# The Japan Year Book 1907 — Who's Who & Directories

1,326 entries, LLM-transcribed. These entries were transcribed by the vision model of Opus 5.5. Before using any of these details, you must verify specific details with the original source which is linked to whenever possible.


## Who's Who in Japan

**ABE, Taizo** b. '49 at Toyohashi; entered Keiogijiku '68, was its teacher for some years, then at the Imp. Univ. Tokyo when 22nd years old; visited U.S.A. '77 under Viscount (then Mr.) Tanaka, Privy Councillor, and on returning home the following year he resigned Gov. post and started the Meiji Life Insurance Company in 1881; then founded ten years later the Meiji Fire Insurance Co., pioneer concerns in Japan. He is president of the two. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n109/mode/1up))

**ADACHI, Tsunayuki** ex-Inspector-General of the Metropolitan Police Board, b. in Satsuma, Nov., '59; filled post of chief Police Commissioner at several provinces; was appointed Director of the Police Bureau, Home office in '01; the post of the Inspector-General he had to resign in Oct. '05 in consequence of the celebrated Sept. 5th anti-peace agitation. Add. Odawara, Kanagawa-ken. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n109/mode/1up))

**AKABANE, Shiro** ex-Japanese Minister to Madrid, was b. at Ai- — p. 64 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n109/mode/1up))

**AKAMATSU, Noriyoshi** Baron (cr. '87), Vice-Admiral (retired), M. of the House of Peers, was b. at Shizuoka, Nov. '41; was sent, together with Admi. Vis. Enomoto by the Tokugawa-Government to Holland to study naval theory and art from 1861 to about '66, so that he is a pioneer naval officer in Japan; promoted Rear-Admiral '74; Commander-in-Chief of Sasebo Naval Station and of Yokosuka Naval Station, &c.; Vice-Admiral '87 when he retired. Add. Mitsuke-machi, Shizuoka. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n109/mode/1up))

**AKIMOTO** Viscount, (cr. '84), formerly Daimyo of Tatebayashi in the province of Kozuke, b. May, '57; Minister Resident and Minister Plenipotentiary from 90 to '92; is a great connoisseur of pictorial art and a member of the Academy of Arts (London). He is one of the few Peers who are interested in party politics, being member of the Constitutional Party. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n109/mode/1up))

**AKIYAMA, Genzo** barrister in Tokyo, b. Kakegawa in '59; graduated Law in the Imp. Univ., Tokyo '79, to be appointed a clerkship 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, Az. Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n110/mode/1up))

**AKIYAMA, Teisuke** prop. of the Niroku, and ex-M. P., b. Kurashiki in '68. Graduated Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo '90, earning his expenses by hard working; appointed junior auditor of the Board of Audit, but he soon resigned and started the present paper in '93. It was suspended in a few years from financial difficulty but was revived '01 on the strength of some sensational story relating to a certain millionaire house. 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. Nishikicho, Kanda, T. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n110/mode/1up))

**AMANO, Tameyuki** Dr., Hogakushakushi, economist. Professor of Waseda University, b. in Hizen, Dec. '59; grad. Tokyo University '82; has been devoting himself from that time to teaching at Waseda; sat 1st and 2nd sessions in the House of Rep'tatives, but soon withdrew from the uncongenial atmosphere of practical politics. Wrote several works on economics and history of which "Principles on Economic" is popular; is editor and prop. of the "Oriental Economist," a thrice-a-month journal of high authority and extensive circulation. Add. 3-chome, Iida-machi, T. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n110/mode/1up))

**AMEMIYA, Keijiro** b. in the province of Kai, Sept. '45; once a great power on the Exchange and at present in business circles. He strenuously opposed to the proposal of amalgamating the Tokyo Street R'ly Co. with the Tokyo Electric Railway Co., and carried into practice uniform 3 sen fare system. Resigned the post of chairman of the former Company in Mar.'06 when petition to advance the fare was submitted to the authorities, and the three street electric Cos. in Tokyo were amalgamated, and the 4 sen fare system was adopted. Karuizawa, a well-known summer resort, owes him much for present prosperity. Add. Iida-machi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n110/mode/1up))

**ANDO, Taro** b. '46 in Tokyo, son of the physician to the Lord of Shima; joined Enomoto's pro-Tokugawa rebellion at Hakodate, and after imprisonment lasting a year he was given office at the Foreign Office and was on the suite of the late Prince Iwakura's memorable envoy early in the era. Consul at Hongkong '74-'85, then at Shanghai '86 and Consul-General '86-'89 at Honolulu 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. Has lately devoted himself to Japan Temperance and other Christian work. Add. Hommura-cho, Az., Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n110/mode/1up))

**AOKI, Viscount** (cr. '84,) Amb. to America b. Jan. 1844, in Choshu, eldest son of Genchu Miura, a village doctor; adopted when about 18 by a physician in ordinary to the Lord of Cho-shu; was sent to Berlin for study by his master '69; appointed a few years after Secretary of Japanese Legation there. He was promoted Minister '75; Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs '86-'89; Minister for Foreign Affairs '89-91 and '98-1900. Was again accredited to Germany '92-'97 and for short while had charge of a similar duty in England as additional post. Viscountess Aoki is a German lady, and their only child is now Countess Hatzefelt, a celebrated German family. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n110/mode/1up))


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**AOYAMA, Tanemichi** Dr., Igakuhakushi, Prof. of Medicine at the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b.'59; studied medicine in Germany. He was almost killed by pest at Hongkong in '94 whither he with Dr. Kitazato was despatched by the Government to investigate the disease,and by which he was affected. He is one of the most distinguished experts in internal diseases. Add. Yumi-cho, Hg.,T. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n111/mode/1up))

**ARAI, Ryōichiro** New York Agent of the celebrated silk exporting firm, Kiito Gomei Kaisha (Raw Silk Firm, L'td), is a pioneer Japanese direct exporter of raw silk, having started the business '76 in New York where he has remained with only a short break, devoting himself to the business. Subsequently joined the Doshinkaisha, silk exporting firm established by Japanese, which was soon converted into the present Kiito Gomei Kaisha with expanded scope and with a branch office in Shanghai, Canton, Lyon, New York, etc., till it has grown one of the leading, if not the foremost exporting firm of all Japanese and foreign esablishments in this line. Has been awarded Gold Medal by the Japan Sericultaure and Raw Silk Association. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n111/mode/1up))

**ARAKAWA, Gitaro** Gov. of Nagasaki, b. Tokyo in '62; 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, Mive '99, Kagawa 1900, and finally the present post. Add. Nagasaki Kencho. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n111/mode/1up))

**ARAKI, Kwampo** Mem. of Society of Arts, London; b. June '31 in Tosa, one of the most distinguished historic painters of the Shijo school; studied the art under the then 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 of the Gov. Fine Arts Institute '98-'06; was appointed 1900 a member of the Fine Art Committee attached to the Imp. Household. Add. Nishi-machi, St., T. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n111/mode/1up))

**ARICHI, Shinanosuke** Baron Vice-Admiral (retired), Mem. House of Peers, was b. in Choshu, March '43; Lieut.-Commander '72; Commander of Yokosuka Admirality 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 — p. 66 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n111/mode/1up))

**ARIGA, Nagao** Dr., Hogakuhashi, b. in Settu, '60; gra[illegible] [illegible]kyo University '82; Secretary to Marquis 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 late campaign. He is a Professor of Waseda University, and has represented the Japan Red Cross Society at several international conferences, the last in London '07. Has written several works on history, diplomacy and international law. Granted 2nd Class Rising Sun and yen 2,000 as War honor. Add. Myogadani, Koi., T. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n111/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**ARISAKA** Lieut.-General inventor of the Arisaka gun, b. in Choshu, '52. First devoted himself to the study of foreign language, and as teacher he was first connected with a military cadet school. Subsequently transferred to an Arsenal and to an Artillery headquarter and finally appointed Captain (art.) '81; sent abroad about 92; Col. '95; completed a new type of quick-firing mountain gun in Nov. '01 after six years' persistent effort, meanwhile again sent aboard '99 on official business. He was decorated with 2nd Class Rising Sun and grant of yen 5000 for his invention, and was promoted Major-Gen. '01. Was granted 2nd class Golden Kite (war honor.) Add. Tsukuto-Hachiman, U., T. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n112/mode/1up))

**ARISHIMA, Takashi** ex-Dir. Nippon Railway, b. 42 at Kagoshima; took active part in the stormy days of Restoration; abandoned soldiery and entered civil career '70; appointed Dir. Tax Bureau '72; sent Europe and America '78 to investigate taxation affairs: Customs Chief, Yokohama '82; Dir. Customs Bureau '90; National Debt Bureau '91 which he resigned '93 to take charge of financial affairs of the great house of Shimazu; subsequently entered the 15th (Peers) Bank, the Nippon Railway and several other leading establishments. Add. Shimoniban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n112/mode/1up))

