/mode/1up"
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawasaki, Hachiroemon",
  "t": "Pres. of Kawasaki Bank and other concerns; b. '66 in Tokyo; grad. Tokyo Higher Commercial School and further studied in America. Assumed his father's name Hachiro-emon in '13. Add. Kawasaki Bank, Tokyo.",
  "p": "98",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n136/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawasaki, Hajime",
  "t": "President of the Nippon Fire Ins. Co. since '13 and Dir. of the Kawasaki Bank; b. '84 in Tokyo; entered the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '93, and next the Pennsylvania University for Economics, class '09. Add. Daimachi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
  "p": "99",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawasaki, Chūnosuke",
  "t": "Director of the Yokohama Specie Bank; b. '55 in Tokyo; studied French and naval architecture at the Gov. Dockyard, Yokosuka; was engaged as interp. and clerk '71 by a Dutch firm, Yokohama; appointed agent at Lyons by the Yokohama Specie Bank '79-93; removed to the Head Office '94; Agent at Bombay till '95; Agent in Tokyo, '02-06; then recalled to the Head Office. Add. Fukuyama-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawashima, Reiciro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.), b. '64 in Ishikawa-ken; Sub-Lieut. 2nd class '88; Captain in '01 and Rear-Adm. in '07. Com. of 3rd. Squadron, '11; sent to China as Com. of our detachment during the Chinese revolution '11 and then to of Hydrographic Dept. in '12; decorated with 3rd class of Golden Kite for his service in Russo-Japan War. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kawata, Ryukichi",
  "t": "Baron, Pres. of the Yokohama Dockyard; b. '56, eldest son of the late Baron Kawata, Gov. of the Nippon Ginko and founder of the house; he succeeded to the title on the death of his father in '96. The present Baron having a great interest in mechanical science chose shipbuilding as his profession. Add. Shin-Ogawachc, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kazan-in, Chikaiye",
  "t": "Marquis, of a former courtier family which was founded in the 12th century. The present head b. in '78, 7th son of Vis. Horikwa and adopted into the family which had no male issue. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Keto, Katsumoto",
  "t": "D.C.L., Dean and Prof. of Law College, Imp. Kyoto Univ.; b. '74 in Hyogo-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; appointed Ass.-Prof at Kyoto 1900; studied in England, France, Germany; Prof. '05, Dean '14. Add. Okazakicho, Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kido, Takamsa",
  "t": "Marquis, ex-Chief Chamberlain to the Crown Prince; b. '56, adopted son of the late Kido Koin one of the great personages in the work of the Restoration and created Peer for the service. The present head studied mining in U.S.A. '7[illegible]-7[illegible], afterwards at the Tokyo Univ. and also Osaka Techinical Institute. Add. Shinzaka, Akakasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikkawa, Chokichi",
  "t": "Baron, mem. House of Peers since 1893, is a branch of the House of Vis. Yosh kawa, and was b. '59, 3rd son of the former chief of the said house and uncle to the present Viscount; granted Barony and orderd to establish separate house in recognition of his father's service at the time of the Restoration; studied at Harvard, U.S.A. and returned home '83 to hold posts of attache, Councillor and Sec. at the Foreign Office. Add. Surugad i, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikoshi, Yasutsuna",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen., ex-Min. of War (Dec. '12-Jun. '13); 2nd Order of Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor); b. '54 at Kanazawa entered the Military Academy '75; Ensign '77; sent abroad for study in Germany '82; Major-Gen. '98 and Com. of 23rd Brigade '01. Took part in the Japan-China War, which procured him 4th Order Golden Kite, and also in the expedition occasioned by the Boxer trouble; fought under Gen. Oku at the head of his brigade in Russo-Japan War and was raised to succeed his Chief on the latter's removal to a higher post. Attended Jamestown Mil. and Nav. Exhibition. Add. Kagacho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikuchi, Choshiro",
  "t": "Pres, Tokai Bank; b. '53; prop. of a big dry-goods store in the business quarter of Tokyo; is a Director of various companies, once sat in the House of Peers as highest tax payer representative for Tokyo Prefecture. Add. Takecho, Shitaya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikuchi, Dairoku",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '02), M.A. (Cambridge), D. Sc. (Japan), Privy Councillor ('12), ex-President of the Imperial Kyoto University '08-12, Pres. of Teikoku Gakushi-in (Imperial Academy); b. '55 in Okayama-ken; was one of those sent '66 by the Tokugawa Gov. to England for study, to return home with its downfall, but again sent '70 by the Imp. Gov.; graduated mathematics at Cambridge '77 as one of the wranglers; was next Prof. of mathematics, then President of the Imp. Univ. and lately Minister of Education June 1901-July '03; President of the Peers' School from '04-05. Delivered lectures on Japanese education at the University of London, 1909 and at Civic Forum, U.S.A., '10. Add. Takehayacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikuchi, Ganji",
  "t": "lawyer, M.P.; b. '50 at Kanazawa; called to bar at Osaka; was elected Mem. of Osaka Municipal Assembly, Osaka Prefectural Assembly; once Governor of Osaka; is one of the leading politician of Osaka. Add. Kitahama, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikuchi, Takenori",
  "t": "M.P.; b. in Aomori '67; edu. at Keio Gijuku, was journalist connected with the Jiji '90-95, General Affairs Chief of the Kyushu Rly '95-02, M.P. for Moji '03, and then for Aomori. Add. Minami Odawara-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikuchi, Tsunesaburo",
  "t": "Surg.-Gen. (ret.), M.D., Dir. of Kwaisei Hospital at Nishinomiya, near Osaka; b. '55 in Saga-ken; grad. at Medicine, Imp. Univ. Tokyo, '81, and entered Army as surgeon, and attained the highest post of Surg.-Gen. in '07. Took part in the Japan-China and Russo-Japan Wars as Chief Surg. Add. Nishinomiya, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kikutei, Kocho",
  "t": "Marquis, head of the former house of a courtier. Add. Bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "100",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimata, Tami",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Prof. at the Military Gunnery and Engineering School; was b. '57 in Okayama-ken; appointed Sub-Lieut. of Engineer in '77; sent to France '86 to study military science for several years; was also instructor in the Military Cadets' School; Staff-Officer of the 4th Division, etc. Add. Nakanocho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimbara, Meizen",
  "t": "a millionaire and public benefactor; b. in Enshu '32; has undertaken several works of public utility, for which he has repeatedly been rewarded by the Government. Early in '08 he retired to his native village and became its headman; owns a bank, stationer and toilet oil shops. Add. Kimbara Bank, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimotsuki, Kenko",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Vice-Adm. (ret.), Mem. of House of Peers, Mg. Imp. Lifeboat Society; b. '53 in Kagoshima: Sub-Lieut. '72; held posts of Hydrographical Section, Pres. of Naval College, etc.; was Mayor of Osaka '12-13. Created baron for the service in Russo-Japan War. Add. Shimo Nibancho, Tokyo",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimura, Riemon",
  "t": "b. '34, is one of the millionaires of Yokohama, who, by foresight and shrewdness, rose from obscurity to the present opulence by selling raw silk to foreigners early in Meiji era; is connected with the Yokohama Electric Light Co., the Specie Bank and other important establishments; once sat in the House of Peers as high-tax paying member for Kanagawa-ken. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimura, Sakaye",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), M.R.A.S. (Eng.), Dir. of the Government Geodetic Observatory at Mizusawa, since '0J; b. '68 in Kanazawa; grad. Astronomy, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '92; attended the World's Geodetic Conference '98, also next conference held in '03, when he read an essay pointing out error in the formula relating to the axis, and his discovery has been acknowledged as Kimura term by the world's astronomers; received first prize by the Imperial Academy, Japan, in '11. Add. Mizusawa, Iwate-ken.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimura, Seishiro",
  "t": "Department Dir. of the Bank of Japan; '61 in Okayama Prefecture. Had once been an editor of the \"Chugai Shogyo,\" next he entered the present bank in '03, where he began to distinguish himself and was appointed its director soon afterwards. Add. Minami Sakuma-cho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimura, Shunkichi",
  "t": "ex-Naval Eng. and expert of wireless telegraphy; b. '63; grad. course of physics at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '89; was instructor at Tokyo and Sendai High Schools '93-96, studied at Harvard under late Prof. J. M. Peirce for one year and at Yale under late Prof. J. Gibbs, specially in the line of quaternions and its physical applications; founder with Prof. J. Molenbraek in Holland, of the International Association for promoting the study of quaternions and allied subjects, which continues to this time. Prof. at the Naval Academy 1900 and member of the Wireless Telegraph Committee; dispatched to America and Europe '01 to investigate the wireless telegraph service; had charge of naval wireless telegraph laboratory near Yokosuka Jan. '03, when he hit upon a process of wieless telegraphy and completed it early 1905, his system having been used exclusively during the Russo-Japan War, by the Imperial Navy. He attended the International Wireless Telegraphy Conference held in fall '03 at Berlin; was decorated with Middle Cordon of Rising Sun; retired in '18 and opened office. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimura, Sosuke",
  "t": "Naval Surgeon-General and Chief of the Medical Bureau, Navy; b. '54 in Kagoshima, eldest son of Kyutaro, retainer of the clan. Add. Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
  "p": "101",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kimura, Yuko",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Com. of 18th Division; b. in '51 in Tokushima, Sub-Lieut. in '72, Major-Gen. in '01, commanded 16th Brigade in Russo-Japan War, Brigade Commander of the Bodyguards in '07, Lieut.-Gen. '09. Add. Fukuoka, Kyushu.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kinkozan, Sobei",
  "t": "celebrated potter of Awada, Kyoto, and 7th of the line; b. '68, 2nd son of Kinkozan VI by whom the export of Awada ware was started. The business at one time suffered decline, but by indefatigable effort and untiring perseverance the present head has restored and further carried the business to great prosperity, his exhibits having won more than once high-grade medals at various exhibitions both home and abroad. Add. Awada, Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kinoshita, Tosaku",
  "t": "M.D. (Japan), Prof., Osaka Medical Coll.; b. '78 in Kyoto; grad. from Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '99; studied physiology in Austria for a few years, returned home '10 and was granted the degree by presenting a thesis to his alma mater. Add. Osaka Med. Col.; Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kinoshita, Yoshio",
  "t": "Traffic Manager, Imp. Govt. Rlys; b. '74 in Tamba; grad. Civil Engineering Course in Tokyo Imp. Univ., '98 entered Traffic Dept., Imp. Govt. Rlys.; studied practical and theoretical side of railway traffic in Europe and America 1905-07. Add. Imp. Govt. Rly., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kinoshita, Yuzaburo",
  "t": "Judge of Adm. Litigation Court; b. in Wakayama in '64; grad. Law Course, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '89, entered civil service and was a Governor in Formosa about '96. Add. Okubo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kishi, Seiichi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), barrister, Dir. of the Osaka Gas Co., legal adviser to several Gov. and private institutions; b. '67 in Matsuye; grad. Law at Imp. University of Tokyo in '87 and began practice in Tokyo and soon grew to be one of the foremost lawyers. Add. Isarago, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kishigami, Kenkichi",
  "t": "zoologist, Head of the Investigation Section, Fishery Bureau, Dep't of Agr. and Com.; '67 in Aichi-ken; grad. Science Col. of Imp. University of Tokyo in '94; appointed technical expert of the said Dep't '95; sent to Europe and America in '97. Add. Ichibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kitagaki, Kunimichi",
  "t": "Baron, Mem. House of Peers, ex-Pref. of Hokkaido R'ly Co.; b. '36 in Hyogo-ken; began his civil career in '69; afterward Secretary of the Home Department, then Governor of several prefecures, last appointed Vice-Minister of Home Affairs which he resigned in '99. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kitagawa, Reisuke",
  "t": "Man.-Dir. of Chiyoda Mutual Life Ins. Co., Dir. of the Tamagawa Electric R'ly Co., b. '61 in Fukui-ken; was once editor of the Jiji. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kitamura, Kyotaro",
  "t": "Mng.-Dir. of Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.; b. '63 in Aichi-ken; grad. from Engineering College, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; Civil Eng. of Onoda Cement Mfg Co., Ltd.; then of the Osaka Cement Co., Ltd. '96; sent to Germany '97-98; present post '99. Add. Kita-momodanicho, Minamiku, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kitamura, Shigemasa",
  "t": "Prop. of the Seiyoken Hotels (at Ueno Park and Tsukiji); b. 1872; grad. from the Meiji Gakuin in '93 and further studied at a private law school. The Seiyoken at Tsukiji, the first foreign restaurant in Tokyo, was established in '71 by his grandfather with the support of the late Prince Sanjo and some others. The Ueno Seiyoken was established in '73. Add. Unemecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kitazato, Shibasaburo",
  "t": "M.D., President of Kitazato Pathological Laboratory; b. '59 at Kumamoto; studied in Germany under Prof. Koch '85-91; discovered the germs of tetanus, diphtheria, pest (in conjunction with Dr. Aoyama), etc., and is regarded as one of the foremost bacteriologists of the world; had charge of the Gov. Blood-serum Laboratory, was bestowed with the Red Eagle by the Kaiser in '09 in appreciation of his distinguished scientific achievement; retired from Gov't service to open his own in '14. Add. Nakano-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kiuchi, Jushiro",
  "t": "Crown Mem. House of Peers ('11), ex-Director of Agr. and Ind., Korea; b. '65 in Chiba-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '88, and further studied at the Univ. Hall. Subsequently held posts at Legislative Bureau, House of Peers and finally appointed Dir. Commercial Bureau, Dep't of Agri. & Com., but owing to the opposition of businessmen against reorganizing the Stock Exchanges along the line of Bourse carried out by him, he had to resign in '03; was a Bureau Dir., Korean Residency-Gen. '06-11. Add. Yobancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kiyosu, Iyenori",
  "t": "Count, ex-Governor of Niigata Prefecture, Mem. of the House of Peers, Dir. of the Japan Red Cross Society, is 12th son of the late Prince Kuniiye Fushimi, and was born '62 in Kyoto. In '88, he was ordered to create the Kiyosu family and was appointed Lord Abbot of Bukkoji in Kyoto '73, but afterward he turned a layman ; Mem. of the House of Peers '90; Governor of Yamanashi '97, that of Ibaraki '98, and afterward to the same of Niigata-ken. Add. Shimo-6-bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kiyoura, Keigo",
  "t": "Visc., Privy Councillor ; b. '50 at Kumamoto ; was at one time a schoolmaster ; then a humble clerk in the central Gov. where his promotion was quite rapid, chiefly in the Justice and Home Offices. In the former he rose to the highest post and twice held the chair of Ministry '98-00 and '01-03 ; was transferred to that of Agr. and Com. in July '03 which he resigned '06. He is one of the trusted lieutenants of Marshal Prince Yamagata ; created Baron in '02 in connection with the conclusion of the Anglo-Japanese treaty and appointed to the present post in '07. Add. Iriarai, Omori, nr. Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Koba, Sadanaga",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Crown Member of the House of Peers ; b. in '59 ; studied in Germany and Austria, '82-85 ; Private Secretary to the Minister of Education, &c., '85-92 ; afterwards the Director of the Ordinary Education Bureau and Chief Councillor Education ; was made Vice-Minister of education '03, which he resigned '05. Add. Harajuku, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobayashi, Becker",
  "t": "lawyer, legal adviser, Director of some companies, is an English-born naturalized Japanese ; b. in '63 and came to Yokohama in '87 ; became naturalized '92 ; began law practice '94 ; has written several works elucidating Japanese laws. Add. Yamashita-cho, Yokohama.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobayashi, Genzo",
  "t": "M.P., ex-Dir. of the Imperial Railways ; b. in 1867 in Yonezawa, and adopted in 1894 by Y. Kobayashi of the same place ; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo University in '96, appointed a Secretary of the Imperial Railways the following year and continued in the service till '12. He was one of those civilians who were on board the transport Hitachi Maru and taken prisoner by the Rosia in the Russia-Japan War. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobashi, Ichit[illegible]",
  "t": "Dir. of Eng. Bureau, Home Dep't ; b. '70 in Kumamoto ; grad. law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98 ; Councillor of Yamaguchi-ken, then of Nagasaki-ken ; entered Home Dep't as Secy., then became Councillor, sent abroad, promoted to present post '10. Add. Kami-Ozaki, Ebaragun, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobayashi, Koai",
  "t": "member of the Metropolitan Council of Tokyo ; b. in '45 in Tokyo, and served for a long while at the Treasury in which he rose to the position of a Bureau Director, which he resigned '91. He has been on the Board of Directors of various companies. Add. Yushima, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Kobayashi, Tomijiro",
  "t": "manufacturer of the \"Lion,\" famous toothpowder, and other toilets; b. '74 in Niigata-ken; assumed father's name and succeeded to his business; is a zealous Christian, working in the cause of Temperance Society. Add. Yanagiwaragashi, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobayashi, Usaburo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), an economist and financier, Dir. of the Japan Steel Foundry, Prof. at the Meiji Univ., etc; b. 1865 in Gumma; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94; Secretary at the Legislative Bureau '96-07; Chief of the Financial Bureau, Formosa, '07-10; has written a number of works on finance and economy. Add. Akebono-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Koda, Nariyuki",
  "t": "one of master novelists, nom de plume \"Roban,\" a George Meredith of Japan; b. '67 of a artist family Among his famous works are \"Gojunoto,\" \"Futsuka Monogatari,\" etc. His elder brother, Lieut. Gunji (ret.) undertook the colonization of northerly islands of Kuriles in '94, and was taken prisoner at Kamchatka during the Russo-Japan war, but released in '05; his younger brother, Narimoto, is a grad. of the Col. Lit. Imp. Tokyo Univ. Two sisters Miss Nobu, and Mrs. Ando (her younger sister) were b. at Tokyo, the elder in '70 and the younger '75; both showed a great talent for music for childfood; sent abroad by the Gov. to study music, Miss Nobu, to study in U.S.A., Germany and Austria '89-95; then Profs. of the Gov. Tokyo Music Academy. Both have resigned. \"Roban\" was Lec. Col. Lit., Imp. Kyoto Univ., and resigned '08-10; D. Litt. (Japan). Add. Mukojima, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kodama, Hideo",
  "t": "Count, Chief of General Affairs, Govt.-Gen. of Korea; b. '76 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late celebrated General Kodama, chief of staff in the Russo-Japan War; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo University in 1900 and has since been in the service at above. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kodera, Kenkichi",
  "t": "Kobe millionaire, M.P.; b. '77 in Kobe; edu. at Kobe Com. School, Colombia, Johns Hopkin's, and further in Germany, etc.; went through one-year volunteer service and was sent to the front in the 1904-05 war. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kodera, Shinsaku",
  "t": "Secretary at the Foreign Office; b. '55 at Himeji; grad. Literature, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '80, studied in England and Germany '81-86, Prof. at the Tokyo Higher Normal School till '91, when he removed to the Foreign Office; was at the Legation, London '94-95, then in St. Petersburg, Peking, etc. Add. Sugamo-Myogizaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Koezuka, Ryu",
  "t": "M.P., ex-Vice-Pres. of the House of Representatives; b. '51 in Hyogo-ken; studied under late Kei-n Nakamura and early took to journalism and political life in Tokyo, Dir. of Mining Bureau when the Kenseito Cabinet was formed in '98, then Governor of Tokyo which he resigned with fall of the Cabinet. Add. Hitotsugi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Koga, Kenzo",
  "t": "Crown Member of the House of Peers; b. '58 in Saga; joined Eto's rebellion raised '74, was captured but acquitted with reprimand. After fighting against adversity in Tokyo '74-80 he succeeded entering the defunct Law C.L., Justice Dep't and with his graduation '84 his position was assured. He was Public Procurator at various courts, ultimately sat on the bench of Supreme Court '98 and was transferred to Dir. Police Bureau of Home Office in '06, to resign it '08 with the fall of the Seiyukai Cabinet, and again to the same post in '11. Add. Yamabushicho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Koganei, Seiryo",
  "t": "M.D. and Prof., Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., his speciality being diseases of the brains. He was born in '58 at Nagaoka; entered the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '70; studied at Berlin '81-85 and has been connected with the University ever since. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Koike, Chozo",
  "t": "Dir. of Political Bureau Foreign Office; ex-Councillor to Japanese Embassy at London 1911-13; b. '73 at Fukushima; passed the diplomatic and consular service examination in '96; attaché at Seoul in the same year, transferred to London in '97; personal Sec. to Foreign Minister in '00; Legation Sec. at Peking in '01, transferred to London in '02, Consul-General at New York, at San Francisco, at Mukden '03 and finally to the present post 1913. Add. Ichigaya Yakojimachi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Koike, Kunizo",
  "t": "broker of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Member of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; b. in Yamanashi-ken in 1866. Began his career under Mr. Wakao, millionaire merchant of Yamanashi and engaged in the business of banking, silk export, and gold-mining. In 1893, just after the Sino-Japanese war, opened business on his own account as a stock broker in Tokyo and by strict integrity and diligence he succeeded in gaining the confidence of his clients; with the expansion of his business he organized it in 1907 as semipartnership firm under the name of Koike & Company. He was one of the Japanese business men, who, invited by the United Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Coast, undertook a tour in the States in 1909. Add. Office, 2, Kabutocho Tokyo; residence, Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Koizumi, Eitaro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.), ex-Com. of Yokosuka Reserve Fleet; b. '65 in Tokyo, Midshipman '81; Captain '02; Rear-Adm., '08 was Divisional Commander of the Matsushima in the Japan-China war; was on the Committee charged to bring home the cr. Azuma from France in '01. Chief Staff to Takeshiki Naval Station '03-04; on reserve list in '13; holder of 3rd class Golden Kite. Add.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Koizumi, Masayasu",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Com. of 8th Division; b. '55 in Ibaragi prefecture; grad. from the defunct Mil. Non-Com. Sch., Sub-Lieut, '77; Colonel '97; Maj.-Gen. '03; promoted to the present rank in Aug. '10; fought in the China-Japan war as Brigade Commander and also in the Russo-Japan war, when he was wounded at the battles of Liaoyang and Saho. Decorated with 2nd class Rising Sun and Golden Kite (war honour); on reserve list in '14. Add.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kojima, Kenshi",
  "t": "B. Ar. (Cornell, class '81), Prof. First High School since '86, and Mem. of the Teacher's Licence Committee; is reputed as English scholar. Add. 1/23, Yumicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Komatsu, Kenjiro",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Minister of Communications, and Crown Mem. of the House of Peers; was b. '63 in Nagano-ken; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88, and had long been connected with the Department having been promoted to the above post in 1911 but resigned in Dec. '12. Was despatched abroad in '97 on official business; was severely wounded by a burglar in Sept. '11 in his official residence. Add. Tsukudo Hachiman, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Komatsu, Midori",
  "t": "Dir. Foreign Affairs Bureau, Korean Gov.-Gen.; b. '65 in Tokyo; grad. at Michigan Univ., '90; translator and Secretary of the Foreign Office till '07; transferred to Korean Government where he has risen to the present position. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "n": "Komatsu, Teruhisa",
  "t": "2nd Lieut. (Navy), 1st Marquis, the House being newly created in '10 to succeed the House of the late Prince Komatsu who died without an heir; was b. '88, fourth son of the late Prince Kita-Shirakaka; grad. at Naval Academy '09. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Komatsubara, Eitaro",
  "t": "ex-Minister of Education and Member of the House of Peers; b. in '52 at Okayama; took active part in democratic movement and was even imprisoned for some years; afterward appointed a Secretary of Foreign Affairs '81; next Secretary of the Lagation at Berlin; Vice-Minister of Justice, and next of Home Affairs Nov. '98—Sept. 1900; and afterwards entered the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun, but resigned the editorship in 1903; Minister of Education from '08 till '11. Add. Kudan-zaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kometa, Torao",
  "t": "Baron, Manager of Board of Chamberlains and Supt. of Board of Hunting, Imp. Household, Lieut-Col. (ret.); b. in 1839 in Kumamoto-ken; took part in the Restoration War and served several Dept. as Secretary; Court Councillor in '99; Supt. of Board of Hunting '99; and Board of Chem. in '12 as additional post. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Komoto, Jujiro",
  "t": "D.M.; b. '59; studied in Germany and Austria '85-89; Prof. at the Medical Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., and is one of the most distinguished ophthalmologists of the day. Add. Kudan-zaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Komura, Kin-ichi",
  "t": "Marquis (2nd), jun. Secretary of the Foreign Office, b. in '82, eldest son of the late Jutaro Komura, 1st Marquis, one of the greatest diplomatists in recent Japan; grad. with honor from the Coll. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, 1907; passed the diplomatic Service Exam. the same year; attache at London '08-10; transferred to the home office '11. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kondo, Hisayoshi",
  "t": "Per. Secretary to the Imperial Household Minister and Court Councillor; b. '52 in Yamaguchi-ken; entered the Household Department in '79, where he has remained ever since. Add. Nakacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kondo, Jihan",
  "t": "M.D., Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. in 1864 in Shinano; grad. from the Coll. of Medicine in 1891; further studied surgery at Strasburg and Heidelberg '95-98. Add. Minami-Kogacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kondo, Motoki",
  "t": "Inspector General of Naval Construction, Pres. of the Kogyoku-sha, Director of the Naval Experimental Section, Mem. of the Dep't of Materials, Navy; b. '64 in Tokyo; is Director of the Kogyokusha, private school founded by his father who did much in the cause of naval education. Received Hon. Prize from Imperial Academy of Japan '13. Add. Hiratsuka-mura, Tokyo-Fu.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kondo, Rempei",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '11), President of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha (Japan Mail Steamship Co.); b. '59, and is long connected with shipping business, having served under the late Iwasaki whose relative by marriage he subsequently became; was appointed a Director on the creation of the present Co.; elected Vice-President at the time of the Japan-China War and finally its President; bears the 2nd Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of his service in transport business during the Russo-Japan war. M.P. in the 1st session of the Diet, but has lately kept aloof from politics. Add. Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kono, Hironaka",
  "t": "M.P. of unbroken record and leader of the Doshikai, was b. at Fukushima '49; entered early political career, joined the democratic movement started by Count Itagaki, and is one of the pioneer Liberals who fought in the cause of freedom and suffered much from collisions with the authorities. Was the leader of the Fukushima trouble and thrown in prison for several years; seceded '98 from the Liberal Party to join its rivals, the Progressives, and at once sprang into notoriety for a short while when as President of the Lower House, he invited its dissolution by submitting an impeachment Reply to the Throne soon after the opening of the session of '03; had previously seceded from the Progressives; was arrested on the charge of sedition in connection with the Anti-Peace violence of Sept. 1905, but was acquitted. Was a leader of the Kokuminto but left in Jan., 1913 and joined Prince Katsura's party; appointed Minister for Agr. and Com. of the 2nd Okuma Ministry in Dec., '14. Add. Kobinatadaimachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Konoike, Zen-emon",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '11); is one of the oldest millionaire families in Japan, dating 3 centuries back; runs the Konoike Bank, and is at the same time the largest shareholder of the Nippon Life Insurance Co. and the Osaka Savings Bank. Add. Konoike, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Konoye, Fumimaro",
  "t": "Prince, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and a gosseke (see Ichijo); was founded by Motozane (1143-66 A.D.) whose brother Kanezane (1148-1207) founded the three princely houses of Kujo, Nijo and Ichijo. The present head is still a minor and his father Atsumaro (1863-1904) was President of House of Peers. Add. Shibuya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Koyama, Junji",
  "t": "ex-Governor of Gumma; b. in '70 at Kumamoto; graduated law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '95; was clerk at the Home Office and next Secretary in the provinces and also in Tokyo, having held posts of Personal Secretary to the Minister of Justice and of Agriculture and Commerce, Director of Fishery Bureau in the latter Department in '06 and transferred to the present office in '08, resigned Mar. '13. Add. Ryodocho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Koyama, Kenzo",
  "t": "Member of Osaka Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of the 34th Bank; b. '58 in Saitama; entered Dep't of Education; appointed Dir. of Tokyo Higher Commercial School; then Dir. of Technical Bureau of Education Dep't and promoted Vice-Minister of Education; on retiring from the Government service; became Pres. of the 34th Bank and is one of the most eminent bankers. Add. Otecho, Higashiku, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kozai, Yoshinao",
  "t": "D. Agr. (Japan), Ph. D. (Leipsic), Dean and Prof. of Coll. Agriculture, Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '65 in Kyoto-fu; grad. the Komaba Agr. Col. '85; Prof. at the alma mater '89-95; Leipsic '95-99, and resumed the duty at Komaba; Agriculturist to the Gov. Experimental Farm at Nishigahara, Tokyo '03 and then its chief '06; Dean in '11. Add. Nishigahara, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kubota, Katsumi",
  "t": "Dir. of the South Manchuria R'ly Co., 1905-14, b. '69 in Kagoshima, 3rd son of Den-omon Higuchi; was adopted as son and heir by the late Mr. Kubota; graduated from Law Col. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '94; to be soon attached to the Bureau of National Treasury of the Nippon Ginko, and then transferred to the present post in '05. Add. Motomachi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Kubota, Seishu",
  "t": "Governor of Tokyo; b. '71 in Hokkaido; graduated Law, Imp. University of Tokyo in '95 and then entered the legal service as Public Procurator till '06 when he was appointed Governor of Yamagata, Dir. of South Manchuria Rly '03; started for Europe in '08 on an inspection tour of railway affairs, and returned home in '10; Governor of Miye in '11, Dir. of Eng. Bureau, and then of Public Works Bureau of the Home Dept., Dec. '12—Apr. '14; present post in '14. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kubota, Seitaro",
  "t": "Judge, Adm. Litigation Court; b. '64 in Okayama; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '91; Sec. at local and the Home Office till '94; was sent abroad to investigate sanitary matters relating to factories '98-99 and was transferred to be Secretary of Agr. and Com. to draw up draft of factory law, remaining as additional post Secretary of the Home Office; Dir. Sanitary Affairs Bureau '03-10. Add. Reinanzaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kubota, Yuzuru",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), ex-Minister of Education, Mem. House of Peers since '94; b. '47 in Hyogo-ken; entered the civil service in connection with Education in which he became Vice-Minister '94 and finally its chief, had to resign the Ministry Nov. '05 in connection with the University Prof.'s demonstration affair. Holds 1st class of the Order of Sacred Treasure. Add. Kanatomicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuga, Michihisa",
  "t": "Marquis, formerly courtier, the house being founded by Prince Tomohira, son of the Emperor Murakami; b. at Kyoto, '41; appointed a commander of the Imp. Army at the time of the Restoration, Sec. of the Imperial Household and the Cabinet, then Governor of Tokyo '96-97. Appointed Director of Board of Decorations in '09. Add. Shin-Ogawamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Kuhara, Fusanosuke",
  "t": "Pres. of the Kuhara Mining Co. at Osaka, the lease of the Hitachi Copper Mine, etc.; b. 1869 at Osaka; grad. from Keiogijuku '89; a clerk at the Kosaka Copper Mine which was resuscitated by him from the threatened danger of decay. He was made the supervisor of the mine, and resigned the post 1898. Bought the Kuhara Mine 1905, and has exploited it as one of the best copper mines in Japan. Add. Nakanoshima, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kujo, Michizane",
  "t": "Prince, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and formely a gosekke (see Ichijo) founded by Kanezane (1148-1207). The present head, b. 1896 and Ritualist on duty at Court, and one of his sisters is now the Empress. Add. Fukuyoshicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuki, Takakadzu",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '05), Privy Councillor; b. '52 in Settsu; was for several years a high official in the Dep't of Education; Minister at Washington between '84 and '88, Director of the Imperial Nara Museum since '90, Exhibition Commissioner, etc., is a great virtuoso in Japanese painting. Add. Nagatacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuma, Tokuzo",
  "t": "Pm.-Gen., Director of the Accounts Dep't of the Kwantung Govt.; b. '62 in Fukuoka; Sub-Lieut. in 85, Lieut. in '88; removed to the Accountant service in '93, Paymaster-Colonel in '05 and Paymaster General in '09. Add. Okubo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kumamoto, Kenjiro",
  "t": "English scholar and educationist, Prof. at the Peers' School since 1898 and Commissioner of Teachers' License Examination (Eng.) for Middle & Normal Schools; b. '67 in Osaka; studied Law at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo '87-89; English teacher at Himeji Mid. School in '89, then at Osaka Mid. School and next Prof. at 3rd (Kyoto) High School; at Tokyo Higher Normal School '94-98. Add. Zoshigaya, Takata, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kume, Keiichiro",
  "t": "historian of the Western painting; b. '66 in Saga, son of the celebrated historian Kume Kunitake; studied in Paris '85-93; appointed Professor of the Tokyo Fine Art School '06; is noted for landscape painting. Add. Mita Shikokucho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kume, Kinya",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Minister of the Dep't of Agr. and Com.; b. '67 in Tokyo; finished Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ., '86, and has since held post of Councillor or Secretary at the Communication Dep't in which he rose to be Dir. Communication Bureau, to be transferred to that of Patent Bureau '04 and then Dir. Forestry Bureau '06-07. Resigned the post of Vice Min. in '08. Add. Nagazumicho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kume, Kunitake",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), historian, Prof. Waseda Univ.; b. '44 in Saga; was on suite of the late Prince Iwakura's mission to America and Europe in 1872; was next in the compilation Bureau, Cabinet, and afterward Prof. of the 1st High School, but his article about the origin of the Japanese race obliged him to resign; has been connected with Waseda ever since. Add. Meguro, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kume, Ryosaku",
  "t": "Pres. of the Tokyo Gas Works since '07; b. '67 in Saitama; studied at the Keiogijuku and the Hogaku-in (Chuo Univ.) in Tokyo; was for years Managing Director of the Nippon Railway Co. before its nationalization. Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kunizawa, Shimbei",
  "t": "Vice-President of the South Manchuria R'ly Co. since '06; b.'64 in Kochi-ken; grad. in '89 from Eng. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; engineer of the nationalized Kyushu R'ly Co. '89; served at the Railway Department '92-05; was connected with the field railroads in Manchuria before the South M. R'ly Co. was created. Add. Dairen, Manchuria.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kurachi, Tetsukichi",
  "t": "Dir. of Chugoku Kogyo Co.; b. '71 in Kanazawa, grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '94; passed higher civil service examination in '96, Councillor of Foreign Office in '87; 3rd class Sec. at Berlin in '99, Councillor at head office '01 and Secretary of Agri. and Com. which latter he resigned in '03, attached to the Japanese Envoy to the Peace Conference at the Hague in '07, decorated with 4th class Rising Sun, 3rd class Sacred Treasure for his service in regards to the conclusion of conventions with France and Russia and with 3rd class Rising Sun for the latter service. Vice-Min. of Foreign Dept., '11-12. Was decorated with 2nd class Rising Sun for the Annexation of Korea. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuratomi, Yuzaburo",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of House of Peers and ex-Dir. of the Legislative Bureau '13-14; b. '53 in Fukuoka Prefecture; grad. the Law Coll., Justice Dept. '79; Judge '82; long held post of Councillor of the Judicial Dep't; Dir. Civil and Cri'l Bureau '98; Vice-Minister '99; Procurator of the Supreme Court, and Chief Procurator of Osaka and Tokyo Appeal Courts, Bureau Director and Vice-Minister of Justice; Vice-Min. of Justice of the Korean Gov.-Gen. '07-13. Add. Tangocho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kure, Bunso",
  "t": "ex-Chief Statist of Dep't of Arg. and Com.; b. '51 in Tokyo; clerk in the Cabinet '75 and has since been devoted to statistic work. Was sent abroad to U.S.A. and Europe 1900 to investigate statistic affairs. Is teaching his special science at various institutions. Add. Motozonocho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kure, Daigoro",
  "t": "Chief-Man. of the Mitsui Bussan; b. '62 in Nagasaki; was sent to China by the Foreign Office in '77 to study Chinese language; attaché to the Japanese Consulate at Tientsin '85; Chancellor to the Japanese Consulate at London '86; transferred to Bombay which post he soon resigned to enter the Mitsui Bussan. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kure, Hidezo",
  "t": "M.D., Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo University; b. '65 in Tokyo; grad. Medicine at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1890; sent to Germany for study, '97-00; is a specialist on insanity. Add. Yushima Shin-hanacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kurino, Shin-ichiro",
  "t": "Viscount, ex-Amb. to France; b. at Fukuoka '52; Commissioner of the Foreign Office '81; Junior Secretary '84; Vice-Chief of the Investigation Bureau '86; transferred to the Communication Dep't to act as Personal Secretary to its Minister, promoted to be Director of the Foreign Correspondence Bureau in the Dep't three years after; returned to the Foreign Office '91 as Director of the Investigation Bureau and then that of the Political Bureau. Next commenced his diplomatic career first as Minister at Washington '94, at Rome '96, at Paris '97, and at St. Petersburg '01, in the stormy time preceding the diplomatic rupture; appointed to the above post '06. Add. Hinokicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuroda, Kiyoteru",
  "t": "Prof. at the Gov. Art Academy since 1902; b. '66, son of the following; studied painting at Paris under Colin '84-93; is one of the master painters of Western school. Add. Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuroda, Kiyotsuna",
  "t": "Viscount, Privy Councillor; b. '30 in Kagoshima clan; took active part in the Meiji Restoration and was created Viscount in '87. Add. Kogaicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuroda, Nagashige",
  "t": "Marquis (cr. '08, formerly Daimyo of Fukuoka), Vice-President of the House of Peers; b. '67 at Fukuoka; studied at Cambridge Univ. '84-89; a Master of Ceremonies '89-90; is President of the Oriental Association. Add. Fukuyoshicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuroiwa, Shuroku",
  "t": "Edi. and Prop. of the Yorozu Choho; b. '62 in Tosa; was long conneted with various papers chiefly as translator of foreign novels; started the present daily in '92, and by his clever management created for it a wide circulation and to-day it is one of the best circulated journals. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuroki, Iten",
  "t": "Gen. (ret.), Count (Baron '95, elevated '07), 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Class of Rising Sun and Paulownia (war honor); b. '44 in Satsuma; commanded the Kumamoto Army Division in the Japan-China war, and achieved a distinguished service at Wei-hai-wei under Marshal Oyama Feb., '95; promoted General in Nov. 1903; commander of the First Army in Russo-Japan War and won the first great victory at the Battle of the Yalu, succeeded by the brilliant series of successful campaigns; appointed Mem. of the Supreme Military Council Dec. '95. Attended Jamestown Exhibition, U.S.A. as representative of Japan. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kurose, Yo hikado",
  "t": "Baron ('07), holder of Grand Cross of Rising Sun, Lieut.-Gen. (ret.); b. '46 in Okayama; Ensign '71; was Commander of Artillery Corps of the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War and was rewarded 4th Order of Golden Kite; Lieut.-Gen. '01 and put on retired list the following year. He was commissioned Commander of Formosan Garrison in Russo-Japan War. Nominated Mem. of House of Peers. Add. Nandocho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuru, Masamichi",
  "t": "architect to Education Department; b. '58 at Shizuoka; grad. Arch. at the former Eng. College '81; appointed Arch. to Education Department '86 and this post he has held with only a short break, and was in charge of architectural section of Japan at the Centennial Exhibition and St. Louis Exhibition. He was Chief Architect in building the present Japan Bank building and several other edifices. Add. Edogawa, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kurusu, Sobei",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Pres. of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, Mg. Dir. Yokohama Dock Co., etc.; b. in 1855 in Saitama-ken, and has risen to present position by starting export of raw silk at Yokohama when he was still young. Add. Hommachi, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kusaka, Yoshio",
  "t": "M.P., Pres. of Toho Fire Ins. Co., Nippon Live-Stock Co., Dr. of 1st Bank, Tokyo Savings Bank, Toyo Life Ins, Co., etc.; b. '51 in Fukushima-ken; went over to U.S.A. for study in '71; on returning home appointed Secretary of Home Office, transferred to Agr. and Com. Office, then Chief of Statistic Bureau, Transportation Bureau; Governor of Nagasaki, Fukushima; once Minister-Resident; finally entered into business; made a tour through Europe in '76 in the suite of Marq. Inouye. Add. Suzaki, Mukojima, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kusakabe, Benjiro",
  "t": "engineer, D. Eng. (Japan), Chief Engineer of the Tokyo City Office; b. '61 in Shiga-ken; grad. Eng. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '86; was long at the Home Office as its Chief Engineer and once been to Europe; received his doctorate in '01. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kusakabe, Sankuro",
  "t": "ex-Dir. of For. Sec., Gov.-Gen. of Kwantung; b. '70 at Kuwana; graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Law) in '94; passed dip. and con. service examination in '94, attache at Seoul the same year; eleve Consul at Honolulu in '85, attache at Rome '96 where he remained till '01; Sec. at St. Petersburg in '01, in Sweden-Norway in '04, at Rome '06; decorated with 4th class Rising Sun with grant of money for the Russo-Japan war.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kushida, Manzo",
  "t": "Chief of Banking Dep't of Mitsubishi Firm; b. '67 in Tokyo; studied in U.S.A. '85-94 and graduated Pennsylvania Univ.; entered the Mitsubishi on returning home; promoted present post '14. Add. Nishikubo, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kusunose, Sachihiko",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., ex-War Minister; b. '53 in Tosa; Sub-Lieut. of Artil. '79; was sent to Europe in suite of late Generals Nogi and Kawakami in '86; Major-General '01, and Lieut.-General in '07; filled in the meanwhile the posts of adjutant to the General Staff, Chief Staff Officer of the 12th Division, Com. of the Tsushima Garrison, Head of the Osaka Arsenal, Head of the Saghalien Government, and Com. of the Yura Fort; Min. of War '13-'14. Add. Sanya, Yoyogi, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kuwada, Kumazo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. University, Tokyo, Member of the House of Peers as highest-tax-payer in Tottori-ken; b. '68 in Tottori-ken; grad. Law Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '93; Manager of the Kōgo Club; further studied in Europe '96-'98, especially Social Politics, to organize the Social-Political Association on his return home; elected Member of the House of Peers by mutual vote, the same year; wrote \"On Industrial Economy,\" \"The General Trend of Social Problems in Europe,\" and factory law and labor Insurance. Add. Sendagi, Hayashi-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Maejima, Mitsu",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '03), b. '35 in Echigo, and had charge of postal affairs in the initial stage of the service, and laid the foundation of its present perfection. Resigned the post '81 when Count Okuma, his great friend, left the Government, and has ever since led comparatively retired life. When the 30th anniversary of the postal service was celebrated in '03 he, \"Father of Japanese Postal Service,\" was retrospectively rewarded with grant of patent of Baron. He is one of the enthusiastic language reformists and advocates of Roman spelling system. Add. Sekiguchi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Maekawa, Tahei",
  "t": "Pres. of the Tokyo Bank, Mg. of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, etc., is a leading cotton draper in Tokyo, b. in 1862 in Yamanashi and was adopted by the family. Add. Tomizawa-cho, Nih., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Maki, Bokushin",
  "t": "Adviser to Japan Fishery Co., was b. in '54 in Shimabara, and held various offices in provincial and Central Offices from '75 to '87; President of Sobu R'ly '88; was in Formosa as Governor and in other capacities '85-'86; transferred to be Dir. Police Bureau, Home Office, then to that of Fishery Bureau '98, and finally to the Forestry Bureau '06 which he soon left. Once sat in Parliament. Add. Tansu-cho, Aazabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Makino, Nobuaki",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of House of Peers (nom. '74), Baron (cr. '07) second son of the late Okubo, b. Oct. '51: Secretary of the Foreign Office '89; Private Secretary to the then Premier Count Ito (late Prince) '88; a local Governor '91-'92; Vice-Minister of Education '93; Minister at Rome '97; transferred to a similar post at Vienna which he resigned in Mar. '06 to be made Min. of Education, post which had been reserved for him; Privy Councillor in '09; Min. Agr. and Com. '11-'12; Minister of Foreign Affairs '13-'14. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Makino, Tomitaro",
  "t": "a botanist and lecturer at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. 1863 in Kochi, started the Botanical Magazine in 1886 in Tokyo, being the first journal devoted to the science in Japan; started publication of his \"Flora Japonica\" in '89; has written various other works on his speciality. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hg., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Makoshi, Kyohei",
  "t": "Dir. Japan Brewery Co. (formed by uniting Yebisu, Asahi and Sapporo Beer Breweries), was b. '43 at Okayama; reached Tokyo '70 to find work with almost empty purse; started a lodging house; became acquainted with Mr. Takashi Masuda and was appointed clerk of the then existing Senshu Gumi, exp. and imp. firm at Yokohama, subsequently transferred to the Mitsui Bussan, forerunner of present Mitsui Bussan; which establishment he left '88 to start the Yebisu Brewery at Meguro. Twice sat in the House of Representatives, but has since abandoned politics. Add. Sakuragawa-cho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mano, Banji",
  "t": "D. Eng., Pres. Imp. Kyushu Univ, since 1913, b. '61 in Fukuoka; grad. course of Mech. Eng. at the former Eng. College '81; studied his speciality at Glasgow University. Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers London, studied practical side of the science at Armstrong Works and returned home '90. Was appointed Prof. at the Imp. Univ.; sent to Paris on the occasion of the World's Fair; Dir. of Technical Education Bureau '01-'13, retaining the chair in the University. Add. Fukuoka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Masaki, Naohiko",
  "t": "Dir. Gov. Fine Art Academy, Tokyo, b. '62 in Kyoto, grad. Law, Imp. Univ., '82. After serving at various provincial schools, he was appointed Personal Sec. of the Min. of Edu. '97 combining post of Chief of Art Section. Was dispatched abroad to inspect art business in Europe and America, and after holding posts of Inspector at head office and lecturer of school, he was appointed to the present post '01; was Commissioner of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition '10. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Masuda, Eisaku",
  "t": "Dir. of the Mitsukoshi Dry-goods Joint-stock Co.; was b. '65 in Tokyo and is brother of Takashi Masuda. Add. Meguro near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Masuda, Giichi",
  "t": "ex-M.P. (Kokuminto), prop. of various popular magazines, Mng. of several Cos., was b. at Takata in 1869; grad. from Waseda Senmon Gakko in 1893; was on the staff of several newspapers. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Masuda, Takashi",
  "t": "Adviser to the celebrated Mitsui Family, b. '48; in Sado, of a petty samurai family serving on the Shogunate land in that islands; appointed cavalry officer shortly before the Restoration and was at the same time interpreter for the German officers engaged by the Shogunate at that time; gave up military career with the Restoration and entered the Senshu Kaisha, an export and import firm started at Yokohama by the present Marquis Inouye early in the era, and with the transfer of that firm to the Mitsui he entered the service of the latter and has remained in it to this day, drawing the highest salary of any in Japan. He is a noted connoisseur of arts, his collection of Buddhist pictures and images is reputed to be the finest in the country. Add. Goten-yama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Masuda, Taro",
  "t": "Man.-Dir. of Taiwan Sugar Mfg. Co., Dir. of Dainippon Artificial Fertilizer, Manju Life Ins., Imperial Theatre, Chiyoda Fire Insur. Co., etc.; was b. in Tokyo '75, eldest son of Takashi Masuda; educated in England and is also a popular amateur playwright. Add. Hama-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Masujima, Rokuichiro",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), lawyer, b. '57 at Hikone; one of the pioneer graduates of Law Imp. Uni., Tokyo in '77, and a graduate of the Middle Temple '83. Was for of somewhile Lecturer at the Imp. Univ., but soon resigned to open with several friends the English Law School (now Central Univ.). He has undertaken various important cases and also played distinguished part in business of international description as intermediary and adviser. He is a consulting lawyer to many Japanese and foreign establishments. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Matano, Taku",
  "t": "Director of the Imperial Museum, b. '46 in Sano fief which sent him to Yedo for prosecution of study; entered civil service, '71 and was Dir. of then existing Record Bureau, Cabinet, to be transferred '89 to the present post. Add. Nakano-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Matsubara, Shinnosuke",
  "t": "ex-Dir. Gov. Fishery Institute, Tokyo and one of the foremost experts in this line, b. at Matsue '58; first entered the Med. Col. Imp. Univ., but subsequently dispatched to Germany by Government to study Zoology, chiefly marine fauna, at Berlin '80-'33; Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. for some years afterward, at the same time, taking charge of the Fishery Institute, at first private establishment lately converted into official one; has been rewarded three times with the Blue Ribbon Medal for public merit. Add. Harajuku, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsudaira, Masanao",
  "t": "Baron (cr. 1900), M. of the House of Peers, b. '44 at Fukui; Governor of Miyagi-ken, Kumamoto-ken and several other prefectures; held twice the post of Vice-Minister of Home Affairs, and represented Japan at the St. Louis Exposition as Vice-Chairman. Is President of Japan Sericultural Association. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Matsudaira, Yasuhiro",
  "t": "Marq., head of the old Daimyo of Fukui, Pres., Japan Agr. Society, b. '67; proceeded to Germany '84 to study and afterward entered Cirencestor Agr. Col., England; established a model exp. farm at his hereditary estate in Fukui and was rewarded with silver medal at the 5th Domestic Exhibition in Osaka; elected Pres. Japan Agr. Society '04, and is Mem. House of Peers by right of birth. Add. Fukui, Fukui-ken.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsudaira, Yoritoshi",
  "t": "Count, Mem. House of Peers, was b. in 1874; grad. from the Waseda Univ. '93; succeeded to the title 1903, the House being formerly the daimyo of Takamatsu. Add. Motomachi, Hg., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsui, Keishiro",
  "t": "Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs, b. '68 at Osaka; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; dip. attaché '90 at the Seoul Legation and Sec. '93 at the same place; 2nd Sec. of Legation at Washington '94; 1st Sec. at London '97; transferred to a similar post at Peking '02; again appointed Sec. at London, to be transferred to post of Councillor, Embassy in Paris early '06; transferred to Washington in '08 and then present chair in Jan. '13. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuishi, Yasuharu",
  "t": "Major-Gen. (ret.); b. '59 in Fukuoka; Sub-Lieut. of infantry in '83; Col. in '03; Major-Gen. in '07; Dep'tal chief of the General Staff Board in '09. Add. Nakano, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsukata, Iwao",
  "t": "Vice-Pres., 15th Bank and Dir. of some other Co's., b. '62 at Kagoshima; eldest son and heir of Marquis Matsukata; was once a dip. attaché but soon left Gov. service to devote himself to business. Add. Minamisakuma-cho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsukata, Kojiro",
  "t": "3rd son of Marquis Matsukata; b. '65 at Kagoshima. Has been exclusively devoting himself to business from the first, being at present Pres. Kawasaki Dockyard Co., and Dir., of several other leading concerns in Keihan districts. Add. Kawasaki Dock, Kobe.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsukata, Masayoshi",
  "t": "Marquis (Count '84 and Marquis '07), hon. LLD. (Oxford); one of the \"elder statesmen\" b. '40 at Kagoshima; was connected with the Treasury soon after the advent of the era of Meiji, and when in '81 the Minister of Finance of the day (Okuma) resigned, the subject of this sketch as Vice-Minister succeeded him, continuing to occupy this chair for more than ten years and did much in restoring the credit of paper money which had fallen below par in consequence of excessive issue in the civil trouble, '77. In '91 he undertook the task of forming a Cabinet, combining the function of Minister of Finance; but the Ministry fell the following year unable to withstand the united attack of the Liberals and the Progressives; had to assume the portfolio of Finance on the occasion of the Japan-China War. His second Ministry '96-'97 was memorable in the establishment of gold monometallic standard and also for the conclusion of en'ente with the Progressives, but it came abruptly to an end, followed by the miserable collapse of the Cabinet; was Finance Minister in the Yamagata Ministry that followed his; a Privy Councillor in July '03 which was an outcome of peculiar cirumstance. In '02 he travelled through Europe and America; President of the Japan Red Cross Society in '03 but resigned the post from bad health in '12. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsukata, Shosaku",
  "t": "ex-Minister to Siam (resig., '07), b. '63 at Kagoshima, 2nd son of Marquis Matsukata; started career as clerk in Foreign Office, to be attached to the Legation at Paris and other places; was ordered to prosecute study at official expense at Brussel Univ. which he finished, '88. Appointed attaché, '93; 3rd Sec. Legation in Holland and Paris '95; Per. Sec. to Foreign Min. '97 combining that to Min. Agr. and Com.; 2nd Sec. at London '98; promoted to be 1st Sec. the same year at the same post of duty; Sec. at head office '02. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsukawa, Toshitane",
  "t": "Lieut.-General and Commander of 16th Division; b. '59 in Miyagi-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '82; Major-General in '95, meanwhile serving as Military Attaché to our Legation at Berlin; Chief of the 1st Section of the General Staff Office, etc.; took active part in the Sino-Japanese War as a staff-officer of the 2nd Army; also staff-officer to Marshal Oyama during Russo-Japan War; Sectional Chief of the General Staff in '07; Lieut.-Gen. '08; Com. of 10th Div. '11-14. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuki, Kan-ichiro",
  "t": "Dir. Electric Bureau, Tokyo City Office, was b. '72 in Iyo; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '96; was Secretary of Communication Department '97-'07; Secretary and Director of the Imperial Railways till his transfer to the present post on the municipalization of the Tokyo Street Electric Railways. Add. Shin-saka, Ak., T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsumoto, Bunzaburo",
  "t": "Dr. Lit. (Japan), Prof., Col. of Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. 1869 in Kanazawa; grad. from Col. of Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '93 and further studied at Berlin in '99; Prof. of Kyoto Univ. '55; Dean '08, transferred to Tokyo in 1913. Add. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsumoto, Gen'aro",
  "t": "Chief of the Girls' Section of the Peers School; b. 1859 in Fukui Prefecture, graduated from the Col. of Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; taught at several Govt. Schools and finally appointed present post. Add. Nagatacho, Kojimachi, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsumura, Mosuk[illegible]",
  "t": "was b. '66 in Shizuoka grad. from Law College of Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '94; an official at the Hokkaido Prefectural Government; passed the higher civil service examination '96; Secretary of the Iwate Prefectural Office and Secretary of Nagasaki-ken; Councillor of the Educational Office '00; Director of Ordinary Education Bureau '08-'11. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsumura, Ninzo",
  "t": "Dr. Sc. (Japan), Prof., Science Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., Dir. Botanical Garden of the same Univ., b. 1856 in Ibaragi; studied in Germany for years, Assist-Prof. of the Univ. in '83, full Prof. in '90; honoured with the title in '90; made an inspection tour through Europe and America '06. Add. Komagome, Hongo, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsumuro, Itasu",
  "t": "ex-Min. of Justice, b. 1852 in Fukuoka; graduated from Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '84 entered to the judicial service and promoted the Pres. of Court of Cassation in '04 with additional chair of Pres. of the Administrative Litigation Court; Min. of Justice, Dec. '12-Feb. '13 in the 3rd Katsura Ministry. Add. Okubo Yochomachi, Ushigome, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsunaga, Kiichiro",
  "t": "Sectional Chief of the Imp. Govt. Rlys; b. 1873 in Toyama, graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Eng. Col.) in '99 and entered Communication Dept. as an engineer of Mercantile Marine Section; transferred to Govt. Rlys and occupied the chair of Chief, Ships and Boats Section; once travelled Europe and America by official order. Add. Yayoicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsunami, Jin-ichiro",
  "t": "Dr. L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. 1867 in Osaka, graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '93 and then studied in Europe for years; Prof., Naval Cadet Sch. and then present post; attended International Conference regarding to maritime law several times. Add. Nakacho, Ushigome, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuo, Shinzen",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), ex-Gov. of the Bank of Japan, b. in Harima in 1843; early entered the official service of the Finance Dept., promoted to the Secretary of the Dept., and finally Gov. of the Bank of Japan 1903-11; nominated a life member of House of Peers in 1900. Add. Shiusaka-machi, Aka., T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuo, Yoshio",
  "t": "Manager of Tokyo Branch of the Yokohama Specie Bank, b. in Nagasaki in 1861; entered the bank when it was inaugurated; Manager of the Bombay Branch in '05; present post in '07. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, T.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuoka, Ben",
  "t": "barrister; b. in 1869 in Okayama-ken; grad. from Law Course, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1894; Councillor at the prefectural and central government offices; Mg. of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in '06. Add. Aoyama Kita-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuoka, Koki",
  "t": "Pres. of Nippon University and Crown Mem. House of Peers; b. '46 at Tokushima; appointed President of the Tokyo Appeal Court '90; Procurator-General '92. He was twice Vice-Minister of Home Affairs in '94 and '98, and then removed to be President of the Adm. Litigation Court till Jan. '06, when he entered the Cabinet as Min. of Agr. Com., being one of the staunch followers of Prince Yamagata. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsu-ura, Atsushi",
  "t": "Count, Mem. House of Peers, formerly of the House that held the fief of Hirado; studied at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, and at Trinity, Cambridge; succeeded to the title in '08. Add. Mukoyanagiwara, Asakusa, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Matsu-ura, Chinjiro",
  "t": "Dir. of the Special Education Bureau, Department of Education, since 1912, was b. in 1872 at Uwajima; grad. from the Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1898; Secretary at Tokyo Prefectural Office and at the Department of Education '98-'11; sent to Germany '70 to inquire into education matters. Add. Kobinata Daimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuyama, Yotaro",
  "t": "Dr. and Dir. of the Sonseido Hospital; b. in Tokyo '73; studied at the Jikei-in Medical Col.; passed the medical practioners' examination and then prosecuted immediately afterwards further study at Berlin, Strasburg, and Vienna, returning home in '00. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Matsuzaki, Kuronosuke",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. at Imp. Univ., Tokyo, b. '62; grad. Univ., '85; studied further in France and Germany; Prof. both at Agr. Col. and Law Col. of the Univ., appointed to the post of the Director of the Higher Com. School. Was compelled to resign the same '08 owing to the student's agitation to have the school raised to the status of univ., to which demand he was decidedly opposed; is now Prof. Law, Imp. T. Univ. Add. Imperial Tokyo University.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mayeda, Masana",
  "t": "promoter of various business organizations and ex-Mem. House of Peers, b. '50 in Kagoshima; sent to France for study '79 and was for some while attached to the Legation there, and acted as Chief Commissioner when Japan participated in the French Exhibition '78. Was Senior Secretary of Treasury and Dep't Agr. and Com.; Vice-Min. of the latter '89; and subsequently transferred to the then existing Senate and with its abolition nominated Mem. House of Peers which he resigned '97 to devote himself to organizing an industrial league. Add. Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mayeda, Takeshiro",
  "t": "Auditor of the Nippon Electric Co., Proprietor of the Industrial Magazine, Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, was b. in Niigata-ken in '67 and graduated from the Post and Telegraph School '88; has by self-study and indefatigable diligence risen to eminence in electric business; made a tour of inspection in Europe and America in '05 and 13. Add. 21 Shin-bori, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mayeda, Toshitame",
  "t": "Marquis, head of the House of the former daimyo of Kaga with the fief of 1,022,700 koku, the House having been founded by Toshiiye (d. 1599), trusted lieutenant of Hideyoshi. The present head was b. 1885, son of a scion of the family and was adopted by it which had no male issue. Add. Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Megata, Tunetaro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), ex-Financial Adviser to Korean Government, Member of the House of Peers, b. '51 in Tokyo, one of the first Japanese who grad. Harvard, and for about 25 years ending '04 when he was engaged by the Korean Gov., Mr. Megata continued in the service of the Finance Dep't where he occupied the post of Bureau Director which was abolished in consequence of the new Japan-Korea agreement in Oct. '07; is chairman of the Harvard Club. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mikami, Sanji",
  "t": "Historian, D. Litt. (Japan), Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo University since '92, was b. '65; grad. Lit. Col. of the Tokyo Uni. in '89, and subsequently studied in the Post-Grad. Course to be afterwards appointed Lecturer at the same Col. ('91); Prof. at the Girls' Higher N. S. '92; is Superintendent of the Historiographical work in charge of the University; sent to Germany to attend a conference, the International Oriental Society which was held at Hamburg in '02. Add. Sendagi Hayashi-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mimura, Kumpei",
  "t": "in charge of the Banking Department of the Mitsuibshi Firm, was b. in 1855 in Oita, and early entered the service of the Firm; is also connected with the Tokyo Warehouse Co., etc. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Minakami, Hiromi",
  "t": "ex-Mayor of Kobe, b. '63 at Kumamoto; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '88; appointed Councillor of Legislative Bureau and dispatched to Europe to investigate Parliamentary system; appointed Sec. House of Representative, of Nagasaki Local Office, Customs House at Kobe and that at Yokohama in turn, which last he resigned '05 to take up the Mayoralty; he resigned it in '09. Add. Nippon Club, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Minami, Hiroshi",
  "t": "Mem. of House of Peers; b. Toyama-ken; grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '96, to be appointed Secretary of the Cabinet where he was steadily promoted till he rose to chief in January, '08; afterward Governor of Fukuoka. Add. Naitocho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Minobe, Shunkichi",
  "t": "Pres. Hokkaido Colonization Bank; b. '68 at Takasago, Harima; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '93; Personal Sec'y, and Sectional Chief at the Dep't Agri. and Com. and the Treasury; elected to the present post '03. Add. Hokkaido Col. Bk., Sapporo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Minobe, Tatsukichi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Mem. of Imperial Academy, Prof. Imperial Univ., Tokyo; was b. '63 in Hyogo-ken, brother of S. Minobe above; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '97; studied in Germany, France and England '99-01 Add. Takehayacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Minoura, Katsundo",
  "t": "M.P. (Doshikai) of unbroken record, ex-Vice-President of the House of Representetives; b. '54 in Bungo; for a long while as manager of the Hochi. He began political life under Count Okuma; twice entered that Government service, first as Director of the now abolished Commercial Bureau of the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '97 and in '98 as Vice-Minister of Communications, is Chairman of the Shunju Press Society, Tokyo. Add. Higashigoken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mishima, Ki",
  "t": "tutor of Chinese classics to the Emperor, b. in Bitchu, '30, and held a post in the Justice Dep't as Public Procurator of the Supreme Court. Was also a Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Gobancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Mishima, Tsuryo",
  "t": "M.D., Lecturer in the Tokyo Imp. Univ., Dir. of the Mishima Pediature Hospital; was b.' 67; in Tokyo; grad. Med. Col. of the Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '89; and studied in its post-grad. course afterwards; Prof. at the Higher Normal School and Superintendent for School Hygiene '96, honoured with the doctorate in '02. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mishima, Yataro",
  "t": "Viscount, Member of the House of Peers and Gov. of the Bank of Japan since 1912, was b. '65 in Tokyo; eldest son of the late Mishima Tsuyo, founder of the house; studied economics in America, '84-'88; repeated his visit '89-'92; President of Y'hama Specie Bank '11 · present position '13. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Misu, Sotaro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Admiral (ret.); holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun, b. '51 at Hikone; Captain at the time of the Japan-China War; Rear-Adm. '01, and Director of the Personal Bureau; during Russo-Japan War Com. of the 2nd Squad. under Adm. Kamimura and was slightly wounded in the memorable Battle of the Japan Sea; promoted Vice-Adm., and Chief of Port Arthur Naval Station, Feb., '06; appointed Deputy Chief, Naval Staff, '06; Mem. of the Admirals Council in '09; Com. of Maizuru Admiralty '11-13; Admiral '12; on reserve list in Dec., '14. Add. Omote-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mita, Kitsu",
  "t": "Auditor of the Bank of Japan; was b. '51 in Shizuoka; entered the Naval Academy at Numazu when a boy, but gave it up owing to ill health; proceeded to France in '78; and then to England to prosecute his study; he was made a clerk, attached to the Japanese Legation at London; an official in the Financial Office '81 on his return; has since been connected with the Bank. Add. Yokohama City Office.",
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  "n": "Mitsui, family, The",
  "t": "Is one of the oldest millionaire families and the most noted hereditary houses of \"business kings\" in Japan, managing the big family concerns somewhat after a fashion of constitutional monarchy. The eleven heads of the main stock and scions of the family are proprietors of different concerns, the control of which is however left in the hands of \"executive officials.\" The establishments are the Mitsui Bank (manager Mr. Senkichiro Hayakawa), Mitsui Bussan Kaisha (trading dep't.) and Mitsui Kozan Kaisha (mining dep't); the second under Mr. Giichi Iida and the third under Dr. Takuma Dan. They are backed with registered nominal capital of 8½ mil. yen and reserve funds amounting to 17 millions. The head of the main stock Baron Hachiroemon Mitsui, was b. in '57 in Kyoto, and studied at New Brunswick, U.S.A., '72-'74, succeeded to the estate in '85, he being the youngest brother of his predecessor who had no issue; was created Baron 1900, in consideration of valuable services rendered by the family to cause of public interest from former times. The houses of the Mitsui are Hachirojiro, Baron (Dir. of Mitsui Gomei-Kaisha), Tokuemon (Pres. Oji Paper Co.), Takayasu (Pres. Mitsui Bank), Gen-emon (Pres. Mitsui Bussan, Mining), Morinosuke (Pres. Shibaura Works), Yonosuke, (Pres. of Sakai Celluloid Co.) Add. Imai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mitsukuri, brothers",
  "t": "family celebrated in the field of science. The late Rinsho Mitsukuri, eldest of the four, was one of the most noted jurists of the time and was made Baron shortly before death. Of the three others the eldest is Baron Kikuchi (which see) adopted by a relative of the house; the second, Prof. K. Mitsukuri of the Imp.-Tokyo Univ., biologist, died in '10; the youngest, Prof. G. Mitsukuri, was b. '62, grad. Science at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85, sent to Germany, where owing to weak eyesight, he changed subject of study to history, returning home '93 and had since been connected with the alma mater till '12 when he died. Rinsho was created a Baron in '89.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miura, Goro",
  "t": "Privy Councillor since 10, Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Visc. (cr. '84), b. '46 in Choshu; fought at the Civil War of '77; promoted Lieut.-General '79; afterward Commander of the Tokyo Army Division, &c., retired from military service '88. It was while he was at Seoul as Japanese Minister '95 that the memorable tragedy of the assassination of the Queen took place; he was arrested on suspicion of implicity, but the suspicion was cleared on examination and soon set free. He is an earnest votarist of the Zen doctrine of Buddhism. Add. Naka-Tomisaka, Koishskawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miura, Kinnosuke, M.D",
  "t": "Prof, Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, Court physician, was b. in Tokyo '64; grad. Med. Col. of Univ. '87; prosecuted his study in Germany and America '89-'92; was appointed Assis.-Prof. in his mother College on returning home; full Prof. in the same in '95 and was conferred with Igakuhakushi a little later. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miura, Moriji",
  "t": "M.D., Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '57; in Fukushima-ken; studied Medicine in the Imp. University of Tokyo and in Germany, first in '82 and next in '02; has charge of the chair of Pathology and Anatomy. Add. Suehiro-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miura, Taisuke",
  "t": "Pres. of Keihin Electric R'ly Co., b. in Choshu '56; brother of the late Viscount Aoki, accompanied his brother to Berlin and studied agriculture and wine brewing '74-'79; commenced farming on the field purchased by his brother at Koganehara, Chiba, which however was not a success; was engaged '87-'89 on the reclaimed foreshore at Kojima, Osaka, undertaken by the Fujita family; Pres. Kobu R'ly, '90-'06. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miwata, Masako",
  "t": "was b. '44 at Kyoto, one of the few lady educationalists of great renown. After she was bereft of her husband by death in '78 she took to learning with undivided attention, attaining great eminence in Japanese and Chinese, and enabling her to devote herself to the work of education. By thrift and diligence she amassed enough to build a new school-house and this cherished wish was carried out a few years ago. Add. Goban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyabe, Hisahi",
  "t": "Pres. Tokyo Woolen Mill at Oji, b. '44, in Mito; was confined for about five years by his rival faction in the clan, and was released when he was 23. Then after a short career in civil service, he entered business and was connected with the Kawasaki and the Hundredth Banks, and the Tokyo Rice Exchange; finally he started the present Woolen Factory, '87. He was twice confined on ungrounded suspicion of complicity in peculation either by his fellow Directors or by clerks. Add. Oji Woolen Mill, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyabe, Kingo",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), Dr. Sc. (Harvard), Prof. of the Sapporo Agr'ture Col., b. in Tokyo '59; grad. the College '81, and was soon sent to U.S.A. to study botany under Asa Gray; returned home '87; is one of the foremost specialists in Japan in this line. Add. Sapporo, Hokkaido.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyagawa, Kozan",
  "t": "originator of the Makuzu Porcelain Ware and Art Commissioner to the Imp. Household, b. '43; in Kyoto, 3rd son of the family of master ceramist; removed to Yokohama '70 at the invitation of a purveyor to the Lord of Satsuma who conceived an idea to produce porcelains for export. Kozan's great feat was the discovery of a simple process of painting the unglazed biscuit, and his wares have frequently won highest prizes both at domestic and foreign exhibitions; appointed Art Com. to the Imp. Household '96. Add. Nishi-Ota, Yokohama.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyagawa, Kyujiro",
  "t": "Vice-Man. of the Yokohama Specie Bank, is the 3rd son of Hikogoro Miyagawa, was b. '62, in Tokyo. Early grad. the Higher Commercial School of Tokyo, and subsequently entered the Yokohama Specie Bank, to be gradually promoted to the present post. Add. Sendagi Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyahara, Jiro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), D. Eng. (Japan), Naval Eng.-General (ret.) was b. '58 in Shidzuoka-ken; Eng.-Lieut. in '83; filled posts of Inspector of Naval Construction, member of the Board for Naval Construction, etc. Was created peer and granted 3rd Class of Golden Kite in con- nection with the Russo-Japanese War in '04. Mem. of the House of Peers '11. The Baron invented Miyahara Boiler. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyake, Hiidzu",
  "t": "M D. mem. House of Peers; mem. Imperial Academy Emeritus Professor of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. 1848 at Tokyo. Add. Takehaya-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyake, Yujiro",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), author and journalist, b. '60 at Kanazawa, and grad. philosophy at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '81; visited the South Seas and in '03 made a trip round the world. He is a conspicuous figure in the world of letters and journalism, being a writer of great originality, of powerful style and deep thought, though an awkward stammering speaker; wrote many works chiefly of philosophical and literary interest. He was for long chief editor of the Nippon, but quarelled with its new proprietor, and resigned with the whole staff, in Nov. '06. The fortnightly magazine, Nippon-jin, is now the organ of this clique. Add. Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyaoka, Naoki",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (retired); was b. '59 in Kanazawa, Kaga; Sub-Lieutenant of the Navy '82; has been promoted to the present rank after having held posts of Member of the 2nd Section of the Naval Staff Board, Attache to Japanese Legation in America, Vice-Com. of the Itsukushima, Capitain of the Chokai, Tsukuba, and Hashidate, Commander of the Standing Squadron, etc. and placed on retired list in '11. Add. Nakacho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyaoka, Tsunejiro",
  "t": "Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Registered Patent Agent; b. '65 in Osaka, m. Kei Masaki '88; graduated from Law College Imperial University, Tokyo, qualified for legal profession and entered Diplomatic Service '87; Sec. Japanese Legation, Washington, '92-'94; Charge d'Affairs to U.S.A. '91; First Sec. Japanese Legation, Berlin, '94-'99; Charge d'Affairs to Germany and Belgium '97-'98; Minister Resident and Principal Law Officer of the Foreign Office 1900-'06; represented Japan before International Arbitral Tribunal of The Hague '04-'05; Counsellor of Embassy at Washington with rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary '06-'08; represented Japan at International Opium Conference, Shanghai '09; resigned Government service and started general law practice in October '09. Add. 1 Kagacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyazaki, Michisaburo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo; was b. '55 in Ise; grad. the Law Col. of Tokyo Univ. '80 and subsequently entered service of the Education Dep't; went over to Germany in '84 for study; Prof. at his alma mater with an additional office of Councillor to the Legislative Bureau on his return home, in '88. Has charge of the chair of History of Legislation. Add. Ichigayatamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Miyoshi, Manabu",
  "t": "Botanist, D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo University, b. '61 in Tokyo; grad. the Col. of the Science of the Imperial Tokyo Univ. '90 and further studied in its post-grad. course and in Germany ('92-'95). Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mizumachi, Kesaroku",
  "t": "Vice-Gov. Bank of Japan, was b. '63 in Saga; graduated from Law, Imperial University, Tokyo in '89; Junior Councillor of the Treasury '91; despatched to Europe to investigate financial and economic situation in '98; filled chair of civil code at the alma mater as additional post, but resigned it '01; Dir. Finance Bureau '04 with additional post of Temporary Pension Adjustment Affairs Bureau; Vice-Minister in '06; Agent at London '06-11. Add. Nagatacho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mizuno, Rentaro",
  "t": "D.C.L., Crown Member of House of Peers; b. '68 in Akita; graduated Law, Imp. Univ., '92; entered Home Office '95 as Councillor and Personal Secretary; sent abroad '96 to investigate copyright affairs and attended as Japanese delegate the World's Conference for the Protection of Right of Industrial Property held at Brussels; returned home '98 and framed the draft of the Copyright Law. Dir. of Public Works Bureau '10-12; Vice-Minister of Home Office '13-14. Add. Shirokane Sarumachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mochizuki, Kotaro",
  "t": "ex-M.P., Editor and Prop. of an English Newsagency and of a Financial and Economic Monthly, was b. in '65; edu. the Keio Gijuku and also Middle Temple, coming home about '98; meanwhile he followed Prince Yamagata when he attended the coronation ceremony of the Czar '96. Has been twice returned to the House, visited abroad with his wife in 1910. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mogi, Sobei",
  "t": "Pres. of the Mogi Ginko, was b. '67 in Gumma-ken; adopted in '74 by Yasuhei Mogi, millionaire in Yokohama. Add. Bentencho, Yokohama.",
  "p": "122",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n160/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mori, Goro",
  "t": "Baron, Member of the House of Peers, Manager of Red Cross Society, etc. was b. in '71 in Tokyo; a son of late Prince Gentoku Mori, of the House of Choshu, was created a Baron and ordered to set up a new house in recognition of his father's service in the grand work of Restoration, educated in England from '88-'96; m. in '96, lady Masako, aunt of Marquis Matsudaira, and has four sons and two daughters. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mori, Ichi ci",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Commander of Kure Reserve Squad.; was b. in '58 in Satsuma; midshipman in '81; divisional commander of the cr. Itsukushima in the Japan-China War '94-5; was on the committee charged to bring home the cr. Chitose from America in '98; Captain in '02; commander of the Takachiho '03-4. Rear-Adm. in '08. Add. Kure Admiralty.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mori, Moto-aki",
  "t": "Prince, the House of a great daimyo founded by Motonari, (1497-1571 A.D.) and enjoying fief of 369,000 koku at Choshu to which it was cut down from 1,200,000 koku for having sided with the enemy of the Tokugawa in the battle of Sekigahara. The clan, together with the House of Shimazu, was chiefly instrumental in overthrowing the Tokugawa Regency and in consummating the Restoration. The present head was b. in 1865. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Mori, Rintaro",
  "t": "M.D., D. Litt (Japan), Surg.-Gen., I.A.U.C. and Dir. of Medical Affairs, War Office; b. in Iwami '60; is probably more widely known as litterateur who writes a highly finished style. He is equally famous in his official career, having been connected with military hygiene since he came back '88 from Germany where he had stayed about four years to complete his medical studies. Principal medical officer of the Tokyo Division '03-'07; promoted to the present office in '08. Was granted 3rd Class Golden Kite 2nd class Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Morikawa, Takeshi",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Com. of 26th Inf. Brigade; b. '57 at Mito, graduated from the Military Cadet School in '81, Lieuten- ant in '85, Captain in '91, Major in '96, Lieutenant-Colonel in '02, Colonel in '05, Major-General in '08.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Morimura, Ichizaemon",
  "t": "b. Oct. '39 in Tokyo; engaged in export and import business for two decades and more, maintaining a branch store at New York and other places; runs the Morimura Bank, Cap. Yen 500,000, and was once a director of the Bank of Japan. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Morishita, Gannan",
  "t": "President of the Tokyo Mercantile Agency, was born at Wakayama in '52, graduated from Keio Gijuku in '74, appointed Director of former Mitsubishi Commercial School founded by the Mitsubishi in '78, appointed junior secretary of the Treasury in '81, left it the following year and joined the staff of the Jiji; started the Mercantile Agency in '95, toured in Europe and America '07. Is also Auditor of Imperial Life Ins. Co. Add. Shirokane Sankocho. Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Morita, Mokichi",
  "t": "ex-Dir., Com. and Ind. Bureau, Dep't Agr. and Com.; b. '66 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., '90, and held posts at prefectural offices and also Central Government till appointed Director of Sanitary Bureau '02, to be transferred to the Department of Com. and Agr. the following year. Has travelled through Europe and America twice on official business and also visited India in '07. Is now Man.-Dir. of Sakaye Celluloid Co. Add. Akasaka Daimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Moriya, Konosuke",
  "t": "lawyer, M.P. (Kokumin-to), Dir. of the Keihin Electric Rly. Co., b. in Okayama in 1861, after graduating from the Tokyo Law Col. he passed the Barristers examination in '83 and established his office. Add. Ginza, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Motoda, Hajime",
  "t": "M.P. of unbroken record, lawyer, b. '58 in Oita; was a leader of the National Association which was organized in '92, by the late Marquis Saigo and Viscount Shinagawa as organ of the clan statesmen; was one of those who rallied round the standard raised by Prince Ito when he organized the Seiyukai in 1900; Vice-President of the House of Rep., '98-1902, to the Pres. of Colonization Bureau in '11; Minister of Communication, 1913-14. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Motoda, Sakunoshin",
  "t": "B.A., M.A., Ph. D. (Philadelphia), Dir. Rikkyo Daigaku, a prominent Christian teacher, b. '62 in Kurume; stayed in America '86-'96; studying Divinity, Philosophy etc. at Kenyon College, University of Geun. and Columbia University and also attending to religious work. He attended the Jubilee Convention of Y.M.C.A. held at Boston '01 as representative of Japan and in '08 travelled through India as a lecturer, attended the General Convention of the Church in America held in 1910. Add. Nishi-Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Motono, Ichiro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), D.C.L. (Japan), Japanese Ambassador at Petrograd; b. '62 in Saga-ken; was translator in the Foreign Office '90, then Councillor '93, and transferred to the Secretaryship of Legation at St. Petersburg '96; appointed Minister Resident at Brussels '98; transferred to be Minister at Paris '01; finally to the present post early '06. He was a junior Delegate of Japan in the Peace Conference held at The Hague '99. Add. Japanese Embassy, Russia.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Motono, Yeikichiro",
  "t": "Man.-Dir. of the Yomiuri, Prof. at Waseda Univ.; was b. in 1834 in Hizen; grad. from the Imp. Univ. in 1900, Course applied chemistry; engineer to the Yokohama Gas Works 1890-1895, examiner at the Patent Bureau, Dep't of Agr. and Commerce 1896-1900. Add. Mita Tsunamachi, Sh., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Motoyama, Hak-un",
  "t": "sculptor, b. '71 in Kochi, studied the art under Prof. Takamura Ko-un and graduated from the Tokyo Fine Art Academy '95; he filled for a short while the chair of assist. teacher at the alma mater, and at some places. Gave up teaching, having been commissioned by Baron Iwamura Michitoshi to cast bronze images of modern notables who took distinguished part in the grand work of the Restoration, and has already produced images of late Count Goto, Prince Ito and some others. Add. Haramachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Motoyama, Hikoichi",
  "t": "Prop. of the Osaka Mainichi and Tokyo Nichinichi, b. 1853 in Kumamoto; grad. of the Keio-gijuku; was once in the service of the Fujita firm; established the Osaka Mainichi in '92; now occupied the chairs of Dir. of Nankai Rly. Co., Meiji Life Ins. Co., &c. Add. the Osaka Mainichi, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mudaguchi, Gengaku",
  "t": "Dir. of several Cos.; b. '47 in Saga; became a civil official of the Department of Education and of Agriculture and Commerce, but resigned when Count Okuma (then Mr.) left the Government in '81. From that time till '93 he was engaged in various undertakings with the Count's backing, but generally ended in failure, but tide of fortune began to set in his favour with his appointment to President of the then Tokyo Horse Tram Co., which soon rose into prosperity under his management. With the conversion of horse trams into electric trams and the amalgamation of the three Tokyo Street Electric Trams, he was for a while President of the new concern in '06. Add. 5, Shiba Park, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Murai, Kichibei",
  "t": "Pres. of Murai Bank, b. '64, second son is a merchant of Kaga, and adopted by his sister's husband who was running a small tobacco shop in Kyoto. The decision to manufacture cigarettes which had begun to come in a large quantity from abroad was a turning point in his career. He founded some means to go over to America learned the art of cigarette-making, and his brand of cigarettes, the first in Japan, was put on the market in '93. Extensively advertised his cigarettes soon spread all overJ apan, and by '03, besides stopping the import of foreign cigarettes, his brands and those of his imitators began to go to China and elsewhere in a large quantity. The American Tobacco Co. then offered to form a trust with him and the result was the Murai Brother & Co. with a capital of yen 12,000,000 of which Murai's assets were valued at yen 5,000,000. The concern was purchased by the Government when it launched tobacco monopoly a year or two after. The Murais then started the Murai Bank, capital yen 1,000,000. They also undertake printing and cotton thread business. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murai, Masao",
  "t": "of the Murai Bank, was b. 63 in Okayama-ken, studied at the Doshi-sha, and was adopted by the Murai family; proceeded to N. Carolina, U.S.A., '94 to study tobacco industry. Add. Minami-Sakumacho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murai, Teinosuke",
  "t": "Ph. D. (Yale), Mg. Dir. Murai Bank, Dir. of Japan Fertilizer Co., etc., was b. '70, in Wakayama-ken, and was adopted by the Murai family. Add. Kami Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murai, Yasukata",
  "t": "Dir. of the Yokohama Kiito Gomei Kaisha; was b. '54 in Hyogo-ken; engaged in foreign trade at Kobe from the opening of the country to foreign intercourse, and was New York agent for several firms; m. an American lady. Add. Kobikicho IX/30, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murakami, Kakuichi",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Chief Naval Construction; was b. '61 in Saga-ken. Early entered the Navy and had long served as Adjutant to the Naval Minister before he was promoted to Rear-Admiral in '07; and Sectional Chief at the Education Board and the Construction Bureau 1907-12; Vice-Adm. '12, transferred to Kure; placed on waiting list temporarity in connection with the Bribery Case in '14. Add. Naval Office.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Muraki, Masayoshi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), Member of House of Peers; b. '56 in Kochi, Sub-Lieut. of Art. '76, studied in France '80-83, was afterward Prof. at the Cabet School, Per. Sec. to the War Minister, etc., Lieut.-Gen. in '96. Add. Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murano, Tsune-emon",
  "t": "M.P. (Seiyukai); was b. '59 in Tokyo, and has sat in the House seven times; is on the Board of Directors of Yokohama Railway and Yokohama Warehouse Cos. Add. Aokihirodai, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Muraoka, Han-ichi",
  "t": "D. Sc., Emeritus Prof. Imp. Univ., Kyoto; was b. '53 in Tottori; official of Edu. Dept. '75, studied physics in Berlin '78-81, Prof. Imp. Univ., First Higher School, etc., and finally transferred to Kyoto Imp. Univ., resigned in 1913. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murase, Haruo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. Tokyo Higher Com. School, etc., Mng. Dir. of the Imp. Marine Transport and Fire Ins. Co.; was b. '71 in Fukui-ken; studied at Tokyo Higher Commercial School, Antwerp Higher Com. School and Leipsic University. Add. Haruki-cho Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murata, Atsushi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Chief of the Fortification Dep't, War Office '09-14; b. '54 in Shizuoka; Captain '86; studied tactics in France and Italy '86-89; Major '91; Lieutenant-Colonel '95; then Military Attaché to the Japanese Legation in St. Petersburg; promoted to Lieut.-General in July '09. Add. Nakacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murata, Tamotsu",
  "t": "ex-Crown Mem. of House of Peers '90-14; b. '42 in Osaka, once an official of Justice Dep't, and was dispatched to England '79 to investigate criminal laws, etc.; has been active as fishery propagandist since he resigned '90. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murata, Tsuneyoshi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Baron, inventor of the Murata rifle, mem. House of Peers since '90; b. '38 in Satsuma; entered the military service early, and took part in the Civil War of '77 as a Major. Add. Sambancho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murayama, Ryukei",
  "t": "proprietor of the Tokyo and Osaka Asahi newspapers; b. at Wakayama '50; is a \"Harmsworth\" of Japan in a small way, having raised by his shrewd business management the two Asahi to the present stage of prosperity and importance. Once sat in the House for Osaka-fu. Add, Osaka Asahi Office, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murota, Yoshibumi",
  "t": "Member of the House of Peers, Lord-in-waiting of Kinkei Hall, Pres. 10th Bank at Shimonoseki; was b. in '47 at Mito; entered the Foreign Office in which he steadily rose till he was appointed Resident-Minister at Mexico '02-04, resigned the service and then entered business. Add. Kurumacho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Muto, Sanji",
  "t": "Mng. Dir. Kanegafuchi Spinning Co.; b. '67 in Gifu, grad. Keiogijiku about '90 and has since been connected with business; rewarded with Blue Ribbon Medal in '10 for his service in promoting spinning industry and yen 100,000 disbursed for protection of operatives. Add. Maiko, Hyogo-ken.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mutsu, Hirokichi",
  "t": "Count, Minister to Belgium; b. '69, son of the late Count Mutsu (who distinguished himself in treaty revision and Shimonoseki treaty); the new Count studied in England for several years beginning '87 and returned home as Barrister; passed exam. of dipl. and cons. service '95; 3rd Sec. of Legation (U.S.A.) '96; 2nd Sec. at Rome '00; transferred to be 1st Secretary at Japanese Embassy at London '04, and then appointed Secretary on leave of absence, having returned home in '10-12; transferred to present in '15. Add. Japanese Legation, Belgium.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nabeshima, Chokudai",
  "t": "Marquis (cr. '84, formerly Daimyo of Saga, Hizen); b. '49; studied in England for several years from '71; Min. at Rome '80-82, Master of Ceremonies at the Court; is Pres. Italian Association, Tokyo. The Marchioness is Pres. of Volunteer Nurse Association. Add. Nagatacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nabeshima, Keijiro",
  "t": "ex-Minister Plen. Env. Extraordinary to Belgium; b. '60 in Saga; attaché in '86, attached to Legation, London in '87, Sec. at head office in '92, was on suite of Prince Arisugawa in late Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in '97, 1st Legation Sec. at Washington in '00 and to London in '02, Sec. at head office in '03, Chief of Foreign Affairs, Korea, is '07-09. Add. c/o Foreign Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nagai, Matsuzo",
  "t": "Secretary of Foreign Office; b. in '77 in Aichi-ken, son of Matsuemon, leading business man in Aichi; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. '02; passed dip. & con. exam. '02; Eleve Consul at Tientsin; at New York and Washington '03-07; Consul-Gen. at San Francisco; '08-12. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nagai, Nagayoshi",
  "t": "M.D. and D. Phr., Prof. Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '45 in Tokushima; was ordered to study his speciality in Germany '70-83; appointed Dir. of the German Language School Tokyo, Mrs. Nagai is a German lady. Add. Minami-cho, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nagai, Ryutaro",
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  "n": "Nagamatsu, Tokuboku",
  "t": "Baron, Member of House of Peers, Dir. of Tokyo Fire, Marine Transport Ins. Co.; was b. '64 in Tokyo, eldest son of Cho-Kan, 1st Baron; studied at the Peers School, Imp. Tokyo Univ., and Berlin, whence he returned in '86; was for a while Prof. at the Peers school. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nagamori, Tokichiro",