**ASABUKI Yeiji** b. '49 in Oita-ken, Director of the Mitsui Company; 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 pushing spinning business (Kanegafuchi Sp. Mill) to the present state of prosperity. Add. Kobiki-cho, Kyo., T. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n112/mode/1up))

**ASAI, Chu** Prof. Kyoto Higher Technical School and one of the foremost painters of foreign style, b. '56 in Tokyo; studied oil painting at the defunct Art Dep't, Col. Engineering; Pro. of Fine Art Aca., Tokyo, '98, despatched to France to study painting 99-'01; again visited Europe '02. Add. Kyoto Higher Tec. School. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n112/mode/1up))

**ASADA, Nobuoki** 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor). Lieut.-Gen., Com. of the 12th Army Division. b. at Kawagoye '48; grad. Mil. Academy at Osaka '73 and commissioned ensign; fought in the Civil War of '77 as Capt. (local rank) and de- corated 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. Was decorated with 2nd class Mil. Order G. Add. Moji, Fukuoka. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n112/mode/1up))


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**ASADA, Yasunori** 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 and next of Kanagawa, '99; Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, '00; then that of Communications, which he resigned '02. Add Shimo-6-bancho, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))

**ASANO, Naganori** Marquis, ex-daimyo of the fief of Hiroshima; b. '42; member of the defunct Senate '80; Minister to Rome '82-'84. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hg., T. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))

**ASANO Soichiro** President of the Toyo Steamship Co., and Dir. of many other concerns was b. Mar. '48 in Etchu. He arrived in Tokyo '71 with empty purse; proceeded to Yokohama where supported himself by hawking cheap viands. By his shrewdness he bought from the Yokohama Gas Works Coal-tar and other refuses which were then left unutilized, and laid the foundation of the present fortune by utilizing them. In '75 he bought 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. Is now an acknowledged power in business world. Add. Shiba Tamachi, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))

**ATOMI, Takino** b. April '40 at Osaka, one of the distinguished lady painters and educators; founder and proprietor of the Atomi Girls' School. Visisted U.S.A. on the occasion of St. Louis Fair. Add. Yanagi-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))

**BABA, Michihisa** b. '47 at Iwase, Toyama-ken, of a family of ship-owner, 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 shipowners in Japan. Add. Tori 2-chome, N., Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))

**CHINDA, Sutemi** Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, 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 Ninsen; 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. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))

**DAN, Takuma** Manager Mining Dep't of the Mitsui Firm, b. '58 at Fukuoka, 3rd son of one Suwa in that place and adopted into the present family '80; was sent for study to America early in the era by the Lord of Fukuoka and completed the course. Studied 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 Coal-mine, with the purchase of which by the Mitsui he entered the service of the Firm. Add. Tango-cho, Akasaka, T. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n113/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**DEX, Kenjiro** 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-ken; was again Vice-Min. of Communications '00-'06. He is now a prominent figure in business circles. Add. Kanasugi, Sb., Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n114/mode/1up))

**DEWA, Shigeto** Chief of Naval Education Board, holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of the Rising Sun; b. at Aizu; grad. the Naval Academy; saved by his presence of mind the training cruiser Ryuki when she started fire in the South Pacific '84 on board of which he was Lieutenant; Vice-Commander of Takao '85; was in time promoted Capt. and was appointed Dir. of Naval Affairs Bureau; granted 4th class Golden Kite for his service in the Japan-China war; was chief of the Committee ordered to England to bring home the cruiser Tokiwa 1899; Rear-Adm. 1900 and as Commander of the Standing Squadron he stayed off Taku at the time of the Boxer's trouble; afterward transferred to Chief Construction Board at Yokosuka, next to Director of Naval Affairs Bureau; Commanded a Squadron in the late war. Add. Mita Tsuna-machi, Sb., T. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n114/mode/1up))

**DOI, Keizo** Dr., Prof. of Med. Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Chairman of the Japan Skin Disease Society; grad. the Med. Col. '90; assist and student of the Univ. Hall at this alma mater; studied his speciality in Austria, Germany and France '95-'98, to be appointed to the present chair on his returning home; was on suit of the late Prince Komatsu when his highness attended the Coronation Ceremony of King Edward '02. Add. Fujimi-cho 4-chome, T'yo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n114/mode/1up))

**DOI, Michio** Chairman of the Osaka Chamber of Com. 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. Add. Konoike, Osaka. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n114/mode/1up))

**EBARA, Soroku** M.P., educationalist, a leader of the Constitutionalist Party, b. at Tokyo in Jan., '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 conection with subsequent non-official career: has sat several times in the House where he now represents Tokyo. Is Director of the Azabu Middle School, Mem. of the Higher Education Council and is a devout Christian. Add. Torii-saka, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n114/mode/1up))

**ENOMOTO, Buyo** Viscount (cr. 1884) Vice-Admiral (retired), b. Aug. '36 at Tokyo (Yedo); was a pioneer naval officer sent for study to Holland by the Toku- gawa Government; returned home in '66 on board the corvette Kanyo Maru built at Amsterdam to the order of that Government. In the civil war of the Restoration he at the head of that vessel and others fled to Hakodate where, for several months, he with Otori (now Baron) successfully withstood the attack of the Imperial army; he surrendered at the earnest remonstrance of the leader of the Imperial Army and was released after the imprisonment of a year or two, to be at once appointed to an important Government post in St. Petersburg '74 to conclude the treaty of exchanging Saghalien with the Kuriles; was Minister at Peking '82, and sat in almost every Ministrial chair with exception of that of Army, Finance and Justice. Add. Mukojima, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n114/mode/1up))


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**FUJII, Shigeta** Maj.-Gen. and Dir., Art. and Eng. School; 2nd class of Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor), b. '60 in Hyogo-ken; entered the Military Academy '77; Ensign of Artillery '79; entered the Military Staff Col. '84; studied tactics in Germany '90; Staff officer to the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War; Major-Gen. '02 and appointed Dir. Military Staff College, from which he was transferred to post of Chief Staff to Gen. Kuroki's Army in the late war, and restored to the original post on close of the War. Add. Oban-cho, Y., T. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n115/mode/1up))

**FUJIOKA, Ichisuke** Dr., Kogakuhakushi, b. in Choshu, '56; grad. Tokyo Engineering College, '81; appointed its Professor from '84 to '86 when he retired to start electric business; chief electrician to the Tokyo Electric Light Co. '93 and founder of the Tokyo Street Railway Co. which with two other street railway cos. was fused '06; he being at present its chief engineer. He is a pioneer electric engineer in Japan. Add. Zaimoku-cho, Az., T. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n115/mode/1up))

**FUJINAMI, Viscount** (cr. '84), b. at Kyoto, Sept. '53; Chamberlain to H.I. Majesty from childhood, and since '89, Superintendent of the Imperial Mews. He has frequently been sent abroad on official business. Was principal promoter of the Horse-race course at Ikegami, near Tokyo. Is Deputy Pre. of Horse Adm. Bureau. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Koi., T. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n115/mode/1up))

**FUJISAWA, Rikitaro** Dr. Rigakuhakushi, Prof. of Science of Tokyo University, b. in Echigo, Sept. '61; pursued his special study, that of mathematics, in England and Germany '83-'87. He has written several works on Mathematics. Add. Suwa-cho, Koj., T. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n115/mode/1up))

**FUJITA, Denzabro** one of the new-made millionaires, b. in Choshu, May '41; promoted the lately nationalized Sanyo Railway Co., and started in Osaka the Fujita Firm to undertake contract business with the Government, beside undertaking mining and engineering works. The reclamation work started at the foreshore of Kojima, Okayama-ken, is now nearing completion, and hundreds of acres will then be added to his estate. Add. Ami-cho, Kitaku, Osaka. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n115/mode/1up))

**FUJITA, Ryutaro** 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 present post from '98. Add. Nagoya. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n115/mode/1up))


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**FUJITA, Shiro** Member of the House of Peers, b. at Tokyo, June '61; attaché of Japanese Legation in Vienna '86, then in Berlin; afterwards Private Secretary to the Minister of Communication 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. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))

**FUKUHA, Bisei** Viscount (cr. '84), former Daimyo of small fief in Iwami, b. in July '31; member of the House of Peers, and a high authority on native poetry. Add. Yodobashi, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))

**FUKUHARA, Arinobu** Pres. of the Teikoku Life Insurance Co., b. '48 in Awa (now 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. Takekawa-cho, Ginza, T. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))