  "t": "b. in Saga, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., long served as Public Proculator at Tokyo District Court and elsewhere, resigned 1900; appointed Chief Councillor of the Treasury '01 but had to resign it owing to the abolition of the post; he attracted wide attention for his reclamation undertaking in Korea in '04; has undertaken some business with French capitalists but has given it up. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Naganuma, Hidehumi",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Com. of 1st Brigade of Cavalry; b. '66 in Miyagi-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Caval. '86; Col. '05, Maj.-Gen. '12; present post same year; holder of 3rd Class of the G. K. Add. Tsudanuma, Chiba-ken.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Naganuma, Shukei",
  "t": "sculptor, Mem. of Japan Art Committee; b. '57 in Iwate-ken; studied sculpture in Italy; was Prof. in the Tokyo Fine Art Academy after his return home; well known in the art circles. Add. No. 109 Omote-cho, Koishikawa-ku, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nagaoka, Gaishi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite (on waiting list); b. '58 in Yamaguchi, 2nd son of S. Hori and adopted into the present family; Sub-Lieut. '79; the entered Mil. Staff Col. '83; rewarded with the 4th Order of Golden Kite in the Japan-China War in which he was on the Staff of Gen. Nozu; ordered to proceed to Europe on official tour, '99; Maj.-Gen. '02; Vice-Chief of Staff during Russo-Japan War before he was succeeded by Lieut.-Gen. Fukushima, in Mar., '06; Com. of 1st Brigade, Bureau Chief in War Office; Lieut.-Gen. '09, and finally to Com'der of 16th Div., on waiting list in '14. Add. c/o War Office.",
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  "n": "Nagasaki, Seigo",
  "t": "H.I.M.'s Court-Councillor and Director-General of the Bureau of the Supplies, and Grand Master of the Household of H. I. H. Prince Kan-in; born at Kagoshima, 1855; studied in America and England; returned home about 1880 and has been connected with the Court ever since; bearer of the First Class Order of the Sacred Treasure; the Grand Cross of Royal Victorian Order; of the Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George and several Grand Crosses of other foreign Order. Add. Shimo-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nagashima, Washitaro",
  "t": "M.P. (Seiyukai) and Barrister at Tokyo; b. in Sakushu in '68; grad. Law Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90, appointed junior Councillor of Justice, resigned '93; and then began practice, travelled abroad in '09. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakada, Keigi",
  "t": "Mng.-Dir. of the Furukawa Mining Co.; b. '58 in Ishikawa-ken; junior Sec. of the Dep't of Foreign Affairs about '85, Sec. of Japanese Legation at Peking; Per. Sec. to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Secretary of German Legation and others; Chief of the Political Bureau, Foreign Office '95, which he resigned in '98; nominated member of the House of Peers '00. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakada, Kinkichi",
  "t": "Director of the Sumitomo General Head Office and Manager of the Sumitomo Bank; b. '60 in Akita; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90; Judge at various Courts which post resigned and became Manager of Besshi Copper Mine of the Sumitomo; transferred to the present post in '10. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakadate, Chozaburo",
  "t": "Surgeon-General (ret.), holder of 3rd class Golden Kite; b. in '63 at Tokyo; appointed Surgeon-Sub-Lieutenant in 85, Surgeon-Major '95, Surgeon-Lieut.-Colonel '97, Surgeon-Colonel '04, promoted to Surgeon-General '08. Add. Higashikozu Kitanocho, Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakagawa, Kenjiro",
  "t": "Pres. of the Women's Higher Normal School, Tokyo; b. '70 in Kyoto-fu; grad. from the Tokyo Kaisei Gakko; Prof. at the Peer's School and the Tokyo Girls' Normal School, etc., with an additional office of Inspector of the Educational Department; Prof. of Sendai Technical School '06-10 and then appointed to present post. Add Gov. Women's Higher Normal School, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakahama, Toichiro",
  "t": "M.D.; b. '57 in Tokyo; is a son of the celebrated fisherman Manjiro who was drifted to America and came back on Perry's ships; is a specialist of internal diseases. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakahashi, Tokugoro",
  "t": "ex-Pres of the Osaka Merchant Ship Co., and Ujigawa Electric Co.; b. '60 at Kanagawa, grad. the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '84; was long an official in the Dep't of Com. where he occupied to post of Director of the Railway Bureau, which he resigned about '98 to take charge of the company which he has raised to the present state of activity. Add. Osaka Shosen Kaisha, Osaka.",
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  "n": "Nakajima, Ichitaro",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Com. of the Kure Adm. Squadron; b. in 1839 in Kochi; Midshipman '87, Commander '04, Captain '08, Rear-Adm. and Chief of Staff of the Sasebo Admiralty '13, the present post '14. Add. Kure Admiralty.",
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  "n": "Nakamatsu, Morio",
  "t": "ex-Dir. of the Patent Bureau '09-13; b. '65 in Wakayama; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '91; entered the Dep't of Agr. and Com. as Councillor and Patent Examiner, then as Sectional Chief of the Bureau. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Takamizo, Tokutaro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Vice-Adm. (ret.), Mem of House of Peers; b. in Saga in '57; Midshipman in '78; Captain '97; Chief Staff at Maizuru in '01; Naval attache to the Legation in London '02-03, and promoted to be Rear-Adm. in '03; Chief Staff at Kure in '04; placed on retired list '10. Add. Osaki, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakamuda, Kuranosuke",
  "t": "Vice-Admiral (retired), Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor; b. '31 in Saga; is one of the pioneer naval officers, and did much in laying the foundation of the future fleet of Japan. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakamura, Junzo",
  "t": "President of the Kumamoto Higher Technical School and mechanical engineer; b. in Kumamoto in '59; graduated mechanics at the now defunct Engineering College in '82; studied in England and Germany '95-97; appointed to the present post in '06. Add. Kumamoto Higher Technical School.",
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  "n": "Nakamura, Mu-ichi",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Com. of 3rd Brigade of Infantry: b. in '63 at Nagasaki; graduated from the Military Cadet School in '79, Sub-Lieutenant in '83, Captain in '87, Major in '95, Lieutenant-Colonel in '02, Colonel in '05, Major-General in '09; retired in '13.",
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  "n": "Nakamura, Satoru",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), General, and Governor-General of Kwantung; b. 54 in Shiga-ken; Sub-Lieut. '75; took part in the Japan-China War at Reg. Commander; Maj.-Gen., '99; commanded the forlornhope at Port Arthur on Nov. 26, when he was slightly wounded; Lieut.-Gen. '06 and appointed Chief of Staff of the Military Education Board, Com. 15th Division '07; Aide-de-Camp to the late Emperor Meiji '08-12; Commander of Tokyo Garrison in '12-15; Gen in Mar., '15 and transferred to present office. Add. Fort Arthur, Manchuria.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakamura, Shingo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Waseda Univ., etc.; b. '70 in Niigata Prefecture; grad. Law from Tokyo Imp. Univ in '94 and continued his study at its University Hall; then in England, Germany and France (International Law and History of Diplomacy; one of the \"Jingo Professors\" in the Russo-Japan War. Add. Babashita, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakamura, Shūkei",
  "t": "metal-carver, gold-medalist (Paris) and ex-Prof., Gov. Fine Art Academy; b. '57 at Ichinoseki; studied the art under an Italian master then in the employ of the Government; proceeded to Italy '81 in company of the then Italian Minister and studied the art at Venice, returning home '87; revisited Italy ten years later in charge of the exhibition business of the Japan Fine Art Association. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakamura, Tatsutaro",
  "t": "Professor of architecture at the Imperial University, Tokyo; b. in Tokyo in '60; graduated from the now defunct Engineering College in '82; was assistant architect in the work of building the Imperial Palace '83-86, then Professor of the present University, besides holding a post in the Home Office; studied in Europe in '92-93; sent in '97 to Assam, India, to study architecture as affected by earthquake, and also to Naples in '09 on a similar mission. Add. Haramachi, Koi., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakamura, Yujiro",
  "t": "Baron, Lieut.-General (ret.), Governor of South Manchuria Railway; Mem. of House of Peers; was b. '52 in Miye-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '74 and through gradual promotion, to the present high position. Once held the post of Vice-Minister of War, Head of the Board of Military Affairs, and Chief of the Gov. Steel Foundry in '06; the present post since '14. Add. Nakacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakamura, Ze[illegible]o",
  "t": "b. '65 in Hiroshima-ken; graduated from law at the Imperial Tokyo University '93; appointed an official in the Governor-General's Office, Formosa, where he rose to be Director of the Industrial Bureau; transferred in '06 to be the Dir. of Civil Affairs Bureau, the Government-General of Kwantung succeeded Baron Goto as President of the South Manchuria Rly, '08-13. Add, Shiba Park, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakano, Buyei",
  "t": "one of leading bussiness men in Tokyo; President of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; b. '49 at Takamatsu; before '81 was a civil official but resigned the post and entered business. Was for a long time the Director of the Tokyo Tramway Co. He sat in the Lower House from '90 to '02 as a Progressive M.P.; He repeatedly visited U.S.A. on the bussiness men's and other missions. Add. Moto-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakao, Yu",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.), ex-Dir. of Naval Hydrographic Bureau; b. '56 in Hiroshima; midshipman in '78, and promoted Rear-Adm. in '07; at one time Instructor at Naval Academy; Staff-Officer attached to the Imperial Headquarters and afterward Vice-Com. of the Idzumi at the time of China-Japan War; holds 3rd class of Golden Kite for service in Japan-Russia War. Add. Nagasaka-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakashoji, Ren",
  "t": "ex-Minister of Agr. and Com., b. '66 in Tokushima-ken; studied law at a private school and passed Judge and Procurator Exam.; was Judge in the assassination case of Kim Okun and the Tokyo Waterpipe scandal; appointed Chief Councillor of the Dep't of Justice '01; resigned in '02; Director, Seoul-Fusan Rly '03-04; Dir., Police Bureau, Home Office, '04-06, sent abroad '10. Vice-Minister of Communication from '06 till '11; the Minister Dec., '12-Feb., '13. Add. Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nakaya, Hirokichi",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Min. of Communications; b. in Kyoto '71; grad. Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96; entered the service of the Dep't of Communications; Secretary of the Department; Head of the Postal and Savings Bureau; Per. Sec. to the Minister of Com., senior Councillor and finally Chief of the Electric Bureau, Communications '09-14, newly created Bureau in '09. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakayama, Hidesaburo",
  "t": "Prof. Civil Engineering at the Imperial University, Tokyo; b. in '67 in Mikawa; graduated from the University with honour in '88; engineer to the Kwansai R'ly Co. for some years; Prof. at the alma mater since '90 down to the present, railway and hydraulic engineering being his speciality which subject he studied further in Germany and other countries in '96-98. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakayama, Takamaro",
  "t": "Marquis, of a former courtier family, founded in the 12th century; b. 1852 and filled till quite recently post of Lord Steward to the Crown Prince; his aunt Yoshiko who died in Oct. '07 had stood in special relation to the Imperial Court. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nakayama, Iwata",
  "t": "Chemist and President of the Kyoto Higher Technical School; b. '58 in Echizen; graduated chemistry at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '79; further studied in Germany '83-91, to be appointed Professor at the alma mater. He has been connected with the Patent Office and also several manufacturing works. Add. Kyoto Higher Tech. School.",
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  "n": "Nambu, Shimpei",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Commander of 2nd Division at Sendai; b. '56 in Ishikawa-ken; Sub-Lieut., '77; Col. '99; Maj.-Gen. shortly before Russo-Japan war in which as Com. of a Brigade of the 3rd Div., he won universal renown for having resisted one of the enemy's corps at Likanpao on Mar. 8 in the great battle of Mukden, Lieut.-Gen. in '11 and appointed Com. of Gendarmie, Tokyo; transferred to present post in '15. Add. Sendai.",
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  "n": "Nambu, Kameo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '96), Privy Councillor, ex-Pres. of the Supreme Court; b. '45 in Tosa, 2nd son of a retainer of that clan; took some active part in the work of Restoration; was appointed a junior judge '72, and subsequently rose steadily in the legal service till he occupied post of chief Judge at the Tokyo Appeal Court '91 and promoted to the Supreme Court '96. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nambu, Koshin",
  "t": "Dir. of the Imp. Forestry Bureau, Home Office; was b. 1864 in Kyoto, brother of Count Karasumaru and adopted by Baron Kameo Nambu; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90, was Secretary of the Home Office '91, the Director of Public Works Bureau in '07. Add. same as above.",
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  "n": "Nambu, Kyujo",
  "t": "Dr. Eng. (Japan), Director of the Mining Department of the Mitsubishi firm; b. in 1855 in Fukui; graduated at the Imperial University in '74; was among the first batch of students sent abroad by the Gov. for prosecution of study and he studied mining in U.S.A. '75-80; was engaged the following year by the Mitsubishi to take charge of Takashima coal mine. Has been connected with this firm ever since. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nanjo, Fumio",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), b. '49 in Mino; grad. Oxford Univ. in '84 where he studied Sanskrit under Max Müller; was appointed Chair of Sanskrit at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1895-97, visited China and India '97, was abbot of a temple at Echizen, Pres. of the Budd. School at Nagoya '88, Prof. at the Peers' Female School '90, Dir. of Shinshu Mid. School at Kyoto '94, Pres. of Shinshu Univ. '13. Add. Shimo-niban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Naruse, Ninzo",
  "t": "President of the Women's University; b. '60 in Yamaguchi-ken; was primary school teacher before he started the Baikwa Girl's School at Osaka '78; started a similar school at Niigata '86-90 and with its close proceeded to America where he investigated female education, returning home '96. He then actively canvassed among wealthy classes, representing necessity of establishing a higher female institution. The movement bore fruit and the present school was opened in April '01. Add. Women's Univ., Mejiro, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Naruse, Seikyo",
  "t": "Dir. of 15th (Peers) Bank, was b. in Sanuki in '68; studied at Keiogijuku then at Bryant and Stratton Bus. School (Chicago), Cornell Univ., returning home '90, to enter the Yokohama Specie Bank, and then the present bank in '98. Add. Sanko-cho, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Natsume, Kinnosuke, pen-name Soseki",
  "t": "is a noted author who joined in '07 the staff of the Tokyo Asahi by resigning the post of Prof. at the Litt. College, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '67 in Tokyo; grad. English Litt. Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '93. Teacher of English at Kumamoto Higher School' for several years; was dispatched to England to study '98-01; Add. Minamicho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nawa, Matahachiro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com.-in-Chief of 2nd Squadron; b. '63 in Fukui; grad. from Naval Cadet School in '83, Capt. in '05, Rear-Adm. in '09, Vice-Adm. '12; fought in Sino-Japan War, Boxers Trouble and Russo-Japan War; Chief of Naval Education Board and Mem. of Admirals Council till his appointment to present post in Feb., '15. Add. Admiralty, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nawa, Yusushi",
  "t": "entomologist, Pres. Nawa Entomological Institute at Gifu; b. '57 in Gifu-ken; grad. Gifu Agri. school in '82 and devoted himself to the study of insects besides teaching at schools; started above institute in '96 and his specimens have won high class medals in domestic and foreign exhibitions. Damage of crops caused by cicadula sernotata in '96 made him and his work famous. Add. Nawa Entomological Institute, Gifu Park, Gifu.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nedzu, Kaichiro",
  "t": "M.P., Pres., of the Tokyo Rice Exchange, Kabuto Beer Brewing Co., Dir. of the Bo-so R'ly Co., etc.; 2nd son of Toyemon Nedzu; was b. '60 in Yamanashi-ken. Came up for study to Tokyo in his youth, but to return home to attend to family affairs, owing to frail health of elder brother; took active part in village and provincial affairs. Has been returned from his native district in the last two general elections; was one of the business-men who visited U.S.A. in the fall of '09 at the special invitation of American Chambers of Commerce. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nemoto, Sho",
  "t": "M.P. (Seiyukai), Dir. of the Teikoku Oil Co., etc.; Inspector of the Dye-Stuff Manufacturing Co.; b. '51 in Ibaragi-ken; went over to America in '79 for study; sent by the Government to Mexico and Brazil to inquire into emigration affairs '03; has sat in the House since '02 and took active part in instituting the free primary education system and anti-juvenile smoking and drinking. Add. Mita Shikokumachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nidahara, Shigeyuki",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of the 4th Division ; b. in '81 in Fukuoka ; grad. from the Mil. Coll. in '83 ; Staff Major of the 2nd Div. in Japan-China war ; attached to the 5th Draft Div. in Russo-Japanese war ; Major-Gen. in '05 and Com. of 7th Brigade ; promoted Lieut.-Gen. and Com. of 2nd Div. in '12-15. Add. Osaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Niho, Kamematsu",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. of Coll. Law, Imp. Kyoto Univ., was b. in Ise 1868 ; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Univ., Tokyo, 1893 ; studied in Germany 1897-1900. He attracted wide attention in connection with the \"strike\" agitation of the Kyoto Professors in 1914. Add. Kyoto University.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nijo, Motohiro",
  "t": "Prince, one of the five proud gesseke (see Ichijo) families formerly and was founded by Yoshizane (1216-1270 A.D.), Prime Minister of the time and scion of the house of the Kujo. The present head was b. '59, 8th son of Prince Kujo and adopted into the family ; studied at Cambridge, England, '87-89. Add. Wakamatsucho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nishi, Genshiro",
  "t": "ex-Councillor at Japanese Embassy at Vienna ; b. '62 in Yamaguchi-ken ; Attache in '93 ; Sec. of Legation at Berlin in '93, transferred to Holland in March, '99, to Vienna in Nov., '90 where he was 1st Secretary till '08 ; studied in China '83-85 and in Belgium '85-93. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nishi, Shirokuro",
  "t": "Baron, Vice-Adm. (ret.), ex-Aide-de-Camp to the late Emperor Meiji ; b. in 1860 in Tokyo ; and was adopted by late Baron Shu Nishi, celebrated jurist and English scholar early in Meiji era ; was educated at the Naval Cadet Sch. and appointed 2nd Sub-Lieut. in '85 ; took part in China-Japan War as Captain ; once attached to the Legation in U.S.A. as attache ; on reserve in '14. Add. Omori, nr. Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nishijima, Sukeyoshi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun, Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), and ex-Com. of 6th Army Div. b. '48 in Yamaguchi-ken : Sub-Lieut. '73 ; granted 4th Class of Golden Kite for his services in the Japan-China War ; Maj.-Gen. '98 ; Com. of a Brigade of a Div. in Russo-Japan war, Commander of the 2nd Army Div. '06, was placed on retired list '09. Add. Nagasaki.",
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  "n": "Nishikawa, Katsuzo",
  "t": "Veterinarian, and Chief Insp. of Cattle Station at Fusan ; was b. in '54 at Hiroshima ; grad. Agr. Coll., Tokyo in '80 ; entered service of Dept. of Agr. and Com. '92, despatched to Europe '98, Chief of Live Stock Section '02-09. Add. Fusan, Korea.",
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  "n": "Nishikawa, Tetsujiro",
  "t": "Pres. of Nagasaki Appeal Court ; b. in 1853 at Aizu grad. from Law, Tokyo Univ. ; in '87 ; served in Foreign Dept., and Education Dept. ; Judge in '86 ; became Chief of District Court and finally promoted to present post in '06. Add. Nagasaki.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nishikubo, Hiromichi",
  "t": "Governor of Hokkaido, was born in '63 at Saga, grad., Law at the Government law school ; Prof. at Military Staff College ; sent to England in '02 ; Governor of Fukushima till '13 ; present post, '14. Add. Official residence at Sapporo, Hokkaido.",
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  "n": "Nishimura, Seiichi",
  "t": "Baron, Lieut.-General (ret.), ex-Dir. of the Tokyo Military Arsenal '03-12 ; b. '55 in Yamaguchi ; grad. Military Cadet School '76, Sub-Lieut. the following year ; Lieut.-General in Sept., '06 ; all that while, he filled the posts of Lecturer at the Military Cadet's School, Commander of the 1st Battalion of Field Art., Commander of the 10th Reg. of Field Artillery, etc. Add. Suidobata, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nitobe, Inazo",
  "t": "D. Agr. (Japan), D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Pres. of 1st High School, Prof. Imp. Univ., Tokyo since '06; b. '63 in Iwate-ken and grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '81; studied Political economy at the Johns Hopkin's Univ., and at Bonn, Halle, Berlin; Prof. at the Sapporo Col. for several years after his return; then official of Formosan Gov. which he left in '01 to fill chair of Economy at the Univ. of Kyoto. His work in English, \"Bushido,\" published at Philadelphia in '98 has been translated into several languages and is a classic about Japan and Japanese; also wrote \"Nogyo Honron\" (Principle of Agriculture) and others; has been selected as a first Japanese professor in the Japan-America exchange lecture arrangement started in '11. Mrs. Nitobe is an American lady by birth. Add. Kobinata Daimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Noda, Utaro",
  "t": "ex-M.P. (Seiyukai), Vice-Pres. of Oriental Colonization Co. since 1914; was b. in Fukuoka in 1853, a son of a petty meachrnt; has risen to distinction by hard self study and strenuous life; is a good haiku writer. He was one of the biggest men in the House. Add. Zaimoku-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Noguchi, Hideo",
  "t": "M.D., Prof at the Rockefeller Medical Institute, N.Y., and recommended by the Nobel Prize Council as recipient of the prize for 1914; b. '76 in Fukushima-ken, a son of a poor farmer; secured a medical licence after a hard study at a private med. school; then an assistant at Dr. Kitazato's Laboratory; studied many years in U.S.A., etc. Publications: \"Snake Venoms,\" '09; \"Serum Diagnosis of Syphilis,\" \"Butyric Acid Test,\" '10. Add. 1 Manhattan Av., New York, N.Y.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Noguchi, Shohin",
  "t": "a lady painter, b '47 at Osaka; is a master of landreape painting. Is a Painter to the Court. Add. Uchi-saiwai-cho. Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Noguchi, Yonejiro",
  "t": "known as Yone Noguchi in literary circle in both America and England, Lecturer at the Keio Univ.; b. December, '75 in Tsushima, Aichi-ken; studied in the Keio Univ., and in U.S.A., but mostly self-taught as far his literary ability is concerned. Publications: \"From the Eastern Sea,\" \"Lafcadio Hearn in Japan,\" etc. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nomaguchi, Kaneo",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Chief of Kure Naval Arsenal; was b. at Kagoshima in '66; midshipman in '87; Rear-Adm. '05; Vice-Adm. '14. Add. Shirokane Sanko-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nomoto, Tsuna-aki",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.), was b. in 1858 at Kagoshima; grad. from the Naval Cadet Sch. in '81; was sent to Russia for study in '92; Rear Adm. in '07; took part as Com. of the Asahi in '04-05 war and honoured with 3rd class of Golden Kite. Add. Kiharayama, Omori, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nomura, Ryutaro",
  "t": "Dr. Eng. (Japan), ex-Pres. of the South Manchuria Rly. '13-14; b. in 1859 at Ogaki, Gifu; grad. from Civil Eng., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '81; Eng. of Tokyo Prefectual Office '81-86; was sent to Europe and America for study as Rly. Engineer '96-98; promoted Chief-Eng. '10; Vice-Pres., Imp. Govt. Rlys. '12. Add. Shinsaka.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oba, Jiro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of 3rd. Division; was b. 1864 in Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieut. in 1886, and further studied at the Staff Coll. and in Germany; appointed to the present in 1900, having been in the meanwhile Prof. at the Staff Coll., 11th Brigade Commander before present post in '14. Add. Nagoya.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ochiai, Toyosaburo",
  "t": "Lieut.-General (ret.), ex-Inspector of Eng. Corps, Military Education Board; b. '61 in Shimane-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Engineer in '80; entered the Military Staff College in '85; Colonel of Engineer in '97; and then Major-General a few years later. Was once Attache to the Japanese Legation at Berlin and then in Italy. He was chief staff Officer to General Oku's Army in the Russo-Japan war and awarded 2nd class Golden Kite. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Ogasawara, Naganari",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '07 by heritage), Rear-Adm., Staff Officer of the Naval Staff Board; is of family which formerly held the fief of Karatsu clan; was b. '67 entered the Naval Acad. in '84 and grad. in '88, and took part in both Sino-Japan and Russo-Japan wars; holder of 4th Golden Kite; is noted for his literary ability. Add. Yoyohata, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ogata, Gekko",
  "t": "b. '55, is perhaps the most celebrated living painter of the Ukiyoye school, which is chiefly devoted in depicting manners and customs in contrast to other schools whose ambition lies in choosing more \"philosophical\" subjects. Add. Tsukiji, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ogata, Masanori, M.D",
  "t": "was b. '53 in Kumamoto-ken; studied medicine in Germany '81-84; is a follower of the famous pathologist Virchow, and frequent has been the controversy between him and Dr. Kitazato on points of medical theory as was the case between their respective masters in Germany; is Prof. at the Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Higashi-kata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ogawa, Heikichi, M.P. (Seiyzkai) for Nagono-ken, Barrister",
  "t": "was b. in above place in '69, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '92, and has since devoted himself to the profession; has also exerted himself in creating the Pan-East Asin Society, etc. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ogawa, Shigejiro, D.C.L. (Japan), Adv. of Prison Affairs at Peking",
  "t": "was b. in Shinano in '63; grad. Waseda Semmon Gakko '84, entered the Police Affairs Bureau (Home Office) in '86; was chief Warden of Kanagawa Prison '90-92, despatched to Occident to investigate prison '93. Sectional chief at the Home Office till '08 when he was engaged by the Peking Government. Add. Peking, China.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ogawa, Zenkichi",
  "t": "Pres. of Meiji Sugar Co.; b. '55 in Hyogo-ken; studied in U.S.A. and on returning home '75 was appointed teacher first at the Nagoya English School, then at that in Osaka, which latter he resigned about '77 to enter the Mitsubishi Co. On its amalgamation with the Kyodo Unyu to form the present N.Y.K., continued in the service of the new Co. where he held a post of Director. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ogura, Hyoichiro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.); b. '53 in Tokyo; Midshipman '81; Captain in '98; Rear-Adm. in '04; Vice-Adm. '08. Add. Sangenya, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oguri, Kozaburo",
  "t": "Rear-Adm. and Naval attache to Japanese Embassy at London; b. in 1868 at Kaga; midshipman in 1885; Sectional Chief of the Naval Construction Board, etc. Add. Japanese Embassy, London.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ohara, Tsuto",
  "t": "Lt.-Gen., Com. of Yura Fortress; was b. in Yehime-ken; graduated from Military Cadet's School '83; then from Military Staff College; studied in Germany till '95; Attache to German Legation, Instructor in Military College, Staff officer to 12th Division, Comm. of Tsushima garrison, Chief of Artillery and Engineering School before to present post. Add. Yura, Awaji.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ohashi, Shintaro",
  "t": "Prop. of the Hakubunkan, a wellknown publishing house, Vice-Pres., Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, etc.; b. '63, eldest son of the late Sahei Ohashi, founder of the house; studied at the Doninsha and was his father's right-hand man in carrying the publishing business to the prosperity it attained. In pursuance of his father's will, he founded the Ohashi Library several years ago at a big outlay. Sat for a while in the House of Representatives for Tokyo, travelled abroad in '09. Add. Kami-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ohashi, Suisei",
  "t": "gold medalist; b. '65 in Gifu-ken; first studied painting under the late Watanabe Shokwa and at first followed the Chinese style of southern school; afterward turned his power to depicting animals, especially tigers for which he has become famous both at home and abroad, his productions having won high-grade medals at domestic and foreign exhibitions, at Paris ('00), St. Louis ('03), and Anglo-Japanese ('10). Add. Ogaki, Mino.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "O-i, Narimoto",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. 8th Division; b. '63 at Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieut. of the Army in '81; entered the Mil. Staff Col. in '86; sent abroad to study military science in Germany; Major '97, Colonel '05; and Major-Gen. '09, and was honoured with 5th Class of Golden Kite at the time of the China-Japan War, and again with 3rd Class of the same in Russo-Japan war. Add. Hirosaki, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "O-i, Saitaro",
  "t": "electrical eng., b. '56, in Ise; grad. '82 from Imperial Eng. Col'ge; on duty at Dep'ts of Edu. and Commu'tions '82-87; Prof. at the Tokyo Post and Tel. Soh. '87, transferred to the Commu'tion Dep't. Add. Shiba-Park, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oimikado, Ikumaro",
  "t": "Marquis, of a former courtier family founded in the 12th century. The present head was b. in '75. Add. Mukojima, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oishi, Masami",
  "t": "a retired politician; b. '55 in Kochi-ken; became follower of Count Itagaki but left him '82; arrested '85 with the late Baba about dynamite affairs, and confined some months; travelled abroad; was Min. Res. in Korea, '92-93; left the Gov. service and joined the Opposition led by Count Okuma; twice entered the Gov., first as Vice-Minister of Agr. and Com. when the Matsukata Cabinet concluded an entente with the Progressive '96-97 and next as Minister of the same Dep't '98, in the Okuma-Itagaki coalition ministry. He sat in the House '98-14. Left the Nationalist and joined Doshikai in '13 but left it in Dec. '14. Add. Demma-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oka, Genkyo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), M.D., Court Councillor, ex-Chief Physician-in-waiting to His Majesty; is one of the pioneer grad. of the Medical College which has subsequently become the Imp. Tokyo Univ. For some years he further pursued the study of his special line in Germany. Add. Kudan-shita, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Oka, Ichinosuke",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Minister of the Army; was b. '60 in Kyoto; Sub-Lieut. of infantry '81; grad. from the Staff Col. '83, commanded 22 Brigade in the Russo Japanese war, having been promoted Maj.-Gen. in '05, chief of Military Affairs Bureau '09, then Vice-Minister '11, Lieut.-Gen. in '12; was appointed Minister of War in April '14; Add. War Office.",
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  "n": "Oka, Kishichiro",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of the House of Peers (nom. 1914), was b. in Okayama in 1868, and was adopted by Keiko Oka, formerly a retainer of the Tokugawa Regency. Grad. from the Law Col., Imp. Univ., Tokyo in 1891 and successively held the post of secretary in the provinces from '93 to '04; Governor of Akita '04-05; Chief Police Commissioner at the Korean Residency-Gen. in '05 and deputy Dir. of Agr., Ind., and Com. Department and of the Interior in Korea 1907-10; Governor of Tottori '10-13; Dir. of the Police Bureau, Home Office, '13-14. Add. Shinhanacho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oka, Minoru",
  "t": "Dir. of Com. and Ind. Bureau, Dep't of Agr. and Com. (app. '10); b. in Yamato in '73; grad. Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; passed higher civil service exam. same year; app. Councillor of Legislation Bureau and then Sec. at present Dep't, was Chief Commissioner at the Riege Worlds Exh. at '95, also attended various internatiol conferences, travelled through America '08. Add. Sanko-cho, Shirokane, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Okabe, Choshoku",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '84), formerly daimyo, ex-Minister of Justice, Mem. House of Peers; b. '54; studied in America and England '75-83; appointed Councillor of the Japanese Legation in London 86; Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs '80-90; was appointed Minister Plenip. (unattached) '91; Governor of Tokyo-fu '94-96; he has leased a wide tract of land in northern Korea, with the object of setting an example to his fellow Peers to convert it into a model plantation; was Minister of Justice from '08 till '11. Add. Kinsukecho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Okada, Asataro",
  "t": "lawyer, D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Law School, Peking; b. '68 in Ogaki, Gifu-ken; grad. law of Imp. Univ., Tokyo in '91, subsequently studied Criminal Law at its Univ. Hall; taught in the Law Col. and some other schools as lecturer, or as Assis.-Prof. '93-99; was sent to Germany for study '99-00, Prof. at the University after his return; engaged by the Peking Government in '06. Add. Peking.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Okada, Jiyemu",
  "t": "Dir. of Musashi Elec. Railway Co., etc.; was b. at Yamaguchi, was in the Yusen Kaisha '86-89, held a village headman and local assembly member in his native place for some years, removed to Tokyo '02. Add. Nishikubo, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Okada, Ryohei",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of House of Peers; b. '64 in Shizuoka-ken; graduated College of Literature, Imp. Tokyo University in '87; was teacher of the Tokyo High School till '93; then transferred to be Councillor of the Dep't of Education and next Director of Yamaguchi High School; Vice-Minister of Education in '01-03; Deputy President of the Peers' School, '06-07; President Imp. Kyoto University '07; Vice-Minister of Education '08-11. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Okada, Takegoro",
  "t": "Civil Engineer, Sectional Chief, Imp. Rly. Board; b. '65; in Tokyo grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90, was engineer to Tokyo and Saitama Prefectural Offices, then transferred to the Imp. R'lys '03. Add, Imperial Rl'ys, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Okakura, Yoshisaburo",
  "t": "Prof. at the Tokyo Higher Normal School, and an English scholar, was born in 1865; grad. Philology, Imperial Tokyo, Univ. '88; was sent to Korea to investigate Korean language; next to England to study method of Teaching English '82-04, to resume his duty at the Normal School. Lecturer at the Lowell Institute Boston '09. Wrote \"The Spirit of Japan,\" \"The Life and Thought of Japan,\" etc. Add. Zoshigaya, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okamura, Teruhiko, D.C.L.; (Japan)",
  "t": "lawyer; b. '55 at Osaka; studied law in London '76-81; afterward became a judge and was appointed President of the Yokohama Local Court, but retired in '91, since then he has been practising law; dispatched to London in '95 by the Government in connection with the Chishima-Ravenna collision case, which was decided by the Privy Council in favour of Japan Add. Onden, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Okano, Keijiro, D.C.L. (Japan)",
  "t": "Pres. Adm. Litigation Court, and Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in Tokyo '65; grad. Law in said University '86; and further studied mercantile law in the Univ. Hall, after which he filled chair of assist. Prof. at the alma mater. Studied in Germany, '91-95 and took chair of Mercantile Law on returning home; appointed Councillor of Dep't of Agr. and Com. as additional duty '98; Dir. of the Legislative Bureau in '08, '11 and '13. Add. Yushima Tenjin-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okazaki, Kunisuke",
  "t": "M.P. (Seiyukai) and Dir. of Furukawa Mining Co., but is more widely known as politician of acute discernment and fertile resources. He was a confidant of the late Count Mutsu and was 1st Councillor of the Communications Dep't when the late Hoshi held the portfolio. Add. Akashi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okazaki, Sessei",
  "t": "veteran metal-caster and modeller; b. at Fushimi near Kyoto and studied the art under his father and others; Prof. at Gov. Fine Art Academy '90; was on Japanese Commission at the time of Chicago World's Fair and finished in '94 the casting of Nanko's bronze image which now stands in front of the Imperial Palace; resigned the Professorship '98; travelled through Europe, 1900. Won a Gold Medal at Paris Fair 1900 and Grand Prize at St. Louis. Add. Yanaka, Uyeno, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okino, Tadao",
  "t": "Engineer of the Home Office; b. in '54 in Tajima; studied at the Tokyo Univ., next at the Polytechnique Institute, Paris, '78-81; Prof. at Government schools before he got appointment in the Home Office, hydraulic engineering being his speciality. Add. Minami Makicho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okochi, Shigetoshi, Baron (cr. 1900)",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers and Lord-in-Waiting of Kinkei Hall; b. in Tosa '42; was a staunch Imperialist in the troubled time preceding the Restoration; appointed Judge '69; Chief Public Procurator and Chief Judge of an Appeal Court '73; transferred to the Court of Cassation and then to the Senate. He was raised to Peerage in consideratian of his service at the time of the Restoration and is one of the leading members of the Seiyukai. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okonogi, Shinrokuro",
  "t": "Director of the Okonogi Ear Hospital; was b. '60 in Fukushima-ken; first studied in the Imperial Univ., but soon discontinued it to go over to Germany for study '88-94; to establish his own hospital in '96. Add. Motomachi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okoshi, Narinori",
  "t": "ex-Min. Resident to Brazil; b. in Tokyo; first entered the Foreign Office '76; appointed Consul at Lyons, '85-90; Chief Consul-Gen. at London '90-93; transferred to be Chief of Yokohama Customs '94; Bureau Dir. at the Communications Dep't '98; Min. Resident and Con.-Gen. at Brazil '99; which he resigned '04 to become a partner of the Anglo-Japanese Syndicate. Add. Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oku, Hanzaburo",
  "t": "ex-M.P. (Seiyu-kai) and barrister; b. in '61 at Kyoto; graduated Kyoto Normal School, became a schoolmaster and member of the City Council, Kyoto; has 7 times been M.P. and was a prominent figure of the Seiyukai; was elected President of Lower House in March-Dec., '14. Add. Miyuki-cho, Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oku, Kenzo",
  "t": "expert to the Monopoly Bureau of Finance Dept.; b. '50 in Saga-ken; entered the service of Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce in '85 as an assist. expert; full expert in '93; in addition expert to Marine Products Investigation Office in '95; expert to the Salt Industry Investigation Office in '98; made subsequently a tour through Europe and America on an official mission, returning home in '02; present post since '02. Add. Aoyama-minami-cho 6 chome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oku, Yasukata",
  "t": "Marshal, Count (cr. Baron '95, Count in '07), ex-Chief of General Staff and Mem. Supreme Military Council; b. '46 in Fukuoka-ken; entered the Army '71; won distinction in the Civil War of '77 for having cut through the besieging lines of the rebels laid round Kumamoto and thus establishing connection with the reinforcements that were coming to its rescue. Commanded the 5th Army Division (Hiroshima) in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with Peerage and the 3rd Class of the Golden Kite. Commander of the Tokyo Bay Defence, Commander of the Eastern Military Districts, and other high posts, meanwhile promoted to full Gen. '03; attended the Durbar at Delhi; led Second Army in Russo-Japan War and was granted 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia. He was appointed to the Chief, General Staff when the late Vis. Kodama suddenly died in Nov., '06, relieved in Jan. '12; Marshal in '11. Add. Harajkatacho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okubo, Toshikazu",
  "t": "Marquis, b. '59, eldest son of Toshimichi, one of the greatest statesmen who consummated the work of Restoration and who was assassinated in '78; the present head was once a junior Secretary of the Treasury. Add. Nihon-yenoki, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okubo, Toshitake",
  "t": "Gov. of Osaka-fu since '12, ex-Dir. Commerce Bureau, Dep't Agr. and Com. ('07-12); b. '66, in Kagoshima; son of the late Toshimichi Okubo, a great statesman of Meiji era; studied in U.S.A. and Germany '87-94; Secretary at Formosa Government-General '95-96; Dir. of the Prison Affairs Bureau '99; then Governor of Tottori-ken, Oita-ken, Saitama-ken. Add. Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okuda, Yoshito",
  "t": "President of the Chuo Daigaku, D.C.L. (Japan); b. '60 in Tottori-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '84, and was at once appointed an official of the Dep't of Agr. and Com., and Director of Patent Bureau '90; transferred to Director of the Official Gazette Bureau; Chief Secretary of the House of Representatives '96; Vice-Minister of Agr. and Com. '98, and that of Edu. '99; Director of the Legislative Bureau '00-02, and a member of the Imperial Family System Investigation Commission with the late Prince Ito as chief, and on its dissolution '07 he was appointed Commissioner to the Court and also its Councillor; was granted 2nd. Class Rising Sun for his service; sat in the House of Repr. '03–08 for his native city; is a founder of the Hogakuin (private Law Col.); travelled abroad '90. Minister of Education '13–14; and Minister of Justice March —April '14. Add. Nakarokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okuma, Nobutsune",
  "t": "M.P., Personal Secretary to Premier Count Okuma (1914), son and heir (adopted) of Count Okuma; b. in Tokyo '70, 3rd son of the late Count Matsu-ura; grad. from Peers' School in '83 and then Law, Imp. University, Tokyo in '97; was at Hamburg for a few years after as agent of the Mitsui Bussan; studied at Cambridge '05-07; Personal Sec. to Premier '14. Add. Waseda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okuma, Shigenobu",
  "t": "Count (cr. '87), one of the foremost living statesmen, Prime Minister; b. Feb., '38 in Saga; had charge of the Treasury '78-81, first as Vice-Minister and then as full Minister and this post he had to resign and then formed the Kaishin-to, the forerunner of the present Nationalist Party; in '88 he filled the chair of the Foreign Office and undertook the important task of revising the Treaties, but the clause in the draft traty for appointing foreign judges in the Supreme Court, had evoked popular discontent. An assassin threw a bomb at him and his leg had to be amputed. When the Progressive joined hands with 2nd Matsukata Ministry '96, the Count re-entered the Cabinet as Foreign Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Commerce; and he assumed the Premiership with additional duty as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Ministry in Feb. '07. He resigned the leadership of the Party, but continued to take active interest in politics and other affairs, till the time recalled him to power. Founded Waseda Semmon Gakko (now Waseda University) in '82 for which he was granted a sum of money by his Majesty in '07; horticulture is his hobby. Compiled or supervised compilation of various works as \"Fifty Years of Japan.\" \"National Reader,\" and a magazine, The Shin Nippon. Was invested with Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia in '10. Assumed the Premiership with additional duty as Home Minister in April '14; relieved of additional post in Dec. '14. Add. Waseda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okuma, Ujihiro",
  "t": "noted sculptor of Tokyo; was b. 1856 at Hatogaya, Saitama; grad. the Art Department of the former Engineering Col. in 1880; studied in Italy 1895-99, the bronze statue of Omura in the Kudan Park, the first cast in Japan since the Restoration, was undertaken by him: has also cast the statues of the late Princes Kitashirakawa and Arisugawa, Prince Ito, Mr. Fukuzawa, Prince Yamagata, Marquis Inonye and others and has won gold or silver medals at home and abroad.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okura, Kihachiro",
  "t": "one of the new-made millionaires; b. '37 in Echigo; removed to Tokyo early in the Meiji era, started business of selling arms and ammunition, from which he derived a big profit; opened a branch store in London '74 and ever since he has kept up an export and import business, especially the latter in the shape of machineries, electric plants and such big things. In '99 he founded a private business school to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his business enterprise, by endowing it with half a million yen, has made other endowments. He travelled twice through Europe and America, first in '72 and second in '00 to visit the World's Fair at Paris in company with Mrs. Okura. He holds a court title and wears the 2nd Order of the Rising Sun, and his private collection of art objects is famous. Add. Aoi-zaka, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Omori, Fusakichi",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), seismologist and Prof. in Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '68 in Fukui; graduated the Col. of Science of the Univ. '87; first studying physics but subsequently turning to seismology; further prosecuted study in Italy and Germany '94-97, to be appointed Prof. at the alma mater on returning home; attended the Seismological Conferences held in Germany '01 and '03; sent to British-India '04, to San Francisco '06 and to Italy '09 to investigate the disastrous earthquakes there. Has invented various seismological instruments, and has also contributed valuable work to the world's literature of this science. Add. Suido-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Omori, Sho-ichi",
  "t": "Gov. of Kyoto-fu; b. '56 at Fuchu, Shizuoka-ken. He began his career in civil service as a clerk in the Mint '73, to be transferred shortly to the Dep't of Justice, then to the Home Office with which he has since been connected; was Dir., Local Adm. Bureau '94; Gov. of Nagasaki-ken '96; then of Hyogo-ken, and after a short service as Vice-Min. of Home Office he was transferred to the present post in '03. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ono, Kinroku",
  "t": "Pres. of Fuji-Minobu Rly. and others; was b. in Kai in '52 and by his deal in silk and rice about '77 laid the foundation of his fortune. Add. Iidamachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ono, Kokei",
  "t": "b. '45 in Shinano; is one of the leading merchants of Yokohama where he has been engaged in silk trade since it was opened to foreign trade. Is a promotor of Yokohama Specie Bank and is also connected with several important undertakings carried on at the port. Add. Minami Nakadori, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "O-oka, Ikuzo",
  "t": "ex-M.P. (Seiyukai); b. '56 in Choshu; was long a lawyer in Tokyo which business he has subsequently left to devote himself to politics in which he was once a member of the National Unionist Association; Chairman, City Council, Tokyo; Pres. of House of Rep. in 1912-14. Minister of Education March-April '14. Add. Yamashiro-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osako, Naomichi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com., of 4th. Div.; younger brother of the following; b. '54 in Kagoshima; appointed Sub-Lieut. of the Army in '79; Major-General '01; Inspector of Field Artillery, Educational Board, in '07 and finally to the present post; was invested with 2nd class Golden Kite as war honour. Add. Nagoya.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osako, Naotoshi",
  "t": "Visc. (cr. '07), Gen. (ret), President of the Peers School; b. in Kagoshima '44; Capt. '72; Major '78; was created Baron with a further reward of 3rd Class Golden Kite for his service in the Japan-China War; Vice-Chief of General Staff Board '98-00; then Com. of 7th Army Div. '02; which formed in Russo-Japan War part of the late Gen. Nogi's Army and took part in the arduous operations at Port Arthur and in the battle of Mukden. Promoted full General, May, '06, and granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun, succeeded the late Gen. Nogi as Pres. of the Peers' School in Oct. '12. Add. Nakacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshima, Kintaro",
  "t": "Dr. Agr., Prof. of Agricultural College, Imp. Tohoku Univ., Dir. of Hokkaido Agr. Experiment Station; b. '71 in Nagano-ken; grad. from Sapporo Agr. College '98; took post-graduate course on agr. chemistry '93-95; appointed Assist. Prof. of alma mater '95; sent to Germany and then to America to study agr. chemistry '98-03 Halle, Göttingen and Berlin, Germany, Wesleyan Univ. U.S.A.; appointed Prof. of alma mater on return. Add. 5 chome, Kitahachijo, Sapporo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshikami, Morizo",
  "t": "Gen. (ret.), ex-Chief of Military Ordinance Dep't; b. '55 in Gifu-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Artillery in '79; from which he gradually promoted to the present rank, having filled in the interval posts of Chief of the Tokyo Military Arsenal, Chief Staff-officer of the 1st Mixed Brigade of the Formosan Garrison, and some others. Was honoured with 4th Class of Golden Kite in the China-Japan War, and again with that of 3rd Class in the Japan-Russia War. Add. Kobinatadai-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshikawa, Noriyoshi",
  "t": "Pres. of Gov't Iron Works; b. in '58 in Kumamoto; grad. in '80 from the former Komaba Agricultural College (now Col. of Agr., Imp. Tokyo Univ.); was for many years agriculturist at the present Department and also Prof. at the alma mater; Governor of Nagano, Iwate, and Kumamoto; Vice-Min. Agr. and Com. '08-11; that of Home Office '12-13. Add. Takagicho, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshima, Hisanao",
  "t": "Visc. (cr. '07), Gen. (ret.), Councillor of Mil. Supreme Council; b. '48 at Akita; Lieut. '71; Major '74 and took part in the Satsuma Civil War; Lieut.-Col. '81; Maj.-Gen. '92. He commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with Baronage and 3rd Class of Golden Kite, Lieut.-Gen. '98; his Division formed part of Gen. Nogi's first investing Army at Port Arthur and next the outflanking corps at Mukden. Promoted full General, May '06, and granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun; Commander of the Body Guards '07, to be soon transferred to Chief of Military Inspector Board; on reserve list in '13. Add. Shimoochiai Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshima, Ken-ichi",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Vice-Min. of War; was b. '58 in Mino; Sub-Lieut. of Artillery in '81; ordered to prosecute study in Germany and France '90-93; was on Marshal Yamagata's suite when he attended the Coronation Ceremony of the Czar in '96, and also on the suite of Prince Kan-in when his Highness was sent to Europe on official mission in 1900. Lieut.-Col. in '01; Col. in '05; Major-Gen. in '07; Vice-Chief of the General Staff Board, '12-14; present post in Apr., '14. Add. War Office, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshima, Kumaji",
  "t": "ex-Gov. of Kanagawa '12-14, ex-Dir. of Civil Administration Bureau of Formosan Governor-General's Office; b. '64 in Aichi-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '88; Secretary at the Legislative Bureau and then at the House of Representatives until 1896 when he was transferred to Formosa where he had steadily risen in importance till he was appointed Chief of Police Affairs in '06; the Civil Director till '11; M.P. from Aichi in 1915. Add. Kamakura.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshima, Michitaro",
  "t": "Chief Eng. of the ex-Gov. Steel Works at Wakamatsu; b. '61 at Morioka; entered the then Gov. Univ. '70; proceeded to Germany and graduated Metallurgy at Freiberg '79-81; appointed Eng. to the Imperial Estate '90; Chief Eng. of the Steel Works since '96. Add. Wakamatsu, Kyushu.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oshima, Yoshimasa",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '07), Gen. and Mem. of Supreme Military Council; b. '50 in Choshu; Sub-Lieut. '75; was Com. of the Mixed Brigade that was sent to Korea in '94 on the outbreak of the Tonghak trouble and had the honour of inflicting a first blow on the Chinese troops at Songhwan; undertook frontal attack in the battle of Pingyang, which cost rather heavy casualties; was rewarded with peerage and 3rd Class of Golden Kite. During Russo-Japan War was in Gen. Oku's Army at the head of the 3rd Army Div. and fought as far as the Battle of Mukden in which he was in the Central (Nozu's) Army; Gov. Gen. of Kwantung '09-12; and granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add, Naito-Shinjuku, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ota, Minesaburo",
  "t": "Chief Secretary, House of Peers, b. '61; in Fukuoka; finished Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. about '85. Add. House of Peers, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Otagiri, Masunosuke",
  "t": "Director of the Yokohama Specie Bank and Chief of its Branch in Shanghai, was b. '65; sent by the Foreign Office to Tientsin in '86 to study Chinese, and subsequently till '06 when he entered the Bank; he was connected almost interruption with consular service in China, ultimately rising to General-Consularship at Shanghai. Add. Specie Bank, Shanghai.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Otaguro, Jugoro",
  "t": "who has charge of the Mitsui Shiba-ura Eng. Works, was b. in Tokyo '67; grad. Higher Com. School '90 to be appointed for a while Man. Osaka Com. Museum; entered the Mitsui's service in '94. Add. Shiba-ura Eng. Works, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Otani, Kahei",
  "t": "b. '44 in Ise; has raised himself to the present influential position from obscurity, having been for long a clerk in a foreign firm in Yokohama dealing in tea; set up a tea store on his own account number of years ago and is now the formost tea exporter; has done much for maintaining the fame of Japanese tea in America in the face of aggressive measures taken by its Ceylon rival. Is the chairman of the Japan Tea Guild and of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, and President of the 74th Bank, Yokohama. Add. Moto-hama-cho, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Otani, Kikuzo",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Commander of Hiroshima Division, was b. in Fukui in 1855; Sub-Lieut. in 1879; Lieut.-Col. in 1894 and took part in the 1894-5 war; chief staff officer of the 4th Division and the Guard Division 1896-02; Commanded 8th Division in the battles of Liaoyang and Mukden. Add. Hiroshima.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Otani, Kodzui",
  "t": "Count (suc. '03), b. at Kyoto '76; is the Lord Abbot of the Western Hongwanji Temple, one of the two greatest Buddhist centres in Japan. Studied long in Europe, and started for home '02; via the Central Asia, but was obliged to hurry home before he could carry out his programme on learning the death of his father, m. Princes Kadzuko (elder sister of the Crown Princess), 2nd d. of the late Prince Kujo, Jan. '98, and with her he visited Saghalien and China '07; and also India in 1910. Retired from active service '14. Add. Nishi-Hongwanji, Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Otani, Kokei",
  "t": "Count (cr. '96); b. '51 at Kyoto; is Lord Abbot of the greatest Buddhist centre in Japan, the East Hongwanji Temple, years past a synonym of mismanagement, corruption and internal discord. The threat of bankruptcy was long hanging over the temple like the sword of Damocles, and quite recently even the princely residences and villas of the Lord Abbot were seized by a creditor, while '09 a large number of heirlooms were put to auction. Fortunately, things seem to have begun to improve. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Otsuki, Fumihiko",
  "t": "Dr. Lit. (Japan), Mem. of the Imperial Academy; was b. at Sendai in 1847; studied at the Shogunate Academy (Shōhei-ko), and was afterwards attached to the Education Department; has written \"Japanese Dictionary,\" \"Japanese Grammar,\" etc. Add. Nippori, near T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Oura, Kanetake",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. Baron '07, Vis. '11), Mem., House of Peers and Minister of Home Affairs; b. in Satsuma, '50; was a Chief Constable in Tokyo '71; Police Inspector '75, and fought in the Civil war of Saigo; Governor of Shimane-ken '93, afterward that of Yamaguchi-ken, Kumamoto-ken, Miyagiken, &c.; Inspector-General of the Metropolitan Police '98-00 and '01-03; was given the portfolio of Communications in Sept. 1903, which post resigned in Jan. '06; Minister of Agr. and Com. from '08 till '11; Min. Home Affairs '12-13; and a leader of Katsura Party. Entered 2nd Okuma Ministry as Min. of Agr. and Commerce; transferred present post Dec., '14. Add. Sakurada-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oyama, Atsushi",
  "t": "ex-Vice-Min. of Justice Dec. '12—Apr. '14; b. '65 in Nagoya; graduated Law, Imp. University Tokyo, '89; continued in juridical service either as Judge or Public Prosecutor till '40; when he resigned the post at the Court of Cassation and went abroad for purposes of study, returning home in '06; to be reinstated in the former service Dir. Prison Bureau '07-12. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Oyama, Iwao",
  "t": "Marshal, Prince (cr. Count '84, Marquis '95, and Prince in '07), Lord Keeper of the Seal, ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Manchurian Army, an ex-Chief of the General Staff; b. '42 in Satsuma; is a nephew of the Great Saigo, and took some distinguishing part in the work of the Restoration; sent to Europe to study military tactics early in the Meiji era; followed the Franco-Prussian war as attache of the latter Army; was promoted Lieut.-Gen. '78 and full General '91. On the occasion of the Japan-China War the General was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Second Army which took Port Arthur and Wei-hai-wei; Marshal '98; and Chief of the General Staff, which he soon resigned to be succeeded by the late Gen. Viscount Kawakami. His premature death and the death of his successor, the late Prince Komatsu, obliged the Marshal to resume the former post. Soon after the outbreak of War he was made the Commander-in-Chief of Manchurian Army with the late Gen. Kodama and staff of brilliant officers under him. For the service in the Russo-Japan War he was granted 1st Class Golden Kite and Collar of Chrysanthemum; bestowed Order of Merit by the late King Edward. Appointed Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal in '14. Princess Oyama was one of the young ladies who were first despatched by the Government for study to U.S.A. in '71, and is a grad. Vassar Col. Add. Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ozaki, Saburo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '96), Mem., House of Peers since '90; b. '42 in Kyoto-fu; held various posts at the Home Office and Cabinet, the last post he held being that of the Director of Legislative Bureau, '90. Was a promoter of the Seoul-Fusan R'ly. His service rendered in connection with the Restoration was rewarded with Peerage. Add. Roppongi, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ozaki, Yukio",
  "t": "M.P. of unbroken record, Minister of Justice; b. '59 in Mie-ken; studied at Keiogijuku and for a short while held post of Jun. Secretary at Central Gov., leaving which he soon attracted public notice as one of those prominent politicians who opposed to the clan Gov. and swore to introduce party politics; was ordered to leave Tokyo by the coup d'etat in '87 and went to England, returning home on the eve of the summoning of the 1st session of the Diet to sit in it ever since. He was in '97 Chief Councillor of the Foreign Office in the Matsukata-Progressive Cabinet; was the Minister of Education in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Cabinet in '98, but had to resign from a trivial cause which, however, led to his severing connection with Count Okuma's party with which he had been identified since its inception. He next joined Prince Ito's new party and was made its leader in the House, but in '03 he left it, and he was for a free lance; again joined it in '10; was elected Mayor of Tokyo in '03; in '05 married Miss Theodore d. of Baron Ozaki by English lady; visited Europe with his wife in '10; resigned the Mayor in '12; was appointed Minister of Justice 1914. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ozawa, Kenji",
  "t": "M.D., mem. House of Peers, Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., mem. of Academy of Japan; b. '52 in Mikawa; pursued medical study in Germany '70-74 and '78-82; since then Professor at the Medical Faculty of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., Dean in '90, Add. Sugamo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ozawa, Takeo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '87), Lord-in-Waiting of Kinkei Hall, Mem. of House of Peers, Vice-Pres. of the Japan Red-Cross Society, etc.; was b. '44 in Kokura; was long connected with the Army, having retired in '90 with the rank of Lieut.-General. Add. Hinokicho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saburi, Isshi",
  "t": "Engineer, D.-Eng. (Japan), Dir. of the Yokosuka Elec. Co., the Kei-hin Elec. R'ly Co., and the Kei-han Elec. R'ly Co.; was b. in Tokyo. Early entered the Govt. Engineering Col. from which he grad. in '86, was conferred with the doctorate later on. Add. Minami-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saga, Kinto",
  "t": "Marquis, of a former courtier family founded about the 12th century; was b. 1863. Add. Nicho-machi, Shitaya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saigo, Kichigi",
  "t": "M.D., Surg.-Gen. (ret.), Dir. of the Med. Bureau, Imp. Household; was b. '55 in Shinano. Early entered the Military Guard Division and Vice-Pres. of the Military Medical College; was promoted to Surgeon-Gen. and then placed on the retired list; appointed to the present post in '12. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saigo, Torataro",
  "t": "Marquis (cr. '03), Lieut.-Col. of infantry, son of the Great Saigo who was one of the most conspicuous figures before and after the Restoration and whose numerous followers raised in his name the banner of rebellion in Satsuma in 1877; the subject of this sketch was erected Marquis by way of amnesty; the Marquis was b. in '66. Add. Iohibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saigo, Yorinori",
  "t": "Marquis, Capt. Infantry, son of the late Saigo Yorimichi (d. 1902) one of the notables associated with the Restoration; the present head was b. in '78. Add. Kamimeguro, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saionji, Kimmochi",
  "t": "Marquis (cr. '84, formerly courtier), ex-Premier and Leader of Seiyu-kai; b. '49 at Kyoto; young brother to Prince Tokudaiji (ex-Lord Chamberlain) and adopted as heir by the present house; took part when under 20 in the grave councils of the Restoration; at 19 he was Commander-in-Chief of an Imperial Army; Gov. of Niigata-ken for a few months in '68; studied in France '69-80, and brought home hi hly democratic notions, issuing a democratic paper with the late Mr. Nakayama and Baron Matsuda, (Min. of Justice d. '14) which he had to discontinue. Then commenced his official career, first as Vice-Senator, '81; accompanied Prince (then Mr.) Ito to Europe and U.S.A. to investigate Parliamentary system, '82; Senator '83; Minister to Austria, '85; then moved to a similar post at Berlin, '88; President of the Board of Decoration, '91; Vice-Pres. Code Investigation Commission and Vice-Pres., House of Peers, '93; Privy Councillor, '94; held portfolio of Education in the 2nd Ito Cabinet '94-96, temporarily acting as Min. of Foreign Affairs in consequence of the late Count Mutsu's illness; Min. of Education in the 3rd Ito Cabinet and was nominated President of the Privy Council on the death of Count Kuroda, and as President he had to occupy post of Prime Minister ad interim no less than three times during the interval between the resignation of one Ministry and the formation of another. When the late Prince Ito had to enter the Privy Council, July '03, the subject of the sketch exchanged post with him and became Leader of the Seiyukai. On the fall of the Katsura Ministry, the Marquis formed his Cabinet in Jan. '06 lasting till July '07 and again formed his Cabinet in '11 which continued till Dec. '12, but has been living retired life at Kyoto since 1913. His younger brother, Baron Kichizaemon, is the head of great Sumitomo family by whom he was adopted. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Saito, Hidesaburo",
  "t": "educationist and English scholar, Pres. of the Seisoku English Language School; was b. '66 in Miyagi-ken ; studied first at the Kōbu Daigaku about five years, but left it unfinished; taught English at the 1st Higher Sch. '88 and at the Kokumin Eigakkai; on resigning the post he founded the present school in '96. Has written a number of text books on English grammar and other English works. Add. Goban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Saito, Koji",
  "t": "Mem. of the Tokyo Prefectural Assembly, barrister; was b. '56 in Saitama; took active part in the Civil war of '77 as a police sergeant; studied Law and passed the Barrister's examination in '82. Was a trusted follower of the late Mr. Hoshi and is a Liberal Politician of long standing. Add. Ura-Jimbo-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Saito, Minoru",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Admiral (ret.); b. '58 in Iwate-ken.; entered Navy '73; Sub-Lieut. '82; was Naval attaché to the Japanese Legation at Washington '88-89, attached to the Naval Staff Board as Lieutenant; Flag Lieut. of the Standing Squadron '90, to be attached again soon after to the said Board; acting Com. of the Takao, '92. At the outbreak of the Japan-China War he held post of naval aide-de-camp to His Majesty; transferred to be Commander of the cruiser Izumi and then Flag Commander of the Standing Squadron, and was rewarded with 4th Class Golden Kite for his service in the War; undertook as second in command the task of bringing home from England the battleship Fuji in '96; Commander in '97, and Captain '98 in command first of the Akitsushima on which he cruised to Manila the same year and next of the Itsukushima. Appointed the same year Vice-Minister of the Navy under Adm. Count Yamamoto; Rear-Adm. 1900; and Vice-Adm. '04; Full-Adm. in '12; recommended as his successor when the Count left the chair; granded 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in connection with the Russo-Japan War; Minister of the Navy '13-14. Add. Yotsuya Nakacho 3-chome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Saito, Momotaro",
  "t": "ex-Auditor to Imp. Household Treasury; b. '53 in Tokyo; and early entered the service of the Imperial Court; frequently travelled abroad on suite of one or another Imperial Prince, the last occasion being the Wedding Ceremony of the Crown Prince of Germany when he was on the suite of T.H. Prince and Princess Arisugawa; is now Court Councillor. Add. Kashiwagi, Tokyo,",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Saito, Shigetaka",
  "t": "Dir. of Tokyo Revenue Superintending Office; b. '63 in Miyazaki-ken; grad. law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '86; appointed an official to Financial Dep't; transferred to Councillor of Saga Prefecture; then Sec. of Home Office, of Miye and Tokushima Prefectures; Revenue Officer of the Treasury; Dir. of Yokohama Revenue Superintending Office then of Kobe Customs Office in '03; present post in '13. Add. Kashiwagi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakai, Saho",
  "t": "President of the 3rd Higher School (Kyoto) since 1910; was b. '61 in Kochi; grad. from Mathematic Course, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '83; Prof. at the Naval Academy and the Naval Staff College '85-99; Pres. of the 6th High School (Okayama) '99-10. Add. Kyoto High School.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakaki, Junjiro",
  "t": "M.D., and Dir. and Prop. of Sakaki Hospital for Women's Diseases near Shokonsha, Kulan; b. in Tokyo '59; grad. Med. Imp. Tokyo Univ., then studied his speciality at Berlin; founded the present hospital which is one of the most flourishing establishments of the kind in the city. Add. Samban-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakamoto, Hajime",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com. of Maizuru Admiralty; was b. '59 in Kochi-ken; Midshipman in '83 and gradually promoted to the present rank, having filled in the meanwhile posts of Vice-Com. of the Katsuragi; Navigating-Lieut. of the Fukui, Capt. of Yashima, Chiyoda and Toyohashi; Chief of the Hydrographical Bureau, etc.; Com. of Port Arthur '12; present post '14. Add. Maizuru Admiralty.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakamoto, Toshiatsu",
  "t": "Baron ('07), Vice-Adm. and ex-Chief of Naval Edu.; was b. '58 in Nagano-ken; Midshipman in '79; Captain '97; Rear-Adm. in '02; Vice-Adm. in '05; commanded the Hiyei in the Japan-China War; attended the Coronation Ceremony of the Czar in '96 and the Peace Conference in '99; President of the Naval Staff College '02-03; attended the International Maritime Conference at London in '08. Add. Ichigaya, Koga-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakata, Jujiro",
  "t": "Director of Commercial Affairs Bureau since '11, b. '69 in Izumo; graduated from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '94, passed the diplomatic and consular service examination '96, Consul at Fusan the same year, attaché at Washington '97, élève Consul at Mokpho in '99, transferred to Fusan the same year, Masan in '00, Councillor at head office in '02, Consul Gen. and Sec. of Emb. London '03-11; Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakata, Tei-ichi",
  "t": "D. Eng., Prof. in Tokyo Higher Technical School since '87, having at one time acted as its Director; b. in '57 in Tokyo; and graduated from Imp. Univ., in '80; studied in Germany, England, etc. in '90 92; attended the Paris World's Fair in 1900 as member of the International Committee of Science; is also a comptroller of the Patent Office, and Prof. at Waseda. Add. Naka-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakatani, Yoshiro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Min. of Finance 1903-8 and ex-Mayor of Tokyo; b. '63 at Okayama, son of a celebrated scholar in Chinese. Grad. from the Gov. Univ., Tokyo and entered the Dep't of Finance, '87, with which he was connected without a break, having been successively Councillor, Accountant, Director of Accountant Bureau; Vice-Min. '01; full Minister '06, which resigned early '08; toured around the world '09; Vice-President of Census Com. '10; attended the Peace Conference at the Hague '11; Mayor of Tokyo in '12-15. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakikawa, Saishiro",
  "t": "Director of Patent Bureau; was b. '76 in Saga-ken; graduated from Law College, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '96; Councillor of Agr. and Comm. Dep't '97; Secretary in Foresty Bur.; Dir. of Local Mining Inspection Office, Fukuoka and then the same at Osaka; present post, '13. Add. Osaki, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakuma, Samata",
  "t": "Count, (cr. Visc. '96, Count '07), General, ex-Gov.-Gen. of Formosa; b. in Choshu, '44; took part in the Civil War of the Restoration; Lieut. '72; Major-Gen. '81; Lieut.-Gen. '86; and Commander of the 2nd Division (Sendai); appointed Military Commander of the Districts of Occupation in the Japan-China War; promoted full General '98 and held the last post. '06-15. Add. Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakurai, Ichisaku",
  "t": "Member of Niigata Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of Tokyo Sambutsu and of Sakura Firm, Mng.-Dir. of Niigata Savings Bank; b. '72 in Niigata-ken; studied Japanese and Chinese classics, and arithmetic at a private school; was Member of the Niigata City Assembly, and Niigata Waterworks Committee; presides, beside present positions, the Niigata Home for ex-convicts, the Niigata Orphanage and various other philanthropic bodies; was imprisoned by acting contrary to the act of explosive compound for 7 years. Rokuban-cho, Niigata.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakurai, Joji",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), L.L.D. (Glasgow), Dean and Prof. of Sc. College, the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in Tokyo '59; studied chemistry at University College, London, '76-81; was sent to Europe for inspecting Universities and other educational institutions, '01; represented Japan at the International Council of the International Catalogue of Scientific Literature at London in '07 and also in '10. Add. College of Science, Imperial Tokyo University.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakurai, Shozo",
  "t": "D. Eng. (Japan), Inspector of Naval Construction (ret.); was b. '54 in Tokyo; sent abroad by the Naval Dep't '77 and entered its service on returning home '81; sent to England and America to take charge of the crs. Chiyoda, ('87) and Chishima, ('92); was sectional Chief of Kure Yard during the China-Japan War; was on commission charged to bring home the Chitose and Kasagi '99; Prof at the Naval Staff College afterward and placed on retired list '00; is now connected with the Uraga Dockyard. Add. Nishi-Katamachi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakurai, Tetsutaro",
  "t": "Dir. of the Bureau of Gov't Monopoly, Finance Dep't; was b. '65 in Shidzuoka-ken; grad. Law Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '89; was given a post in the Dept. of Finance '90; Councillor of Nagano-ken '91; and having filled the posts of Councillor of Ishikawa, Chief-Police of Okayama, Sec. of Ibaraki-ken, Chief of the Kobe Customs House, etc., Chief of Tax Bureau '03, transferred to the present post '09. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Samejima, Shigeo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Gen. (ret.); in '49 in Kagoshima; grad. from Mil. Cad. Sch. and appointed Sub-Lieut. of Engineering in '75; Maj.-Gen. in '97; Lieut.-Gen. in '04; was Com. of 14th Army Div.; full Gen. in '11 and put on reserve list; took part in Russo-Japan war and awarded with 2nd Order of Golden Kite and 1st Order of Rising Sun. Add. Kamakura.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Samejima, Takenosuke",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers and Aud., Bank of Japan; b. '48 in Kagoshima; studied in U.S.A. while young and was appointed a teacher at the Foreign Language School on his return home, removed as clerk in the Foreign Office about '82; then Per. Sec. to Count Okuma, next to the late Prince Ito as Premier, and repeatedly held post of Chief Sec. of the Cabinet formed by his chief. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Saneyoshi, Yasuzumi",
  "t": "Viscount, M.D., Surgeon-Gen. and ex-Dir. Medical Bureau of the Navy; b. '48 in Kagoshima; entered the Col. Med., Imp. Univ. '69; Lieut.-Surgeon of the Navy '74; studied Med. in England for several years; was steadily promoted in the Navy till we found him occupying the highest post of Surgeon-Gen. '90; to be appointed Dir. Medical Bureau as additional post; placed on retired list in 08. He was created a Baron '97, Viscount '07. and was grated 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add Torii-zaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sanjo, Sanekata",
  "t": "3rd Prince, formerly one of the seven seika (next to goseikke for which see Ichijo), House of Fujiwara; founded by Saneyuki (1080-1160 A.D.). The 2nd Prince died in 1914, whose father Saneyoshi (1837-91) was one of the most distinguished builders of the grand work of the Restoration, for which he was raised to the rank of Prince; the present head is still a minor. Add. Torii-zaka, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sano, Zensaku",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Dir. and Prof. of Tokyo Higher Com. Sch.; b. '73 in Tokyo; and grad. from above in '94; he proceeded twice to Europe and America, and studied further in England, Belgium, Germany, etc, specially devoting his attention to exchange. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Chujiro",
  "t": "zoologist and sericultural expert, D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. in the Agr. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. '57 in Tokyo; grad. Science Col. of the Univ. '80, entered official service in the Dept. of Agr. and Com. in '81; Assist.-Pref. in the present Col. '42; Prof. in the 1st High School, etc. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Genjiro",
  "t": "chief technical official of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, and chief of manufacturing section; was b. in '64 in Ehime; grad. Imperial Agricultural College at Komaba in '80. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Nobutsuna",
  "t": "Dr. Lit. (Japan), poet, Mem. of Imperial Academy, Lect. at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in '72 in Ise; grad. from Lit. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '88. Has written a Japanese anthology of poems. Add, Komagome Nishikatamachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Shishiro",
  "t": "Pres. of 20th Bank besides being Dir. of various cos., b. 48 in Tokyo, is elder brother of Y. Sasaki mentioned below. Add. Nishiogawa-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
  "p": "148",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Tōyō",
  "t": "M.D., one of the highest authorities in internal diseases; b. '39 in Tokyo; and succeeded to the family profession, being one of the pioneer doctors of the Western school. Runs his own hospital styled Tō-un-do. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Masakichi",
  "t": "M.D., eldest son of the above; b. '56, grad. Med., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '78; further studied in Germany '79-'83, to be appointed on his return Prof. at his alma mater; was appointed Dean of the College of Medicine; but he soon resigned the post to devote himself to practice. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sasaki, Yunosuke",
  "t": "Dir. and Gen.-Mng. of the 1st Bank; was b. '54 in Tokyo. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n187/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Satake, Giritsu",
  "t": "Marquis, of a former daimyo founded in the 16th century, which had the fief of 200,000 koku at Akita. The present head was adopted into the house in '14. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Satake, Sakutaro",
  "t": "M.P. (Seiyu-kai), Pres. of the 10th Bank, Tokyo Elec. Light Co., etc.; was b. '49 in Kofu; took active part in local communal and civic affairs, and had charge of the Agr. and Ind. Bank of the Prefecture. Has been returned twice to the Lower House from his native district. Add. Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sato, Aimaro",
  "t": "ex-Ambassador to Austria-Hungary; b. '57 at Hirosaki; grad. at American univ. 81 and appointed a clerk of the Foreign Office the same year; Legation Sec. unattached '81, and Chief of the Telegraph Section; Sec. to the Legation at Washington, '87; transferred to London, '91; recalled home and appointed Chief of Telegraph and Translation Sections, '93; 1st Class Sec. to the Legation at Paris, '96 and next at Berlin; Min. Res., '00 accredited to Mexico; recalled home in '02 to be relieved of the post and ordered to attend duty at the Head Office; had charge of the special correspondence business during the Russo-Japan War and was on the suite of the Peace Plenip. at Portsmouth '05. Add. Torrizaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sato, Sankichi",
  "t": "M.D., Mem. Acad. of Japan, Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '87, and Dir. of its Hospital; b. '57 in Gifu-ken. At first he learned Mineralogy at the Tokyo Kaisei Gakko, but afterward took to Medicine which he finished in '82; was sent to Germany for study '83-87 to be appointed Prof. at his alma mater on his return. Add. Sarugaku-cho, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sato, Shosuke",
  "t": "D. Agr. (Japan), Ph. D., Dean and Prof. of the Col. Agri. (Sapporo); b. '55 in Hanamaki, Iwate-ken; grad. the then existing Foreign Language School '76; grad. the Sapporo Agr. Col. '80; further studied agri. economy at Johns Hopkins' and in Germany, '82-87, and was appointed Professor in the Sapporo Col. on returning home, its President, '94; American exchange Prof. '14. Add. Sapporo, Hokkaido.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sato, Susumu",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), M.D.; b. '45; studied medicine in Germany, and was the Presiding Surgeon of the Hiroshima Military Hospital at the time of the Japan-China War and undertook the operation on Li Hungchang, the late world-famed Chinese statesman, when he was shot by a fanatic while staying at Shimonoseki as Peace Envoy in '95. The Dr. supervised the Hiroshima Mil. Hospital in the Russo-Japan War; is now Pres. of the Juntendo Hospital in Tokyo. Add. Ochano-mizu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sawada, Shunzo",
  "t": "Barrister, LL.D., Dir. of the Oji Paper Mfg. Co.; was b. in '52 in Saitama-ken; studied foreign language in Tokyo and Yokohama, and also laws; went over to America and prosecuted study at Yale and Pennsylvania, to return home in '87; Vice-Pres. of Univ. and the Keio Gijuku but afterward resigned the posts to devote himself to his profession. Add. Hiyoshi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sawayanagi, Masataro",
  "t": "D.Litt., Mem. of House of Peers; b. '66 in Nagano-ken; graduated Col. Lit. Imp. Tokyo, Univ., '88; Secretary of the Dep't of Education '90, to combine post of Personal Secretary to the Minister the following year; Dir. of the Hongwan-ji Middle School, '93-95; next that of Gunma Middle School; promoted to be Dir. of the 2nd (Sendai) High School, '97; transferred to post of Director of the 1st (Tokyo) High School; then to be Dir. of the Ordinary Education Bureau; attended the World's Oriental Conference held at Berlin, '02. He proceeded to London Apr. '06 to deliver a course of lectures on Japanese education at the London University, but had to return home in hurry before commencing the lectures to be appointed Vice-Minister in '07, resigned it '08; Acting Pres. of Higher Com. School, Tokyo, '09; Pres. of North-Eastern Univ. '10-13; Pres. of Imp. Kyoto Univ. '13-14. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Seino, Chotaro",
  "t": "ex-Director of the South Manchuria Rly Co. '08-13; b. '60 in Takamatsu, Sanuki; grad. in '95 from Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., then began his official career in the Home Office, and in local offices and as Sec. of the Home Office, attended the International Census Conference held in Brussels '03; Governor of Akita-ken '08. Add. Tokyo Branch Office of South Manchuria Rly, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Seki, Hajime",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Deputy Mayor of Osaka; was b. in '73 in Tokyo; grad. from the Higher Com. School in '93; further studied in Europe '98-01, communications being his specialty; was Prof. at the Tokyo Higher Com. School, School Inspector of the Department of Education, present Office in '14. Add. Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Semba, Taro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Commander of the 1st Division (Tokyo); was b. '55 in Ehime; Sub-Lieut. (Infantry) in '78, entered the Staff College and further studied in Germany '90-93; commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China war and in Russo-Japan war; Lieut.-Gen. in '10, after having been a Sectional Director for several years in the General Staff; Com. of 17th Div. '10, of 3rd Div. '14, of 1st '15. Add. 1st Division, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Senge, Takatomi",
  "t": "Baron, (cr. '84), ex-Min. of Justice, Member of the House of Peers; b. '45 of an ancient family who hereditarily acted as Grand Custodian to the Great Shrine of Izumo; appointed Director of the Ord. Education Bureau, '92; Gov. of Saitama-ken '94; that of Shizuoka-ken '97, and lastly Gov. of Tokyo-fu, '98-08; was granted Barony '90 in consideration of the honourable position the family occupied from ancient time, being considered as almost rivalling the Imperial House in respect of hoary antiquity. Appointed to the Ministerial post in Mar. '08, but resigned a few months afterwards, when the Ministry fell; appointed to the President of Tokyo Street Rly. Co. '80-11. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sengoku, Mitsugu",
  "t": "Pres. of Imp. Gov. Rlys., ex-M.P., ex-Pres., Inawashiro Hydro-Elec. Co.; b. in Tajima '57; a pioneer grad. of Engineering '79, Tokyo Im. Univ.; was long connected with the Gov. R'ly as its sectional chief. Pres. of the Kyushu R'ly Co. till its nationalization in '11, promoted Hydro-Elec. Co. '11; toured through Europe '11-12; appointed Pres. of Imp. Gov. Rlys. '14. Add. Fujimi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Setô, Kokí",
  "t": "Dir. of the Tokyo Higher School since '13; was b. in '69 in Kochi; grad. from the Coll. of Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1896, and then filled the post of School Inspector in the Department of Education. Add. Wakamatsu-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Setsuda, Hikosuke",
  "t": "wine dealer; b. '48 in Tokyo; made much profit by selling spirituous liquors just after return of tranquillity in the earlier part of the Meiji era. Add. Minami-Shimbori, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sewaki, Toshio",
  "t": "M.D., L.R.C.P. and M.R.C.S. St. Thomas Hospital College, England; b. '64 in Kagoshima; finished the Medical School at Osaka, '85; further prosecuted studies at St. Thomas Hospital and Brompton, '86-90, returning home in '90, and the following year was made chief doctor of Tokyo Hospital; is Prof. at the Tokyo Charity Hospital, Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiba, Chuzaburo",
  "t": "Prof. of Shipbuilding at the Imp. Univ., and consulting engineer to the Kawasaki Dockyard; b. in Kaga in '82; graduated from the University in '95, and afterward studied at the Central Technical College, London, and also at Humphrey, and Tennant's Works and finally at Berlin; undertook the designing of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha's sister steamers, Tenyô and Chiyô. Add. Akebono-cho, Komagome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiba, Goro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of 12th Division; holder of 2nd Golden Kite; b. '58 in Aizu, 5th son of a retainer of the clan; entered the Mil. Prep. School '73; Cadet School, '77; Sub-Lieut. '79; was an attaché to the Legation at London, and then at Peking, and took distinguished part as Major (Art.) in the Japan-China War for which he was rewarded with 4th Class Golden Kite. But it was during the memorable siege of the foreign dip. corps at Peking by the Boxers '00 that his name began to be widely celebrated; Com. of 1st Brig. '09-12; 1st Brigade Heavy Artillery 1912-13. Add. Kokura.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiba, Junrokuro",
  "t": "ex-Dir. of the Religion Bureau of the Education Dept; b. '71 in Kanazawa; grad. Law Col. of Tokyo Univ. '87. Prof. at his alma mater '00 on his return home in '98; appointed Councillor to the Legislation Bureau the following year. Add. Shio-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiba, Shiro",
  "t": "M. P., elder brother of Gen. G. Shiba; b. at Aizu '52; studied in America, and in '86 was appointed Personal Secretary to the Minister of Agr. and Com. of the time (Visc. Tani) with whom he travelled through Europe and America on official business; resigned office next year with his chief and published a political novel written in highly polished Sinico-Japanese, and it had a wide circulation: arrested on the charge of complicity in the Korean Queen assassination affair in '95, to be acquitted on examination; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com. '98 in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet. He was returned to the House of Representatives from his native district in 1911 as candidate for the Doshikai. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shibata Kamon",
  "t": "Mem., House of Peers, ex-Min. of Education '12-13; b. '61 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. Law of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85; appointed Councillor, Home Office '86; Secretary of the Cabinet '89; Dir. Local Adm. Bureau, Home Office, '95; Chief Sec. of the Cabinet in the Katsura Ministry '01-05; reappointed to the post in '01; then elevated to the President of Colonial Board in '11; Min. in Dec., '12. Add. Naka-Roku-bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Shibayama, Gorosaku",
  "t": "M.D., Member of the Infectious Diseases Institute and of Medical Inspection Staff; was b. '71 in Tochigi; grad. Med. Col. of Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '98; was made an assistant at the Infections Diseases Investigation Laboratory in the same year, quaratine officer '00, and finally to the above post. Add. Dai-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Shibayama, Shosai",
  "t": "master \"makiye\" artist, Grand Prize recipient at Paris and St. Louis, ex-Prof. of Fine Art Academy; b. '53 in Tokyo; first studied inlaying but subsequently took to \"makiye\"; was ordered in '87 to make makiye-frame for mirror in the Empress' chamber; organized the Japan Lacquer Art Society with some others '90, and was appointed Prof. of the Academy the following year, resigning the post '01. He is specially famous for \"level polish makiye,\" and has frequently received orders from the Imperial Court. Add. Kobiki-cho, Itchome, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shibayama, Yahachi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Adm. (ret); b. '50 in Kagoshima; Sub-Lieut. of the Navy, '71; Rear-Adm. and Com. Sasebo Adm'ty at the time of the Japan-China War and was rewarded for his service with 3rd Class Golden Kite; Vice-Adm. '97 and was Com. of Kure Adm'ty during 1904-05 War; transferred to be Com. of Port Arthur '05; raised to full Adm., '06 and placed on retired list. He was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in the Russo-Japan War. Add. Kami-Rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shibusawa, Yei-ichi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. 1900); b. '40 in Saitama-ken, is a Nestor of our business circles. Took service under the Tokugawa in its declining days and visited Europe, '67-68 in company of a Tokugawa Prince; appointed a high official in the Treasury on establishment of the Imperial Government, but left it '73 with the then Vice-Minister of the Dep't (now Marquis Inouye), in consequence of his opposition to the policy of the Minister. From that time to this day the subject of this sketch consistently kept aloof from Gov. service, though very frequently the chair of Finance has been offered to him. Founded the 1st Bank (Dai-ichi Ginko), pioneer of national banks in '73; was the chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce from its inauguration till spring of '05 when he resigned on account of ill-health. Toured in Europe and America in '02, again through U.S.A. in '10. Add. Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shibuya, Ariaki",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., ex-Insp. of Commissariat, Mil. Education Board; was b. '56 in Wakayama; appointed Sub-Lieut. of Cavalry '79, entered Military Staff Col. in '84; also served for years as Aide-de-Camp to the Crown Prince, Adjutant to the Inspetor of Cavalry and Com. of the 15th Regiment of Cav., etc.; Maj.-Gen. in '00 and then on reserve list in '14. Is the holder of 3rd Class of Golden Kite (war honour). Add. Sendagaya Hara-juku, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shida, Kotaro",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. in the Tokyo Higher Commercial School, and in the Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Special Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; was b. '68 in Chiba Prefecture; grad. '94 from Law Col. of Imp. Univ., and further studied in its post-grad. course, being at the same time Professor in the Tokyo Higher Com. Sch. in '97 sent to Germany '98-01 to study Com. Law; engaged by the Chinese Govt. to compile Com. and Civ. law. Add. Yokoami, Honjo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shidate, Tetsutaro",
  "t": "Gov. of the Industrial Bank of Japan; was b. '64 in Shimane; grad. from Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '79; served at the Bank of Japan till '89; entered the Kyushu Railway '00; Sumitomo Bank '01-10; joined the editorial staff of the Osaka Mainichi '11-12; present post in '13. Add. Industrial Bank, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shidehara, Kijuro",
  "t": "Minister at the Hague; b. in '72 in Kawachi; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '95 and served Agr. and Com. Dept.; Vice-Consul at Chemulpo '99; transferred to London, Antwerp, &c.; Sec. of Head Office in '11 and Embassy Councillor at Washington, in May '12; finally present post in '14. Add. Japanese Legation, Holland.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shido, Akira",
  "t": "ex-Com. Agent in New York; was b. 1860 in Kumamoto, grad. '85 from Komaba Agr. Col. and was in the service of Prefectural Offices and Department of Agr. and Com. as agriculturist, having been Chief of the Silk Conditioning House till '10; reinstated to the post '12. Add. Yokohama Silk Cond. House.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiga, Shigetaka",
  "t": "ex-M.P., journalist, traveller, author, and Prof, Waseda Univ.; b. '63 at Okazaki; grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '84; was once a school teacher and then visited the South Seas, '86, on board a naval training ship and his \"Affairs in the South Seas\" acquired a wide reputation for charming style; joined the Progressionists '95; appointed Dir. Forestry Bureau, '97; Chief Councillor of Foreign Office, '98; left the Progressionists '00 and went over to the Seiyu-kai; was allowed to join the Port Arthur investing army in the 1901-5 War, and was on the Saghalien commission. Has written a number of works, chiefly geographical; visited South America, Africa and Europe on board cr. Ikoma. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shigemi, Kumao",
  "t": "Lt.-Gen., Com. of Shimonoseki Fortress; b. in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. Mil. Academy, '84, then Mil. College; Dep'tal Chief of Staff Board before present post. Add. Shimonoseki.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shijo, Ryuai",
  "t": "Marquis, of a former courtier family that descended from Fujiwara Kamatari; the present head was b. '80, and is Lieutenant of Cavalry. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimada, Saburo",
  "t": "M.P. (Doshi-kai) of unbroken record; b. '52 in Tokyo held a post Secretary in the Dept. of Edu., which he resigned '81 when Count Okuma left the Government; was long one of the ablest lieutenants of the Count and a prominent member of his party, but afterward he severed connection with it and has ever been in the House of which he was for a while Vice-President. Jointed the Nationalist Party in '10 but left it in '13 and went to Prince Katsura's party. Wrote several works of historical interest; visited America to deliver lectures '11. He played active part in disclosing the Naval Scandal in 1914. Add. Naka-rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimamura, Hayao",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Chief of Naval General Staff, Mem. of the Admirals Council since '14; was b. in Kochi-ken '58; Midshipman, '81; sent abroad for study in England and Italy '88-89; and staff officer on board the flag-ship Matsushima, in the Japan-China War when he was slightly wounded; Commander soon after and attached to the Naval Board; Prof. at the Naval Staff Col. '96; attached to the Japanese Legation at Rome '96; attached to the Naval Board on returning home the same year; Capt. '99; was Commander of the Suma, and Chief Staff of the Standing Squadron in the Boxer Trouble '00; attached to the Naval Board and also Prof. at the Col. on returning home; Rear-Adm. in '02; was Chief Staff to Adm. Togo in Russo-Japan War; Vice-Adm. '07 and Pres. of Staff Col. '07-09; attended The Hague Peace Conference held '07; Commander of the Sasebo Adm. '09-14; Com. of the Squadron that attended King George's Coronation Ceremony. Add. Naval Edu. Board, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimamura, Takitaro",
  "t": "man of letters, dramatist, and Prof. at the Waseda Univ.; was b. in 1871 in Shimane; grad. from Waseda in 1894; further studied in England; has translated Ibsen and Shaw and organized a new group of actors. Add. Tozuka, Waseda, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimazu, Chusai",
  "t": "Prince, 6th son of Prince Hisamitsu (d. 1887), scion of the House, and in recognition of the distinguished service in consummating the work of Restoration, the title of Prince was conferred on him in 1884. The present head was b. in 1885. Add. Sannen-cho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimazu, Tadashige",
  "t": "Prince, formerly of the great House of Satsuma, with a fief of 700,000 koku, and 30th head of the line which was founded in 12th century; his predecessor Seihin and uncle Hisamitsu did much for rehabilitating the Imperial power. The present head was b. 1886 and is Lieutenant of Navy. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimizu, Cho",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Judge of Adm. Litigation; b. '68 in Kanagawa; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '94; Secretary of the Home Office and Prof. at the School and studied in Germany and Austria '98-99. Add. Aizumicho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimizu Ichiro",
  "t": "President of the Appeal Court at Sendai; b. in '58 in Kaga; grad. the former Law College under control of Justice Dept. '84, and has since sat on the Bench in which he was Judge at the Supreme Court, President of Kobe District Court, etc. Add. Appeal Court, Sendai.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimoda, Utako",
  "t": "Mad., enjoys the reputation of being one of the foremost blue-stockings and educationalists; appointed a Court maid of honour when about 16 years old, and again after the death of her husband, to whom she had been betrothed. Her great ability in composing uta (poems) having drawn the notice of the Empress her original personal name was changed at her suggestion to the present one which means \"lady poet.\" On the founding of the Peeress' School she was appointed an instructor, subsequently combining the executive duty of Lady Steward of the School, resigned in Nov. '07, when the internal system was reorganized, and has devoted herself chiefly to a private female school she founded about '99. She visited Europe '93-95, and is perhaps only Japanese lady who was received by the Queen of England in audience wearing Japanese costume. Add. Harajuku, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimogō, Dembei",