**FUKUHARA, Ryojiro** Dir. Special School Bureau, 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 and promoted to present post in '04. Add. Minami-cho, U., Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))

**FUKUOKA, Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor** b. in Tosa, Feb. '35; after the Restoration of '67 entered civil service and became Minister of Education '81-'82. Appointed '88 to the present post. Add. Kanetomi-cho, Koj., T. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))

**FUKUSHIMA, Yasumasa** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor), Lieut.-General, Vice-Chief of the General Staff Office, b. in Shinano, Sept. '53; entered military service; Lieutenant '78; Captain '83; Military Attaché of Japanese Legation at Berlin '87-'92; Major '88; was welcomed by the populace almost as a triumphant hero when in June '93 he returned home after successfully travelling through Siberia on horseback. Promoted Major-General in '00, and acquired international fame as Commander of the Jpannese contingent on the occasion of the Boxer's trouble, and was knighted by King Edward. Was on the Staff of Marshal Oyama in the late War in which he lost his son. Add. Yarai, U., T. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))

**FUKUZAWA, Sutejiro** born at Tokyo '63, second son of the late celebrated Fukuzawa; was together with his elder 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 started '05. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n116/mode/1up))


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**FUKUZAWA, Momosuke** brother-in-law of the above, being the husband of their sister, and b. '64 at Kawagoye, second son of a rich merchant there; studied at the Keio-gijuku where his uncommon ability attracted the attention of its founder; proceeded to U.S.A. after grad. from that institution and studied at a Commercial Col. there. Returning home '89, he first entered the Toko 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. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n117/mode/1up))

**FUNAKOSHI, Mamoru** Baron (cr. 1900), M. of the House of Peers, b. at Hiroshima, '40; in '68 he entered civil service; appointed Secretary of the Home Office, then filled successively the Governorship of Chiba, Ishikawa, and of Miyagi, &c.; nominated the Member of the House of Peers '94. Add. Ichigaya Kaga-cho, T. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n117/mode/1up))

**FURUICHI, Koi** Dr., Kogakuhakushi, Dir .of R'ly Bureau, Res. Gen., Seoul, Member 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 present post. He is one of the best amateur nō singers and actors. Add. Yumi-cho, Hg., T. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n117/mode/1up))

**GA, Reishi** Member of the House of Peers since '91, b. at Nagasaki in July '40; a pioneer scholar of Dutch; held several important posts in the Government service. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n117/mode/1up))

**GO, Junzo** Baron (cr. 1900), Member of the House of Peers since '90, b. in Mino, '25; entered the civil service in the Finance Department in '68; Director of the Bureau of National Debt, '76; afterwards Secretary of Finance Department; Vice-Minister of Finance, '86, from which he retired in '88. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Koj., T. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n117/mode/1up))

**GOTO, Shimpei** Baron (cr. '06), Pres. South Manchuria Railway. b. '56 in Iwate-ken, son of a doctor, and is a nephew of the celebrated patriot Takano who was persecuted to death by the Tokugawa Government a little before the Restration. 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 as it was proved that he himself was a victim of the author of that scandal, Nishigori, a petty Cagliostro. 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 present post '06. His career is identified with the growth and progress of that new dominion. For the rapid development which the new domi- nion has made great credit was due to his energy and foresight, and it was in recognition of this service that he was made a Peer in April '06. From his extraction and career he is a Dr. Jameson of Japan, minus warlike adventure. Add. Tairen (Dalny), Kwant'g. and politician. b. '62 in Kishu: grad. Keiogijuku: attended to the family business of Japanese soy and salt wholeseller; did much to save now flourishing Fuji Cotton Mill from impending ruin, of which he is now a Dir., and has also played active part in business. Was returned three times to the House of Representatives, but has since kept aloof from active politics. Travelled through Europe and America about 1900. Add. Ko-ami-cho, N., T. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n117/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**GWASSAN** Yagoro, 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 Emperor and the Crown Prince, and his swords have acquired wide renown for perfect elasticity combined with unique sharpness. Add. Yariya-cho, Osaka. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n118/mode/1up))

**HACHISUKA** Shigeakira, 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 the following year. Add. Mita-Tsuna-machi, Sb., T. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n118/mode/1up))

**HAMADA** Gentatsu. Dr., Igakuhakushi, b. '54 in Kumamoto-ken; studied medicine in Germany '85-'88; Professor of Medical Course of 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. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n118/mode/1up))

**HAMAGUCHI** Kichiemon, a millionaire merchant, land-owner [illegible] — p. 73 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n118/mode/1up))

**HAMAO** Arata. Pre. Imp. Univ. Tokyo and Member of the House of Peers. 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 Tokyo Imperial University '93-'97: Minister of Education from Nov. to Dec. of 1897. Re-appointed to the present post Dec. '05 with Shinnin rank in consequence of the celebrated "Strike movement" of the Professors. Add. Kanetomi-cho, Koi., T. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n118/mode/1up))

**HANABUSA, Baron** (cr. '96), Vice-Minister of the Imperial Household Department, Vice-President of the Japan Red Cross Society, etc., b. Okayama '42; Secretary for Foreign Affairs '70; Charged Affairs at Seoul, '76-'77; promoted to Minister Resident, '80-'81, and narrowly escaped 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 next promoted to the present post. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. rea '96. He resigned the post the following year and for somewhile took to journalism as chief editor of the Osaka Mainichi. He was one of the right-hand men of Marquis Ito when he raised the banner of the Seiyukai '00, and filled as the late Hoshi's successor the chair of the Minister of Communications from Dec. '00 to May the following year. Add. 4, Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n118/mode/1up))


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**HANABUSA, Naosaburo** Dir. Statistic Bureau of the Cabinet, b. '57 in Okayama, brother of the above. studied German under German Prof. Holtz in Tokyo but owing to delicate health could not proceed to Germany though ordered by the Government to do so. On recovery of health he was 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. Was decorated this year with the Middle Cordon of the Rising Sun for his service in the Imperial Family Affairs Commission. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, T. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n119/mode/1up))

**HARA, Kei** M.P., Home Minister, b. '54, at Morioka; entered the 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 Count Inouye as newspaper correspondent when he was despatched to Korea '84 as Special Envoy, and was appointed the Count's Personal Secretary when he filled the chair of Foreign Affairs. He is a public man who enjoyed a great confidence from the late Count Mutsu under whom he served as Personal Secretary '90-'92 when the statesman was Minister of Ag'ture and Commerce; followed his chief to the Foreign Office as Director of the Com'cial Bureau to be promoted to Vice-Minister of the Dep't '95 and transferred to Minister to Ko- — p. 74 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n119/mode/1up))

**HARA Rokuro** 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; sent to Europe '71 by the Government, but soon resigned the appointment. He proceeded to America and made some profit by purchasing the depreciated greenbacks, this enabling him to pursue his study for three years in England, returning home '77. Entered and founded with a few others the One Hundredth Bank and has been instrumental in pushing it to the present flouring 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. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n119/mode/1up))

**HARA, Ryuta** Kogaku-hakushi. b. at Fukuoka, '54; graduated the Engineering Course of the Tokyo University in '81; has taken charge of the building several bridges in Tokyo and also supervised its Water-works; is a Professor of his alma mater as additional duty, his principal duty being Engineer to the City of Tokyo. Add. Sashigaya, Koi., T. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n119/mode/1up))

**HARA, Tomitaro** Pres. 2nd Bank. Yokohama, b. in Shinshu '70: studied at Waseda Univ., 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 energetic mind. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n119/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**HABA Yoshimichi** lawyer b. in Shinano, Feb. '97; graduated the Tokyo University in '89; appointed Councillor of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce in '90; afterwards appointed Chief of the Tokyo Mine Inspection Office and that of Osaka. Left Government service in '93 and has since been practising law. He is reputed as being one of the most level-headed barristers and also the most flourishing, of the Tokyo Bar. Add. Iida-machi, Koj., T. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n120/mode/1up))

**HARADA, Tasuku** Dir. of the once famous Doshisha in Kyoto, b. '63 in Kumamoto; studied at the Foreign Language School in Kumamoto, the Tokyo English School and lastly at the Doshisha which he graduated 84. Appointed Pastor in Kobe; graduated Divinity at Yale, class 91 and the following year travelled through Europe in company of Rev. Griffis, author of the Mikado's Empire, etc.; was Pastor in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kobe, and finally installed in the present chair in '06. Add. Doshisha, Kyoto. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n120/mode/1up))

**HARUKI, Yoshiaki** Chief Judge of the Tokyo Appeal Court, b. '46 in Yamato; took a distinguished part for the Imperial cause in the Restoration work; junior Public Procurator '73, Judge at the Tokyo District Court '80, presiding Public Procurator at the Nagasaki Appeal Court, which post he soon resigned. Appointed Public Procurator of the Supreme Court '85, Chief Public Procurator at the Hakodate Appeal Court '86 and a similar post at Hiroshima '87, Public Procurator-General at the Supreme Court '92, Chief of the Tokyo Appeal Court '98. Add. Funa-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n120/mode/1up))

**HARAGUCHI, Kaname** Dr., Kogakuhakushi, R'ly. Eng. Adviser 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 on the Gov. R'ly. service; Dir. of the Hakata Bay R'ly. Co. '02; proceeded to the present post early last year. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n120/mode/1up))

**HARAGUCHI, Kensai** 3rd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour), Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), 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 Div. and Dir. of the Toyama Mil. School. Commanded the Saghalien Exp. Army in the late War. He was dispatched to Germany '90 to investigate military affairs. Add. Sanai-cho, U., T. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n120/mode/1up))

**HASEBA, Sumitaka** M.P., a leader of the Constitutionalist Party, b. Satsuma. '54; joined the Saigo's army in the Civil War of '77 and was imprisoned after its suppression. Was for a long while an administrative official in a district of Kagoshima and is one of the very few M.P.s who sit in the House from its advent in '90. He was appointed chief councillor of the Home Office in the 4th Itō Cabinet. Travelled abroad in '06. He is one of the best shots in Japan. Add. Mamiana, Az., T. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n120/mode/1up))


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**HASEGAWA, Tai** Dr. and publicist, b. in Niigata; was appointed Vice-Dir. of the Medical Col. of Tokyo Univ., '73, and has frequently filled various posts in civil service, the last being that of Dir. of Sanitary Bureau, Home Office. He twice sat in Parliament and for a long while kept a private Medical School which was lately closed. Has lately kept aloof from active life. Add. Yushima, Hg., T. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n121/mode/1up))

**HASEGAWA** 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Poulonia (war honor), General, Baron, (cr. '95), Commander-in-Chief of the Korean Garrison, b. '50 Suwo; Major '72; Colonel '78; Major-General '86; Lieut.-General '96; General in June 1904. He commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War and took a distinguished part in the battles of Port Arthur and Wei-hai-wei. In the late war he commanded the Imp. Guards Division under Gen. Kuroki and led it to success and honor at the Yalu and the battle of Liaoyang, and then transferred to the present important post. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n121/mode/1up))

**HASEGAWA, Yoshinosuke** Kogakuhakushi, b. Hizen, '55; studied mining in U.S.A. and Germany from '76 to '80; engaged by the Mitsubishi Firm to take charge of its mining dep't. It was through his ingenious plan that the work of Yoshioka Copper Mine with which the firm was at a loss what to do has been made highly profitable. He has subsequently left the firm to start business on his own account, he owning two or three coal-mines in Kyushu. He sat for a short while in the House of Representatives '02. Add. Kobinata-dai, Koi., T. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n121/mode/1up))

**HASHIMOTO, Gaho** one of the most celebrated contemporary painters of the Japanese style, b. Tokyo, '35; was Professor of the Gov. Fine Art Institute at Uyeno, from which he with its President Mr. Okakura and several other members of the faculty served connection in '99 and set up the Nippon Fine Art Institute at Yanaka. Gaho's merit lies in landscapes, (vide Chap. Arts and Crafts of Modern Japan.) Add. Tatsuoka-cho, Hg. T. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n121/mode/1up))

**HASHIMOTO, Tsunatsune** Dr., Baron, b. in Fukui, '45; brother of the celebrated patriot, Sanai Hashimoto, who distinguished himself in upholding the cause of the Imperial House before the Restoration and put to death on that account by the Tokugawa Regency. The Doctor studied medicine in Germany 1872-'77 and was appointed an Army Surgeon soon after his return; promoted to Surgeon-General of the Medical Dep't about '85, resigned two years later to devote himself to the Red Cross work, undertaking the responsible post of the Chief of its Hospital; was nominated member of the House of Peers in '90, but resigned it next year. He is a physician-in-waiting to the Court and is regarded as one of the highest practitioners in internal troubles. Was invested with Grand Cordon of of Rising Sun for his service in the late war. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Koj., T. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n121/mode/1up))

**HATA, Seikichiro** Chief of Locomotive section of the Government Railways, b. '57 in Sasa- yama; graduated Mech. Engineering '85 at the now defunct Eng. Col., and has since been connected with the present service till rising to the present position. He travelled abroad on official business in '97. Add. Shiodome, Sb., Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n121/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**HATANO, Yoshinao** ex-Minister of Justice, 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 '99; resigned the Ministership Jan. '06. Add. Ukyomachi, Y., T. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n122/mode/1up))

**HATOYAMA, Kazuo, Dr., L.L.D. (Yale), Hogaku-hakushi, M.P** a leader of Progressive Party, and lawyer, b. Tokyo, '56; grad. Yale University, class '79; Professor of Law of Tokyo University '79-88; Director of the Bureau of Investigation (abolished afterwards) of the Department of Foreign Affairs '85-'88. Has sat in the House of Representatives for Tokyo since '92, and was appointed its President twice. He was appointed Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Okuma-Itagaki Ministry '98; was granted LL.D. from Yale University '01. He has resigned '07 the chair of President of Waseda University. He is one of the prominent lawyers in Japan. Add. Otowa-cho, Koi., T. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n122/mode/1up))

**HATTORI, Ichizo** Gov. of Hoygo, b. '52 in Choshu, and early took to learning English, first at Nagasaki, and then in America from which he returned as B.S. (Rutgers); 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 of the Head Office. Was a Japanese Commissioner in the New Orleans Exhibition '83. Tranferred as Gov. of Iwate '91; of Hiroshima '98, then of Nagasaki and lastly the present post. Add. Kencho Off., Kobe. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n122/mode/1up))

**HAYAKAWA, Senkichiro** General Manager of the Mitsui Bank, b at Kanazawa, '63; grad. Law Course, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '87; Councillor Dep't Finance '91-1900, and was twice dispatched to England by the Matsukata Ministry in connection with the War Indemnity paid by China to Japan and also to raise a foreign loan, and was duly rewarded by his successful service. He resigned the Gov. service '01 to take charge of said Bank, the Mitsui Bank. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n122/mode/1up))

**HAYAKAWA, Tetsuya** b. Okayama, '65; grad. Sapporo Agri. Col. '84; 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 attaché 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. Was Manag. Director of the Nippon Fire Insurance Co., and has taken active part in the recent international economic enterprise of inviting foreign capitalists to invest in Japan, having been principal agent in bringing to successful issue loan negotiations of the Hokkaido Tanko, the Tokyo Elec. Light Co. He is now a prominent figure in business circles and is also a patent attorney of perhaps the widest connection with international patent affairs. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n122/mode/1up))


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**HAYASHI, Gonsuke** Minister at Peking b. at Aizu '60; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; appointed the same year attaché 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. Is a man of strong will and great resolution. Add. Jap. Legation at Peking. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n123/mode/1up))

**HAYASHI, Tadasu** Viscount, (cr. Baron '95, Visc. '02), Minister of Foreign Affairs, (May '06) b. at Tokyo '50 of a medical family; was one of the students sent for study to England by the Tokugawa Government, to return home in a hurry on the eve of the surrender of the Regency to the Imperial Court; was a captain under Enomoto (now Vis. Adm.) when at the head of a few thousand staunch adherents of the Tokugawa Regency he defended Hakodate against the Imp. Army and upheld cause of the Tokugawa. He was imprisoned two years after the suppression of the rebellion; he was entrusted, when released, by the local Government of Wakayama to adjust its administrative affairs. His career in civil service began in '71 when he was an official in the Kanagawa Kencho; next held posts of Secretary in the Central Government and also in the Household Dep't, to be appointed Governor of Kagawa and Hyogo. We next found him in the Foreign Office as Vice-Minister June '91-May '96 under the late Count Mutsu; was transferred to Minister Plenipotentiary Envoy Extraordinary at Peking '96, then at St. Petersburg '98; to be removed a few months afterward to the Court of St. James which post he continued to occupy with credit. Was created Baron '95, after the Japan-China War, and in 1902 as granted Viscount in consideration of his service in concluding the Treaty of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. He was Jap. Delegate at the Peace Conference held at the Hague '99. The Viscount is something of an author and has written and translated "The Farmer Farmer Patriot" (Sakura Sogoro). Mill's Political Economy and Machiavelli's The Prince. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n123/mode/1up))