  "t": "Member of the House of Peers, Pres. of the Ninju Life Ins. Co.; b. '72, at Nagahama, Shiga-ken; studied in the Keiogijuku; made an inspection tour in Europe and America, 1900; has interests in many companies. Add. Mita Koyamacho, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimomura, Ko",
  "t": "Dir. Postal Saving Bureau; was b. '75, eldest son of late Fusajiro Shimomura; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo '98, and has since been connected with the postal service. Add. Oi, Ebara-gun. Tokyo,",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimo-oka, Tadaharu",
  "t": "Vice-Minister of Home Affairs; b. '70 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95; was appointed Secretary of Justice Dep't and of Legislative Bureau; Gov. of Akita-ken '05-08, Director, Agr. Bureau '08; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com. '12-13; Chief Sec. of the Cabinet '13-14; appointed Vice-Min. of Home Affairs '14. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shin, Tsuneta",
  "t": "Naval Architect, ex-Man. of the Ishikawajima Shipbuilding Co.; was b. '64 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. from Eng. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. about '86 and soon entered the said Co. He established his own office in '11 representing some General Loco. Works, &c. Add. Aoyama Minamimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiohara, Matasaku",
  "t": "Mng. Dir. of Sankyo Kabushiki-Kaisha; was b. in Yokohama in 1899, where his father removed from Nagano-ken and attained success in water supply business. Studied at the Yokohama Commercial School and the Yokohama school of English and Japanese languages; started drug business in '99; went to America to study drug business. He began importing drugs, chemicals, etc. and incorporated his firm in '07 as partnership Co. under the name of Sankyo Goshi-Kaisha, which in '13 was consolidated into a joint stock Co., Mr. Shiohara acting as Mng. Dir. Add. Iigurakata-machi, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiozawa, Shōtei",
  "t": "Ph. D., D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Waseda Univ.; was b. in 1871 at Mito; grad. from Waseda in 1895, from Wisconsin 1900, and further studied at Berlin and Halle 1901-2, speciality being political economy. Add. Haraikatamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiraishi, Motojiro",
  "t": "Dir. and Man. of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, Dir. of the Nippon Life Ins. Co., etc.; was b. '67 in Niigata-ken. Early grad. from Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Toyo Kisen Kaisha to be elevated to the present post. Add. Hiroo, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiraishi, Naoharu",
  "t": "D. Eng. (Japan) and Pres. of the Wakamatsu Harbor Works, etc.; b. in '57 in Tosa; grad. Civil Eng. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '80; studied in America and Europe from '83-6, to be appointed Prof. at the alma mater; afterward Pres. of the Kwansai R'ly Co. Add. Iigura, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shirani, Takeshi",
  "t": "Chief Dir. Civil Adm'tive Dep't of Gov.-Gen., Kwantung; b. '63 in Fukuoka; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., '90; appointed at the Home Office in which he held post of Councillor, Section Chief and finally Dir. of Temple and Shrine Affairs Bureau '02, also serving for some year at the Hokkaido Office, and also at the Edu. Dep't. Transferred to Gov. of Tochigi-ken, '03; Dir., Ordinary Education Bureau, '06-08; appointed to the present post in May, '08. Add. Port Arthur.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shiratori, Kurakichi",
  "t": "historian, D. Litt. (Japan), tutor to the Crown Prince, and Prof. at the Peer's School; was b. '65 in Chiba; grad. in '90 from Litt. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., further studied in Germany and Hungary '00-05, and is an authority on Mongolian dynasties and allied subjects. Add. Nijikki-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shisa, Suguru",
  "t": "Paymaster-General, Chief of Naval Account Bureau; b. '64 in Nagasaki-ken; Dir. of Paymasters school and Chief accountant of Sasebo Admiralty before transferred to present post in '12. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Sho, Ten",
  "t": "Marquis, of the \"princely house\" of Luchu that used to pay regularly tribute to the Court at Kyoto and Shogunate; formally incorporated into dominion of Japan in 1872, and in '72, the archipelago was converted in Okinawa prefecture; b. 64. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Shoda, Heigoro",
  "t": "b. '45 in Oita-ken; was one of the most trusted confidants of the late Mr. Fukuzawa, Japan's greatest educationalist, and one of his assist.-teachers in the inception stage of his famous institution, Keiogijuku. Then entered the Mitsubishi firm soon after its creation and has perhaps done more than any other employé in carrying the establishment to the present state of prosperity; had charge of the Nagasaki Dockyard owned by the Mitsubishi firm for long while; now leading a retired life. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shoda, Kazuye",
  "t": "Crown Mem. of House of Peers (nom. 1914) and Vice-Min. of Fin. 1911-14; was b. '69 in Iyo; graduated from Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '95; passed the higher civil service examination in the following year; inspector of taxation affairs '97; promoted to the Dir., Finance Bureau, Treasury in '70 and finally to the Vice-Minister in '11, having been in the meanwhile Chief of Hakodate Customs, Secretary at the head office, etc. Add. Nakashibuya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Simla, Gentaro",
  "t": "Gov. of Japan Hypothec Bank; was born in 1867 in Yamanashi; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89 and entered Agr. and Com. Dept; Councillor '93; Sectional Chief in '97; Vice-Gov. of the Hypothec Bank '02-12; travelled through Europe and America for inspection '99-01; Gov. in '12. Add. Kanetomicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "So, Seijiro",
  "t": "Director of General Affairs Department of the Mitsubishi Company; was b. '62 in Nagasaki; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; studied in U.S.A.; Dir. of Kobe Branch; Dir. Takasago Paper Mill. Add. Kobinata Suido-cho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "156",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n194/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "So, Shigemochi",
  "t": "Count, formerly the hereditary Lord of the feudatory of Tsushima; was b. in 1867; in '91 married Taka, daughter of late Baron Matsuzono. Add. Nichomachi, Shitaya, Tokyo.",
  "p": "156",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n194/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Soda, Kinsaku",
  "t": "one of the prominent merchants of Yokohama; b. '50 in Kōzukō; laid the basis of his present wealth through transctions in raw silk early in the Meiji; founded his family bank, Soda Bank, in '96 and has rendered valuable services in all matters of public interests in that city. Add. Soda Bank, Yokohama.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n194/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Soga, Sukenori",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor, ex-President of nationalized Nippon Railway Co. and Mem., House of Peers '91-15, was b. '43 in Saga-ken; early entered the Imp. Army; took distinguished part as Commander of Brigade on the occasion of Civil War of '77; was subsequently a Divisional Commander at various places; held for a while, the post of Vice-Chief of the General Staff; retired from active service about '87, was once chief military tutor and aide-de-camp to the Crown Prince. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n194/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Soma, Nagatane",
  "t": "ex-Pres. of the Yokohama Specie Bank, Pres. of the Senshu Univ., Mem. of Yokohama Chamber of Com.; was b. '50 in Hikone, Omi; sent to America to study Laws and Economics at Yale Univ. as early as '71; established the Senshu Gakko (now Univ.) in conjunction with Dir. I. Tajiri and Mr. Megata in his return home in '79; entered Yokohama Specie Bank, and was Pres. for about ten years till '09. Was granted 3rd Grade of Merit for his service in the Russo-Japan war. Add. Shimo-Tozuka, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sone, Tatsuzo",
  "t": "architect, b. '55 in Karatsu; grad. architecture '80 in the defunct Govt. Engineering Co., was architect to the Kure Admiralty for some years; architect of the Mitsubishi Firm '0-07 and undertook building a number of brick houses in the extensive open space which the firm owns near the Imperial Palace, Tokyo; started business on his own account in '07. Add. Marunouchi, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sonoda, Jittoku",
  "t": "ex-M.P., Dir. of various business Cos., prop. of the Kikyono Horse Pasture; was b. at Kagoshima in '48; took part in the civil war of the Restoration and of 1877; official in the Hokkaido Colo. Office '02-81; entered business and is connected with a number of companies in Hokkaido. He is an ardent patron of the turf. Add. Tomoecho Nishikubo, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sonoda, Kokichi",
  "t": "banker, ex-President of Jugo Ginko (15th Bank); b. '48 in Satsuma, and adopted into the family; entered the Kaisei Gakko (forerunner of present Imp. Tokyo Univ.) '69 first as student, then appointed Assist.; removed to the Foreign Office as clerk, '71; dispatched to England, '74 as Jap. Exhibition Commissioner and subsequently appointed attache to the Legation; personal Secretary to the Foreign Minister (then Inouye) '79; Jap. Consul in London, '82-90 and was allowed to attend the Bank of England as apprentice for about six months; elected President of the Yokohama Specie Bank, '90; then verging toward ruin owing to adverse condition of exchange; dispatched to London to bring home the indemnity from China, '96; transferred to the last post '99-15. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sonoda, Yasukata",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '97), ex-Governor of Hokkaido, and Councillor of Court; b. '59 in Satsuma. Was long connected with the Police affairs, having held the post of Police-Insp. of Tokyo twice; was relieved of the last post in Dec., '06. Add. Shin-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
  "p": "157",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Soyeda, Juichi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Pres., Industrial Bank of Japan; b. '63 in Fukuoka-ken; reputed as a prodigy of genius when a child on account of his precocious talent; graduated from Pol. Economy of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '84; further prosecuted his studies at Cambridge, England and Heidelberg, to be appointed a Councillor of the Treasury on his return home, '87; was promoted to post of Vice-Ministership at the time Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet, '98; appointed President of the Formosan Bank, '99 when that bank was inaugurated, removed to the chairman of the Organization Com. of the Japan Ind. Bank and appointed its President on its being formally started '02; retired from the post in '12; and visited U.S.A. in connection with anti-Japanese agitation in '13. Has taken active part in the introduction of foreign capital. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Soyejima, Michimasa",
  "t": "2nd Count (1st Count Tancomi, d. 1905 was a builder of the work of the Restoration); b. in '71 and was educated at the Peers School, then at Leeds, and Cambridge, England, where he studied history under Prof. Seeley, class '95. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
  "p": "157",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suda, Toshinobu",
  "t": "C.E. (Japan), Dir. of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha; was b. in 1856 in Hyuga; grad. from the defunct Gov. Engineering Coll. in '81. Add. Shio-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
  "p": "157",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n195/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sugi, Kyoji",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan) and mem. of the Imperial Academy; b. '28 at Nagasaki; is one of the earliest statisticians of Japan. Add. Sasugayacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
  "p": "158",
  "l": "scan leaf 196",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sugi, Ma[illegible]oshichiro",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '87), Privy Councillor; b. '35 in Choshu; took active part in the work of the Restoration, but has subsequently pursued a quieter career generally connected with the Imperial Court; Lord Steward to the late Empress-Dowager's Household; then the Treasurer of the Imp. Household; appointed Privy Councillor, '97. Add. Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "158",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sugimura, Kotaro",
  "t": "journalist and author, in charge of Intelligence Dep't, Tokyo Asahi; was b. '72 in Wakayama; edu. at the English Law School, Tokyo, the Unitarian Coll.; teacher at a middle school and translator at the U.S. Embassy before he entered Asahi in '04; travelled several times in the West and presented a sword to King Leopold, Belgium, Feb., '15 on behalf of his Chief. Wrote a number of books. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
  "p": "158",
  "l": "scan leaf 196",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sugimura, Toraichi",
  "t": "ex-Ambassador at Berlin; b. '57 at Kanazawa; took service at Justice Dep't '75; removed to the Foreign Office '85; Secretary of the Legation at Rome '87; removed to Paris, '91; to St. Petersburg, '92; to Vienna '94-99; again to Mexico, '02-06; Minister to Sweden '05-11; to Germany '11-14. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sugita, Tei-ichi",
  "t": "Mem. of House of Peers, leader of Seiyukai; b. '51 in Fukui-ken; is one of the dwindling old Liberals who struggled long for the cause of freedom by sacrificing personal interest and comfort; appointed Gov. of Hokkaido in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet, '98; was Vice-Pres. of House of Rep. in '06-08; Crown Mem. of House of Peers in '12. Add. Shimoshibuya, Tokyo.",
  "p": "158",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sugiura, Shigetake",
  "t": "educationist, Pres. of Nippon Middle School; b. in Shiga-ken in '55; studied at the pioneer Imp. Tokyo Univ. '70-76, at Owen' Coll. Manchester '76-80 to study chemistry under Roscoe' was afterward Principal of the Universisty Preparatory School, Dir. of Special Edu. Bureau; M.P. in the 1st session; tutor to the Crown Prince '14. Add. Hisakata-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
  "p": "158",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sumitomo, Kichizaemon",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '11); b. '64 at Kyoto, represents one of the oldest millionaire families in Japan; is a younger brother of Marquises Tokudaiji and Saionji, and adopted by the family; once sat in the House of Peers as representative for the highest tax payers of Osaka. The family runs the Sumitomo Bank, copper mining and smelting and also colliery. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Osaka.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suyematsu, Kencho",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. Baron '95, and Visc. '07), Dr. Lit. (Japan), Privy Councillor; b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken; began public career as writer on the staff of the Nichi Nichi; appointed Chancellor of the Legation at London, where he turned his leisure fully to advantage by attending lectures; returned M.P. from his district, '90-95; Director of the Legislative Bureau, '92-95; the Minister of Communications in the Ito Cabinet, '98; Minister for the Interior, '00-01 in the Seiyukai Ministry; non-official agent in England during the '04 5 War; appointed Privy coun- cillor, '06. Is a son-in-law of the late Prince Ito whose eldest daughter is Viscountess Suyematsu; had for a time charge of the education of the Crown Prince of Korea when he first arrived in Tokyo in '07. Wrote \"Risen Sun Empire,\" \"Japanese Fantasies,\" etc. Add. Nishinokubo, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n196/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suyenobu",
  "t": "D's i, Pres. Tokyo Marine Insurance Company, Manager Meiji Fir Insurance Company, and of several other important concerns, b. '55 in Kochi-ken and was among the first batch of graduates of the Imp. (now Tokyo) Univ., and has ever since devoted himself to business. Add. Toriizaka, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n197/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Jubi",
  "t": "barrister, was b. at Kambe, Ise, '54; first studied at Keiogijuku and next at the Imp. Univ., grad. '81, Law in the latter; connected with the Peer's School till '85; transferred to the Foreign Office and was Consul in Korea and Hongkong. Resigned in '89 and opened law office in Tokyo, also connected with business. Joined the Liberals; was returned from his native place in the 7th and 8th general elections, and held post of Vice-Min. of Home Office at the time of the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Cabinet in '98. Add. Kaga-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Kantaro",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Vice-Minister of Navy; b. '69 in Chiba-ken; grad. Naval Academy; Lieut.-Commander, '98; Commander, '03; Capt. '08; once Dir. of Torpedo School. Decorations are 3rd Order of R.S., 4th Order of S.T., 3rd Class G.K. Appointed to present post in '14. Add. Admiralty.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Kisaburo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Vice-Min. of Justice and Dir. of Legal Aff. Bur., Director of the Tokyo District Court; was b. in Kanagawa-ken '67; grad. Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '91, and has sat on the bench since '95; was dispatched abroad in '08 on a tour of inspection. Also holds a chair in Waseda University, teaching Civil Law; app. to present post in '14. Add. Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Konosuke",
  "t": "Surgeon-General of the Suzuki Hospital; was b. '54, in the clan of Tahara; began his career in the Navy first in '83, in which he was steadily promoted, and placed on retired list in '06, established a hospital at Iigura, Tokyo in 1911. Add. Iigura Katamachi. Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Masaya",
  "t": "Gen.-Man. Sumitomo family, Osaka; was b. in Kanazawa '62; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo University, '87; was a Councillor of the Dep't. of Agr. and Com. on graduation; then removed to a post of secretary in several lacal offices, lastly at Osaka, to resign the post and to enter the present service about 19 years ago. Add. c/o Sumitomo, Osaka.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Saburosuke",
  "t": "Dir. of the Japan Chemical Industry Co., and Proprietor of Suzuki firm, manufacturer and exporter of Iodine, etc.; was b. in Kanagawa-ken '68. He established the former Co. in '06 and was Man.-Dir. till May '09 when resigned at his own convenience and became a Director. His \"Ajinomoto\" (cooking powder) for giving relish has been patented at home and abroad. Add. Minami-Demma-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Shigemichi",
  "t": "Naval Surgeon-Gen. (ret.), ex-Pres. of the Yokosuka Naval Hospital; was b. '57 at Shiga; Surgeon-Lieut. '97; was once Chief of Medical Dep't of Maidzuru Admiralty, promoted to the present rank of Surgeon-Gen. in '05 and reserve list in '12. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Sobei",
  "t": "President of the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and leading banker and businessman in that city; was b. in '56 in a house noted as a wholesale dealer in lumber; has sat in the House of Representatives for a long while. Add. Nagoya.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Suzuki, Umeshiro",
  "t": "M.P. for Tokyo, Man.-Dir. of the Oji Paper Mfg. Co., Dir. of the Japan Colonization Co., etc.; was b. '62 in Nagano-ken; grad. from the Keio Gijuku '85 and after having been connected with the Jiji, turned to business. Is also connected with the Kyodo Fire and Marine Ins. Co. Add. Oji, near Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n198/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tachibana, Koichiro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of Gendarmie in Korea; b. '61 at Fukuoka; grad. Cadet School '83, Cap. '94, Major '98, Colonel '05, and Adjutant to the War Minister, Maj.-Gen. '09, Chief Staff of the Korean Garrison in 14; present post the same year. Add. Korean Garrison.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tadokoro, Yoshiharu",
  "t": "Dir. General Education Bureau, Dep't of Education; was b. '71 in Tokyo; grad. Law at Imperial Tokyo Univ. '05; passed the higher civil service examination the following year; Councillor at various local offices and at Edu. Dep't, remained '03-05 in Europe to investigate educational administration; Commissioner of Anglo-Japanese Exhibition '10; the present post '11. Add. Dote-Sambancho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tagawa, Daikichiro",
  "t": "M.P., Deputy-Mayor of Tokyo, Edit. of the Miyako; was b. in '69; grad. from the Waseda Senmon Gakko (now Univ.) in '90; took part in Japan-China and Russo-Japan wars as interpreter; is a prominent Christian thinker. Add. Doto-Sambancho, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n198/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tajima, Shiichi",
  "t": "formerly Dir. of the Shimbi Shoin, (a firm for reproducing Japanese masterpieces of Art); b. in '69 in Shinano; organized the firm in '00 and directed it till '12; It was under his direction that various superior albums were produced. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n198/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tajiri, Inajiro",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. Baron '95, Visc. '07), D.C.L. (Japan), Chief of the Board of Audit, Mem. of the House of Peers; b. at Kagoshima '50; grad. from Yale Univ., U.S.A. in '79; Councillar of the Finance Dep't '81; afterward Dir. of Loan and other Bureaux; twice Vice-Minister of Finance, '92-97 and '98-01 and then transferred to the present post. He is teaching political economy at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and other institutions, and enjoys as great a reputation as a scientist as he does as an executive officer; has written several works on political economy. Add. Kanetomi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n198/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takagi, Kenkwan",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '05), M.D., D.S. hon. (Columbia and Penn.), LL.D. (Durham, Eng.), Mem., House of Peers since '92; b. in Satsuma '49; studied medicine in England; and was connected with the Naval Surgery from which he retired '92 after having held the post of Surgeon-General. It was during his tenure of office that he adopted barley-rice-mixed ration in place of rice alone for fleet as a preventive against the leg dropsy, which had prevailed extensively among men and officers of the fleet, and succeeded in putting a stop to this annoying disease. On retiring from the service, he with a number of persons charitably disposed, organized the Tokyo Charity Hospital, one of the most perfectly arranged medical institutions in Japan opened several years ago; the Tokyo Hospital as his own private enterprise. Visited England and U.S.A. '05-'06. Add. Nishikon-ya-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "160",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n198/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takagi, Masutaro",
  "t": "M.P. and barrister; was b. in '69 in Tokyo; grad. from the 'Tokyo Hogaku-in in '91, passed the Judge and Procurators' Examination and Barristers' in '95, and has since been practising in Tokyo. Owns and edits a law journal, and is legal adviser to several business establishments. Add. Hon-Shirokane-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takahashi, Kazutomo",
  "t": "Editor of the Japan Times (Tokyo), Prof. Keiogijuku Univ.; was b. '62 in Kawagoye; entered Col. of Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, but left in '86, and proceeded to U.S.A., where he graduated from Michigan State Univ.; attended to business in the States and Canada before he returned home '97 and joined the staff of the Japan Times. Add. Tsunohazu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takahashi, Korekiyo",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), b. '54 in Tokyo; sent to America for study, '67; was for several months treated as a slave through the treachery of his knavish American \"guardian\"; returned home the following year; appointed an official of the Dep't, Agr. and Com., '81; ultimately rising to be Dir., Patent Bureau, but this post he had to abandon owing to the notorious fraud of a \"gold mine\" in Peru, he and his friends who formed a company to exploit, having been victimized by a German swindler. Soon he found a post in the Bank of Japan, promoted a Director having charge of the western section of Japan; removed to the Yokohama Specie Bank, '95 to be elected its Vice-Pres., '97; elected Vice-Gov., Bank of Japan, then made President once more to the Specie Bank '06, retaining the former post. He was financial Agent for raising foreign loans in England and America, and was dispatched abroad twice on the important mission '04 and '06; was Gov. of the Bank of Japan in '11; Minister of Finance '13-14. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takahashi, Sakuye",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Dir. of Legislative Bureau (app. 1914); was b. '65 in Nagano-ken; grad. Politics at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94; legal adviser to Adm. Ito, Commander of the Combined Squadron in the Janpan-China War; proceeded to England and France to study International Laws '97-01; Prof. at his alma mater on his returning home; wrote several works bearing on international law. Add. Komagome Akebonocho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takahira, Kogoro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), ex-Ambassador to Washington; b. '54 in Iwate-ken; began his career as official of the former Public Works Dep't, to be transferred to Foreign Office as translator, '76; Legation Secrtary at Washington, '81; removed to Seoul '84; Consul to Shanghai, '87; Secretary at the Head Office, '90; Consul-Gen. at New York, 91; Minister Resident at the Hague, '92; Envoy Extra. and Min. Plenip. accredited to the Court at Rome, '94, to be transferred to Vienna shortly after; appointed Vice-Minister under Viscount Aoki, '99; and the following year appointed Envoy Extra. and Min. Plen. at Washington where he was Peace Plenipotentiary in '05; relieved of the post in '05, Mem. of the House of Peers; appointed Amb. to Rome '07, to Washington '03-09; was put on unattached list in '09; was on staff of Prince Fushimi when he visited England '10. Add. Shimo-Shibuya, near Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n199/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takakusu, Junjiro",
  "t": "M.A. (Oxf.), Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. in Bingo '65; entered Oxford '88 and studied Sanskrit, further studying in Germany to return home '97, and appointed Prof. at the Tokyo Univ.; Personal Secretary to the Minister of Communications (Viscount Suyematsu); President of Foreign Language School, '00-08; translated several Sanskrit and Pali works. Stayed in London under the Viscount during the Russo-Japan War, sent abroad '11-12. Add. Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Takamatsu, Toyokichi",
  "t": "Emeritus Prof. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo, Pres. of the Tokyo Gas Co., b. in Tokyo in '55; graduated course of Chemistry at the Imp. Univ., in '78; further studied at Owen's Col., Manchester. and at Berlin Univ., returning home in '82; held chair of applied chemistry at his alma mater and other institutions before he was elected to the present post in '05. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n200/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takamine, Jokichi",
  "t": "Dr., inventor of “Taka Diastase,” “Adorinalin” and other patented medicines; was b. in '53 in Kaga; completed Applied Chemistry at the former Engineering Col. in 1879; sent to England to prosecute further studies, returning home '81 and appointed chemist to Dep't of Agr. and Com., where he did much to improve sake brewing and indigo making. Attended World's Fair at New Orleans in '84 as Japanese Commissioner, and since then he has settled in U.S.A. where he married a daughter of a well-known druggist in Chicago and a relative of Henry George. He invented a powerful alcoholic ferment; established the Takamine Ferment Co. in Chicago. Add. c/o Japan Club, New York.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Takamura, Ko-un",
  "t": "master-artist in wood carving, Prof. in Gov. Fine Art Academy; b. '52 in Tokyo; studied under Takamura To-un, a celebrated Buddhist image carver in Tokyo who died '79; undertook wood-model for the bronze images of Nanko elected in front of the Imp. Palace and of the Great Saigo at Uyeno Park. Won Gold medal at the Paris Fair 1900 and has frequently been honoured to carve in presence of Their Majesties. Art Commissioner to the Imp. Household. Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Takarabe, Hyo",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com. of 3rd Squadron; b. '67 in Hyuga; graduated from the Naval Cadet School '90, was on staff at the headquarters in the '94-95 and '04-05 wars; Capt. '95, Rear-Adm. '09, Vice-Adm. '13, Vice-Min. of Navy, '13-14. Put on waiting list for a while in connection with the Navy Case in '14; present post since '15. Add. Reiranzaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takasai, Chika-aki",
  "t": "Pres. of the Iron Works at Muroran and ex-Gov. of Osaka-fu; b. '53 in Kagoshima and was one of those who were roughly treated as spies by the Kagoshima rebels in '77 and narrowly escaped death. Subsequently served as Chief Police Inspector at various districts, then Provincial Governor at Ibaraki, Nagano, Okayama etc.; also Bureau Director at the Home Office; Member of House of Peers in '11. Add. Iron Works, Muroran Hokkaido.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takashima, Kokinji",
  "t": "Vice-Pres. of the Okura firm, Dir. of the Nippon Shoe-making Co.; was b. '81 in Tokyo; studied at the Keiogijuku and for years on the staff of the Jiji; then entered the firms, having married a daughter of its proprietor. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n200/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takashima, Tokuzo",
  "t": "artist of Japanese paniting, Mem. of hanging Committee of Fine Arts, Mem. of Art Society of Japan; nom de plume “Hokkai;” b. '50 in Yamaguchi-ken; learned Japanese painting from his father; was forest expert to Agr. and Com. Dept. till '97; became artist since '03; won several medals at art exhibitions. Add. 2-6, Motozono-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takashima, Tomonosuke",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '84), Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Privy Councillor; b. in Satsuma, '44; Colonel in '74; Major-Gen. in '77, as Brigade Commander took active part in the Civil War of that year; Commander of Kumamoto Army Division '83, and then at Osaka; twice entered Cabinet as Minister of the short-lived Colonial Dep't that was created soon after the Japan-China war and abolished about a year or two later. Add. Sekiguchicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takasugi, Shin",
  "t": "Dir Nippon Beer Brewery Co., was b. in Okayama in 1868. Add. Hommura, Azabu, Tokyo.",
  "p": "163",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n201/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takata, Koan",
  "t": "M.D., Doctor, Proprietor of Takata Hospital and Nanko-in Hospital; was b. '61 in Kyoto; grad. from Med. Col., Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '90 and subsequently commenced practice. Add. Sambancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n201/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takata, Motojiro",
  "t": "Director of the Industrial Dept., Formosan Govt.-Gen.; was b. in 1864 in Niigata; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., and entered Communication Dept. in '93; Councillor of Imp. Govt. Rlys. in '07; toured through Europe and America on official inspection '07-8; transferred to present post '10; was added the post of Dir., Ari-san Timber Dept. in '13. Add. Taipeh, Formosa.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takata, Sanae",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), President of Waseda Univ.; b. '60 at Tokyo; grad. law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '82, and has ever since been connected with the Waseda Univ. which was started the same year by Count Okuma; was once one of the leading members of the Progressists but has for years past kept aloof from active politics, devoting himself to affairs of the Univ.; was Director of the Commercial Bureau, Foreign Office, '96-97 and Senior Councillor of Education, '98. He has repeatedly been returned to the House from Saitama-ken. Nominated Crown Member of House of Peers in May '15 Add. Waseda, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takata, Shinzo",
  "t": "Prop. of well-known Takata Shokai, exp. and imp. firm; b. in Sado '55; student-interpreter at Ebisu Customs House '69; reached Tokyo in '70 to seek fortune; entered the Allen's Firm, Yokohama the following year; started business on his own account '82 which, by his untiring perseverance and extreme prudence, has been carried to present state of prosperity. Add. Yushima, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takatsukasa, Hiromichi",
  "t": "Prince, formerly one of the five proud houses of Fujiwara extraction and Gosseke (see Ichijo), founded by Kanehira (1228-94 A.D.), scion of the Princely House of Konoye. The present head was b. in '55 and is Maj.-Gen., Grand Chamberlain to His Majesty. Add. Kami-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takayasu, Migito",
  "t": "M.D., Dir. of Kanazawa Medical College and Chief of Ophthalmic Section of Kanazawa Hospital; b. '60 in Saga-ken; graduated Midicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '87; further studied in Germany '99; Assistant in Medical College '87; Prof. of 4th High School '88; then present post '01. Add. Kanazawa.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takekoshi, Yosaburo",
  "t": "ex-M.P., author and journatist; b. '65 at Honjo, Tokyo, and adopted into the present family; studied at the Doninsha and Keiogijuku; began his journalistic career about '88 as writer on the staff of the Osaka Koron and Kokumin, then that of the Jiji; started his own paper in Tokyo, the short lived Sekai-no-Nippon, '96; chef de Cabinet of Marquis Saionji '98. Has written \"History of 2500 years of Japan\" and other works. He travelled abroad in '06; next the South Pacific '09. Add. Higashi-Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takemura, Yoshisada",
  "t": "ex-M.P., Proprietor of the Teikoku News Agency; b. '61 in Niigata-ken; started the news agency in '96; sat for years in the Tokyo Municipal Council; M P. for his native district in '08. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Takenouchi, Ko",
  "t": "Pres. of Sakae Bank, Tokyo, etc.; was b. Tosa in 1839 and once took active part in politics, having been a chief lieutenant of Count Itagaki in his democratic agitation before the advent of constitutional regime, and sat in the House in the first few sessions. Add. Iigura Katamachi, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takenouchi, Kyu-ichi",
  "t": "master sculptor, Art Commissioner to the Court and Prof. in the Tokyo Fine Art Academy since '88; b. '54 in Tokyo; learned carving under Ryusen Horiuchi, and appointed professor when the Acad. established. Add. Nagasumi-cho, Asakusa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Taketomi, Kunisuke",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.), ex-Chief of Naval Affair Bureau; b. 52 in Saga-ken; Sub-Lieut. in 79; Capt. in '98, meanwhile Com. of the Akagi; Aide-de-Camp to H. H. the Crown Prince; Com. of the Iwate and some others. Add. Aoyama, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Taketomi, Tokitoshi",
  "t": "M.P. (Leader of Doshikai), Minister of Communications; was b. '55 in Saga-ken; from obscure politician of local reputation suddenly he came to the front as soon as he began to sit in the House where he has been returned almost without a break from the first session, '90; Dir. of the Com. and Ind'al Bureau, Dep't of Agr. and Com. in the Matsukata-Okuma Ministry, '96-97; Chief Secretary of the Cabinet in the Okuma-Itagaki Ministry; Minister of Communications in 2nd Okuma Ministry; is a man of acute insight and great power of decision, and is moreover reputed as being one of the best financial talents among the parliamentary members. Add. Kaga-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takeuchi, Seiho",
  "t": "Painter-in-ordinary to the Court, Prof. at Kyoto Painting School, is one of the master living painters of the Japanese school; was b. 1864 at Kyoto and studied under the late Kono Bairei; visited Europe 1900; has frequently won 2nd prizes at the Gov. Art Exhibition. Add. Miike-dori, Yanagikoji, Kyoto.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takezoye, Shin-ichiro",
  "t": "D. Litt., a noted Chinese scholar; b. in 1840 at Amakusa, and held a post of histographer in the Department of Education for some years about 1880. He was the Japanese Minister in Korea 1881-85, and narrowly escaped when a mob rose there. Then he held for a short while a similar post at Peking and next a chair in the Lit. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. after which he has retired from active work to devote himself to the study of Chinese classics. He was rewarded the Japanese Academy prize in 1914. Add. Otsuka Sakashitacho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tamari, Chikakatu",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (retired), ex-Com. of the South China Squadron, Holder of 4th Class of Golden Kite; was b. '53 in Kagoshima; appointed naval ensign in '80; Capt. in '99 and finally to the present rank after the Russo-Japanese War; placed on retired list in '11. All that while he had filled the office of Vice-Com. of the Tsukushi, Com. of the Akagi and of the Akitsushima; Naval Attache in London '10; Chief Staff Officer of Port Arthur. Add. Aoyama, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tamura, Rishichi",
  "t": "Pres. of Tokyo Cotton Mill ; b. '48 in Tokyo ; long connected with the Mitsui, and was Yokohama agent for the Mitsui Bank till '95 ; memorialized the Gov. to encourage spinning business, the enormous import of yarn having continued to upset for several years the balance of trade ; resigned the Mitsui '85 and started with others the present Tokyo Cotton Mill, '86, the only factory in Tokyo at that time. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tamura, Shinkichi",
  "t": "prop of Tamura Trading Firm, and Vice-Pres. of Kobe Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of Japan-Canada Bank, and Nippon Rice Cleaning Co.; b. '63 in Osaka ; when 25 years old he proceeded to Canada and took to trade after years of hardship ; afterwards opened above bank and has done much in promoting trade between Japan and Canada. Add. Nakayamatedori Gochome, Kobe.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanabe, Sakuro",
  "t": "D. Eng. (Japan) ; b. '62 at Tokyo ; grad. '84 the Gov. Engineering Col. ; undertook the work of connecting lake Biwa with the river Kamo by canal which was successfully carried out '90 ; Prof. in the Eng. Col of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., then an Engineer to the Hokkaido Government ; Prof. of Engineering at the Imp. Kyoto Univ. from '00. Add. Imp. Univ. Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanahashi, Aya",
  "t": "b. '39 at Osaka ; is one of the most noted lady educationalists ; besides teaching at the Gov. Higher Girls' Normal School and other places she keeps her own private girls' school. Her son, Mr. Ichiro Tanahashi, ex-M.P., maintains the tradition of the family keeping a flourishing private boys' school of secondary education. Add. Maruyamashin-machi, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Gentaro",
  "t": "b. '53 in Kyoto-fu ; is a prominent citizen of Kyoto which he frequently represented in the House of Commons, and a Mem. of the House of Peers as representative of the highest tax-payers of the prefecture. He is connected with most leading business establishments ; and is now Chief Dir. of Kyoto Stock Exchange, etc. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Giichi",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen. and Com. of the 2nd Brigade, Infantry ; was b. 1863 in Yamaguchi ; Sub-Lieut. '86 ; grad. from the Staff Coll. '98 ; Dir. of Military Affairs Bureau 1910-13 ; despatched abroad '13. Add Funacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Ginnosuke",
  "t": "Auditor of the Taihoku Savings Bank ; was b. '73 in Tokyo ; is the grandson of the late Heihachi Tanaka, widely known as \"Raw-silk-king\" of his time ; studied at Leeds High School and Trinity, Camb., England, and is a well-known figure in social circles. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Hozumi",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), M.A. (Columbia), Prof. at Waseda Univ. ; was b. in 1876 in Nagano-ken ; grad. from Waseda 1896 and further studied '01-03 in America, England and Germany. Was once connected with the Yomiuri and was also the editor-in-chief of the Nichi Nichi. Has written several works on finances, his special. Add. 170 Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Inki",
  "t": "Chief Librarian of the Imperial Library ; b. '56 in Suwo ; grad. '81 course of Japanese and Chinese Literatures, Imp. Univ. ; was subsequently appointed Lecturer at the Univ. ; combining other duties at the Edu. Dep't ; visited Europe and America '88-90 to study the science of library management and was appointed in '93 to the present post. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Mitsu-iki",
  "t": "Count (cr. Visc. '87, Count '90), ex-Minister of the Imp. Household; b. '43. in Tosa; has had a varied career, having been connected with the Army till '81 when he held the rank of Quartermaster Gen. and then retired from the service; Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, '89-91; transferred the following year to the post of President of the Peers' School, to be shortly after transferred to the office of Vice-Min. of the Imp. Household, where he succeeded Count Hijikata in the Ministry '98; widow in '05; resigned the Ministry in '19. Add. Mejiro, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Shohei",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), b. in Awaji '62; studied acoustics at Berlin, '84-98, and received a reward from the Kaiser for his invention of a wind instrument while studying at Berlin; is on consulting engineer of the Imp. Railways and is also doing researches on Western and Japanese musics to improve the latter. Add. Tsukishima, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Son",
  "t": "ex-Mg. Dir. of the Oriental Compressor Co., adopted son of Count Tanaka, ex-Minister of Imp. Household; was b. '61 in Fukushima, brother of Sei Iwagami; studied law and economics in France '91-00; lecturer at the Peers' School '01; was returned to the House from Kochi in '02. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Tsunenori",
  "t": "Man.-Dir. of Kirin Brewery Co., Imp. Theatre Co., etc.; was b. '60 in Tokyo. Early entered the Bank of Japan and risen to be the chief of the Bureau of Supplies. Add. Naka-Kokubancho, Koj., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanaka, Yoshio",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers, Lord-in-Waiting, of the Kinkei Hall, and one of the foremost botanists of the old school; b. '38 in Iida, Shinano; Sen. Secretary of Agr. and Com., Senator '93; Mem. of the Japan Academy (cor. British Royal Society); is also a great authority on agriculture, fishery and forestry; and has always been connectedwith the Domestic Exhibitions. Add. Kinsuke-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tanakadate, Aikitsu",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), b. '56 in Iwate-ken; after grad. the Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. was sent to England and Germany to complete his studies in physics. Appointed professor of physics 1891 and then member of the Committee of Earthquake Investigation, of the Imp. Geodetic commission, and of the Imperial Academy; Committee of Mil. Aviation since '12. Was granted 2nd Class Rising Sun for his service about military baloon during the Russo-Japan War. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tani, Kunihiko",
  "t": "Auditor of the Japan Hypothec Bank, Dir. of the Fuji Paper Mfg. Co.; was b. in Oita-ken in '49; was once Per. Sec. to the Minister of Finance and held some other posts; was made Vice-Pres. of the Hypothec Bank on its organization, which he left '01 to enter other business concerns. Add. Yarai-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tashiro, Yoshinori",
  "t": "M.D., Prof. in Med. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '06; grad. the Med. Col. in '89; was given a chair at his alma mater '92; he established the Tashiro Hospital in '95; was entrusted with the duties of the President of the Mitsui Charity Hospital opened in '08. Add. Neribei-cho, Shitaya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tatsuma, Han-emon",
  "t": "millionaire sake brewer in Japan; was b. 1877 at Naruo, Hyogo-ken, the largest brewing centre in Japan, the family having kept up the business for over two centuries; owns about seven steamers, and is connected with various business undertakings. Add. Nishinomiya, Hyogo-ken.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tatsuno, Kingo",
  "t": "D.E. (Japan), b. '53 at Karatsu, is a pioneer architect who has gone through a regular collegiate education, having grad. from the now defunct College of Engineering, studied in England '80-83, and had charge of the building of the Bank of Japan, Parliament and other large edifices. At present he practises his profession, and is a consulting architect to many important offices. Add. Shinsakacho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Terada, Yukichi",
  "t": "Principal of the Seika School and the Nihombashi Girls' School, Manager of the Japan Athletic Association; b. '53 in Tokyo; studied German and Mining in Kaisei Gakko as early as '70; sent to Europe and America in '89; appointed Councillor to the Edu. Dept.; Secretary, and then School Inspector of that Dept.; Pres. of the Tokyo Higher Commercial School '02-04. Add. Iida-machi, Koj., Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Teragaki, Izo",
  "t": "Vice-Adm. (ret.), ex-Com. of the 3rd Squadron, b. '57 in Kanazawa Sub-Lieut. in '82; Captain in '99; and Rear Adm. in '07; also served as Adjutant of the Yokosuka Adm., Com. of the Yoshino, Matsushima, and Akagi, Chief Staff of the said Adm. in '11; Vice-Adm. and put on retired list in '12. Add. Shimoshibuya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Terajima, Seiichiro",
  "t": "2nd Count, was b. '70 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Count Terajima who in his days occupied chair of Foreign Office; studied at Oxford and next at Paris, returning home in '04 to be appointed Per. Secretary to Count Hayashi, then Foreign Minister; was elected Mem. of House of Peers '07 and '11. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Terano, Seiichi",
  "t": "Prof. of Shipbuilding at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '92, having graduated from it in '90, and further studying in England '94-97. He was b. in '67 in Nagoya. Add. Hisakata-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Terao, Hisashi",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan); Prof. in Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '54 at Fukuoka; studied mathematics and astronomy in France, '70-88; Dir. of the Gov. Observatory at Tokyo. Add. Kashiwagi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Terao, Tōru",
  "t": "ex-Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '58 at Fukuoka; connected with the Bench for some year after grad. from the Imp. Tokyo Univ., transferred to the Col. of Law of his alma mater, '91; studied at Brussels, '92-95 to finish his study of international law, his special line; resigned his additional post as Councillor of the Foreign Office, June, '05, on account of his being one of the pronounced \"Seven Univ. Jingoes.\" Was legal Adv. to the S. Chinese Army '12. Add. Kikui-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Terasaki, Kogyo",
  "t": "Prof. Fine Art Academy; b. '66; one of the most prominent artists of Japanese painting. Add. Sekiguchi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tera-uchi, Masakata",
  "t": "Count (Vis. cr. '07 Count '11), General, Member of Supreme Military Council and Corean Governor-General; b. '52 Choshu; Sub-Lieut. '71, was wounded in the right arm in the civil war of '78 and its free use was permanently lost; Maj. '79; ordered to study in France, '82, and on his return was given post at the Mil. Cad. School; Per. Sec. to the War Min.; Vice-Dir. Toyama Mil. School, Dir. Cav. School, Chief Staff Officer to the 1st Army. Div.; Sectional Chief at the General Staff Board, etc; supervised transport affair in the Japan-China War and rewarded with 3rd Class Golden Kite; Lieut.-Gen., '97; and appointed Inspector General of Military Education, transferred to be Vice-Chief of the General Staff; appointed War Min. '02 in the Katsura Cabinet, and resigned it in '11. He was granted G.C.V.O. by the late King Edward. Gov.-Gen. of Chosen since '11. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "n": "Teshima, Seiichi",
  "t": "Pres., Higher Technical School, Tokyo; b. '57 in Kazusa; studied in America, '70-74; held various posts as Dir. Bureau of Dep't of Edu.; Chief Commissioner of Japan at the Chicago and St. Louis World's Fairs. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tochinai, Shojiro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com. of 1st Squadron; was b. in '66 at Morioka; Midshipman in 1883; was the Personal Secretary to the Minister '01-08; Com. of the Training Squadron, chief of the Naval Affairs Bureau, etc. Com. of 1st Squadron in '14. Add. Nagasaka, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Toda, Ujitomo",