**HAYASHI, Tomoyuki** Viscount (cr. '87), b. Choshu, '23; Governor of Tokyo early in the era; Member of the Privy Council. Chiefly known in association of his service in the bringing up of the two Imperial Princesses, Fumi and Yasu. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, T. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n123/mode/1up))

**HAYASHI, Yuzo** M.P., one of the leading politicians and party managers. b. 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. One of the few M.P.s with unbroken record since inauguration of Parl. regime in '90. He sat twice in the Cabinet, chair of Communication in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet '98, and of Agriculture and Commerce in the Seiyukwai (4th Ito Ministry). In '03 he seceded from the Seiyukwai and organized the "Liberal Party" as ministerial supporters, but it soon collapsed. Add. Motozono-cho, Koj., T.
inn 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 service for other tottering establishments, and is one of the prominent figures in business, and has won greater fortune than any other by the steady rise of shares with the restoration of peace. Add. Hibiya Firm, N., T. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n123/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**HAYASHIDA, Kametaro** Chief Secretary 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. Transferred to the present post in '97 and has effected various improvement in the administrative routine of the House. Add. Official Res. House of Rep. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n124/mode/1up))

**HIBI, Osuke** b. at Kurume '62; grad. from the Keio-gijuku '83; a clerk in the Navy; entered the service of the Mushu 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 of Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store. Made a trip through Europe and America '06. Add. Takanawa, T. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n124/mode/1up))

**HIBIYA, Heizaemon** 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. 48 in Echigo, son of a small — p. 79 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n124/mode/1up))

**HIDAKA, Sonojō** Vice-Adm., Com. of Maizuru Adm., 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 Cru. 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 the late war. Holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Maizuru, Tango. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n124/mode/1up))

**HIGASHIKUZE, Michiyoshi** Count, (cr. '87), Vice-President of the Privy Council since '91, b. in Kyoto '33: one of the prominent figures as supporters of the Imperial cause in the troubled time preceding the Restoration; was given an important post on the advent of the Imperial Government, as Sangi, the Chief of Hokkaido Colonization Board, etc.; was appointed Vice-President of the House of Peers '90-'91. He is a charm- ing poetaster. Add. Honmura-cho, Az., T. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n124/mode/1up))

**HIJIKATA, Hisamoto** 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 (now Marquis), Cabinet in '85; Minister of Agriculture and Commerce July '87-Sept. '87, and Minister of the Imperial Household from September, '87 to November '98. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koi., T. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n125/mode/1up))

**HIRAI, Seijiro** Kogaku-hakushi, Dir.-Gen. of Gov. Rlys., b. '55 at Kanazawa. Was despatched by Gov. to study civil eng. at Troy, U.S.A. '75, and grad. '77. Stayed in America some years after to study practical side. Was engaged as Rly. Eng. by Hok. Gov. on his return '80, then Chief Eng. of Tanko Rly. '94, when he entered Gov. Rly's in which he steadily rose till he was appointed to the present post '04. Add. Shiodome, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n125/mode/1up))

**HIRANUMA, Kiichiro** Dir. Civil and Criminal Affairs Bureau, b. '65 in Tsuyama; graduated Law, Imp. Cniv., Tokyo, '88, and at once appointed on the bench, having filled chair of sectional chief '95 in the Tokyo Appeal Court; next appointed Public Procurator of the same court, and finally transferred to the present post '06. Add. Wakamiya-cho, U., Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n125/mode/1up))

**HIRAOKA, Ki** Pioneer of rolling-stock makers in Japan, Vice-Pres. Osaka Rolling-Stock Co. b. in Tokyo, went over to U.S.A. when he was a boy of 16 and so powerfully impressed with the importance of r'ly. business as factor of civilisation, that he at once decided to learn the business of making rolling-stock and was allowed to enter some factory in New York as apprentice; went through the regular stages, and returned home about '80, to be appointed at once as overseer of the works at Shimbashi. Left the service about '90 and started the Hiraoka Rolling-Stock Works at Honjo, Tokyo, which proved an immense success as this was the only private factory of the kind then in Japan. When Viscount Inouye, his former chief at teh Government Railways, with a number of capitalists started the Osaka Rolling-Stock Co. the subject of the sketch was induced after some years to wind up his own business and to unite it with the Osaka factory. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n125/mode/1up))

**HIRATA, Tosuke** Baron, (cr. '02) Mem. House of Peers, b. '49 in Yamagata-ken; filled various posts in civil office since '70, attaining the post of Minister of Agriculture and Commerce June 1901-July '03. Is a trusted follower of Marshal Marquis Yamagata, and is actively engaged in preaching the importance of co-operation for promoting communal prosperity. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n125/mode/1up))

**HIRAYAMA, Tojiro** Cap. (Imp. Navy ret.), Pres. Nautical Col. Tokyo; b. in Tokushima '52; entered the Naval Acad. which he grad. '73. and was Capt. of the scouting vessel Yayeyama on the occasion of the Japan-China War but was to leave the service '96 owning to the protest of England for his search of a British vessel at that time; removed the same year to the present post. Add. Nautical Co., Tokyo. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n125/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**HIROI, Isamu** Prof. Engineering, Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '62 in Kochi; graduated Sapporo Agr. College, class '81; proceeded to America, Dec. '83, and was employe 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 Stutgart '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 harbor works of Hakodate (completed) and Otaru. Add. Kaga-cho, Ichigaya, T. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))

**HIROMI, Jisaburo** "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 is one of the largest shipowners in Japan. Add. Yedo-bori, Osaka. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))

**HIROTSU, Ryuro** 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 womens' character. Of the Three Celebrities, Roban, Koyo and Ryuro, the first has of late devoting his time more for study than writing, the second is dead, and Ryuro alone almost remains on the field. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))

**HOMMA, Mitsuyoshi** the house of celebrated "farmer King of Japan" dating over 150 years back, b. 37 at his ancestral seat in Sakata, Dewa. Add. Sakata, Yamagata-ken. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))

**HONDA, Yo-ichi, D.D** President of Tokyo Aoyama Gakuin (a Christian College), a leading educationalist and Christian evangelist in Japan, born '48 at Hirosaki; was converted into a Christian when he was 24. He bade adieu '83 to politics to devote himself to Christian work. He visited Europe and America a number of times either for prosecution of studies or to attend an international Christian association as representative of Japan, last at the World's Y.M.C.A. union held at Paris '05. Add. Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))

**HOSOKAWA, Junjiro, Baron, (cr. '00)** scholar of great erudition, b. in Tosa, '34; has been Privy Councillor since '93; Vice-President of the House of Peers '91-'93; was the President of the Peers' Girls School, and Chief of the Secretariate Bureau of the Imp. Household; wrote a number of works of high literary merit. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))

**HOZUMI, Nobushige, Hogaku-hakushi** Professor of Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. b. in Iyo, '55; grad. Middle Temple, England, '76; afterwards studied at Berlin University '81; Member of the House of Peers '90-92, which post he resigned to devote himself to investigation and study. Among his works the "Codes," the "Inkyo" (retirement from active life by transferring the right of family head to the heir), the "Go-nin-gumi" (sys- tem of mutual help among neighbourhood) may be mentioned. Add. Haraikata-machi, U., T. '82. Mrs. Ibuka is B.A. of a female Seminary, U.S.A. Add. Meiji Gakuin, Sb., T. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n126/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**HOZUMI, Yatsuka** Hogaku-hakushi, brother of the above, born in Iyo, '60; pursued science of constitution and administrative politics in Germany '88; is the Professor in his special line, Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '89, also Secretary of the Privy Council from '91; appointed Member of the House of Peers in '99. Add. Hara-machi, Koi., T. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))

**IBARAGI, Isho** Baron and Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), b. '49 in Wakayama and took part in the civil war of the Restoration and was commissioned Major '72 as soon as the Army was organized on a new model; Maj.-Gen. 90 and was Mil. Gov. of Kinchow and Chief of Civil Adm. Dir. of Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Districts of Occupation in the Japan-China War. He was raised to Peerage with the rank of Baron after the War; was Commander of the 4th Depot Div. during the late War. Holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor). — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))

**IBUKA, Kajinosukê, M.A** President of the Meiji Gakuin, b. in Aizu and took part when he was only 15 in the defense of Aizu against the Imperial troops, to be released on account of age; studied at Dr. Brown's School in Yokohama and was converted; then crossed over to U.S.A. where he graduated the Course of Theology at the Union Seminary. Attended the World's Students Y.M.C.A. Conference held in U.S.A. several years ago. Has been connected with the present institution since its founding — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))