  "t": "Count (cr. '84, formerly Daimyo of O-gaki); Grand Master of Ceremonies; studied in America, '71-76; Lagation Councillor, '86; Env. Extr. and Min. Plenip. accredited to the Court of Vienna; removed to the Imp. Household Dep't as Vice-Chief of the Board of Ceremonies; was on suite of Prince Higashifushimi in King George's Coronation. The Countess, grand aunt of Prince Iwakura, is a well-known figure in society. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Todzuka, Kanlai",
  "t": "Surgeon-Gen. (ret.) of the Navy, Director of the Todzuka Surgeon Hospital; was b. '51 in Ehime-ken; appointed Normal 2nd Assist. Surgeon '81, and was finally promoted to the high rank in service, after having filled the posts of Head of the Naval Medical College, Chief Surgeon of the Yokosuka and Kure Adm., Instructor in the Naval Staff Col., etc. Add. Minami-Shinagawa, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Togo, Heihachiro",
  "t": "Count (cr. '07), Admiral of Fleet, O.M. (Br.), 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Order of Chrysanthemum, Mem. of Supreme Mil. Council, hero of the memorable battle of the Japan Sea, Lord tutor to the Crown Prince; was b. in '47, a son of petty retainer of the Lord of Kagoshima. He commenced sailor's career at 16 and at 21 first came under fire in fighting with the late Enomoto's Kwaiten. In '71 he with 13 young officers were sent to England for study, of whom he is the only survivor, prosecuting studies till '73, when he returned home, on board the Hiyei just completed at an English yard. At the very threshold of the Japan-China War, he commanded the cruiser Naniwa, and sank the Chinese transport Kowshing, a British steamer flying the British flag. On the return of peace Togo was promoted Rear-Adm. with the 4th Order of Golden Kite, and in '00 he became Vice-Admiral with the command of Maizuru Admiralty; was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet on the eve of the outbreak of hostilities with Russia. On the destruction of the surviving enemy's warships at Port Arthur, Togo, with his Admirals and Captains, returned to Tokyo by the express desire of His Majesty, arriving in Tokyo on Dec. 30th,'04, and again on Feb. 6th, '05. He left Tokyo on board the flagship Mikasa and with his fleet calmly waited at Chinhai Bay, Korea, the arrival of the Baltic fleet which he practically annihilated in the historic Battle of Japan Sea fought on 27th May, '05. Togo was promoted full Admiral, June '04; app. Chief of Naval Staff, '05, and transferred to Mem. Sup. Council of War '09; Adm. of Fleet in '12. Attended King George's Coronation on the suite of Prince Higashi-Fushimi. The Adm.'s wife is a daughter of the late Visc. Kaeda, Privy Councillor; two sons and a daughter. Add. Kami-rokuban-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tokonami, Takejiro",
  "t": "M.P., b. in Kagoshima '63; graduated politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; entered civil service at the Home Office, either at head office or local office in which he rose to be Governor of Tokushima-ken '01, to be transferred to Dir. Local Administrations, Home Office in '03, and to the Vice Minister of Home Affairs in '11-12; President of Imp. Govt. Rlys. '13; now leader of Seiyukai. Add. Minami Kagacho, Yot., T.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokudaiji, Sanenori",
  "t": "Prince (cr. 11), formerly courtier, ex-Grand Chamberlain and Keeper of the Privy Seal; was b. '39 at Kyoto. Has had an unvaried career, and was connected with the Imperial Household from the inauguration of the Imp. Gov.; at one time as Min. of the Household, but principally as the Grand Chamberlain which post he resigned soon after the death of the late Emperor. Was granted Grand Order and Grand Cordon of Chrysanthemum for his service during the Russo-Japan War. The Prince is an elder brothr to Marquis Saionji and Baron Sumitomo. Add. Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tokugawa, Iyesato",
  "t": "Prince (cr. '84), President of the House of Peers, since 1903; was b. '63 at Tokyo; is a third son of Yoriyoshi Tokugawa, the Tayasu branch of the Tokugawa, and was adopted as heir in '68 by the last of the Tokugawa Shoguns, himself an adopted heir, on the very next year of the surrender of Regency to the Imp. Court. Studied in England, '73-77. Toured abroad '10, the Princess is a sister of the late Prince Konoye. Add. Senda-gaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tokugawa, Kaninori",
  "t": "Marquis, head of the clan of Mito, one of the three House of Tokugawa which was founded by Yorifusa, 11th son of Iyeyasu, the fief of 350,000 koku. The Marquis was b. '86. Add. Komme, Honjo, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tokugawa, Rairin",
  "t": "Marquis, formerly one of the three great Houses of Tokugawa which enjoyed at Kishu the fief of 555,000 koku; founded by Yorinobu, 10th son of Iyeyasu. The Marquis, brother of Prince Tokugawa Iyesato and 5th son of Tayasu branch of Tokugawa, was b. '72; studied for several years in England, and has founded the Nanki Library. Add. Iigura, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tokutomi, Iichiro",
  "t": "Journalist, chief editor and proprietor of the Kokumin Shimbun, Crown Mem. House of Peers (nom. '11); was b. '63, at Kumamoto; edu. at the Doshisha, Kyoto; published about '86 \"The Future Japan,\" which is a lucid exposition of democratic ideas; issued '87 a monthly magazine entitled \"The Friend of the Nation,\" subsequently discontinued, starting in '90 the \"Kokumin\" (Nation), a daily paper. Also ran an English monthly the \"Far East\" for some years; occupied a high post in the Home Office at the time of the Matsukata-Okuma Cabinet '97. As the organ of the Katsura Minstry, his paper was made a target of fierce denunciation at the time of the Peace Treaty and of the \"constitution in danger agitation,\" He wrote many books, among which the \"Life of Yoshida Sho-in\" may be mentioned. He visited Europe and America in '96. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tokutomi, Kenjiro",
  "t": "(Pen-name \"Rokwa\"), younger brother of the above, was long on the staff of the Kokumin. Wrote '99 \"Namiko,\" a highly popular novel intended to depict collisions between old and modern ideas of Japan and translated into English and other languages; \"Omoideno-ki,\" somewhat autobiographical; \"Kuroshiwo,\" (Black Current), incomplete and of socialistic tendency; \"Yadorigi,\" a real story written by a retired officer and touched up by the novelist; \"Mimizu no Tawagoto\" (Fantasies of the Earthworm) in '13. He undertook pilgrimage to Jerusalem and to Tolstoy in '06, and issued a 4-page fortnightly as his organ. Add. Kasuya, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tomatsu, Magotaro",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Crown Mem. House of Peers, ex-Paymaster-Gen., Army (ret. '09) ; was b. '47 in Wakayama ; took part in the expedition of Choshu by the Tokugawa ; studied for a short while at Kobe and Tokyo, but soon returned home and took to farming ; a local school inspector '75, then an official of industrial section of Wakayama Kencho ; clerk of Military Store Headquarters at Kobe in the Civil War '77, and has since been connected with the supply branch of the Army, ultimately rising to the top of the service. Was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite (war honour.) Add. Aoyama Harajuku, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tomi-i, Masa-akira",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Mem. House of Peers ; b. '58 at Kyoto ; grad. Lyon Univ., France '83; Prof. of the College of Law of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '85. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tomita, Tetsunosuke",
  "t": "Crown Mem. House of Peers ; was b. '35 at Sendai ; studied at a school in New Brunswick before the Restoration ; was appointed Vice-Consul at New York in '73 ; afterwards Secretary to the Legation at London ; Secretary of the Finance Dep't '81 ; Vice-Gov. of the Bank of Japan '83, and promoted to its Gov. '87, which he resigned in '89 ; Governor of Tokyo Prefecture '91-93. Add. Omon-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Tomizu, Hiroto",
  "t": "ex-M.P. (Seiyukai), D.C.L. (Japan); b ; '61 at Kanazawa ; studied law in England and Germany '89-94 ; was one of the most pronounced of the \"Seven University Jingoes,\" and surprised the public by his daring expositions of the situation and his compulsory resignation occasioned the resignation of President Yamakawa, next the famous strike of the Faculty, and finally resignation of the Min. of Education. The agitation was finally settled by the reinstallment of the Prof. to his former seat. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Toshima, Yozo",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Inspector of Heavy Artillery, Mil. Education Board ; was b. '52 in Hiroshima-ken ; Sub-Lieut. of Art. in '79 ; further studied at the Artillery and Engineering School ; Com. of the Tokyo Bay Forts in '02 and in the attack of Port Arthur he had charge of siege batteries as Maj.-Gen. ; Lieut.-Gen. in '08 ; Mayor of Hiroshima in '14. Add. Rokken-cho, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Toyama, Mitsuru",
  "t": "Political boss, ex-Pres. of the Gen-yo-sha (a political club) ; was b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken ; was thrown in prison for having sided with the rebels in the civil war of '77. On his release he played active part in democratic movement as wire-puller, but has lately stood aloof from politics. Is a great friend of the Chinese reform agitators. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Toyokawa, Ryohei",
  "t": "b. '52 in Tosa, and since his grad. from the Keiogijuku, has been connected with the Mitsubishi with whom he is related by blood. Has had charge of the Mitsubishi Banking Dep't, and resigned it in 1912 ; a prominent figure in business circle of Tokyo. Add. Suidocho Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuboi, Kumazo",
  "t": "D. Lit. (Japan), Professor of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Lit. Col.); was born in 1858 at Osaka ; grad. from Lit. of the Univ., and was sent by Govt. to Europe for study ; Prof. at his alma mater in '91 ; and the Dean of Col. Add. Yayoicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsubono, Heitaro",
  "t": "ex-Dir. Tokyo Higher Commercial School; b. '59 in Yamaguchi-ken ; grad. Col. Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '85 ; was in the consular and postal services till '98 ; banker till '01, Dir. of the Kobe Commercial School and next Mayor of the City till '06 ; Dir. Yamaguchi Higher Com. School till '11, when he was transferred to Tokyo Higher Commercial School, relieved in '14. Add. Hayashicho, Koish., Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsubouchi, Yuzo",
  "t": "D. Litt. (Japan), author and a man of letters ; b. '59 in Aichi-ken ; is connected with the Waseda Univ. from its inception, '82 ; he having grad. that year Col. Lit. of the now Imp. Tokyo Univ.; is more widely known in public as the pioneer novelist of modern education; is the foremost Shakespearean scholar of Japan and translated several of his plays ; has also written several dramas and works on ethics ; organized in '11 the Literature and Drama Society but dissolved it in '13. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuboya, Zenshiro",
  "t": "Dir. of Hakubunkan, Mem. Tokyo City Council, journalist and travellers; b. '62 in Echigo; grad. from Waseda '88, and connected with the Firm ever since; toured through Europe '10; has written a number of works on travel, etc. Add. Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuchiko, Kinshiro",
  "t": "Pres. of the Yokohama Fire and Transport Insurance Co.; b. '63 at Mino, grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85; studied for several years in America and England, and went through practical side of banking business as an extra-employé of a certain bank in America; entered the Yokohama Specie Bank about '90 and held post of junior agent at its London Branch; entered the present Co., '96. Add. Yumicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuchiya, Kokin",
  "t": "Rear-Adm., Com., of the 3rd Squadron; was b. in Okazaki in 1865, eldest son of Gen. Baron Tsuchiya; Midshipman '86, Commander '00, Captain '05, Rear-Adm. and Com. of Maizuru Torpedo Corps '11, Com. of the Kure Adm. Squadron '12-14. Add. Okubo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuchiya, Mitsuharu",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Gen. (ret.), b. in '54 in Aichi-ken; early entered Military service and app. Sub-Lieut. in '72; took part in Japan-China War as Staff Officer of Headquarters, and also Com. of 11th Army Div. in the Russo-Japanese War and wounded at Port Arthur; rewarded with 1st Order of Rising Sun and 2nd Order of Golden Kite. Add. Okubo near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuchiya, Tamotsu",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., ex-Chief of the Naval Personnel Bureau; was b. in Tokyo-fu '50; appointed Sub-Lieut. in '85; Mem. of the 1st Section of the Naval Staff Board and the Bureau for Naval Affairs; Rear-Adm. '07; Com. of Ominato Station '12. Add. Dote-Samban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuda, Umeko",
  "t": "lady educationist and proprietor of the Girls' English School founded by herself in Tokyo; b. '65 at Tokyo; daughter of the late Tsuda Sen, an agriculturist; was among the first batch of girls sent '71 to U.S.A. for study by the Imp. Gov., stayed there till '82, and on returning home was appointed teacher in the Peeress School and lecturer in the Women's Higher Normal School; Has frequently visited America. Add. Goban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuji, Shinji",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '08), Mem. House of Peers, Pres., Education Society ; b. was '42 in Shinano ; from '66 till he retired in '96 as Vice-Minister ; he was once in the service of Education Depar't. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsujimura, Kusuzo",
  "t": "Paymaster-Gen. (ret.) ex-Dir. of Account and Supply Bureau, Army ; b. in '65 in Kochi ; graduated with honour from the Military Paymasters' School in '93 ; was Paymaster to the Guards' Division and instructor of the Paymaster School before he was transferred to the central Office in '02 ; subsequently appointed Pres. of the Paymasters' Sch., Chief Paymaster of the 10th Army Division, Garrison of Liaotung, Guards' Division, etc.; reserve list in '14. Add. Ichigaya Nakano-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsukahara, Osamu",
  "t": "journalist and novelist, b. '48 as Tokyo ; was connected with the Nichi Nichi from '78, but now on the Tokyo Nichi Nichi ; is reputed as one of the foremost writers of romance. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsukamoto, Katsu-yoshi",
  "t": "Baron, Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), b. '47 in Gifu ; Sub-Lieut. '72, has subsequently served as Reg. Com., Dir. Military Coll., Chief of Staff, 9th Division and took part in '94-95 and '04-05 Wars and won 2nd class Golden Kite. Add. Kanagawa.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsukamoto, Yasushi",
  "t": "Prof. of Architecture, Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '69 in Kyoto ; grad. in '93 from University of which he was appointed lecturer ; furthur studied in England, Germany and France '99-02 ; Prof. at the alma mater on his return. Add. Hisakata, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsukuda, Ichiyo",
  "t": "Dir. of the South Manchuria Rly. (app. 1913), ex-Vice-Pres. of the Yokohama Specie Bank ; was b. '63 in Ehime-ken ; grad. Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90, and subsequently entered the Finance Dept. in which he served as Secretary, Chief of Customs House, etc.; Adv. to Yuan Shihkai '03-06. Add. Takagicho, Aoyama, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsukui, Shigeru",
  "t": "Dir. of Stock and Shares Bureau, Bank of Japan ; was b. 1869 in Hyogo-ken ; grad. from Imperial Tokyo Univ. (Law), 1893, and for some year practised law. Add. Ichigaya Kaga-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsumagi, Rai-o",
  "t": "Dr. Eng., ex-Dir.-Gen. Construction Bureau, Finance Dep't, Vice-President of Japan Architecture Society ; was b. in Tokyo ; studied architecture '78-82 at the Engineering Col., Tokyo, then at Cornell Univ., U.S.A. class '84 ; architect to Home Office '80 ; sent to Germany to investigate his speciality '86-90, to resume duty at the Home Office on returning home ; transferred to the Treasury '96 to take charge of construction affairs (resign in '13) ; dispatched to Europe and America in '01 ; built the Yokohama Specie Bank (plan of which won gold medal at the Brussels World's Fair), Tokyo City Office, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and many others. Add. Dai-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsuruta, Teijiro",
  "t": "Surg.-Gen., Chief Surg. of 1st Division ; b. '65 in Tokyo ; Surg.-Sub-Lt. '90, Surg.-Col. '05, Surg.-Gen. '10 ; President of Red Cross Hospital of Japan '10-14 ; present post since '14 ; holder of 4th Golden Kite. Add. Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsutsui, Chitama",
  "t": "M.D., Dir. of Okayama Medical College and Hospital of Okayama Prefecture ; b. '63 in Miye-ken ; graduated from Med. College, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90 and appointed Prof. of Chiba Med. College the same year; Dir. of Hospital of Chiba Prefecture for '23 years; transferred to Okayama in '13; while in Chiba he proceeded to Germany for study and became M.D. in '08. Add, Okayama.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tsutsuki, Keiroku",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '08), Privy Councillor since '07; was b. '62 at Tokyo; studied in Germany '82-85, after grad. from the Imperial Tokyo University; appointed Sec. of Legation and Per. Sec. to the Foreign Min., '76; travelled abroad '89 on the suite of Prince Yamagata, entered the Home Office in which he subsequently appointed Dir. of Public Works Bureau, '94; again travelled with Prince Yamagata when the latter was dispatched to Moscow to attend the Tsar Nicholas' coronation ceremony; Vice-Min. of Edu., '07; Env. Extr. Min. Plen. unattached '98; Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '99 under the late Vis. Aoki, but left it owing to some disagreement of views with his chief. Was on the suite of the late Prince Ito when he visited Europe, '01-02. Appointed as Special Amb. to attend The Hague Peace Conference of '07; was created Baron for the service; is a son-in-law of Marquis Inouye. Add. Maniana, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uchida, Kakichi",
  "t": "Dir. Civil Affairs, Formosa (app. Aug. '10); b. '66 in Tokyo; graduated Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '91, after which he entered the Department of Communications in which he held post of Dir. of Shipping Bureau till '10. Add. Taipeh, Formosa.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uchida, Sadatsuchi",
  "t": "Minister in Sweden since '11; was b. '65 at Kokura; appointed attaché in '89; éleve Consul at Shanghai in '90; transferred to Seoul in '93, Consul-General in '02; Min. and Con.-General in Brazil in '07; decorated with 3rd Class Rising Sun with grant of money in '06 for his service during the Russo-Japan War. Grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '89. Add. Jap. Legation, Sweden.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uchida, Yasuya",
  "t": "Viscount (Baron '07, Vis. '11), ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs; was b. '65 in Kumamoto-ken; was attaché of the Legation at Washington '87; Per. Sec. to the Min. of Agr. Com. (C't Mutsu), '90, held a similar post at the Foreign Office when his chief was transferred to it; Sec. of Legation at London '93; transferred to a similar post at Peking '95-98; Dir. of Political Bureau, to be promoted Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '00 and removed to the Legation at Peking, '01-06; nominated Amb. at Vienna in Feb. '07; Amb. to U.S.A. '09 and to the Minister in '11, resigned in '12. Mrs. Uchida is a daughter of Mr. Dogura, a millionaire of Yamato, and was edu. at Vassar Col., U.S.A. Add. Okubo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uchimura, Kanzo",
  "t": "Christian teacher and essayist; was b. '61 in Saitama; grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '81; clerk at the Dep't of Agr. and Commerce, studied at Amehest Univ. '83-88; instructor at the Higher School, Tokyo, and by his refusal to bow before the Emperor's portrait from religious scruple he had to resign; has subsequently devoted himself to journalism, educationist and non-Sectarin Christian teacher, and is publishing one religious monthly. Wrote \"How I became a Christian\" and others. Add. Tsunohazu, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uchimura, Tatsujiro",
  "t": "Mech. E., Mem., A.S.R.E., leading Patent Solicitor; was b. '67 in Tokyo; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Technical College in '90 and was examiner of the Gov't Patent Bureau till '06, when he resigned to become chief expert of the Imp. Refrigerating Co., travelled through Europe and America to inspect cold storage business in '07; is the first introducer and erector of cold storage and refrigerating plant in Japan, and has also done much for Japanese fishery by applying Western mode and systems. He is Director of the Industrial-Improvement Association and of the Imperial Inventional Association. Add. Yariya-cho, Ginza, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Uchiyama, Kojiro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Chief Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty since 1912, was b. '59 in Tottori; Sub-Lieut. (Art.) '70; attached to the Legations in Russia and France; rewarded with 4th Class Golden Kite in the Japan-China War, and was Com. Art. Corps attached to the 2nd Army during Russo-Japan War. He was transferred on return of peace to attache to Japanese Legation at St. Petersburg where he remained till '07; Commander of Yura Fort '08 and of 15th Division (Toyohashi) and 12th (Kokura) later. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ukita, Kazutami",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), historian and educationalist, Prof. Waseda Univ., Chief Editor of the Taiyo (monthly magazine published by the Hakubunkan); was b. '60 in Kumamoto; studied English under Capt. Janes of U.S.A. engaged by the Lord of the Fief and was converted into a Christian; entered the Doshisha '76 and grad. it '79 was for some while engaged in religious work and journal; Prof. at his alma mater; entered Yale '92 and studied philosophy and politics; was again Prof. at the Doshisha and next at present institution '97. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Umezawa, Michiharu",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Commander of the 6th Division (Kumamoto); was b. '53 in Miyagi-ken; Sub-Lieut. '72; Colonel in '99; Maj.-Gen. in '05 and to the present rank of Lieut.-Gen. in '11; took part both in the China-Japan and Russo-Japan wars in which gallant feat at Penchihu, in the battle of Mukden was highly reputed. Attended Jamestown Exhibition, U.S.A. in '08. Add. 6th Division, Kumamoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Unino, Shomin",
  "t": "Metal carver, pen name \"Hoshu,\" Prof. of the Tokyo Fine Art Academy, Mem. of Fine Art Committee, Art Member of the Imperial Household; b. '44 in Ibaraki-ken; since '97 several times has been awarded medals (gold 25, silver '46, copper '64) in various domestic and foreign Exhibitions; appointed Ass.-Prof. of Tokyo Fine Art Academy '91, full Prof. Academy '94. Add. Bambacho, Honjo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Uno, Hogara",
  "t": "Doctor and Prop. of the Rakuzando Hospital for skin diseases; was b. in Shidzuoka in '50; grad. Medicine at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '76; Assist.-Prof. in the Col. in '81, and subsequently appointed Vice-Pres. of University Hospital; was sent to Germany in '89 for study. Resigned the chair in '01 to establish the hospital. Add. Yumicho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Uryu, Shin",
  "t": "Dir. of the Kirin Beer Brewing Co., Auditor of the Tokyo Warehouse Co., etc.; was b. '53 in Fukui-ken; first studied English at Nagasaki and then at Tokyo in '67; was on suite of late Ambassador, Prince Iwakura; was made to stay in Europe '72-75 to be made an official of the Railway Bureau on returning home; resigned it in '77; got into the service of the Mitsubishi firm. Add. Kami-rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Uryu, Sotokichi",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Admiral ret.), holder of 2nd G. K.; b. '54 at Kanazawa; entered the Navy early and was dispatched to Annapolis, to complete study; Cap., '91; naval attache at the French Legation till '96; appointed Commander of the Akitsushima, Fuso, Yashima and others; Rear-Adm. '00 with a post at the Naval Staff Board; on the outbreak of the Japan-Russia War, commanded a detachment and sank the Yaryag and Koreetz at Ninsen on Feb. 9th ; took part in the battle of Aug. 14th (off Shantung) and in that of the Japan Sea, meanwhile promoted Vice-Adm. and appointed Commander of Takeshiki, and next Sasebo, of which he was relieved in '09 and made Member of the Admirals' Council. Com'der Yokosuka Admiralty '09-12 ; full Adm. and placed on retired list in Dec. '12. He and his wife, who was educated in America, attended the Annapolis anniversary function in '09. Add. Nippori, near Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Usagawa, Kazumasa",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen. (retired), ex-Pres. of Oriental Development Co., Seoul (1908-13); was b. '49 in Yamaguchi ; 4th son of T. Fujimura and adopted by K. Usagawa of the clan ; Lieut. '89, staff officer to the 1st Army in the Japan-China War which gained him the 4th Class Golden Kite ; Major-Gen. '01, Lieut.-Gen. '06. Add. Seoul.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Usami, Shofu",
  "t": "Dir. Internal Affairs, Korean Residency Gen., was b. '69 in Yamagata ; grad. Law Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '96 ; was in the service of the Home Office at provinces and the head office, appointed Gov. of Toyama in '80 ; transferred to the Residency-Gen. '00. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Utsunomiya, Taro",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of the 7th Division; b. in Saga '61 ; Sub-Lieut. of Infantry in '85 ; Col. '05 and Major-Gen. in '09. Was once attached to the Japanese Legation in London '04, Dep'tal Chief of the General Staff. Add. Asahigawa.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ushijima, Kinji",
  "t": "potato planter, Pres. of Japanese Association at San Francisco ; b. '65 at Kurume ; studied at the Keiogijuku ; went over to U. S.A. and began potato plantation, from which he made a fortune ; is reputed as \"Potato King\" along Pacific coast. Add. Barclay, San Francisco, Cal., U. S. A.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ueda, Bin",
  "t": "man of letters and Prof. at the Lit., Col., Imp. Univ., Kyoto ; was b. '74 in Shidzuoka ; grad. the English Lit. Course in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '97 ; Prof. in the Tokyo Higher Normal School in '99, to be transferred to the present post in '09 ; is an authority on English Literature. Undertook a tour through Europe in '08-09. Add. Imperial Univ, Kyoto.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ueda, Mannen",
  "t": "Philologist, Dean and Prof. Lit. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. '67 in Aichi-ken ; grad. Lit. Col. of the Univ. in '88 ; sent to France and Germany to prosecute further study ; was once appointed acting Dir. of the Tokyo Foreign Language School ; Councillor and Bureau Chief of the Educational Dep't. Add. Muko-Yanagiwara, Asakusa, Tokyo.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Ueda, Yutaku",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '07), General (ret.), ex-Commander of Korean Garrison ; was b. 1850 in Tokushima ; Captain '72, chief staff of the 5th Division in the Japan-China war ; Maj.-Gen. '97, and Dir. of Staff Col., Lieut.-Gen. '02 ; Chief of the Staff at the Military Inspection Board, full Gen. in '12 ; took part in '04-5 war as Com. of 5th Division ; Com. of 7th Division '07 ; Com. of Guards Div. '09-11, placed on retired list in '12. Add. Yoyohata near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uyehara, Yusaku",
  "t": "Baron (cr. '97), General, Chief of Mil. Education Board, ex-Minister of War ('12-13); b. '56 in Hyuga ; Sub-Lieut. (Eng.) '79 ; was ordered to study in France '89 ; staff officer to the 1st Army in the Japan-China War which gained him 4th Class Golden Kite ; attended the coronation ceremony of the Tsar and also The Hague Peace Conference ; chief staff to Marshal Nozu in the Russo-Japan War ; appointed Com. of 7th Division '08 ; Chief, Mil. Education '14. Add. War Office.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uyemura, Chōzaluro",
  "t": "Mng.-Dir. Japan Beer Brewery Co., etc.; was b. 1862 in Tokyo; was for some years an official of the Departments of Agr. and Com. and of Communications. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uyemura, Masahisa",
  "t": "a noted Christian preacher and Prof. at the Meiji Gaku-in, pastor of the Fujimicho Church; was b. 1859 in Tokyo; is one of the prominent Christians brought up by the late Dr. Niijima. Add. Nakarokuban-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uzawa, Sōmei",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), barrister, ex-M.P. (Seiyukai); b. '72 in Chiba: where his precocious ability attracted wide attention; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '99, and has been practising since then, being reputed as an expert in criminal cases. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wada, Kiaku",
  "t": "painter of Western style, Prof. in the Tokyo Fine Art Acad., was b. '74 in Kagoshima-ken; grad. from the Academy in '96 and after having served as Assist.-Prof. at his alma mater for some years he was sent to France where he studied under Raphael Collin; is a Mem. of the hanging Committee of the Imp. Art Society. Add. Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wada, Hikojiro",
  "t": "Crown Mem. House of Peers ('11), was b. '59 in Hiroshima-ken; took active part in the democratic movement under Count Itagaki about 1840; visited Europe and America, '89-90; member of the former Nationalist Association; appointed Dir., Agr. Bureau, Dept., Agr. and Com., transferred to the Com. and Ind. Bureau, and then raised to be Vice-Minister; the Chief Commissioner of the Grand Exhibition '08; resigned in '11. Add. Kobiki-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wada, Toyoji",
  "t": "Man. Dir. of the Fuji Spinning Co., eldest son of Kunroku Wada, was b. '61 in Oita-ken; proceeded to America as Agent of the Kai Shoten about '99 and returned home about five years later; entered the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, and Kanegafuchi Spinning Co., which was started in '96. Add. Mukojima, Honjo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n214/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wada, Tsunashiro",
  "t": "Dr. S. (Japan), Mng. of Association of Mine-Owners in Japan; was b. in 1858 at Wakasa, and first studied at the Kaiseiko, pioneer of the present Imp. Univ., Tokyo, where he became interested in geology of which he is a Nestor in Japan. He was next appointed assist. Prof. at the University; transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Commerce in which he rose as Director of Mining Bureau and President of the Imperial Steel-works when it was started in 1595. Add. Yakojimae, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wadagaki, Kenzo",
  "t": "Economist, D.C.L. (Japan), noted English scholar and Professor at the Imperial Tokyo University, Principal of Japan Girls' Commercial School, etc.; was b. '60 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Lit. Col. of the Univ. in '80; further studied Political Economy at Cambridge, England, in '81; and afterward in Germany; visited Europe 1912-13. Add. Kobinata Dai-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n214/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wakatsuki, Reijiro",
  "t": "Minister of Finance, was b. '66 in Shimane, grad. Law of the Imp. Univ., '92; was appointed Councillor of the Treasury soon after graduation, where he rapidly rose and was appointed to be made a Bureau Dir. '03, and then to be the Financial Agent in London in '06; recalled home and appointed for the second time Vice-Minister of Finance '08 and resigned in '11; Minister Dec. '12—Feb. '13 and again a April '14—. Add. Naka-rokuban-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n214/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Chiaki",
  "t": "ex-Minister of Imperial Household; was b. '43 at Suwa; was clerk at a local office '69; Secretary and then Governor at Kagoshima and others till about 1900; Gov. of Shiga then Hokkaido '01; Vice-Min. of the Household '02; Gov. of Kyoto '04-05; Treasurer of the Household '05; Vice-Min. '08 and Privy Councillor Minister of the Household '10-14. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n215/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Chifuyu",
  "t": "Man. Dir. of the Franco-Japanese Bank (Tokyo Branch), ex-M.P., son of the Count (fol.), adopted as heir by his uncle, Viscount Kunitake Watanabe, b. '76; grad. from Law, Imperial University (Tokyo) '98; further educated in France, Germany and America; Manager of Industrial Bank of Japan for some years; then Man. Director of Nippon Seikosho and Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co.; was for a while proprietor and editor of a Tokyo daily. Add. Nishimachi, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n215/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Chiharu",
  "t": "Count (cr. Baron '00, Vis. '07, Count '11), Director of the Bank of Japan; was b. in 187[illegible] in Tokyo; grad. from Coll. Literature, Imp. Tokyo, University 1895, and succeeded in 1914 the title of his father. He has been connected with the Bank since his graduation, Add. Takanawa Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Kaichi",
  "t": "Pres. Ishikawajima Shipbuilding & Eng. Co,, Dir. Keihan Elec. R'ly.; b. in Shinano '53; grad. in '83 Gov't Eng. College; conferred C.E. and B.S. by Glasgow Univ. which he finished in '86, then studied practical side under Sir John Fowler and other noted British engineers; elected member of Civil Eng'ing Society, London. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Kunitake",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '95), ex-Minister of Finance; b. '46, in Nagano-ken, was long connected with the Treasury till he rose to be the Vice-Min. '89-92 and next to the principal post '92-94; was temporarily transferred to the chair of Communications, but soon restored to the original chair of Finance which he left '95; was Finance Min. in the late Prince Ito's party Ministry in '00, but the Ministerial rupture over the question of financial adjustment and the retrenchment insisted upon by the Viscount culminated in the miserable collapse of the Cabinet. The Viscount is a great votarist of the Buddhist doctrine of asceticism, and wrote a little work on Indian philosophy. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Osamu",
  "t": "M.P. (Seiyukai, Dir. of Osaka Electric Lamp Co., etc., was b. in 1859 in Ehime; educated at the Keiogijuku; has held the post of Councillor in the Foreign Office; Mayor of Sasebo, etc. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Sanjiro",
  "t": "Mng.-Dir., Mitsui Bussan, b. '58 in Tokyo, a son of a doctor; studied commerce at Mr. Yano's Commercial School (forerunner of present Higher Com. School) and the now defunct Mitsubishi Com. School; entered the Mitsui Bussan '79, to be sent soon afterward to its London Branch, of which he had charge for over 20 years till his return home '02, to take post at the head office, and again London Director in '07. Mrs. Watanabe is an English lady. Add. Mitsui Bussan, London.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watanabe, Watari",
  "t": "Dean of Eng. Col., Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '57 in Nagasaki; studied metallurgy in the Univ. (class '79); further studied at Freiburg, returning home in '75; had charge of Sado gold mine when it belonged to the Court, and then back to the alma mater. Add. Sendagi-Hayashi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watase, Shozaburo",
  "t": "Ph. D., D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. of Zoology, College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo; grad. Imperial College of Agriculture Sapporo, 1884; studied Zoology at Imp. Univ. Tokyo, '84-86; Johns Hopkins Univ. '86-90; Clark Univ. '90-92. Was Lecturer at the the University of Chicago, 1892-1900; travelled extensively in America, Europe and in Tropics. Add. 9 Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n216/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Watase, Torajiro",
  "t": "elder brother of the above, was b. at Numazu '60; grad. Sapporo, Agr. Col. '84. Was connected with educational work at Tokyo and in the provinces; then started business as seed-grower and importer and exporter of agricultural instruments and requisities. Sat in the Municipal Council, in which he had charge of the Grand Exhibition Section. Add. Tame-ike, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yagyu, Kazuyoshi",
  "t": "Pres. of the Formosan Bank, was b. in 1864 at Nagoya; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1891; secretary to the Treasury '91-00; Vice-Pres. of the Formosan Bank 1900-12; present position 1912. Add. Taipeh, Formosa.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamada, Chuzaburo",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen. and Commander of the 14th Army Division since 1912; was b. 4th in 1857 in Kyoto; graduated from the Military Academy in 1875, Lieutenant 1882 Captain 1887, Major 1893; Colonel 1902; Major-General, 1905. He has been Principal of the Sendai Military Preparatory School, Commander of the 11th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Body Guards, and of the 10th Infantry Brigade, President of the Toyama Gakko, etc.; took part in the Russo-Japanese War as a Regimental Commander. Add. Utsunomiya, Tochigi-ken.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamada, Eitaro",
  "t": "Mng. of the Iwakura Railway School, Councillor of Waseda Univ., Nisshin Life Insurance Co., Ltd., etc.; was b. in 1862 in Aichi-prefecture; graduated from the Aichi Normal School; and afterwards from the Tokyo Senmon Gakko (forerunner of the present Waseda Univ.); took to journalism; entered business in 1892 and was connected with the Tokyo Electric Railway, the Narita Railway, and the Kinki Railway, the Nippon Railway Co., and Official Receiver of the Nippon when it was nationalized. Add. Shirokane Daimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamada, Hikohachi",
  "t": "Vice-Admiral, Mem. of the Admirals Council since '12; was b. in Kagoshima '55; began his career in the Navy when young, and was promoted to the Com. of the 1st Squad. in '08 and the present post in Dec. '12. Was honoured with 3rd Class of Golden Kite. Add. Higashi-Goken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamada, Naoya",
  "t": "Dr. Eng., Director of Mitsui Mining Firm and Hokkaido Colliery and S.S. Co.; was b. in '60 in Tokyo; graduated from Mining and Metallurgy at Imperial Tokyo Univ. '85; Mining Superviser of Gov., before he entered the Mitsui. Add. Nakarokuban-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n216/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamada, Saburo",
  "t": "Prof. in the Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '70 in Nara-ken; first studied at the Tokyo Senmon Gakko (now Waseda Univ.) and after grad. from it entered special course and next the main course of the law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. which he finished in '96. Further studied International Private Law at the Univ. Hall and in Germany, England, etc. '97-01, to be appointed Prof. at the Univ. on his return; is also Prof. in the Waseda Univ. and is editor of a law magazine. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n216/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamagata, Aritomo",
  "t": "Marshal, Prince (Count '84, Marquis '95, Prince '07), Pres. of Privy Council, holder of Grand Cordon, O.M. (Br.), one of the elder statesmen; was b. '38 in Choshu, and took a distinguished part in the civil strife attending the Restoration; appointed Major-Gen. and a junior Vice-Minister of War by the Imp. Government; Lieut.-Gen. '72 and the Minister of War '73 ; was chief of Staff of the Army of Subjugation commanded by the late H.I.H. Prince Arisugawa in the civil war '77. After having sat frequently in the chair of Chief of the General Staff and of War, circumstances obliged him to undertake various civil posts, chiefly connected with Home Affairs and Justice Department. Visited Europe and America '88-89 to study the local self-government system and the constitution of civil corporations; commander of the 1st Army in the Japan-China War, but soon compelled by ill-health to return home. Attended the coronation ceremony of Tsar Nicholas '96, and brought home Yamagata-Lobanow Convention in regard to Korea. Formed a Ministry '89-91, and had rather stormy time with the freedom-loving people's representatives, and also in his second Ministry '08-00. The Marshal's political career outwardly ended with the second Premiership, but he still continues to wield potential power in active politics, for the late Prince Katsura was believed as the Prince's successor in politics. On the outbreak of the Russo-Japan War he succeeded Marshal Oyama as Chief of the General Staff, to be transferred to the Presidency of Privy Council on the late Prince Ito's departure for Korea as Resident-Gen. in '09. Add. Sekiguchi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamagata, Isaburo",
  "t": "Deputy-Res. Gen., Korea, ex-Minister of Communications, Crown Mem. House of Peers; was b. '57 in Choshu an adopted son and heir of Marshal Prince Yamagata, being a son of his sister. Studied in France; held various subordinate posts in the Central Government and as Governor in several provinces; Minister of Communications soon after the formation of the Saionji Ministry; resigned the chair early '08; appointed to present post '10. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamaguchi, Einosuke",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), Director of the Imperial Archives and Mausolea; was b. '63 in Shimane-ken; grad. Physics at the Science Col. of the Tokyo Univ. in '84; Prof. in the First Higher Sch., and then in the Imp. Kyoto Univ. '97; President of the Peers' Sch. in '05; transferred to the present in '07 Add. Iidamachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamaguchi, Sogi",
  "t": "Dir. of the Bank of Japan, was b. '51 in Shimaneken. Had long served in the Financial Dep't as Bureau Dir., and entered the Nippon Ginko about twelve years ago. He is elder brother of Mr. Einosuke Yamaguchi. Add. Haraikata-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamaji, Yakichi",
  "t": "a journalist, historian and essayist; was b. 1866 in Tokyo; has been on the staff of the Kokumin, to which he is a regular contributor. Add. Nakashibuya, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamakawa, Gitaro",
  "t": "Prof. of Electric Engineering at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo since '87; b. at Kawagoe in '60; graduated electricity from the Gov. Engineering Col. in '82; visited Europe for study '96-99, has written several works on his speciality. Add. Sendagi-Hayashi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n217/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamakawa, Kenjiro",
  "t": "D. Sc. (Japan), President of Imperial Tokyo Univ., Mem. House of Peers; b. '51 at Aizu; studied physics in Europe and America, was connected with the Tokyo Imp. Univ. after his return in '72; ultimately rising to the President, resigned it '05 dissatisfied with interference of executive authorities (v. \"Tomizu\"). Since '06 he had charge of the Tech. Col. founded near Wakamatsu by Mr. Yasukawa, millionair coal-miner; present post '13; next year appointed to the same of Kyoto University as additional p st. Add. Hatsune-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamakawa, Yuji",
  "t": "Director and General-Manager of the Yokohama Specie Bank; b. '55 in Ishikawa-ken; an official of the Treasury '76-78; entered the Specie Bank in '80 and has continued in its service, having had charge of the Kobe Branch and of London Branch at the time of Russo-Japanese War. Add. Yokohama Specie Bank, Yokohama.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamamoto, Gombei",
  "t": "Admiral (ret.), Count (cr. Baron '02, Count '07), ex-Premier, ex-Mem. of Supreme Mil. Council; b. '52 in Satsuma and fought in the War of the Restoration on the Imperial side; one of the prioneer graduates of the Naval Academy, class '77; was on board a naval training vessel that visited America and then made a voyage round the world on board a German warship; promoted Lieut. '80, and appointed Vice-Commander of the cruiser Asama; was one of the commissioners sent to England '85 to bring home the cruiser Naniwa built there; Commander of gunboat Amagi '86; was dispatched to Europe and America in '87 on suite of the then Vice-Minister of the Navy (Adm. Kabayama); Captain '90 and Commander of the Takao, and next that of the Takachiho. He was soon transferred to the Naval Office first as Personal Secretary to the Minister; Director of a Bureau and was gazetted Rear-Admiral '95: Vice-Minister '96, then Vice-Adm. and Minister from '98 to Jan. '06; full Admiral '04. Dispatched to England and U.S.A. on suite of Prince Fushimi '07 and was decorated with G.C.M.G. by King Edward; formed Cabinet '13-14 succeeding 3rd Katsura Ministry. The Naval Scandal involved his cabinet in great difficulty and it fell in 1914. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamamoto, Jotaro",
  "t": "ex-Executive Dir. of the Mitsui Bussan, was b. in '67 in Fukui; entered the service of the Company in '82, and was attached to the Branch at Shanghai, where he soon rose to its chief and remained till '04, transferred to the head office in '12. Shimmachi, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamamoto, Kametaro",
  "t": "leading tea-exporter in Kobe, Pres. of Kobe Chamber of Commerce, etc., b. '61 in Hyogo-ken; has done much for promoting export trade of tea in the Kwansai district and this service has been recognized by the Government which has granted on him decorations. Sat at the International Congress of Com. at Washington, U.S.A. in '99. Add. Kaigandori, Kobe.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamamoto, Tatsuo",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers, ex-Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan; b. '56 in Oita-ken; connected with educational work from '80 to '82 when he entered the Mitsubishi Firm and was appointed a Director of the Yusen Kaisha, formed by amalgamation of the Mitsubishi with the rival company Kyodo; entered in '90 the Bank of Japan in which he was appointed Dir. of Banking Bureau, to be nominated Governor '98; relieved of the post '03; Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan '10; appointed to the Minister of Finance in '11, resigned in '12; again Minister of Agr. and Com. '13-14. Add. Kami-Niban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamanaka, Nobuyoshi",
  "t": "Baron, Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), ex-Commander of 16th Army Division at Kyoto; was b. '52 at Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieutenant in '71, Captain in '73, Major in '80, Lieut.-Colonel in '98, Colonel in '94, Major-Gen. in '99, Lieut.-Gen. in '05 ; was awarded 2nd class Golden Kite and created a Peer in '07 in consideration of his service in Russo-Japan war ; placed on ret. list in Dec. '12. Add. Kyoto.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamanaka, Rinnosuke",
  "t": "Dir. Tokyo Card-Board, Fuji Paper Mill, etc.; was b. '40 in Saitama ; M.P. in the 1st Session, but has since kept aloof from politics. Add. Nakarokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo,",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamane, Takesuke",
  "t": "Baron, Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), holder of 2nd Golden Kite ; b. '53 at Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieutenant of Engineering in '77, Captain in '84, Major in '90, Colonel in '95 and was appointed chief adjutant at 6th and 12th Divisions, Major-Gen. '00 and Commander of Sasebo Fort, Lieut.-Gen. in '06 and Commander of Shimonoseki Fort, Baron in '07, Com. 8th Div., in '08 ; transferred to Commander of Guard Division, in '12, relieved and put on reserve list in Feb. '15. Add. Aoyama, Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamanouchi, Ichiji",
  "t": "Crown Mem. House of Peers (nom. '14) and ex-Chief Sec. of Cabinet, was b. in Kagoshima in '65 ; grad. Law (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '88 ; Secretary and next Sectional Chief of the Police Bureau (Home Office), Governor of Aomori '02-4, Dir. of the Rly Bureau '04-6, Vice-Pres. of the Imp. Rlys., and then Director of Rly. Adm. Dept., '09-12 ; Governor of Hokkaido '12. Add. Fujimicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamanouchi, Katsu-aki",
  "t": "Secretary and Ritualist at the Imperial Court ; was b. '54 in Tokyo ; entered the service of the Foreign Office in '73, but subsequently transferred to the Household Department where he was attached to the Cookery and other Sections, and finally promoted to the present post. Add. Suido-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamanouchi, Masuji",
  "t": "Baron ('07), Vice-Admiral (retired), Mem. House of Peers ; b. '60 in Hiroshima ; entered the Naval Academy in '73 ; Midshipman in '79 ; Sub-Lieut. '84 ; dispatched to France and Germany '81 to study naval arsenal affairs ; on commission to bring home the Matsushima, built in France '90 ; rewarded in '92 for his invention of safety device of gun and gun-frame ; proceeded to England '93-94 and again to England in Oct. of the latter year, returning home in July '95 ; Naval Constructor-Commander '97, and Captain '9 ; Rear-Adm. '02 ; his work in steel foundry affair and making of plug of Kure type was Officially appreciated in '03 ; Chief of Construction Section, Kure '03 ; Vice-Adm. '03 ; Commander of Kure Admiralty '05-09 ; Pres. of the Japan Steel Works 1910-14. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamanouchi, Toyokage",