**ICHIHARA, Morihiro** Director of First Bank and its Agent in Korea and ex-Mayor of Yokohama, b. at Kumamoto, '58, graduated the late Dr. Niejima's school at Kyoto, Doshi-sha, and for several years Christian Pastor; entered the Bank of Japan about 11 years ago, to enter the 1st Bank which appointed him Manager of the Bank's Yokohama branch. He resigned it to be elected Mayor of Yokohama, '02; re-entered the 1st Bank '06. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))

**ICHIJI, Kosuke** Lieut.-General (Artillery), b. '54 in Satsuma; entered Army in '71, appointed a member of the General Staff; was on the Staff of General Oyama in the Japan-China War; afterward Military Attaché to the Japanese Legation at London and Seoul; distinguished himself in the recent war as chief staff of officers under Gen. Nogi. Holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Aoyama. Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))

**ICHIKI, Kitokuro** Hogaku-hakushi, Prof. of Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. Shizuoka, '65; studied the science of constitution, administrative politics, etc. in Germany '90-'93; Chief Councillor of the Home Office, Professor of the Tokyo University '94; Director of the Legislative Bureau '02-'06; nominated Member of the House of Peers in 1900. Add. Wakamiya-cho, U., T. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))

**ICHINOHE, Hyoê** Maj.-Gen.; noted for his stubbon resistance in holding a position secured at Panlungsh in the 1st general assault delivered on Port Arthur ('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. Holder of 2nd class Golden Kite, and of Rising Sun (war honor). — p. 82 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n127/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**IIDA, Shunsuke** Lieut.-Gen. (ret), b. '46 in Yamaguchi; Sub.-Lieut. '73, Major '83, Lieut.-Col. '90 and staff officer of 2nd Div., Col. '94, Maj.-Gen. '98, Lieut.-Gen. '03. In the late war he fought under Gen. Nogi as Com. of the 1st Div., and was decorated with the 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor.). — p. 83 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n128/mode/1up))

**IJUIN, Goro** Vice-Admiral, and Com. of the Standing Squadron b. '52 in Satsuma; took part in the Restoration War while he was still a minor; entered the Naval Academy '71; despatched to England for study '78 and was on board the Triumph as cadet '79-'82; next graduated '83 the Greenwich Academy receiving diploma on Torpedo Course; Lieutenant '85, returned home '86 on board the Naniwa which was just completed in England; member of Staff at the Naval Staff Board '85-'89; brought home from England Chiyoda as Vice-Commander '89-'91; attached to the Naval Staff Board '92-'95; meanwhile promoted to Captain and was on board the Saikyo Maru in the Battle of Yellow Sea '95; rewarded with 4th class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun; in charge of duty of Vice-Chief of Naval Staff '98; Rear-Adm. '99; invented the Ijuin fuse '00 and was granted 3rd class Rising Sun and Y. 200; with 2nd class Rising Sun and Y. 2,500 in connection with the Boxer Trouble; represented Japan with Asama and Takasago in the Coronation Ceremony of 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 James Town Exhibition U.S.A. April '07 with Tsukuba and Chitose. Granted 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in the late War. Add. Nagata-Cho, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n128/mode/1up))

**IKEBE, Kichitaro** journalist and chief editor of the Tokyo Asahi, born at Kumamoto '61, a son of Kichijuro Ikebe, who at the head of Kumamoto contingent joined the rebellion raised by the elder Saigo's followers in '77. The young Ikebe pursued study for several years in France and after his return home '90 entered journalism, and for several years stayed in North-China as special correspondent of the Osaka Asahi. Add. Yanagi-cho, Ichigaya, T. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n128/mode/1up))

**IKEDA, Kensai** Dr., Baron, (cr. '99), b. '41 in Echigo; pursued his medical study in Germany '70-'76; appointed Surgeon-Colonel in '76; chief physician-in-ordinary at the Court. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, T. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n128/mode/1up))

**IKEDA, Kenzo** banker, b. in Tajima, '56; Managing Director of the "Dai Hyaku Ginko" (One Hundredth Bank) since '83; chairman of the Japan Commercial Association; reputed as being one of the most wide-awake business-men. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n128/mode/1up))

**INAGAKI, Manjiro** Minister Plenip'y at Madrid, b. at Hirado '61; entered the Tokyo Univ. '82 which he did not graduate; entered Cambridge, England, '86 which he graduated (B.A.) '89; was then lecturer at the Noble's School and the Tokyo Higher Commercial School, after which he took to his lecture-tour through principal districts, "preaching" on the catchy sub-ject, the "Oriental Policy." In '97 appointed to Minister Resident accredited at Bangkok, and transferred to be Minister to Spain and Portugal, '07. He is an author of some political works. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n128/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**INOGUCHI, Seigo** Maj.-Gen., Pres. Mil. Staff Col. and Mem. General Staff Board, 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 Office 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 present post. 2nd class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor.) Add. Yodobashi, near Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n129/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Hikaru** Com. 4th Army (Osaka) Div.; b. '51 in Yamaguchi, 2nd son of a samurai of the clan and adopted in childhood into the present family, also of the same clan; Capt. in '71. Major in '76 and took part in the civil war of Satsuma; Lieut.-Col. '85; Col. '88; Chief Staff to 3rd Division '89; dispatched abroad '94; was recalled in a hurry on the eve of the Japan-China War when as Major-Gen. and Chief Staff to the 2nd Army he took distinguished part and was rewarded with 3rd order of Golden Kite; Chief Staff of Military Inspection Board '96; Lieut.-Gen. '99 as Com. of Kokura Div. which he led under Gen. Kuroki in the Russo-Japanese War; was transferred to the present command in '06.. Was granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor.) — p. 84 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n129/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Jukichi** Sec. 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 the course at Rugby 81 and then the course of metallurgy at Royal School of Mines. returning home '83. Except for only a few months he has never followed this speciality, having devoted himself to his favorite pursuit of English. Was Prof. of English at the Tokyo High School till '93, Japanese editor on the staff of the Japan Gazette Secretary of Legataion at Brussels and Washington, remaining at the head office since '02, being at the same time Prof. at the Higher Normal School. Add. Ichiban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n129/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Kakugoro** M.P., b. in Hiroshima, '59; stayed in U.S.A. for some years; started 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 the Korean mob. Since 1890 he has represented Hiroshima-ken in the House of Representatives, where his sarcastic eloquence attracts wide attention: is the Managing Director of the Hokkaido Coal & Steamship Co. and was Vice-Pres. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. Add. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n129/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Kaoru** Count, (cr. '84), one of the elder statesmen, b. '35 in Choshu; played a distinguished part in '63 when the clan of Choshu defended itself against the attack of the overwhelming host of the Tokugawa. With his bosom friend Marquis Ito he secretly visited England in '63, to return in a hurry on learning that the allied Squadron of the Powers was going to bombard Shimonoseki. He and Ito were regarded as renegades by the fellow clansmen who blessed with ignorance scorned at the idea of opening country to hold intercourse with the "red-haired Barbarians." Inouye was waylaid by a set of these men, was terribly wounded and narrowly escaped death. Soon after the consummation of the Restoration, the future Count was appointed Vice-Minister of Finance which he resigned for a short while in 1873, soon to re-enter the Government service; was dispatched '74 as Vice-Plenipotentiary with the late Count Kuroda, Chief Plenipotentiary, to Korea to negotiate with that Government about the wanton firing on our warship by the Korean fort when she called at Kokwa island to get supply of water. Subsequently down to 1898 when he made up his mind to retire from active life, he occupied the chairs of the Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Finance, and Agriculture and acting Premier in addition to chair of Home Office when Marquis Ito, then Premier, met with an accident and was confined in bed while Parliament was sitting; was also Minister to Korea and Adviser to the Court sent soon after the close of the Japan-China War, though his excessive interference did not make his mission a success. On the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese war the Count with the other elder statesmen was ordered to attend to all important council and specially to render advice to the Minister of Finance, and even at present he is a "Guardian" of the Treasury. He is reputed to be a statesman of vigorous intellect, but to laack breadth of views; possesses a shrewd business talent and is a great virtuos in arts, he possessing perhaps the best collection of Sesshu. He has no male issue, all his children being girls. The eldest is the wife of Hon. Inouye, Japanese Amb. Berlin, who is the Count's adopted heir, the second is the wife of Senator Tsutsuki, Chief Secretary of the Privy Council and Member of the House of Peers, and the third the wife of Mr. Fujita, Member of the House of Peers. (Vide Chap. "Senior Statesmen.") Add. Uchidayama, Az., T. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n129/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**INOUYE, Katsunosuke** Japanese Amb. at Berlin, b. in Choshu, '60; was on 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 in '98 he was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, promoted to Amb. '06. Granted 1st class Rising Sun (war honor). — p. 85 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n130/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Ryuko** Admiral. Baron, (cr. '87). b. 45 in Satsuma; Captain '82; Vice-Admiral '92; Admiral '98; Commander-in-Chief of the Yokosuka Admiral- ty, for several years, and removed to post of Mem. of the Supreme Military Council, Dec. '05. Holds 2nd class Golden Kite. Add. Hiro-o, Azabu, T. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n130/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**INOUYE, Teijiro** greatest match exp. of Japan, b. in Tajima '53, son of an obscure county doctor; left home '74 to seek fortune. After hard fighting against adversity at Tokyo and Osaka, he at last succeeded in placing his match-making business on sound basis. He was granted the Blue Ribbon medal in '02 in recognition of important improvements he made in the export business of matches. Add. Oaska Koyekisha, Osaka. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Tetsujiro** Bungakuhakushi, b. '55; Fukuoka-ken. pursued philosophial study in Germany and France '84-'90; the Dean and Professor College of Literature of the Imperial Tokyo Univ. since '90. Among his numerous works may be mentioned the Life of Buddha, the Oriental Philosophy, etc. Add. Omote-cho, Koi., T. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**INOUYE, Tsuyoshi** Viscount, (cr. '87), Member of the House of Peers, born '43 in Choshu; held for many years the post Director-General of Government Railways, which he resigned in 1887; lost greater part of his fortune through failure of the Oriental Bank, Yokohama; is now president of the Rolling-stock Co., Osaka. Add. Enokisaka. Ak., T. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**INUKAI, Ki** M.P., a leader of the Progressive Party, and a M.P. of unbroken record, born at Okayama '55; early began political career; was editor of the "Hochi Shinbun" till the opening of the National Diet '90; — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**IRISAWA, Tatsukichi** Dr., Igakuhakushi, was b. in Echigo; grad. Berlin Univ. in '94; since '95 Prof. Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; also attends to his additional function as physician-in-ordinary to the Court. Add. Hisamatsu-cho, N., T. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**ISEJI, Kosei** Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), b. '48 in Kagoshima; Major '82. Col. '90, and held post of chief staff officer to 1st (Tokyo) Div. when it was commanded by the late Gen. Yamaji in the Japan-China War, was rewarded with 4th Golden Kite for the service. Lieut.-Gen. '00 and Com. 6th Division to be placed on retired list '02, and filled post of Com. of Depot Body Guards Div. during the late war for which he was rewarded with Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**ISHIGURO, Isoji** Kogaku-hakushi, b. at Kanazawa, '55; studied engineering in England '79-'83; was appointed Naval engineer '86 to supervise the construction of dockyard; aslo took part in the water works laying of Tokyo; had charge of the Shipbuilding Section of the Navy. Resigned '06 and is now Chief Eng. of Ujigawa Water Power Electric Co. Add. Akasaka Dai-machi, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))