  "t": "Marquis, Capt. of Infanty (ret.) ; was b. in '75 in the house which formerly held the fief of Tosa ; graduated from the Military Cadet School in '00 and has since been attached to the General Staff ; proceeded to France for study '09 where he fell ill and returned home in '10. Married in '03 Princess Sachiko, eldest daughter of Prince Fushimi. Add. Yoyogi, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who in Japan",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamao, Yozo",
  "t": "Viscount (cr. '87), was b. '37 in Yamaguchi, and was one of those young men who with late Prince Ito and Marquis Inouye proceeded to England on the eve of the Restoration for study ; returned home in '70 and appointed Secretary at the Public Works Department and finally rose to be its Minister in '80 ; subsequently appointed Vice-President of the former Senate Councillor at the Court ; President of the Legislative Bureau, Lord Steward to the House of Peers Arisugawa and Kitashirakawa, etc. Resigned the official service in '93 and has since been leading retired life. Add. Toriizaka, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamashita, Gentaro",
  "t": "Vice-Admiral, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Board and Mem. of the Adm. Council since '14; b. in 1863 in Yamagata-ken; graduated from the Naval Academy '83; 2nd Sub-Lieutenant '85; Commander '98; Captain '03; Rear-Admiral '08; Vice-Admiral '12. Was Member of the Naval General Staff; on the Staff of the Imperial Headquarters, Chief of Staff to the 1st Squadron and then to the Sasebo Naval Station, Chief of the 2nd Section of the Naval Materials Dep't, etc.; President of the Naval Academy '10-14. Add. Naval Staff Board, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamawaki, Gen",
  "t": "Mem. House of Peers and ex-Pres. of Adm. Litigation Court; b. in Fukui '49; studied in Germany '70-72. He afterward filled various high civil posts and occupied the Presidency '06-13. Add. Hinoki-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamawaki, Haruki",
  "t": "ex-Dir. of Monopoly Bureau, Formosa, was b. '71 in Kyoto, adopted son and heir of the above; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. in '99 and passed the higher civil service examination the same year; official in the Dep't of Agr. and Com., first as Per. Sec. to the Minister, then as Secretary and Sectional Chief; Commissioner of Anglo-Japanese Exhibition in 1910; Chief Commissioner of Panama Exhibition in '14. Add. Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamaya, Tajin",
  "t": "Vice-Admiral, Com. of 3rd Flotilla since Feb., '15; b. in '66 in Tokyo; graduated from the Naval Academy '86 and then the Naval College '97; Navigating-Lieutenant of the transport Saikyo Maru during the Japan-China war; Captain '05; Chief of Staff to the 4th Squadron during the Russo-Japanese war; Rear-Admiral '09; chief of the Bureau of Personnel '09-13; Pres. of Naval College '13-14; Com. of 1st Fleet Aug., '14 and partook in the war, then transferred to present post. Add. Kogaicho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamazaki, Shioroku",
  "t": "Treasurer, Imp. Household; b. in '68 at Saga; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Law) '96, and at the same time passed the higher civil service exam.; Tax Inspector '97 attached to Nagasaki Taxation Office; transferred to Finance Office to be made its Sec. '00: Dir. of Finance Bur., then Debt Bur. Add. Yoyohata, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yanagisawa, Yasutoshi",
  "t": "Count, Mem. House of Peers, Mem. of Japanese Census Commission, Consulting Statist to the Cabinet, Mem. of International Statistical Society, hon. Mem. of Royal Statistic Society (England), Pres. of the First Mutual Life Assurance Co., etc.; b. '70 in Echigo, son of Lord Mitsu-aki, scion of the House of Yanagisawa which hereditarily held the fief of Koriyama, Yamato; adopted '86 as son and heir of the main house, and succeeded to the title '93; grad. at the Peers' College with honour '94; sent by the Imperial Court to Germany for study and attended the Universities of Berlin, Vienna, Strassburg, Brussels and Paris, studying statistics; meanwhile appointed on the suite of H.H. Prince Kan-in who was sent to attend the Diamond Jubilee of Emperor Francis Joseph; returned home in '00; attended the International Statistical Conference six times as representative of Japan, from that at Christiania in '99 and the latest at the Hague '11. Add. Tamachi Hachichome, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yanagiya, Usaburo",
  "t": "Paymaster-Lieutenant (ret.), Vice-Gov. of the Japan Hypothec Bank; b. in 1867 in Nagasaki-ken; graduated from the College of Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1890. Entered the Bank of Japan immediately after graduation; travelled Europe in 1896; was appointed Chief of the Issue Dep't, Auditor to the New York Agency, Chief of the National Loan Bureau; resigned 1913, and appointed Dir. of the Hypothec Bank; present post '13. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yano, Fumio",
  "t": "Dir. of Kinjo Middle School, author, and retired diplomat; b. 1850 in Oita-prefecture; graduated from the Keiogijuku, 1870; entered the central Government as Secretary to the Treasury, 1878; resigned with Count Okuma in 1881 and took charge of the Hochi Shimbun in company with the late Mokichi Fujita; took part in the formation of the Kaishinto (Progressive party); made tour in Europe and America, '86-88; Master of Ceremonies and Chief of the Bureau of Imperial Tombs, '90-96; Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China, '98-97; placed on the retired list in 1899. He has written \"Keikoku Bidan\" (story of ancient Greece,; \"Ukishiro Monogatari\" (a marine novel); \"News Society,\" etc Add. Harajuku, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yato, Tsuneta",
  "t": "Man. Dir. of the 1st Mutual Life Insur. Co.; was b. '65 in Okayama; grad. the Third Higher School in '89; entered the Japan Life Insur. Co., and in '93 made manager of the Kyosai Life Insur. Co.; went over to Belgium to attend the International Congress of Actuaries held in Sept. '95; and afterward entered a German Life Insur. Co. to receive its business training; was appointed an official in the Dep't of Agr. and Com., but soon resigned to start the present Co. Add. Omori, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yashiro, Rokuro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Min. of Navy, b. '60 in Aichi-ken; Naval Ensign in '85, and through rapid promotion was elevated to Captain in '01 and finally to the present rank; and long served as Staff-Officer of the Standing Squadron, Attache to the Legation at St. Petersburg, and Vice Com. of the Yashima, commanding the Asama in Russo-Japan war; Dir. of Naval Staff College '12-13; Com. of Maizuru Admiralty '13-14. Add. Navy Office.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yasoshima, Chikanori",
  "t": "Manager of the the Shibusawa's Office, Dir. of the Shinagawa Fire Brick Co., Shibusawa Ware House Co. etc., was b. '73 in Uwajima, Iyo; grad. Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '94; appointed Per. Sec. to Baron Shibusawa. He travelled once in Europe and America with the Baron. Add. Shirokane-Daimachi, Shiba, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yasuda, Zenjiro",
  "t": "a millionaire who sprang from obscurity to the present affluence, greatest perhaps next to the Mitsui andt he Mitsubishi; b. '38 in Toyama-ken; and was an apprentice at a shop in Tokyo and finally opened an exchange shop on his own account. This was enlarged in scope and developed into a bank. He has founded several other banks and has moreover lent his powerful backing in the starting of the Tokyo Fire Insurance Co., the Imp. Marine Insurance Co. and Kyosai Life Insurance Co. Being a public-spirited man he does not spare to furnish fund to any useful undertaking. The fund required in the Osaka Harbour Works was almost wholly supplied by him. He is a business man of extraordinary integrity and diligence; is Mem. of House of Peers. Add. Yokoami-cho, Honjo, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n221/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yasuhiro, Fan-ichiro",
  "t": "ex-Dir., of Legislative Bureau, Crown Mem. of House of Peers; b. '59 in Fukuoka-ken. Grad. the Keiogijuku, the Chuō Shoin at Hongkong, and finally from Cambridge Univ. in England; Prof. in the 3rd Higher Sch. in '89; Secretary to the Cabinet; Councillor to the Legislation Bureau; Director of General Education Bureau in '97; Chief Secretary to the Cabinet '98; nominated Mem. of House of Peers in '00; Vice-Min. of the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '01, resigned in '11. Add. Sadowaracho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n221/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yasukawa, Kei-ichiro",
  "t": "highest tax-payer, mine-owner, Dir. of several Cos.; b. 1849 in Chikuzen; studied at the Keiogijuku early in the 80th; has made a fortune in coal-mining; founded single-handed the Meiji Semmon College in 1908 by contributing 3,000,000 yen, and has been rewarded for it with 3rd class of the Sacred Treasure. Add. Wakamatsu, Fukuoka.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoda Hirotaro",
  "t": "Lieu.-Gen., ex-Commander of the 11th Division; b. 1853 at Kyoto; Sub-Lieut. 1877; studied in France '86-90; Major 1892 and instructor at the Cadet School; Col. 1897 and Dir. of Toyama Military School till 1903; Major-Gen. '03 and took part in Russo-Japan war as Com. of the 4th Brigade, Infantry; Lieut-Gen. 1910; on waiting list since '13. Add. c/o war Office.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokoi, Jikei",
  "t": "Dr. Agr., Prof. at Agr. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Pres. of Tokyo Agr. Univ. (private); b. 60 in Kumamoto; grad. from above Coll. '83; studied in Germany '99-02; Expert to the Agr. and Com. Dep't; Prof. in '91. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokota, Hideo",
  "t": "D.C.L. (Japan), Judge of Supreme Court since '01; b. in Nagano-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. class '88; sat at Tokyo, Chiba, Hakodate District Courts, and Tokyo and Hakodate Appeal Courts before his transfer to the present post; teaches at the Waseda Univ., being an authority on claims; was sent abroad on official mission '09. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokota, Kuniomi",
  "t": "Pres. of the Supreme Court since 1906; was b. '50 in Oita-ken; entered the judicial service '76, Public Procurator '80, the acting Dir. of Criminal Bureau and Sec. of the Dep't which post he resigned to study law in Europe '86-91.; was appointed on return Pub. Proc. of the Tokyo Appeal Court, Councillor, then Vice-Min. of Justice '96, Proc.-Gen. '98, Chief Pub. Proc. of Tokyo Appeal Court '99; Add. Kagurazaka, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokoyama, Matajiro",
  "t": "Geologist, D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. '60 in Nagasaki; grad. Geology in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and was subsequently appointed an official at the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '82; sent to Germany to prosecute further study in '86; appointed Prof. at his alma mater on returning home.. Add. Higashi-Goken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokura, Toryu",
  "t": "veterinarian, principal and proprietor of the Azabu Veterinary School; was b. '61 in Kagoshima; studied veterinary science at the Agr. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., and further in America; appointed Prof. in the Agr. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '37, which he resigned some years ago to start his own veterinary school in Tokyo. Add. Sanko-cho, Shirokane, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yonei, Genjiro",
  "t": "Prop. of the Yonei firm, Dir. of the Meiji Gun Co., the Kirin Beer Brewing Co., etc.; was b. '61 in Okayama-ken; grad. the Keiogijuku; then entered the business circle and established an import business at Ginza, the \"Yonei Shoten.\" Add. Kaminibancho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "184",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n222/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoneyama, Umeichi",
  "t": "Mng. Dir. of the Mitsui Bank; was b. 1868 at Numazu: studied in America '90-95, and entered the Nippon Rly Co., removed to the Mitsui Bank which sent him abroad 1900 to inspect banking business 1902; chief of the Yokohama Branch 1903 and next that at Osaka 08; Mng-Dir. '10. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshida Heitaro",
  "t": "Maj.-Gen., Dir. of Remounting Dep't; was b. '68 in Oita; Sub-Lieut., cavalry '83; held posts of Prof. at Staff Coll., Chief Staff at 7th Div., Dir. Riding School; Com. 2nd Cavalry Brigade, etc. Add. Meguro, near Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshida, Jun-ichi",
  "t": "Chief of Police Bureau, Household Dep't; was b. '45 in Ishikawa; held local posts at Kagoshima, etc; Dir. Finance Bureau, Household Add. Shimonibancho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "185",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshida, Kenryu",
  "t": "Pres. of 7th High School; b. '70 in Ishikawa; grad. from Philosophy, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; was Dir. of Middle Schools, Prof. at Waseda, etc. Add. Kagoshima.",
  "p": "185",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n223/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshida, Sakuya",
  "t": "ex-Minister to Siam; b. '59 in Kumamoto-ken, attaché in '86, appointed to The Hague in '88, Per. Secretary to Minister of Education in '93 and then Prof. in Third High School, 2nd Legation Sec. at Vienna in '98, removed to The Hague in '00, and transferred to Vienna in '01 till '04; Minister to Siam in '03, relieved in '14. Add. Foreign Office.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n223/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshida, Togo",
  "t": "Dr. Lit. (Japan), historian and historiographer, Prof. at Waseda University; b. 1864 in Niigata; wrote on historical subjects to the Yomiuri and completed the Dictionary of Japanese Geography in 1909 after 16 years work; the Reverse History of Japan (with pyramidal basis for modern time and summit for ancient time) in '14. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "a": "Who's Who",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshida, Yosaku",
  "t": "Per. Secretary to Foreign Minister since '96 and attaché of the Board of Ceremonies, Court, b. '50; clerk at Foreign Office in '77-80, attaché in '87, élève Consul at Manila in '92 and then attaché in Berlin. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Yoshihara, Saburo",
  "t": "Pres. of the Oriental Development Co.; Vice-Min. of Home Affairs; b. '51 in Chiba-ken; appointed a Secretary of the House of Representatives, '90; then Secretary in prefectural Government of Saitama, Osaka and Aichi, Governor of Nagawa-ken and of Okayama-ken. Director of Local Administration Bureau, Home Office '03; Vice-Minister in Jan. '06, Vice-Pres., Oriental Development Co., Seoul '08. Add. Seoul, Korea.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Yoshii, Kozo",
  "t": "Commander (ret.) 2nd Count, Mem. House of Peers, Pres. Japan Lifeboat Asso., was b. '55; studied in England, and then grad. from Naval Cadet School in '80. Add. Sagacho, Fukagawa, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Yoshii, Yukei",
  "t": "Dir. of the Bank of Japan, was b. '63 in Kagoshima. Early entered the Bank of Japan in which he has gradually distinguished himself to be given an important position of its Director. Add. Kita-igacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Yoshikawa, Akimasa",
  "t": "Count (cr. Vis. '96 and Count '07), Vice-President of Privy Council since '12; b. '41 at Tokushima; entered the civil service early in the Meiji era and after having held various posts in the Treasury, Home Office and elsewhere was appointed the Gov. of Tokyo-fu and then Vice-Min. of Home Affairs. Then began his Ministerial career; first as Minister of Edu. '90 ; Justice, '93-96 ; Home Affairs, '91-96 ; Communications, twice '98-00 and '01-3 ; Home Office, '04, which last he had to resign in connection with the Sept.-5th-'05 anti-Peace Agitation in Tokyo. Add. Miyamura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Yoshimatsu, Shigetaro",
  "t": "Vice-Adm., Com. of the Kure Adm. since 1914 ; b. '59 in Kochi-ken ; appointed Sub-Lieut. in '83 ; was at one time Staff Officer of the Kure Adm., Chief of the First Bureau, Chief Staff Office of Sasebo Adm., Com. of the Naniwa and Takasago, and some others, Rear-Adm. in '07, Vice-Adm. '09 ; Pres. of Naval Staff Col. in '01 ; Com. of 2nd Squad. in '11-12, Chief of Edu. Board '12-14. Add. Kure.",
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  "n": "Yoshioka, Kyoho",
  "t": "Pres. of 5th High School; b. '76 in Yamaguchi ; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '99 ; was Prof. at 2nd High School, School Inspector, etc. Add. Kumamoto.",
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  "n": "Yu-asa, Shohei",
  "t": "Gov. of Shizuoka since 1914; b. '74 in Fukushima ; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98 ; held posts of secretary at Shiga, Hyogo and other provinces ; then Secretary and Dir. of Local Government Bureau, Home Office, and Gov. of Okayama. Add. Shizuoka.",
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  "n": "Yugawa, Motoomi",
  "t": "Vice-Min. of Communications since '14 ; was b. '65 in Shizuoka ; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Univ. '93, and has been connected with the Dep't ever since, having been Secretary, Dir. of Maritime Bureau, etc.; present post in '14. Add. Nakarokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Yuhara, Gen-ichi",
  "t": "Dir. of Imp. Music Academy since '08, ; b. '63 in Saga ; first studied Medicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ., but left it unfinished in '84 ; held posts of Prof. at various Gov. Schools, Dir. of Middle Schools, etc. Add. Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Yuhi, Mitsuye",
  "t": "Lieut.-Gen., Com. of 15th Division ; b. in Kochi-ken ; Sub-Lt., '82 ; graduated from Military Staff College, studied in England, Vice-Chief of Gen. Staff of 2nd Army in Russo-Japan War ; Comm. of 27th Brigade '09 ; Sec. Chief of General Staff till '14, when transferred to Dir. of Mil. Staff College ; present post in Jan. '15. Add. Toyohashi.",
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  "n": "Zumoto, Motosada",
  "t": "ex-Prop. and Dir. of the Japan Times, started by him in '97, and only English paper owned and conducted by the Japanese ; was b. '62 in Hoki Province, and grad. Sapporo Agrl Col. '84 ; was long on the staff of the Japan Mail; entered civil service for a short while and was twice appointed Per. Sec. to the late Prince Ito when he was Premier ; frequently visited Europe and America ; was during the Russo-Japan War a resident correspondent of the London Standard in Tokyo, accompanied the late Prince Ito to Seoul as non-official mem. of the Residency-Gen., and in January 1906 he took over the Seoul Press formerly owned by an Englishman. Withdrew from it in '09, to start the Oriental Information Agency in New York City. Returned to Tokyo in December '10 to assume the control of the Japan Times from which withrew in '14. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Zushi, Tamiyoshi",
  "t": "Director of the Taiwan Sugar Co., was b. '54 at Kagoshima ; studied at an American Col. '73-79 ; Sec. of the former Public Works Dep't '79 ; transferred to the R'ly Bureau '83 and remained in the service as Dep't Dir. till '09 when he was placed on retired list. Add. Ochiai-mura, near Tokyo.",
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  "n": "Nomura",
  "t": "Bunkyo, d. 1911, landscapist of the Shijo school.",
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  "n": "Ochiai",
  "t": "Yoshiiku, d. '01, Nishikiye painter who improved style of newspaper illustrations.",
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  "n": "Okuhara",
  "t": "Seiko, d. '03, lady painter of the Southern school.",
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  "n": "Saigo",
  "t": "Kogetsu, (1873 – 1912), one of the best pupils of Gaho.",
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  "n": "Satake",
  "t": "Eiko, d. '09, of Buncho school.",
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  "n": "Shibata",
  "t": "Zeshin, d. '61, painter in ordinary to the Court, originated a new style, famous also for Makiye design and as originator of lacquer painting.",
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  "n": "Shiwokawa",
  "t": "Bunrin, d. '77, landscapist of Shijo school.",
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  "n": "Sudzuki",
  "t": "Hyak-nen, d. '91, master of Okyo's style and father of contemporary painter Suzuki Shonen.",
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  "n": "Sugitani",
  "t": "Sessho, d. '95, Sesshu's style, and a painter of Kumamoto.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Takahashi",
  "t": "Kolo, d. 1912, a highly progressive who died prematurely, at the age of 36.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Taki",
  "t": "Kwatei, d. '01, Chinese Southern school and painter in ordinary to the Court.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Taniguchi",
  "t": "Aizan, d. '99, master of Buncho's style.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Tanomura",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Tazaki",
  "t": "So-un, d. '98, painter in ordinary to the Court and master painter of Buncho's school.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n248/mode/1up"
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  "n": "Tomioka",
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  "n": "Tuskioka",
  "t": "Yoshitoshi, d. 1892, a master painter of the genre school.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Watanabe",
  "t": "Shokwa, d. 1887, son of Kwazan and pupil of Chinzan.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "n": "Watanabe",
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  "n": "Yamaoka",
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  "p": "210",
  "l": "scan leaf 248",
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  "t": "Tanrei (荒木探令), b. in '57, Tokyo.",
  "p": "210",
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  "n": "Atomi",
  "t": "Gyokushi (跡見玉枝), lady, b. in '59, Tokyo.",
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  "p": "210",
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  "n": "Shirai, Uzan",
  "t": "(白井雨山), h.c, b. in 1864, Ehime.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Takamura, Ko-un",
  "t": "(高村光雲), Prof., A.C.C., b. in 1850, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Takeishi, Kozaburo",
  "t": "(武石弘三郎), b. in 1877, Niigata.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Takenouchi, Kyu-en",
  "t": "(竹内久遠), A.C.C., h.c., b. in 1857, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Tatebata, Daiun",
  "t": "(建島大雲), 3rd prizes, b. in 1882, Wakayama.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Udagawa, Kazuo",
  "t": "(宇田川和雄), casting, b. in 1865, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Yonebara, Unkai",
  "t": "(米原雲海), Prof., h.c., b. in 1869, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Sculpture",
  "n": "Yoshida, Homei",
  "t": "(吉田芳明), b. in 1877, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Ando, Jubei",
  "t": "(安藤重兵衛), shippo-ware, b. in '54, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Gatsuzan, Teiichi",
  "t": "(月山貞一), J.S., A.C.C., b. in 1834, Osaka.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Hattori, Korin",
  "t": "(服部光麟), M., b. in 1863, Aichi.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Hirata, Juko",
  "t": "(平田重光), metal chiselling, b. in 1854, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Horikawa, Kozan",
  "t": "(掘川光山), ceramist, Kyoto.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Isoya, Kwanzan",
  "t": "(磯矢完山), M., b. in 1878, Osaka.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Ito, Chuta",
  "t": "(伊東忠太), Prof., Architect., b. in 1867.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Ito, Masami",
  "t": "(伊東正見), metal carver, b. in 1879, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Ito, Tamekichi",
  "t": "(伊藤爲吉), architect., b. in 1864, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Ito, Tozan",
  "t": "(伊東陶山), ceramist, Kyoto.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Arts and Crafts",
  "s": "Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.",
  "n": "Kagawa, Katsuhiro",
  "t": "(香川勝廣), metal carver, A.C.C., b. in 1851, Tokyo.",
  "p": "217",
  "l": "scan leaf 255",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n255/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Chugai Shogyo Shimpo",
  "t": "(est. Dec. '76) – economic and commercial paper. Man.—H. Nozaki. Office.—Kitajimacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Chu-o Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. '90) – organ of the Seiyu-kai, issues an evening edition. Ed.—T. Harada and G. Kikuchi. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Hochi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. June, '72) – friendly to the Okuma Ministry. Issues an evening edition. Pres.—J. Miki. Ed.—M. Murakami. Office.—Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Jiji Shimpo",
  "t": "(est. March, '82)– started by the late Yukichi Fukuzawa; independent. Prop.—S. Fukuzawa. Ed.—K. Ishikawa. Office.—Minaminabe-cho, Ginza, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Kokumin Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. Feb., '09)—organ of bureaucratic clique. Prop. and Ed.—I. Tokutomi. Office.—Hiyoshi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Maiyu Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. March, '98)—Evening paper, friendly to the Seiyukai. Prop. and Ed.—M. Kimura. Office.—Kakigaracho, Nihombashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Miyako Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. Sept., '85)—social paper popular among gay circles, etc. Prop.—Baron M. Kusumoto. Ed.—S. Otani. Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Nippon",
  "t": "(est. Feb., '89)—friendly to the Chusei-kai. Prop.—K. Ito. Ed.—K. Hayashi. Office.—Sanjikkenbori, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Osaka Asahi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. '83)—independent. Prop.—R. Murayama. Ed.—R. Uyeno. Office.—Nakanoshima, Osaka.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Osaka Jiji Shimpo",
  "t": "(est. '95)—independent. Osaka edition of the Jiji (Tokyo). Ed.—K. Takami. Office.—Koraibashi, Osaka.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Osaka Mainichi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. '83)—independent. Prop.—H. Motoyama. Ed.—M. Watanabe. Office.—Okawa-machi, Osaka.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. April, '11)—issues an evening edition. Prop.—M. Yoshihiro. Ed.—N. Seki. Office.—Kitahama, Osaka.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Osaka Nippo",
  "t": "(est. Nov., '04)—independent. Prop.—M. Yoshihiro. Ed.—K. Shirakawa. Office.—Dojima Hamadori, Osaka.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Osaka Shimpo",
  "t": "(est. '00)—independent. Prop. and Ed.—K. Kato, M.P., ex-Belgian Minister. Office.—Kyuhojimachi, Osaka.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Sekai Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. '14. The resurrection of the Niroku Shimpo that was suppressed same year.)—Doshi-kai Party. Prop.—K. Akita. Ed.—T. Nakamura. Office.—Kanda, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Tokyo Asahi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. '88)—independent. Prop.—R. Murayama. Ed.—M. Nakano. Office.—Takiyamacho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Tokyo Mai-nichi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. Sept., 1870 as \"Yokohama Mainichi Shimbun\")—friendly to the Seiyu-kai. Prop. and Ed. S. Yamamoto. Office.—Marunouchi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Press and Publication",
  "s": "Leading Dailies in Tokyo and Osaka",
  "n": "Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. Feb., '72)—purchased in 1910 by the prop. of the Osaka Mainichi. Pres.—H. Motoyama. Ed.—K. Tsushima. Office.—Marunouchi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "323",
  "l": "scan leaf 361",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n361/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yamato Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. '72) — bureaucratic organ. Prop.—G. Matsushita. Office.—Sanjikken-bori, Tokyo.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yomiuri Shimbun",
  "t": "(est. June, '74) Prop.—E. Motono. Ed.—K. Sasakawa. Office.—Ginza, Tokyo.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yorozu Choho",
  "t": "(est. Nov., '92) — independent. Prop. and Ed.—S. Kuroiwa. Office.—Yumi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Japan Advertiser",
  "t": "(est. '05).—Ed.—H. Byas. Prop. and Pub.—B. W. Fleisher. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Japan Chronicle",
  "t": "(est. '68) (formerly Kobe Chronicle).—Prop. and Ed.—R. Young. Pub.—Ozaki. Office.—Naniwa-machi, Kobe.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Japan Gazette",
  "t": "(est. '67).—Ed.—L. D. K. Adams. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Yokohama.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Japan Times",
  "t": "(est. '97).—Prop.—International News Agency. Mng.—J. C. Kennedy. Ed.—Takahashi. Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Japan Mail",
  "t": "(est. '65).—Prop. and Ed.—J. C. Kennedy. Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Kobe Herald",
  "t": "(est. '76).—Prop. and Ed.—A. Curtis. Office.—Kio-machi, Kobe.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Nagasaki Press",
  "t": "(est. '88).—Ed. and Mng.—E. R. S. Pardon. Office.—20 Oura, Nagasaki.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading English Papers",
  "n": "Seoul Press",
  "t": "(est. '10).—Prop. and Ed.—I. Yamagata. Office.—Yamato-cho, Seoul.",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Boken-sekai",
  "t": "Subject: Reading for boys | Issued: monthly | Price per copy: 15 sen | Publishers: Hakubun-kwan",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Bunsho-sekai",
  "t": "Subject: Literature | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 20 ,, | Publishers: ,,",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Chugaku-sekai",
  "t": "Subject: For students | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 20 ,, | Publishers: ,,",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Chuo-koron",
  "t": "Subject: General | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 15 ,, | Publishers: Hanseisha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Eigo Seinen",
  "t": "Subject: Study of English | Issued: fort'ly | Price per copy: 10 ,, | Publishers: Eigoseinen",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Engei-gaho",
  "t": "Subject: Theatrical | Issued: monthly | Price per copy: 30 ,, | Publishers: Engeigaho-sha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Far East, the",
  "t": "Subject: General | Issued: weekly | Price per copy: 20 ,, | Publishers: Far East Office",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fujin-gaho",
  "t": "Subject: For ladies | Issued: monthly | Price per copy: 25 ,, | Publishers: Tokyo-sha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fujin-kai",
  "t": "Subject: ,, | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 15 ,, | Publishers: Shimei-sha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fujin-no-kagami",
  "t": "Subject: ,, | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 15 ,, | Publishers: Dobun-kwan",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fujin-no-tomo",
  "t": "Subject: ,, | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 15 ,, | Publishers: Fujin.no-tomosha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fujin-sekai",
  "t": "Subject: ,, | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 25 ,, | Publishers: Tokyo-sha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fujo-kai",
  "t": "Subject: ,, | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 15 ,, | Publishers: Dobun-kwan",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Fuzoku-gaho",
  "t": "Subject: Graphic Social, ill'ted | Issued: ,, | Price per copy: 15 ,, | Publishers: Toyodo",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Gaiko-jiho",
  "t": "Subject: Diplomacy | Issued: fort'ly | Price per copy: 20 ,, | Publishers: Gaikojiho-sha",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Gakusei",
  "t": "Subject: For students | Issued: monthly | Price per copy: 16 ,, | Publishers: Fuzanmbo",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Gakusei Times",
  "t": "Subject: Study of English | Issued: fort'ly | Price per copy: 10 ,, | Publishers: Gakusei Times",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Leading Periodicals Published in Tokyo",
  "n": "Japan Magazine",
  "t": "Subject: Things Japanese | Issued: monthly | Price per copy: 50 ,, | Publishers: J. M. Office",
  "p": "324",
  "l": "scan leaf 362",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n362/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Chosen Ginko",
  "t": "(Bank of Chosen) (Vid. Chap. XXXV.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Dai Hyaku Ginko",
  "t": "(100th Bank), K. K., Yorozucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '77. Directors, K. Ikeda (Pres.) S. Asada (Mng.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Dai Ichi Ginko",
  "t": "(1st Bank), K. K., Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. The first private Bank in Japan, est. July '73. Directors, Baron E. Shibusawa (Pres.), Y. Sasaki (Gen.-Mng.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Dai Ni Ginko",
  "t": "(2nd Bank), K. K., Sanchome, Honcho, Yokohama. Est. '74. Directors, T. Hara (Pres.), K. Yamagata (Mng.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Dai San Ginko",
  "t": "(3rd Bank), K. K., Kobunecho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '78 by the Yasuda family. Directors, Zenshiro Yasuda (Pres.), Zenhachiro Yasuda (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Hokkaido Takushoku Ginko",
  "t": "(Colonization Bank of Hokkaido), K. K., Sapporo, Hokkaido.",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Jugo Ginko",
  "t": "(15th Bank), K. K., Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '77 by some Peers and formerly called the Peer's Bank. Directors, I. Matsukata (Pres.), M. Naruse (Vice-Pres.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Kawasaki Ginko",
  "t": "Gs. K., Himono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. July '8[illegible] by the late H. Kawasaki. Director, H. Kawasaki (Pres.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Kitahama Ginko",
  "t": "K. K., Kitahama, Osaka. Est. March '97. Directors, T. Takakura (Pres.) E. Iwamoto, R. Imanishi (Dirs.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Konoike Ginko",
  "t": "Gm. K., Imabashi, Osaka. Est. May, 1877; is conducted by the Konoike family. Directors, Baron Z. Konoike (Pres.), J. Harada, H. Shimamura (Dirs.) J. Ashida (Mng.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Mitsui Ginko",
  "t": "K. K., Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Oldest est. over 200 yrs ago by Takatoshi Mitsui in the Tokugawa era, organized as Mitsui Bank, K. K. 1909. Directors, Takayasu Mitsui (Pres.), S. Hayakawa, S. Ikeda, U. Yayeyama (Mng. Dirs.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Mitsubishi Gs. K. Ginko bu",
  "t": "(Banking Department), Yayesucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '95. Directors, Baron K. Iwasaki (Pres.), M. Kushida Chief, Dept.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Banks",
  "n": "Mogi Ginko",
  "t": "Gm., K., Ben'encho, Yokohama. Est. '98. Directors, J. Takahashi (Mng.)",
  "p": "",
  "l": "scan leaf 782",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n782/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Morimura Ginko",
  "t": "Gm. K, Nihombashiku-Tori, Tokyo. Est. '98. Directors, J.Hirose (Pres.); K. Morokuzu (Mng.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Murai Ginko",
  "t": "Gm., K., Moto—Yokkaiichicho, Ninombashi, Tokyo. Founded in Dec. 1906 with capital of ¥2,000 supplied by the Murai tobacco dealers. (See Who's who). Directors, K. Murai (Pres.), T. Murai (Mng. Dir.), G. Murai Mng.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Naniwa Ginko",
  "t": "K. K., Awajicho, Osaka. Founded Feb., 1878, formed with the union of the 5th and 32nd national banks. Afterward the bank was amalgamated with four other banks. Directors, M. Matsukata (Pres.), K. Yamanaka (Mng.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Ginko",
  "t": "(Bank of Japan), K. K.",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Kogyo Ginko",
  "t": "(Industrial Bank of Japan), K. K.",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Kwangyo Ginko",
  "t": "(Hypothec Bank of Japan), K. K.",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sumitomo Bank",
  "t": "K. K., Kitahama, Osaka. Est about '71, reorganized K. K. '95. Directors, Baron K. Sumitomo (Pres.), K. Nakata (Mg. Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Taiwan Ginko",
  "t": "(Bank of Taiwan or Formosa), K. K., Taihoku, Formosa. Vid. XXXVI.",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokai Ginko",
  "t": "K. K., Gofukucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '89. Directors, C. Kikuchi (Pres.), G. Yoshida (Mng.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yasuda Ginko",
  "t": "K. K., Kobunacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. in '80 by the Yasuda family. Reorganized K. K. in Aug. '11. Directors, Zennosuke Yasuda (Pres.), Y. Suzuki (Mng.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokohama Specie Bank",
  "t": "K. K., Yokohama.",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokohama Wakao Ginko",
  "t": "Gm. K., Yokohama. Est. Mar. '90 by the Wakao family. (Pres.; I. Wakao.",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Aikoku Life Ins. Co",
  "t": "K. K., Honzaimokucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '97. Directors, M. Suzuki (Pres.), M. Nakano (Mng.-Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Chiyoda Life Mutual Ins. Co",
  "t": "Okecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. March '04. Directors, I. Kadono (Pres.), R. Kitakawa (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Dai Ich. Mutual Life Ins. Co",
  "t": "Tori-Sanchome, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. Sept. '02 by Mr. Yano and others, pioneer mutual life insurance Co. Capital ¥45 p.u. Directors, Count Y. Yanagisawa (Pres.), T. Yano (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Daido Life Ins. Co",
  "t": "Yedobori, Osaka. Est. 1902; capital ¥135 p.u. Directors, K. Hirooka (Pres.), (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Kobe Marine, Transportation & Fire Ins. Co",
  "t": "K. K., Kobe. Est '07; capital ¥1,250 p.u. Directors, T. Okazaki (Pres.), S Tanaka (Mng Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Kyodo Fire Ins. Co",
  "t": "K. K., Honkawayacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1906; combines accidence ins. Directors, S. Tanabe (Pres.), S. Morimoto, S. Kurachi (Mng. Dirs.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Meiji Fire Ins. Co",
  "t": "K. K., Yayesucho, Koji, Tokyo. A leading fire ins. Co., est. Dec. 1892. Directors, T. Abe (Pres.), K. Hara (Mng.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "INSURANCE, FIRE, LIFE, ETC. (Vid. XXIV.)",
  "n": "Meiji Life Ins. Co",
  "t": "K. K., Yayesucho, Koji, Tokyo. One of the leading and earliest ins. Co., est. 1881. Directors, T. Abe (Pres.), J. Fujita (Dir.)",
  "p": "745",
  "l": "scan leaf 783",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n783/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Fire Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Ginza, Tokyo. Est. Apr. 1892; started accidence ins. Jan. '14 as a subsidiary business. Directors, H. Kawasaki (Pres.), J. Iinura (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Life Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Imabashi, Osaka. Est. 1889. Directors, C. Kataoka (Pres.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Marine Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yedobori, Nishiku, Osaka. Est. 1896; capital ¥900 p.u. Directors, G. Ukon (Pres), W. Ukon (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Teikoku Life Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Gofukucho; Koji., Tokyo. Est. 1888. Directors, A. Fukuhara (Pres.), Y. Yano (Dir.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Fire Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kitasayacho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Est. July 1897 with capital ¥200 for fire insurance only; increased to 10,000 in '05, at the same time started marine and transport insurance with connections abroad. Directors, Z. Yasuda (Pres.), T. Nagamatsu (Vice Pres.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Marine Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yayesucho, Koji., Tokyo. Est. Dec. 1878; capital 1,000 p.u. Directors, M. Suyenobu (Pres.), K. Kakami (Mng.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokohama Fire, Marine, Transportation and Credit Ins. Co., K. K",
  "t": "Ota-machi, Yokohama. Est. Aug. 1897 for fire insurance only; aft rward started other insurances. Directors, K. Ono (Pres.), K. Tsuchiko, (Dir.)",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Spinning And Weaving",
  "n": "Amagasaki Spinningg Co., K. K",
  "t": "Amagasaki, Hyogo-ken. Est. June 1899; cap., etc. vid. p. 394; reserves ¥2,400; loans ¥800. Have 4 mills at Tokyo, Osaka and Amagasaki; purchased Tokyo Sp. Co. in June, '13. Spindles; rings 218,652, throwning 46,196. Output for 2nd half-year, 1914, cotton yarn 37,432 bales, cotton tissue 449,086 rolls. Directors: Pres. K. Kikuchi; Dirs. R. Honzaki, J. Tashiro, etc.",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Spinning And Weaving",
  "n": "Fuji Gassed Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Oshima, near Tokyo. Founded by amalgamation in '02; cap., etc. vid. p. 394; reserves ¥2800; loans ¥5113. Spindles; rings 208,192, mules 30,280, throwning 54,428; 1205 stand. Output for 2nd half-year, 1914; cotton yarn 37,727 bales, silk yarn 98190 kwan, cotton tissue 7,552,627 yards, silk tissue 491,781 yards. Directors: Mng. Dir. T. Wada; Dirs. E. Kawasaki, R. Inanobe, K. Morimura, etc.",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Spinning And Weaving",
  "n": "Fukushima Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Shimo Fukushima, Osaka. Est. Aug. '92; reserves ¥1240; loans ¥900; have 6 mills at Osaka, Fukuyama, Himeji, etc. Directors: Pres. Y. Yashiro; Dirs. T. Yakuno, H. Hamamoto.",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Spinning And Weaving",
  "n": "Goto Keori Woolen Co., K. K",
  "t": "Oicho, near Tokyo. Est. Apr. '07; capital ¥1650 p.u.; reserve ¥54; div. 10%. Directors: Mng.-Dir. J. Goto; Dirs. M. Ida, S. Ishii, K. Kujita, T. Inouye.",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Spinning And Weaving",
  "n": "Japan-China Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kameido, near Tokyo. Est. Jan. '07; cap., etc. vid. p. 394; reserves ¥219. Spindles; rings 6,667,320, throwning 27,836. Have works at Tokyo and Kyoto. Directors; Chairman K. Abe; Mng. Dirs. S. Miyajima.",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n784/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Spinning And Weaving",
  "n": "Jomo Muslin Co., K. K",
  "t": "Tatebayashi, Gumma. Est. April, '02 with capital yen 1,000; at present 2,500 p.u.; reserve ¥140; div. 8%. Director: Pres. S. Kobayashi; Mng.-Dir. C. Iyetomi; Dirs. Senkinraku, S, Kawasaki, S. Iwamoto, Y. Minagawa.",
  "p": "746",
  "l": "scan leaf 784",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Kanegafuchi Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Sumida, near Tokyo. Est. May '92; cap., etc. vid. p. 3 4; reserves ¥6789. loans ¥7,695; Spindles; cotton ¥29,936, silk, 55,032, throwning 51,443; weaning 4,995 stands. Have 20 mills at Tokyo, Kyoto, Okakiyama, Takasago, etc. Directors: Chairman H. Hibiya; Mng. Dir. Y. Muto; Dirs. N. Takatenji, etc.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kishiwada Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kishiwada, Osaka. Est. Nov. '92; cap., etc. vid. p. ; reserves ¥15,870. Have 4 mills at Osaka and environs. Directors: Pres. G. Terada; Dirs. M. Terada, T. Kawai, T. Kishimura.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Muslin Boshoku Co., K. K",
  "t": "Nakatsu, Nishinari-gun, Osaka. Mfrs. of woolen yarns and fabrics. Est. Jan. '96; capital ¥2,250 p.u.; reserve ¥973; div. 12%. Directors: Pres. M. Konishi; Mng. Dirs. T. Takimura, H. Matsuno; Mngr. S. Hani.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kurashiki Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kurashiki, Okayama-ken. Est. Dec. '87; cap. ¥1,500. p. u.; reserves ¥650; loans ¥1,030; have 3 mills; total rings 59,032; output for 2nd half-year 1914, 10,398, bales. Directors: Pres. M. Ohara; Dirs. S. Kiyama, J. Hayashi, R. Ohashi, etc.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Naigai Cotton Co., K. K",
  "t": "Dojima, Osaka. Est. Sept. 1887; cap. ¥2,125 p.u.; reserves ¥20,423; loans ¥2,820. Spindles; rings 87,744, throwning 4,854; weaving 982 stands. Output for 2nd half-year, 1914, yarn 36,903 bales and tissue 7,078,904 yards. Directors: Pres. T. Nakano; Dirs. R. Kawamura, H. Abe, R. Takei, S. Teuki.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Cotton Co., K. K",
  "t": "Nakanoshima, Osaka. Est. Nov. '92; cap. ¥2,600 p.u.; reserves ¥1,200; div. 15%; chiefly engaged in whole sale of cotton. Spindles 9 3 2. Branches at Shanghai, Hankow and Bombay, etc. Directors: Pres. S. Shikata; Mng. Dirs. M. Kita, B. Yamada.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Moshoku Co., K. K",
  "t": "Nishidemachi, Kobe. Est. Dec. 1896; capital ¥2,625 p.u.; reserves ¥679; div. 13%. Directors; Pres. S. Kawanishi; Dirs. I. Arima, K. Kogane, S. Sawada.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Seifu Co., K. K",
  "t": "Sujakuno, near Kyoto. Mfrs. of cotton yarn, fabrics, and dyeing, etc. Est. Dec. '95; capital ¥2,500; reserve [illegible]. Directors: Pres. C. Tsuji; Mng.-Dir. K. Inouye; Dirs. G. Kobayashi, U. Kaizuka, S. Otaki.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Seima Co., K. K",
  "t": "Gorobei, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. Feb. 1914; cap. ct. vid. p. 397; have 4 mills in Hokkaido. Directors; Chairman K. Takizawa; Mng. Dir. N. Miyauchi.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Shio Fukushima, Osaka. Est. Jan. '93; cap., etc. vid. p. 394; reserves ¥1,540; have mills at Osaka and Ichinomiya. Spindles; rings 106,612, mules 12,380. Directors: Pres. J. Takeo; Mng. Dir. K. Hatamoto; Dirs. Z. Toyota, K. Kikuchi, M. Ito.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osaka Godo Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Dojima, Osaka. Est. Feb. 1901; cap., etc. vid. p. 394; reserves ¥1,350; loans ¥892. Spindles; rings 180,480, throwning 31,096; weaving 1458 stands. Have six mills at Osaka and Hiroshima. Directors: Mng. Dir. F. Taniguchi; Dirs., H. Akiyama, K. Hamaguchi.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sakai Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Sakai, Osaka-fu. Est. Nov. '92; cap. 900 p.u.; reserves ¥493; div. 20%. Spindles; rings 39,328 and throwning 1,500; weaving 500 stands; own 2 mills at Sakai and Tokushima. Directors: Pres. K. Amagasaki; Mng. Dir. R. Komuro; Dirs. K. Ohashi, T. Miyamoto, etc.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Settsu Spinning Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kizugawa, Osaka. April, 1889; cap., etc. vid. p. 394; have 8 mills at Osaka, Akashi, etc. Rings 156,552 output for 2nd half-year, 1914, 78,167 bales. Directors: Pres. J. Takeo; Dirs. M. Ito, K. Kikuchi, N. Kanazawa, etc.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Teikou Seima Co., K. K",
  "t": "Shinagawacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Formed in July '11 by corporation of some minor Cos.; cap., etc. vid. p. 397, products for 2nd half-year 1914, yarns 3,696,581 lb and 1,914,300 yards. Directors: Pres. Z. Yasuda; Mng. Dirs. Doki, R. Saiga.",
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  "n": "Temma Weaving Co., K. K",
  "t": "Temmabashi, Osaka. Est. March, '87; cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; reserves ¥260; loans ¥192. Spindles, 15,000 and weaving 756 stands. Output for 2nd half-year, 1914, tissues 8,918,034 yards and 252,709 rolls; yarns 7,256 bales. Directors: Fujii, Mng. Dir. K. Oka.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokya Calico Seishoku K. K",
  "t": "Kameido, near Tokyo. Est. Sept. '06; capital ¥2,000 p.u.; reserve ¥100; div. 10%. Directors: Chairman I. Suginimura; Mng.-Dirs. K. Horioshi, G. Aoki.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Keorimonn K. K",
  "t": "Minami-Senju, Tokyo. Est. Nov. '03; capital ¥1,500 p.u.; reserve ¥11; div. 8%. Directors: Chairman H. Hibiya; Mng. Dirs. K. Moroi, K. Kusaka; Mngr. K. Otomo.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Seiju K. K",
  "t": "Oji, near Tokyo. Est. Aug. '87; capital ¥1,250 p.u.; reserve ¥100; div. 8%. Directors: Pres. K. Okura; Mng.-Dir. K. Osukaguchi; Dirs. T. Ito, H. Miyabe, W. Nagashima, M. Chibaya, H. Kosuke.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Muslin Boshoku K. K",
  "t": "Kameido, near Tokyo. Mfrs. of Mousseline-de-laine and other woolen fabrics. Est. Feb. '96; capital ¥1,750 p.u.; reserve ¥259; annual products ¥6,552; div. 10-12%. Directors: Chairman J. Sugimura; Mng.-Dir. G. Aoki; Dirs. J. Sukimura, K. Yamasaki, A. Nishimura.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Toyo Muslin K. K",
  "t": "Kameido, Tokyo. Est. Jan. '07; capital ¥1,600 p.u.; reserve ¥293; div. 16-18%. Directors: Chairman T. Mayekawa; Mng. T. Yamaboshi.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Toyo Spinning Co., K.K",
  "t": "Yokkaichi, Mie-ken. Est. in June 1914 with the incorporation of the Miye (est. '86; cap. ¥7,563 p.u.) and the Osaka (est. '82; cap. ¥5,000 p.u.); cap., etc. vid. p. 397; have 158 mills at Nagoya, Osaka, etc. Spindles, 441,796; throwings 22,184; weaving 10,134 stands. Directors: Pres. T. Yamabe; Vice Pres. D. Ito; Mng. Dirs. K. Saito, F. Abe.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Wakayama Spinning and Weaving Co., K.K",
  "t": "Wakayama. Est. Feb. '93; cap. ¥1,800 p.u.; reserves ¥545; loans ¥340 owed to four mills including, 59,944 rings, 6,600 throwings, weaving 853 stands. Directors: Pres. K. Minami; Dirs. S. Kitajima, K. Mori, etc.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Dry Goods Stores, Etc.",
  "n": "Ito Dry Goods Store, K.K",