**ISHIGURO, Tadanori** 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 '96 "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 convention held in Germany in 1890. Was nominated Member of the House of Peers in '02, and was decorated with the Grand Cordon (Rising Sun) in connection with the late war. He widely enjoys the reputation of being an "all-round man" and like Marshal Oyama, is one of the most distinguished pockmarked men of the time. Add. Agebacho, U., T. kushi, Chief Sec. Cabinet, b. at Tokyo '59; 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; removed to present post Jan. '06. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n131/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**ISHII, Kikujiro** Dir. Commercial Bureau, Foreign Office, b. '66 at Chiba, 2nd son of a wealthy farmer; 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; Sec. at the Head Office and Chief of Telegraph Section 1900; promoted to the present post in '04. He was adopted into the family of late Kunisuke Ishii in '91. Add. Nakano-cho, Azabu, T'yo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n132/mode/1up))

**ISHIMOTO, Shinroku** Vice-Minister of War, b. '54; Major-Gen. '98; Lieut.-Gen. in '04; was for many years Director of the Tokyo Arsenal from which he was transferred to the present post '03. Was granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for the service in the late War. Add. Goban-cho, Koji., T. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n132/mode/1up))

**ISHIWATARI, Bin-ichi** Hogaku-ha- — p. 87 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n132/mode/1up))

**ISHIZUKA, Yeizo** b. at Aizu, '65; appointed Legal Adviser in '95 to the Korean Government for a time; held the post of Chief Councillor for the Governor-General of Formosa from 1898 and transferred to Governor of the Occupied Districts in Manchuria '05. But resigned it April '07. Add. Minami-enokicho, U., T. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n132/mode/1up))

**ISOBE, Shiro** M.P., 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 the time and has since been practising law. He is now a M.P. for Tokyo, and is a noted amatur singer of "gidayu." Add. Kamezawa-cho, Hj., T'yo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n132/mode/1up))

**ITAGAKI, Taisuke** Count, (cr. '87), b. in Tosa '37; a retired statesman after long years of bitter struggle in the cause of freedom and liberty. Is one of the few remaining Generals who took distinguished part in suppressing the civil war attending the Restoration; was appointed after return of peace a sangi corresponding in rank to the pre- sent Cabinet Minister. 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. For several years he lived in his native place devoting himself to the work of disseminating the idea of freedom among his adoring fellow provincials, and Tosa enjoyed the honored title of being the nursery of freedom in Japan. 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 '82, 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 favor of Marquis Ito when he formed a "model party" 1900, the Seiyukai. He has since confined himself to social affairs with the principal object of bettering the condition of the poor, and has lately declared his views condemning the hereditary peerage system. He is believed to be too singled-minded and lack breadth to qualify him as successful party leader. Add. Atago-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n132/mode/1up))


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**Ito Hirobumi** Marquis (cr. Count '84, granted Marquisate '95) hon. LL.D. (Yale), Resident-General, holder of the Grand Cordon and Neck Ribbon, b. Sept. 2nd. '41, an only child of a petty clansman of the Lord of Choshu, and a statesman whose name is more widely known abroad than any other living Japanese. Studied while young at the family school of Yoshida Torajiro, on whom R. L. Stevenson wrote a fine article in his "Men and Books." The uncommon ability of young Ito soon attracted notice of the seniors of the Choshu Clan, but age and position did not allow him to take any active part in the rough work of blood and iron, in the stormy time immediately preceding and succeeding the Restoration. Visited England '63 with Inouye and the present Vis. Yamao and one other secretly as sailor boy, to come home in a hurry on learning the proposed bombardment of Shimonoseki by the Allied Squadron and literally found himself placed between the devils in the shape of the exacting foreigners and the deep sea represented by the ignorant but not less yielding clansmen of Choshu. Patronised by the late Kido, then the leader of the Choshu Clan, the young Ito was entrusted with work of grave responsibility. On the advent of the restored Imp. régime in '68 he was appointed a Councillor of State and acted as interpreter to the boy Emperor when he first saw the foreign representatives in February of same year; then Gov. of Hyogo-ken; Jun. Vice-Min. of Finance July '69. add. post of Jun. Vice-Min. Public Works and also Commissioner of Hok. Colonization Board; despatched to U.S.A. '70 to investigate the banking system leading to issue of Banking Regulations '72; Sen. Vice-Min. Public Works '71 and was appointed one of Jun. Plenip. under the late Prince Iwakura when sent as special envoy to approach the Powers to open negotiation for the revision of the old one sided treaties. With the death of Kido in '77 and of Okubo, the following year, the position of Ito, who had been installed about that time in the Ministery of Public Works, began to acquire redoubled importance. In '82, the year after the memorable proclamation announcing inauguration of the representative system ten years hence the future Marquis was dispatched to Europe and America to investigate the Constitution and Parliamentary working, returning home the following year. In '83 he attended the Coronation Ceremony of the Czar Alexander III. as representative of Japan. In 1885 he was dispatched to China and concluded the Tientsin Agreement with the late Earl Li about Korea. When the late Prince Sanjo resigned the Premiership in '85 he recommended Ito, created Count the preceding year, as his successor, and he was installed in chair which he had to occupy no less than four times. In less than three years he resigned the Premiership to be transferred to the post of the President of the Privy Council just created at that time; at the initial stage of the national legislative institution he filled the chair of President of the House of Peers. It was during his second Premiership that war broke out with China. How he negotiated at Shimonoseki with the Chinese Peace Envoy, how he began to lean in favor of party Cabinet; how he undertook to form a "model party"; how the collision between the progressive Ito and the conservative Yamagata (Marshal Marquis) resulted in installation of the Marquis in the post of President of the Privy Council and to sever connection with political party; how the Marquis adroitly checkmated this move by taking with him the Katsura Cabinet's chief, Yamagata, into the political asylum of Privy Council—all these are matters which are too well-known to be described here at any length. The Marquis accompanied Prince Arisugawa when his highness attended the Diamond Jubilee of the late Queen; he was at St. Petersburg in course of foreign tour when the Anglo-Japanese entente was concluded by the Katsura Cabinet. Twice he was dispatched to Seoul during the late war and had ultimately to fill the post of Resident-Gen. in the fall of '05, proceeding to Korea in Feb. '06. Mr. Yukichi Ito, Mas. Cerem. is the Marquis' adopted son and heir; and of his two daughters the elder is the wife of Baron Suyematsu and the younger that of Mr. Nishi, Secretary of Embassy Vienna. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n133/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**ITO, Kinryo** editor of the Nippon, b. '57 in Yamaguchi; graduated Keiogijuku and for several years was on the staff of the Jiji; entered the Nippon Ginko about ten years ago 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, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n134/mode/1up))