  "t": "Sakaecho, Nagoya. Organized as K.K. in 1910; have big branches in Tokyo and Kyoto. Directors, (Pres.), M. Ito (Mng. Dir.) K. Kito.",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Dry Goods Stores, Etc.",
  "n": "Mitsukoshi Gofukuten, K. K",
  "t": "Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. A leading and the oldest dry goods store with a history of three hundred years and also pioneer departmentstore. Reorganized as K.K. with capital of ¥2,000, in which the Mitsui family holds larges share. Conducting mail order business for about 20 years, known as \"Harrods in Tokyo,\" or \"Marshal Field in Tokyo.\" Mng. Dir. O. Hibi. Branches: Osaka, Kyoto, Seoul and Dairen. Awarded gold medals at foreign and domestic exhibitions.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n786/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shirokiya",
  "t": ", dry goods store, Nihombashi, Tokyo. One of the oldest dry goods stores in Tokyo, founded about the middle of the Tokugawa era.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "K. Sowa & Co",
  "t": "Nichome, Ginza, Tokyo. Sole agents for Kyoto Weaving Co.; have branches at Yokohama, Shanghai and Kyoto. Prop. K. Sowa.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takashimaya (Iida Gs. K.)",
  "t": "Kyoto and Tokyo. Formerly private firm run by Mr. Shinshichi Iida, one of the largest dry goods merchants in Kyoto and also manufacturer of high grade fabrics; reorganized in 1909 as K. K., cap. 1,000. Prop. S. Iida.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Ando Shippo-ten",
  "t": "enamel ware, Ginza, Tokyo. Est '82 by J. Ando. Average annual output is reported about ¥30,000. Branch; Harbart, U.S.A. Awarded with Gold and Silver medals at Paris, St. Louis, Anglo-Japanese Fairs, etc.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Ike'a Gm. K",
  "t": "curio merchant, Shimmonzen, Kyoto. Formed Mar. '96 succeeding former Ikeda firm; capital ¥300 with eight partners; branch at Ginza Tokyo.",
  "p": "749",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Iseya Kichijiro",
  "t": "toilet articles, Yokoami, Higashi-Ryogoku, Tokyo. One of the oldest establishments dating from Tokugawa regency; speciality tooth powders styled \"Takarako,\" \"Baikosan\" and \"Nippon-san.\" Export large amount to China, Korea, etc.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Kiashimizu Katsuzo",
  "t": "Tomino-koji, Kyoto. Toys, especially dolls, largely exported; awarded high prizes at Paris and several domestic fairs.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Marumiya Shoten",
  "t": "Nihombashi, Tokyo. Manufacturer of, and wholesale dealer in toilet-articles, drugs, nutriments, fancy-goods, etc. Prop. Zenbei Miwa.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Mikimoto Shinjuten",
  "t": "jewels and pearls, Ginza, Tokyo. Has piscina at Ago and Gokusho bays near Toba, and cultured pearl by patented process invented by the proprietor of the firm. Awarded grand prize medals at foreign and domestic exhibitions; has gold and silver smith dept. Prop., K. Mikimoto.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Miyamoto Shoko",
  "t": "silver smith and dealer, Yazaemoncho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1882; contractor to several Government Depts.; awarded gold and silver medals at foreign and domestic exhibitions. Prop., K. Miyamoto.",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Curios, Jewels, Toilet And Chemicals",
  "n": "Sankyo & Co., K.K",
  "t": "druggists and chemists, Muromachi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Started at Yokohama in 1899 by Dr. Jokichi Takamine, renowned chemist and discoverer of \"Taka-Diastase\" and Adrenalin and Mr. Shiohara, now Mng.-Dir. of the Co.; sole agent for Parke, Davis & Co., U.S.A.; removed to Tokyo in '01; incorporated Shiohara's firm with capital ¥500 in '07; K.K. '13 with capital 1,212 p.u. Pres. Dr. J. Takamine,",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Anglo-Japanese Hydro-Electric Co., K. K",
  "t": "Uchisaiwaicho, Est. Feb. '11 ; cap. ¥1,650 p. u. ; div. 9% ; supplies light, etc. to Hamamatsu City and environs. Directors: Pres. A. Kabayama; Dirs. K. Sonoda, S. Kuno, E. Nakamura, etc.",
  "p": "750",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Chosen Gas and Electric Co., K. K",
  "t": "Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo. Est. Oct. '10 ; cap. ¥1,050 p.u.; reserve ¥26; div. 8%. Directors: Chairman G. Mudakuchi; Mng. Dir. J. Sato.",
  "p": "750",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hakodate Hydro-Electric Co., K. K",
  "t": "Hakodate, Hokkaido. Est. '08; cap. ¥1,325 p.u.; div. 10% ; power 3,000 k.w. Directors: Pres. J. Sonoda; Mng. Dir. M. Hirano.",
  "p": "750",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiroshima Electric Light Co., K. K",
  "t": "Hiroshima. Est. Oct. '94; cap., etc. vid. p. 411; power 3,300 k.w. Directors: Pres. K. Takatsuka; Mng. Dir. S. Shikimura.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hiroshima Gas Works, K. K",
  "t": "Hiroshima. East. Oct. '09 ; cap. ¥1,170 p.u.; div. 8.5%. Directors: Pres. G. Matsukata; Mng. Dir. T. Matsuura.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Hokkaido Gas Works, K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. July '11; cap; etc. vid. p. 409. Directors: Pres. J. Sonoda; Mng. Dir. T. Suzuki.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Inawashiro Hydro-Electric Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. Oct. '11 ; cap. ¥7,350 p.u., div. 5%. Directors: Pres. R. Toyokawa; Mng. Dirs. N. Shiraishi, R. Kondo, R. Hara, etc.",
  "p": "750",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Katsuragawa Electric Power Co., K. K",
  "t": "Ginza, Tokyo. Est. Sept. '10; cap., etc. vid. p. 410. Power max. 24,026 h.p.; supplies current for the motors of the Tokyo Municipal electric undertakings as trams, light, etc. Directors: Pres. W. Amemiya; Dirs. S. Iwata, S. Hara, etc.",
  "p": "750",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kinugawa Hydro-Electric Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. Oct. '10; cap., etc. vid. p. 410. Power max. 37,200 h.p.; supplies Tokyo City Trams ab. 50,000 h.p. Directors: Pres. T. Toshimitsu; Dirs. S. Kobayashi, T. Otsuka.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobe Electric Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kobe. Est. May '12; cap., etc. vid. p. 411. Max. power 13,600 k.w. Directors: Mng. Dir. N. Uchimura; Dirs. T. Akiyama, S. Kawanishi, etc.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kobe Gas Works, K. K",
  "t": "Aioicho, Kobe. Est. July '98; cap., etc. vid. p. 409; capacity 1,600,000 c. ft. Directors: Pres. K. Matsukata; Mng. Dir. S. Kubo.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kyoto Electric Light Co., K. K",
  "t": "Kawaracho, Kyoto. Est. July '89; cap., etc. vid. p. 410. Directors: Mng. Dir. H. Tanaka; Dirs. S. Tanaka, S. Arakawa, etc.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kyoto Gas Works, K. K",
  "t": "Yanagibaba; Kyoto. Est. Oct. '09; vid. p. 409 ; max. power 1,250,000 c. ft. Directors: Pres. H. Oku; Dirs. J. Uchiki, T. Inagaki, Y. Shibata.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nagoya Electric Light Co., K. K",
  "t": "Nakaku, Nagoya. Est. Sept. '89; cap., etc. vid. p. 410; power 14,950 k.w. Directors: Mng.-Dirs M. Fukuzawa, T. Shimode.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nagoya Gas Works, K. K",
  "t": "Otsucho, Nagoya. Est. Nov. '06; cap., etc. vid. p. 409; capacity 2,000,000 c. ft. Directors: Pres. M. Inouye; Mng. Dir. S. Okamoto.",
  "p": "750",
  "l": "scan leaf 788",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n788/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nikkan (Japan-Korea) Gas & Electric Co., K. K., Yurakucho, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. Oct. '08; cap. 5,100 p.u., div. 8% ; is working in Seoul, Chemu'po, Masan and Chinhai, in Korea. Directors: Chairman T. Takamatsu; Mng. Dir. M. Oka ; Dirs. S. Ohashi, N. Shiraishi, T. Yamaguchi, Paik.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Electric Light Co., K. K., Fujishirocho, Honjo, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. Dec. 11; cap., etc. vid. p. 410; the power being supplied from Katsuragawa Elec. Power Co. Directors: Mng. Dir. K. Shima, K. Ando; Dirs. S. Kokura, K. Ono, etc.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osaka Electric Light Co., K. K., Nakanoshima, Osaka",
  "t": "Est. Dec. '87; cap. etc. vid. p. 410; capacity 23,250 k.w.; besides, 20,000 k.w. supplied by Ujigawa Co. Directors: Pres. M. Doi; Mng. Dir. T. Sugenuma.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osaka Gas Works, K. K., Nakanoshima, Osaka",
  "t": "Est. Oct. 1896; cap., etc. vid. p. 409; capacity 3,000,000 c. ft. Directors: Pres. C. Kitaoka; Dirs. C.P. Cushman, S. Kishi, C. Watanabe.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Electric Light Co., K. K., Yurakucho, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. Feb. 1883; amalgamated many elec. Cos. and at present is almost sole Co. supplying light in Tokyo City and environs; cap., etc. vid. p. 410. Total capacity 134,000 k.w. (coal) and 62,400 (hydro), besides supplied 45,000 h.p. by Inawashiro Co. Directors: Prcs. S. Satake; Mng. Dir. U. Mochizuki, K. Kambe, I. Nakahara, T. Koshiyama.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Gas Works, K. K., Nishikicho, Kanda, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. Oct. '85; the only gas Co. in Tokyo City having amalgamated newly opened rivals; cap., etc. vid. p. 409; total supply 1,624,592,400 c. ft. Directors: Pres. R. Kume; Dirs. S. Ohashi, F. Watanabe, K. Koda, etc.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Ujigawa Electric Co., K. K., Shichijo, Kyoto",
  "t": "Est. Oct. 1903; cap., etc. vid. p. 410; capacity 30,000 k.w.; supply power to Osaka Elec. Light Co. (25,900 k.w.), Kyoto Elec. Light Co. (1,000 k.w.) and Osaka Municipal Trams (4,000). Directors: Pres. T. Nakabashi; Dirs. M. Muraki, M. Doi, M. Asai, S. Ikeda; Mgr. Y. Hayashi.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tone Electric-Power House, K. K. Maebashi, Gumma-ken",
  "t": "Est. May, '07; cap., etc. vid. p. 410; capacity 13,000 k.w., supplying light and running trams (9 m. 16 ch.), also undertake gas (50,000 c. ft.).",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokohama Electric Co., K. K. Uratakashimacho, Yokohama",
  "t": "Est. Oct. '90; cap., etc. vid. p. 410; capacity 9,981 k.w., besides 3,750 k.w. supplied from Fuji Glassed yarn Co.; supply light to Yokohama, Yokosuka and Enoshima. Directors: Pres. K. Kimura; Mng. Dirs. K. Uyeno, U. Komai.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Shipping, Dockyards And Ironworks",
  "n": "Chosen Yusen K. K., Seoul, Korea",
  "t": "Est. '12; cap. ¥1,050 p.u. Directors, K. Harada (Pres.), H. Yoshida.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Shipping, Dockyards And Ironworks",
  "n": "Hakodate Dockyard, K. K., Hakodate",
  "t": "Est. '06 with cap. ¥570 p. u. Directors, T. Kawada (Pres.), K. Kondo (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Shipping, Dockyards And Ironworks",
  "n": "Ikegami Ironworks, Honshiba, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. June. '06 with capital ¥250 by the Ikegami family.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Shipping, Dockyards And Ironworks",
  "n": "Japan-China Steamship Co",
  "t": "vid. Nisshin S. S. Co.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Shipping, Dockyards And Ironworks",
  "n": "Kawasaki Dockyards, Co., K. K., Kobe",
  "t": "The forerunner of the Tokyo Tsukiji Dockyard, founded in 1878 by Mr. Shozo Kawasaki; recorganiz d in '96 as K. K.; cap. 8,600 p. u.: Directors, Kojiro Matsukata (Pres.), Yoshitaro Kawasaki (Vice-Pr.s.) Vid. Ch. on Marcantilo Marine, and the Army and the Navy.",
  "p": "451",
  "l": "scan leaf 789",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n789/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nan-yo Yusen K. K",
  "t": "Kobe. Former Nan-yo Gumi, reorganized as such in 1914. Vid. Ch. on Mercantile Marine.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Niigata Ironworks, K.K., Niigata",
  "t": "Est. 1910. Directors, T. Yamaguchi (Pres.), M. Sasamura (Mng. Dir.) Vid Ch. Industry.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Ironworks, K. K., Muroran, Hokkaido",
  "t": "Est. Nov. 1909, cap. ¥15,000 p. u. Directors: Pres. A. Takasaki (Mng.) S. Kondo.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Yusen K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Vid. Ch. on Mercantile Marine.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nisshin Kisen K.K. (Japan-China S. S. Co.)",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Koj, Tokyo. Vid. Ch. on Mercantile Marine.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osaka Ironworks, K. K., Kawaguchi, Osaka",
  "t": "¥ 3,000 p. u. Directors, J. Yamaoka (Pres.) See Ch. on Mercantile Marine.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Osaka Shosen K. K",
  "t": "Tomishimacho, N., Osaka. Vid. Ch. on Mercantile Marine.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Seikosha, Yanagishima, Honjo, Tokyo",
  "t": "Watch and clock works established by K. Hattori.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shibaura Engineering Works, K. K., Shiba, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. July 1875; gradually enlarged since 1891, when the works came into possession of the Mitsui family; reorganized in 190[illegible] as K. K. Directors, M. Mitsui, (Pres.), K. Kishi, S. Kobayashi (Mng. Dirs.) Vid. Ch. Industry.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Ishikawajima Dockyards, K. K., Ishikawajima, Tokyo",
  "t": "Shipbuilding and Engineering works; one of the oldest private establishments; reorganized in Jan. 1887 as K. K. with expanded business; capital yen 1,020 p. u. Directors; K. Watanabe (Pres.), T. Uchida (Mng.) Vid. Ch. Industry.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Kisen K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Vid. Ch. Mercantile Marine.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Toyota Machine Co., K.K., Nagoya",
  "t": "Est. '07. Directors, F. Taniguchi (Pres.), S. Toyota (Mng. Dir.) Vid. Ch. Industry.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Uraga Dockyard Co., K. K., Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. 1896, cap. ¥ 800 p. u. Directors; T. Machida (Pres.), H. Oki (Mng. Dir.,), etc.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokohama Dockyard Co., K. K., Irifuenecho, Yokohama",
  "t": "Est. 91, cap. ¥ 2,475 p.u. Directors; R. Hara (Pres.); S. Yamada, J. Kondo (Mng. Dirs.)",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Railways And Cars",
  "n": "Dai Nippon Kido K K, (light-railway Co.), Tsukiji, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. July '03 amalgamating eight light railway Cos. in different prefectures; capital 1736 p. u. Directors, W. Amenomiya, (Pres.)",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Railways And Cars",
  "n": "Kawagoye Railway Co, K. K., Kawagoye, Saitama-ken",
  "t": "Est. June '93 which capital yen 40,000 p. u.; open milage 18m. 36c.; average receipts per mile a'cut yen 17,000 against average expenses yen 10,000. Directors. S. Iwata (Pres.), Y. Nagata (Mng.)",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
 },
 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Railways And Cars",
  "n": "Kisha Seizo Gs. K, Shimaya-cho, Osaka",
  "t": "Est. Sept. '96 by the late Viscount K. Inouye; to construct rolling stock and also undertake general iron works. Director, K. Hiraoka.",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Railways And Cars",
  "n": "Narita Tetsudo K. K., Narita, Chiba",
  "t": "Est. Nov. 1885, capital yen 2,425 p. u.; open to traffic between Narita and Sakura (45 m.). Directors; T. Asada (Pres.), W. Saito (Mng. Dir.).",
  "p": "752",
  "l": "scan leaf 790",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n790/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Sharyo Seizo K. K",
  "t": "Car build·r and ironworks. Atsuta, Nagoya. Mst. Oct. 1896; capital yen 750 p. u. Lately united with the Osaka Loco. Works and others and almost monopolize the orders of Gov't Rlys for rolling stock.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "South Manchuria Railway Co., K. K",
  "t": "Dairen, Manchuria. Vid. Ch. South Manchuria.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tobu Railway Co., K. K",
  "t": "Koume-Kawaracho, Honjo, Tokyo. One of the leading private railways; est. Nov. 1897; capital ¥4,291 p. u. Directors, K. Nozu (Pres.), D. Yoshino (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Chuo Petroleum Oil Co, K. K",
  "t": "Niitsu, Niigata-ken. Est. July '07; capital ¥1,000 p.u. Directors; K. Nakano; Mng.-Dirs. S. Nakano; Dirs. H. Naito, S. Homma, M. Otsuka.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Daito·Mining Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. Nov. '12; capital ¥1,700 p. u.; div. 10%. Directors: Pres. H. Yamamoto., Mng.-Dir. I. Kono; Dirs. K. Tomizu, K. Koyeta; Mngr. S. Sukinoye.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Furukawa Mining Co., Gm. K",
  "t": "Yayesucho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Late Ichibei Furukawa's copper works reorganized as such in '05 with capital ¥5,000; own Ashio and six other copper mines besides Innai silver mine; manufacture copper wire, bar and cokes. Directors; Pres. T. Furukawa; Chief Dir. R. Kondo; Dirs. B. Hida, Inouye, K. Odagawa.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Hoden Petroleum Co., K. K",
  "t": "Nagaoka, Niigata-ken. Est. March, 1893; one of the leading petroleum Cos.; capital ¥14,000 p. u.; reserve ¥1,580; div. 14-18%. Directors: Pres. M. Yamada Mng. Dirs. T. Watanabe, T. Ikeda; Mgr. M. Koakimoto.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Hokkaido Tanko Kisen K. K",
  "t": "(Colliery and S. S. Co.), Honkawayacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. Nov. 1889 and was first engaged in the business of coal mining and railway but with the railway nationalization in Oct. '06, expanded the colliery work, shipping service, also undertake the manufacture of cokes and forestry business. In conjunction with Messrs. Armstrong and Vickers, the Co. opened a steel foundry styled the Nippon Seikosho. Capital ¥20,250 p. u.; reserve ¥1,891. Directors: Chairman T. Dan; Mng.-Dirs. T. Uno, T. Isomura; Dirs. G. Iida, N. Ikegami, N. Yamada, W. Amemiya, R. Oshima.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Ibaraki Muentan K. K",
  "t": "(Anthracitic Colliery), Akashicho, Tsukiji, Tokyo. Est. Aug. '96; capital ¥350 p. u.; reserve ¥120; div. 5-7%. Directors: Chairman M. Takeuchi; Dirs. K. Ninomiya, K. Kimura; Mngr. M. Okamoto.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Iriyama Saitan K. K",
  "t": "(Colliery Co.), Yagembori, Tokyo. Est. May '95; capital ¥875 p. u.; have coal mine in Fukushima prefecture. Directors: Pres. S. Go; Mng.-Dir.; N. Uchida Dirs. K. Ito, E. Yamagiwa.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Ishikari Sekitan K. K",
  "t": "(Colliery Co.), Uchi-aiwaicho I, Koj., Tokyo. Est. April, '06; capital ¥3,000 p. u.; reserve ¥282; div. 8.5%. Directors: Pres. S. Asano; Dirs. B. Nakano, G. Mudaguchi, H. Shiota.",
  "p": "753",
  "l": "scan leaf 791",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n791/mode/1up"
 },
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Mining",
  "n": "Iwaki Tanko K. K",
  "t": "(Colliery), Minato-gashi, Kyubashi, Tokyo. Est. Jap. '84; capital ¥1,200 p. u.; reserve ¥303; div. 20%. Directors: Chairman S. Asano; Mng.-Dir. S. Sakuma; Dirs. K. Kurata, R. Watanabe,",
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  "n": "Kaijima Mining Co., K. K., Nokata, Fukuoka-ken",
  "t": "Est. March 1899 by Kaijima family; transformed as K. K. in Dec., '09; cap. ¥2,500 p.u.; own five collieries in Kyushu turning out annually over one million tons of coal'. Directors: Pres. T. Kaijima; Mng.-Dirs. E. Kaijima, H. Nakane.",
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  "n": "Kuhara Mining Co., K. K., Nakanoshima, Osaka",
  "t": "Est. 1912 and possess Hitachi mines, and annual prod. copper 25,700,000 lbs., gold 80.000 oz., silver 655,000 oz); capital 10,000 p.u. Directors; Pres. F. Kuhara; Dirs. I. Saito, G. Ayukawa.",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Meiji Mining Co., Gs. K., Eita, Kahogun, Fukuoka",
  "t": "Est. 1908; 5,000 p.u.; reserve ¥130 div. 7-8%. Directors: Pres. K. Yasukawa, Vice Pres. K. Matsumoto; Mng. Z. Shiratsuchi.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Mitsui Mining Co. K. K., Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo;",
  "t": "Est. 1911; capital 5,000 p.u.; Directors; Pres. M. Mitsui; Mng. Dir. G. Mitsui; Mg. Dir. N. Yamada.",
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  "n": "Nippon Petroleum Co., K. K., Mitsubishi Buildings, Marunouchi, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. May, 1883; own Kurokawa wells (see Chap. Mining) etc., capital ¥12,500 p.u.; reserve ¥1,632; div. 20%. Directors, Pres. H. Naito Mng.-Dir. O. Matsukata; Dirs. T. Yamaguchi, S. Homma, H. Kusumi; Mng. T. Nakano.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
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  "s": "",
  "n": "Shokuzan Mining Co., K. K., Shokuzan, Chosen",
  "t": "Est. June '11; capital ¥2,000 p.u.; reserve ¥216. Directors: John Richard Kelley, Albert L. Bagnarl, S. Yasoshima, G. Mayehara L. I. Grimmesey, W. K. Tresize, J. P. Hetrry, W. L. Keen.",
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Dai Nippon Beer Brewery Co., K. K., Meguro, Tokyo",
  "t": "Formed March, 1906 by amalgamating Ebisu, Sapporo and Asahi breweries: capital ¥7,520 p.u.; reserve ¥1,340; div. 14%. Directors; Pres. K. Makoshi; Mng.-Dir. C. Uemura. Brands; \"Ebisu,\" \"Sapporo,\" \"Asahi,\" \"Munchenner.\" etc.",
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Digashima Sake Brewery Co. K. K. Okubo, Akashigun, Hyogo-ken",
  "t": "Est. June 1888; capital ¥300; p. u.; reserve ¥150; annual products 15,000 koku. Directors; Pres. Kyokichi Tobe; Mngr. Toyotaro Tobe.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n792/mode/1up"
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Kabuto Beer Brewery Co., K. K., Ginza, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est. Sept. '96, with capital ¥2,448 p.u.; reserve ¥ 51; div. 7%. Directors; Pres. K. Nezu; Mng. T. Haruna Brands \"Kabuto.\"",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n792/mode/1up"
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Kirin Beer Brewery Co., K. K., Bund, Yokohama",
  "t": "Founded by some foreigners and reorganized in Feb. '07 in K. K. with Japanese and foreign share-holders; capital ¥2,500 p.u.; reserve ¥76; div. 8%. Directors; Mng. Dir.; G. Yonei; Dirs. R. Kondo, S. Uryu, T. Tanaka, S. Ida. Brands, \"Lager.\" \"Pilsena.\" etc.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Meiji-ya, K. K., Yokohama",
  "t": "Sole agent for the above. Is also a leading grocer and provision establishment.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n792/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Nishinomiya Sake Brewery Co., K. K., Nishinomiya. Hyogo",
  "t": "Est. Apr. 1889; capital ¥400 p.u. reserve ¥230; annual products 24,000 koku; is the largest sake brewery.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "G. Tanaka & Co., Choshi Chibaken",
  "t": "Est. 1616, one of the oldest brewery of Japanese soy, \"Higeta Shoyu\"; have been honored with several medels at exhibitions home and abroad. Prop. G. Tanaka.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n792/mode/1up"
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  "s": "Brewery",
  "n": "Teikoku Mineral Water K. K., Sakamotocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo",
  "t": "Est Jan. 1907, capital ¥600. Own Mitsuya & Peacock brands of Hirano table water containing natural carbonic acid gas, obtained from a spring at Hirano-village, near Ikeda station of the Hankaku railway. Awarded gold medal at St. Louis Exposition in 1904. Directors; Chairman K. Hamaguchi; Mng.-Dir. S. Nakaya; Dirs. J. Yamana, T. Kuwawara.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 792",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Dai Nippon Seito K. K",
  "t": "Suna-mura, Minami-kazushika-gun, Tokyo-fu. Est. Jan. '95 ; capital ¥ 11,100 p.u.: reserve ¥ 1,654; div. 7 %. Directors; Pres. K. Fujigama ; Mng.-Dirs. C. Takayama, K. Ito; Dirs. S. Hoshino, S. Nakamura, Y. Hamamoto. Factories at Tokyo, Osaka, Moji, Formosa.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Oki-Tai Takushoku Seito K. K",
  "t": "Nawa, Loochoo. Est. Nov. '10; capital ¥ 1,500 p. u.; resrve ¥ 17; div. 7%. Directors: Pres. K. Yasube; Mng.-Dir. K. Yasube; Mng.-Dir. K. Yono; K. Yono; Dirs. T. Yokoi, S. Kono, K. Nishio, H. Akashi. M. Koga.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Ensuiko Seito K. K",
  "t": "Kagi, Formosa. Est. March '07; capital ¥4,500 p u.: annual products ¥ 3,818; div. 12-14%. Directors: Pres. T. Arai; Mng.-T. Maki, S. Fujizaki; Dirs. T. Ando.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Meiji Seito K. K",
  "t": "Tainan, Formosa. Est. Dec. '06; capital ¥8,925 p.u.; reserve ¥ 2,090; div. 12%. Directors; Chairman S. Ogawa; mng.-Dir. H. Soma; Dirs. K. Usui, C. Uemura, M. Takei, T. Takagi, K. Arima. H. Chiba, C. Tanii.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Minami Nippon Seito K. K",
  "t": "Shinchiku, Formosa. Est. March '12; capital ¥ 1,750 p. u. Directors; T. Mayekawa, M. Shibutani, T. Hara, M. Shiraishi.",
  "p": "755",
  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Niitaka Seito K. K",
  "t": "Sentoho, Taichu, Formosa. Est. Oct. '09; capital ¥ 3,500 p.u.; reserve ¥ 110; annual products ¥ 2,397; div. 12%. Directors; Pres. K. Takashima; Mng.-Dir. K. Makiyama; Dirs. K. Okura, K. Yasube, S. Yamada.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Taihoku Seito K. K",
  "t": "Taihoku. Formosa, Est. Aug. '10; capital ¥ 1,500 p. u.; reserve ¥ 23; div. 8%. Directors: Pres. S. Kinoshita; Dirs. T. Takahashi, G. Matsukata, K. Shibutani, K. Umehara, N. Sato.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Taito Takushoku Seito K. K",
  "t": "Kwarenko, Formosa. Est. Aug. '12; capital ¥ 2 250 p. u. Directors: T. Arai, T. Maki, T. Ando, S. Hara, S. Hashimoto, K. Takahashi.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Taiwan Seito K. K",
  "t": "Takao, Formosa. Formed Dec. 1900; capital ¥ 18,400 p.u.; reserve ¥ 3,479; annual products ¥ 13,582; div. 12 %. Directors: Chairman S. Fujita; Mng.-Dirs. T. Yamamoto, N. Takecchi; Dirs. T. Zushi, S. Okamoto.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Teikokt Seito K. K",
  "t": "Taichu, Formosa. Est. Oct. '10; capital ¥2,500 p. u.; reserve ¥ 98 ; div. 12 %. Directors: Pres. H. Yamashita, Mng.-Dir. M. Matsukata; Dirs. R. Yamanaka, S. Yamaguchi, T. Matsuoka, M. Abe, G. Tanase, S. Makiyama, R. Hayashi.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Toroku Seito K. K",
  "t": "Kagi, Formosa. Est. Sept. '10; capital ¥ 12,00 p.u,; reserve ¥ 85; div. 10%. Directors; Chairman G. Matsukata; Mng.-Dir. T. Tamura; Dirs. M. Ichikawa, M. Matsukata, K. Fujita.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n793/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Sugar",
  "n": "Toyo Seito K. K",
  "t": "Kagi, Formosa. Est. Feb. '07; capital ¥3,500 p. u.; reserve ¥ 1,005; annual products ¥ 1,462; div. 12%. Directors: Mng.-Dir. T. Shimosaka; Dirs. G. Matsukata, K. Oka, Y. Sashiba, K. Fujita, I. Hatano.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 793",
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Flour Mills",
  "n": "Manchuria Seifun K. K",
  "t": "Tieling, Manchuria, China. Est. Dec. '06; cap. etc. vid. pp. 412-3. Directors: Pres. T. Yoshimura; Mng.-Dir. K. Nakai; Dirs. K. Abe, H. Sometani, S. Iwasaki.",
  "p": "756",
  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Flour Mills",
  "n": "Nippon Seifun K. K",
  "t": "Higashi-Ogibashi, Fukagawa, Tokyo. Est. Sept. 1896; cap. etc. vid. pp. 412-3. Directors: Mng.-Dir. H. Mayeyama; Dirs. T. Murakami, S. Kojima, K. Abe, D. Kamiya, N. Uchida, S. Iwasaki.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Flour Mills",
  "n": "Nisshin Seifun K. K",
  "t": "Suyehirogashi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. Mar. '07; Cap. etc. vid. pp. 412-3. Directors: Pres. K. Nezu; Mng.-Dir. T. Shota; Dirs. K. Kimura, K. Matsushita, T. Nagaye, T. Ishijima.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Flour Mills",
  "n": "Toa Seifun K. K",
  "t": "Oshimacho, suburb of Tokyo. Est. Oct. '06; cap. etc. vid. pp. 412-3. Directors: Chairman S. Ohashi, Mng.-Dirs. S. Moroi, H. Tamura.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Chuo Seishi K. K",
  "t": "Nakatsu, Gifu-ken. Est. '08 with capital ¥500; increased capital to 1,000 (625 p.u.) in '12 annual product ab. 13 million lb. Directors: Pres. H. Okawa; Dirs. Y. Arai, E. Tanaka, Y. Konishi.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Fuji Seishi K. K",
  "t": "Sanjikkenbori, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '87; cap..etc. vid. p. 404; own 8 mills in Shiguoka-ken Hokkaido & Osaka; 3 branches in China; annual product 100 million lb. Directors: Pres. R. Hara, K. Haraguchi, N. Takayama.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Nakanoshima Seishi K. K",
  "t": "Tamayecho, Kitaku, Osaka. Est, Oct. '06; cap. ¥166 p.u.; annual product, Match-paper 2 million lb and packing paper 16 million lb. Directors: Pres. Dembei Shimogo; Mng. Dentaro Shimogo; Mng. K. Baba.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Nii Seishi K.K",
  "t": "Oji near Tokyo. Founded in Feb. 1873; cap., etc. vid. pp. 40[illegible]-4; annual products ab. 113 million lb. Directors: Pres. T. Mitsui, Mng. Dir. G. Fujiwara.",
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  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Okayama Seishi K. K",
  "t": "Okayama. Est. Jan. '30; cap. ¥500 p.u.; div. 5%. Exported in 2nd half, 1914, 608 tons of papers to China, 192 tons to India and 36 tons to U.S.A. Directors: Mng. Div. Y. Iwado; Dirs. S. Hatakeyama, T. Mizuta, T. Kurozumi, J. Nakamura.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Tokyo Itagami K. K",
  "t": "Minami-Senju, Tokyo. Est. 86; capital ¥1,000 p.u.; reserve ¥387; div. 10%. Annual products ¥860. Directors: Mng.-Dirs. R. Suzuki, S. Asano, Dirs. R. Yamanaka, T. Miyama.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Toyo Seishi K. K",
  "t": "Toyosaki-machi, Osaka-fu. Est. '03; cap., etc. vid. 404; manufactures rice paper for cigarette. Directors; Pres. S. Inouye; Mng.-Dir. T. Nakamura; Mng. F. Matsuo.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Paper Mills And Paper Production",
  "n": "Yokkaichi Seishi K. K",
  "t": "Yokkaichi, Mie-ken. Est. '87; cap. etc. vid. p. 404. Daily product 4655 kin. Directors: N. Shigemori, S. Kuki, H. Okawa, H. Itakura, I. Kumazawa.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Printing And Publishing Houses",
  "n": "Hakubun-Kwan",
  "t": "publishing house, Honcho, Nihombashi, Tokyo, founded 1837 by the late Sahei Ohashi, father of the present proprietor, Shintaro Ohashi. Has contributed not a little to the progress of learning and intellectual activity by minimizing the cost of publication and supplying the publications at lowest possible price. He issues 15 kinds of magazine and 6,000 varieties of books, over 80 varieties of serial works, 20 of them still in course of publication.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 794",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n794/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Kyobun-Kwan",
  "t": "(Methodist Publishing House), Ginza, Tokyo. Leading book-sellers and stationers in Tokyo, also undertakes printing. Agent, Ginn & Co., Boston. E. J. Igrehart (Gen. Mng.)",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Shimbi Shoin, K. K",
  "t": "publishers of fine art work, Sakana-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Reorganized in 1906 as K. K., succeeding Mr. Tajima's private establishment. Awarded gold medals at home and foreign exhibitions. Capital yen 150 p. u. S. Tajima (Mng. Dir.) See Chap. on Arts and Crafts.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Printing Co., K. K",
  "t": "Printer, Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. One of the leading printing shops in Tokyo. Reorganized as K. K., Mar. 1896 with capital of yen 150; contractors to several Government Departments. Awarded gold medals at home exhibitions. Mg. Dir. C. Hoshino.",
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  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Tsukiji Kappan Seizojo, K. K",
  "t": "Tsukiji, Tokyo. Pioneer printing and type founder, est. 1873; capital yen 300; awarded gold medals at foreign and home exhibitions for art printing and type-founding; contractors to Government. President S. Nomura.",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Toyo Printing Co., K. K",
  "t": "Atagocho, Shiba, Tokyo. Est. '05; cap. ¥650 p. u.; div. 5%. Directors: Pres. T. Tezuka; Dirs. T. Okawara, K. Hori, R. Hara, etc.",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Exporters and Importers",
  "n": "Hunter E. H. & Co",
  "t": "Hirano-cho, Kobe. Formed 1863 by E. H. Hunter; first engaged in rice export business but begun many years since to import machineries and also is engaged in antimony refining business; have special connection with Osaka Iron Works. Prop. E. H. Hunter.",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Exporters and Importers",
  "n": "Kawamata Senpu Seiren K. K",
  "t": "Masagocho, Yokohama. Leading silk exporters, est. '99 with capital ¥100 p. u. Brand: Kawamata Habutaye, Deer brand. Directors; K. Komatsu (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Exporters and Importers",
  "n": "Maruzen K. K",
  "t": "Publishers, book-sellers and stationers. Tori-Sanchome, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1880, capital 350 p. u.; connections, world wide. Directors; K. Oyaidzu. Branches; Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka.",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Exporters and Importers",
  "n": "Meidiya, K. K",
  "t": "Importers and dealers in groceries, provisions and agent of Kirin Beer, Nunobiki Tansan Mineral Water, Jas. Buchanan's Whisky, J. Brown's Scotch Whisky, etc. Head Office; Honcho, Yokohama. Est. 1885 by late Mr. H. Isono, reorganized as partnership unlimited company Aug. 1903; changed into limited liability company May '11. Warranted purveyors to the Imperial Household and the Imperial Navy. Capital ¥500. Branches; Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Moji and Seoul. Directors; G. Yonei (Pres.), C. Isono (Vice-Pres.), M. Miyaji (Mng. Dir.), K. Sano (Dir.).",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Exporters and Importers",
  "n": "Masuda & Co., Gm. K",
  "t": "Honcho, Yokohama. Importers and exporters; est. Feb. '12; Cap. ¥500; have branches at Tokyo Kobe, Osaka, Dairen and Shanghai. Directors: F. Nakamura, M. Masuda.",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Exporters and Importers",
  "n": "Mitsui Bussan K. K",
  "t": "General importers and exporters; Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established in the latter part of 10th century as a dry goods store, and the Mitsui Bussan was organized in 1876 to undertake general trading but more particularly foreign trade. Reorganized in Oct. '09 as Joint Stock Co. with other enterprises, all practically owned by the 11 branches of the Mitsui family ; capital ¥ 20,000 p. u. Directors ; Pres., G. Mitsui, Mng. Dirs. S. Watanabe, K. Fukui. and M. Fujise; Branches; London, New York, &c.; connection world wide.",
  "p": "757",
  "l": "scan leaf 795",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n795/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Penki K. K",
  "t": "Shikoku-cho, Mita, Shiba. Agent to the Western Electric Co., U. S. A.. Makers, exporters and importers of electric apparatus and instruments. Founded July 1899; capital ¥1,000 p. u.; subscribed by Japanese and foreign capitalists. Branch ; Osaka. Agencies ; Dairen, Seoul. Directors ; K. Iwatare (Pres.), T. Mayeda, P. K. Condict (Mng. Dirs.) F. N. Rider (Dir.).",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Seicha K. K",
  "t": "(Japan Tea Firing Co.), general merchants and tea exporters,* Miyagawa-cho, Yokohama. Founded Feb. 1894 with the object of exporting Japanese tea to other countries chiefly tea produced in Shizuoka; capital ¥ 100 p. u. Directors, K. Otani (Pres.), Konosuke Otani (Vice-Pres.), K. Kameda. (Act. Mg.)",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Nippon Tea Exports Co., K. K",
  "t": "Aioicho, Kobe. Est. Feb. 1898; capital ¥ 250 p. u.; chiefly deal in tea produced at Kyoto and vicinity. Branches; Shizuoka, Fushimi, Chicago and New York. Directors; K. Ito (Pres.), H. Komada (Mng. Dir.), T. Yabuta (Mng.)",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Okuragumi",
  "t": "see dealers in General.",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yonei & Co",
  "t": "General Importers and exporters, Ginza, Tokyo. Est. in 1887 by late K. Isono under the name of Isono & Co.; contractors to the several Government Departments; agent for many foreign Cos. Branches; Osaka, Kobe, Seoul, &c. Prop. G. Yonei.",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "General",
  "n": "Fujitagumi, Gm. K",
  "t": "Awajicho, Osaka. Undertakes reclamation, forestry and mining works; own Kosaka, Omori and Zuiho mines; reclamation office, Kojima-wan, Okayama; Forestry Office, Ekitaizan, Formosa, capital ¥ 6,000. Directors, Baron Heitaro Fujita.",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "General",
  "n": "Mitsubishi Gs. K",
  "t": "Mining, shipbuilding, ironworks, banking, &c. Yayesucho, Koj., Tokyo. The Company was known as the Mitsubishi Mail Steamship Co. until 1885 then amalgamated with the Kyodo Unyu Kaisha, forming present Nippon Yusen Kaisha, to which was handed over shipping business. In 1894, was reorganized as partnership limited company, capital ¥ 15,000. Directors; Baron H. Iwasaki, Pres. Baron K. Iwasaki, Vice-Pres. R. Toyokawa and Gen. Managers; K. Nambu, Department Chiefs; S. Sho, Internal; R. Mizutani, Shipbuilding; K. Kimura, C. Harada, Mining; T. Euchi, Business; K. Kimura, General; Z. Kirishima, Real Estate.",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "General",
  "n": "Mitsui Gm. K",
  "t": "Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est 1893 with Cap. 50,000. Controlling centre of all the undertakings run by the Mitsui. Pres. Baron Hachiroemon Mitsui; Mg. Dr. Baron Hachirojiro Mitsui.",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "General",
  "n": "Okura Gumi, K. K",
  "t": "General exporters and importers, Ginza, Tokyo. The firm organized as a partnership with Mr. Kihachiro Okura, well-known merchant in the country, president, in 1873. Reorganized as a joint stock Co. in Dec. '11 with capital yen 10,000. The firm is the first Japanese firm engaged in foreign business; is divided into manufacturing, spinning, mining, engineering, electrical, railway shipping, forestry, architecture, and insurance departments. Directors; Kihachiro Okura, Pres.; K. Takashima, Vice-Pres; C. Kadono, Kumema Okura, Kishichi Okura, and S. Takaya, Dirs.",
  "p": "758",
  "l": "scan leaf 796",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n796/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Sumitomo Ginko",
  "t": "Bankers, Osaka; first established in about 1871, and reorganized in 1895 with capital of yen 1,000. Again reorganized, as a joint stock Co. in '12. Began foreign draft business in 1903. Connection with Europe and America. In the return of 1st half, 1912, the reserve fund shows yen 4,800. Branches in Tokyo, Yokohama and 15 others. Proprietors, Baron K, Sumitomo, (see who's who) Mng. Dir., K. Nakada. Sec. Chiefs, S. Uyeno, S. Yoshida, N. Yashiro. The Sumitomo firm separated from the Bank owns copper and coal mines and undertakes steel works and warehouse business in the same city.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Takata Shokai",
  "t": "Gm. K., Yurakucho, Marunouchi, Tokyo. General importers and exporters. Est. in 1880, succeeding Mr. Bair's business, a German merchant; reorganized in Dec. 1903, cap. yen 1,000. Contractors to Government and its connections are world wide. Branches London, New York, Osaka and Shanghai. Directors; Shinzo Takata, Nobujiro Takata and Kamakichi Takata.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Fukushima Shokai",
  "t": "Gs. K., Stock-brokers, Aomoncho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. Dec. 1905 succeeding Mr. N. Fukushima's business; sent a representative abroad in 1907 and have wide connection in Europe and America. Departments; Bonds, Financial and Trust. Capital, yen 1,000 Directors: Pres. N. Fukushima, Mng. N. Maeda.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Hiroshima Kome Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Rice Exchange of Hiroshima) K. K. Hiroshima Est. Apr. '98; capital Y110 p.u. Directors: Chairman R. Nagamura; Dirs. Y. Yasuda, K. Takatsuka; Mng. D. Omachi.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Kobe Beikoku-Kakushiki Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Rice and Stock Exchange of Kobe), K. K. Mizuki-dori, Hyogo, Kobe. Est. Sept. '96; capital Y 500 p.u. Directors: Chairman, S. Fujimoto; Dirs. C. Hrose, M. Murakami, S. Otani.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Koike Gs. K",
  "t": "Stock-brokers, Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. April '96 by K. Koike; reorganized in '07 as Ltd. partnership with capital yen 1,000; have regular connection with England and other European business centres. Pres. K. Koike.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Nagoya Kabushiki Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Stock Exchange of Nagoya), K. K. Isemachi, Nagoya. Est. Feb. '93; capital Y 1,500 p. u. Directors: Chairman, S. Suzuki; Dirs. H. Takahashi, K. Goto; Mngr. K. Ito.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Osaka-Dojima Beikoku Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Rice Exchange of Osaka at Dojima), K. K., Dojima, Osaka. Est. Nov. '76; capital Y 1,600 p. u.; reserve Y 296; div. 12%. Directors: Chairman, T. Takakura; Dirs. K. Miyozaki, S. Fujino, R. Isono.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Osaka Kabushiki Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Stock Exchange of Osaka), K. K. Kitakama, Osaka Est. June '78; capital Y 7,000 p. u.; reserve Y 433. Directors: Chairman R. Uyemura; T. Tanaka, S. Iida, E. Terai, K. Umehara.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Osaka Sampin Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Osaka Exchange of Raw Cotton, Cotton Yarns and Fabrics), K. K. Kita-Kyutaro-machi, Higashi-ku, Osaka. Est. Feb. '91; capital Y 650 p. u.; reserve Y 880; div. 6.5%. Directors: Chairman, R. Imanishi; S. Iwata, O. Watanabe, H. Akionka.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Stock Exchanges And Brokers",
  "n": "Tokyo Beikoku Shohin Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Rice and Produce Exchange of Tokyo), K. K. Kakigaracho, Nihombashi, Tokyo, first formed in '76 with capital yen 100; increased to yen 400 in '93, to yen 1,500 in '08 when the Tokyo Produce Exchange was amalgamated; now yen 2,250; reserve ¥176; div. 14%. Directors: Chairman, K. Nedzu; Mng. Y. Iriye.",
  "p": "763",
  "l": "scan leaf 797",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n797/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Tokyo Kabuhiki Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Stock Exchange of Tokyo), K. K. Kabutocho, Tokyo. Est. in 1878; capital 8,000 p.u. Directors: (chairman) S. Go, S. Tsunoda, S. M. Yamaguchi, K. Iguchi, T. Mayegawa, R. Fujiyama.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Yokohama Torihikijo",
  "t": "(Yokohama Exchange of Raw Silk, Tea, Fabrics, Marine Products, Sugar, Grains and Stock Exchange), K. K. Minami-Nakadori, Yokohama. Est. May '94; capital ¥1,800 p.u. Directors: Chairman O. Watanabe; Dirs. F. Goto, S. Yamazaki; Mugrs. S. Kikushima, H. Takeuchi.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Warehouse And Trust",
  "n": "Electric Trust Co",
  "t": "K. K., Imabashi, Osaka. Est. 1912; cap. ¥1,250 p.u. Directors: S. Iwashita (Pres.), T. Hayamizu (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Warehouse And Trust",
  "n": "Tokyo Trust Co",
  "t": "K. K., Honcho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1905; capital ¥1,050 p.u. Directors: H. Iwasaki (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Warehouse And Trust",
  "n": "Tokyo Warehouse Co",
  "t": "K. K., Komatsucho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. One of the oldest cos. of the kind, est. 1887; capital ¥1,550 p.u.; Directors: K. Mimura (Pres.), T. Takeichi (Mng. Dir.).",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Warehouse And Trust",
  "n": "Toshin Warehouse Co",
  "t": "K. K., Sagacho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. The largest Co. est. 1903; capital ¥2,000 p.u.; Directors: G. Mitsui (Pres.) K. Hayashi, (Mng. Dir.)",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Warehouse And Trust",
  "n": "Yokohama Warehouse Co",
  "t": "K. K., Kotobukicho, Yokohama. Est. 1906; capital ¥1748 p.u.; Directors: T. Murano, T. Wakao (Dir.)",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Fishery",
  "n": "Dai Nippon Fisheries Co",
  "t": "K. K., Awajicho, Kanda, Tokyo. Est. Nov. '06; capital ¥168; div. 10%; annual catches ¥132 worth, chiefly whales and herrings. Directors: Mng.-Dir. T. Saito; Dirs. K. Akashi, K. Nomoto.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Fishery",
  "n": "Daito Fisheries Co",
  "t": "K. K., Kochi. Kochi-ken. Est. July '07; capital ¥200 p.u.; div. 24%. Annual catches ¥170 chiefly whales. Directors: Pres. Z. Inouye; Dirs. K. Okazaki, M. Mizuta, S. Hashimoto. K. Tada, K. Mayeda, M. Nakashima.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Fishery",
  "n": "Fusan Fisheries Co",
  "t": "K. K., Fusan, Korea. Est. Apr. 07; capital ¥180 p.u.; div. 15%. Annual income ¥53; are engaged in fishery, marine production and ice. Directors: Pres. C. Ochi; Mng. M. Kawatsura.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Fishery",
  "n": "Teikoku Fisheries Co",
  "t": "K. K., Shimoyamatedori VI, Kobe. Est. Jan. '07; capital ¥600 p.u.; div. 10%. Annual catches, totalling ¥142, yellow tails ¥124, Kamchatka fishery ¥112, etc. Directors: Chairman K. Kozone; Mng.-Dir. C. Sone; Dirs. Y. Itami, B. Takikawa, S. Yamaguchi.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Fishery",
  "n": "Toyo Whaling Co",
  "t": "K. K., Kawaguchi-cho Nishi-ku, Osaka. Est May, '09; capital ¥2,100 p.u.; reserve ¥316; div. 12%. Directors: Pres. J. Oka; Dirs. S. Hara, I Yokoyama, C. Sone, R. Funaki, K. Kozone, S. Moriwaki.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "The Japan Year Book",
  "s": "Hotels",
  "n": "Fukiya-Hotel",
  "t": "K. K., Miyanoshita, Hakone. Formed '93 by the Yamaguchi family; is reputated as one of the best hotels in Japan, and is provided with hot spring bath.",
  "p": "760",
  "l": "scan leaf 798",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n798/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "",
  "n": "Imperial Hotel, K. K",
  "t": "Uchi-Yamashita-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Est. in 1907, cap. ¥1,200; Directors, K. Okura (Pres.), A. Hayashi (Kng.)",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Akita Timber, Co, K. K",
  "t": "Noshiro, Akita. Est. March, '07, amalgamating with the Noshiro Hanzai, Akita Seizai and Noshiro Zaimoku Cos.; capital ¥1,200 p.u.; Directors; N. Isaka (Pres.), D. Takemura, S. Kikuchi (Mng. Dirs.)",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Jinji Koshinjo",
  "t": "information agency, Yumicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. June '02 by N. Uchio, proprietor; publishes a book entitled \"Jinji Koshinroku.\"",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Kidani Firm",
  "t": "druggist, Ogacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. An old establishment, speciality, the \"Jitsubo-san,\" medicine for women's disease; Proprietor, Kidani.",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Malay Rubber Plantation Co., K. K",
  "t": "Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo. Est. '12 with cap. ¥125 p.u. is undertaking rubber planting at Malay Island, leased land 2,890 acres. Directors: Chairman Y. Isobe; Mng. Dirs. S. Matsumiya, C. Asada, S. Tajiri.",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Morinaga Shoten, K. K",
  "t": "confectioners, Mita, Tokyo. Est. in 1910, succeeding Mr. Morinaga's confectionary business, with capital ¥500; awarded medals at several domestic exhibitions: Directors, T. Morinaga (Pres.), H. Matsuzaki (Gen. Mng.), T. Kakujima (Mng. of Osaka Branch.)",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Nippon Gakki Seizo K K",
  "t": "makers of musical instruments, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. Est. Oct. 1897, with capital of ¥528 p.u. Speciality, Yamaba Organ designed by Mr. Yamaba, Pres. of the Co.; awarded medals at home and foreign exhibitions. Directors, T. Yamaba (Pres.), K. Hashimoto (Mng.)",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Oriental Exploitation Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. July 1909 by Baron Shibusawa, Baron R. Kondo, T. Masuda, S. Hayakawa, Hara and other leading businessmen of Tokyo with the object of making investment for railway, mining and engineering enterprises in China; capital ¥250 p.u. Dir. K. Furuichi.",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Otaru Timber Co., K. K",
  "t": "Otaru, Hokkaido; leading timber suppliers in Japan. Own three steamships and undertake shipping; contractors to the Imperial Gov't Rlys. and South Manchuria Rly. Co.; capital ¥1410 p.u ; Directors, K. Okura (Pres.), T. Doi (Mng.); Branches, Tokyo, Kobe and Dairen.",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Toa Kogyo (Industrial) Co., K. K",
  "t": "Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est 1899 ; cap. ¥250 p.u.; div. 10%. The Co. supply funds for undertakings in China. Directors: Pres. K. Furuichi; Dirs. S. Iwashita, J. Kadono, K. Shiraiwa.",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Toa Tobacco Co., K. K",
  "t": "Minami Nabecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est '06; cap. ¥1,700 p.u ; annual div. 12%; is carrying on the business in Chosen and Manchuria. Products for 2nd half-year 1914, in Chosen 643,201,400 pieces of cigarette and 4,499,000 momme of cut tobacco, in Manchuria 226,550,000 pieces of cigarette and 1980.000 momme of cut tobacco. Directors: Pres. K. Sasa; Mng. Dir. T. Fujita; Dirs. R. Ezoye, M. Iwaya, etc.",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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 {
  "a": "Business Directory",
  "s": "Miscellaneous",
  "n": "Yokohama Nursery Co., K. K",
  "t": "Nakamura-cho Yokohama. Est. '90; exporter of nursery stocks, seed and plants; capital ¥500. Branches: London and New York, etc. Directors. U. Suzuki (Mng. Dir.), S. Iida (Mng.)",
  "p": "761",
  "l": "scan leaf 799",
  "u": "https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1915/page/n799/mode/1up"
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