**ITO, Miyoji** Baron, (cr. '95), a Privy Councillor, b. '57 at Nagasaki; started his career in civil service from the lowest ladder, was Marquis Ito's Private Secretary till '91; then Chief Secre- tary of the Cabinet also under Marquis. It was he that was chiefly instrumental in bringing the Marquis and the Liberals into an understanding, the service rewarded by admitting him into the ministerial circle as Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '98, which 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; was created a Peer for this service. He is reputed as being one of the shrewdest politicians of the day with great future in reserve for his still comparatively young career. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n134/mode/1up))


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**ITO, Shunkichi** Baron (cr. '95), Vice-Admiral (retired), was b. at Maizuru, '40, and entered the Navy in '69; Lieut.-Commander in '71; Rear-Admiral in '82; Vice-Admiral in '89; 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. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n135/mode/1up))

**ITO, Sukenori** Fleet Adm., Viscount, (cr. '95), late Chief of the Naval Staff, b. in Satsuma '42, early entered the Naval service; Lieutenant '71; Rear-Admiral '86; Commander of the Standing Squadron; President of the Naval Staff College; Commander-in-Chief of the Yokosuka Naval Station, &c. Was promoted Vice-Admiral and appointed Commander-in-Chief of the united Squadron in '93; and commanded it with signal success against the enemy's fleet in the Japan-China War that broke out the following year; was created a Peer, and granted the 2nd class of the Golden Kite after the close of the war. Removed to the present supreme post Dec. '05. He was granted 1st class Golden Kite and decorated with Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia for his service (as Chief Naval Staff) in the late War. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n135/mode/1up))

**ITO, Yukichi, Master of Ceremonies** Ass. Dir. of the Board of Ceremonies, and Steward to Prince Arisugawa was b. '70, 4th son of Gorosaburo Inouye, of the former Choshu clan, and was adopted son and heir of Marquis Ito. Married eldest daughter of Mr. Kaemon Takashima in '89. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n135/mode/1up))

**IWAKURA, Tomosada** Prince, Vice-Grand Chamberlain, Privy Councillor, and Director of the Peerage Bureau, b. '51 at Kyoto; eldest son of the late celebrated Prince Iwakura who was one of the principal builders of the work of the Restoration. Add. Kasumi-ga-seki, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n135/mode/1up))

**IWAMURA, Michitoshi** Baron, b. '40 in Tosa; Governor of the Prefecture of Saga, '73; Secretary of the Public Works Dep't (abolished afterwards) '74; Governor of the Prefecture of Kagoshima '77-78; Chief of the Board of Audit '80-81; Governor of the Prefecture of Okinawa. '82; Vice-Minister of Justice '84; Governor of Hokkaido '86; then Minister of Agriculture and Commerce '88-'89; Director of the Imperial Estates Bureau '90-'03. Add. Maruyama-cho, Koi., T. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n135/mode/1up))

**IWANAGA, Sho-ichi** Man. Dir. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, b. in Omura, Hizen, '53; studied at Keio-gijuku and Imp. Univ., then sent to Univ. Col. London at Gov. 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 and returned home '78; soon after 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, T. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n135/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**** casion of the Satsuma rebellion and laid the foundation of the present greatness of the Iwasaki family; could successfully held its own, when a few years later the Union Steamship Co. was started. The amalgamation of the two in '85 into the present Yusen Kaisha marked a new era for the Iwasaki family which was then converted into bankers, mine-owners, proprietors of a dock, etc. Baron Iwasaki's only public career was in the form of Gov. of the Bank of Japan appointed '98, to resign it the following year as soon as a plausible excuse offered itself. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))

**IWASA, Jun** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, was b. in Fukui, '36; is a physician-in-ordinary at the Court where he combines the honorary post of Councillor. Add. Ichiban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))

**IWASAKI, Hisaya** Baron, (cr. 1900), b. '95; eldest son of the great Yataro Iwasaki, the "Sea King" of his time; entered the Keio-gijuku, then the University Pensylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A. of which he is LLB., class '93; was installed that year as head of the great house of the Mitsubishi; mar. daughter of Viscount Hoshina '93 who presented him with three sons and two daughters. Billiard and hand-net fishing are his favorite pastime. He has travelled Europe and America a number of times. (Consult Baron Y. Iwasaki's sketch.) Add.Yushima Kiridōshi, T'yo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))

**IWASAKI, Yanosuke** Baron, (cr. 1900), b. in Tosa, younger brother of the late Yataro Iwasaki; returned home '74 from his study in America, and helped his brother in pushing the shipping business he had started a little before the Restoration. The Mitsubishi Steamship Co. derived great profit on the oc- — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))

**IWASHITA, Seishu** Pres. Kitahama Bank, Osaka, b. in Shinshu '58; grad. Tokyo Higher Com. School class '78; entered the Mitsui's service and was appointed at its branch in New York and then Lyon; left the Mitsui about '90 to become Pres. Shinagawa Electric Light Co., again returned to the Mitsui '92, to be appointed Agent at Osaka; entered the present bank '96. Add. Kitahama Bank, Osaka. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))

**IWAYA, Suyéo** 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 Hakubunkan Publishers and also the Waseda Univ. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))

**KABAYAMA, Sukenori** Fleet Admiral, Count. (cr. Vis. '84 and Count '96), holder of the 2nd Golden Kite, a Privy Councillor, b. in Satsuma, '37; 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 the Vice-Minister '86 and Minister of the Navy '90-92. Was Chief of the Naval Staff at the time of the Japan-China War, and on board transport "Saikyo-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. He was promoted full Admiral May, '95. Add. Takada-toyokawa, Koi. T. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n136/mode/1up))


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**KAGAWA, Keizo** Viscount, (cr. '87), born '39 at Mito; became an official in the Department of Imperial Household in '70, and has been Lord Steward of the Empress' Household since '80. Holds 2nd class Sacred Treasure. Add. Kioi-cho, Tokyo — p. 92 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n137/mode/1up))

**KAIJIMA, Tasuke** a coal boss, b. '44 in Fukuoka-ken: has risen from a miner to the present opulence. Twice he failed in coal mining enterprise, but he persevered and at last the third undertaking started in '85 was crowned with success. Add. Naokata-cho, Fukuoka-ken. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n137/mode/1up))

**KAKINUMA, Tanizo** Dir. Tokyo Gassed Yarn Mill. Shimotsuke Cotton Mill, Tokyo Water Power Electric Co., Tokyo Woolen Factory, etc., b. at Tatebayashi, Joshu '54 of a well-to-do fish merchant, but adopted by his uncle's adopted son who was carrying on yarn business in a small way at Tokyo; raised the house to the present flourishing condition through his sheer perseverance and shrewd management, till he is now one of the few millionaire yarn merchants in the city. Add. Ko-ami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n137/mode/1up))

**KAMADA, Yeikichi** M. the House of Peers, and of the Higher 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 '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 Oita Middle School, but returning once more to his alma mater '89. He was next sent abroad by the school to inspect educational affairs in Europe and America, to be appointed its head on return. Is reputed as one of the best after-dinner speakers in Japan. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n137/mode/1up))

**KAMIMURA, Hikonojo** Vice-Admiral, Commander of the Yokosuka Adm. b. in Satsuma; entered the Imperial 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 Japanese Squadron in the late war and sank the Rurik and seriously damaged the Gromoboi and the Rosia in the encounter, after repeated disappointments to seek out, off the eastern coast of Korea on Aug. 14th '05. Removed to the present post Dec. '05. Was granted 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Yokosuka Admirality. 1900-May '01. On the outbreak of the late war he was sent to U.S.A. to represent Japan non-officially, to return home soon after the conclusion of peace. He bears the title of LL.D. from Harvard and is President of the "America's Friends" Society; was appointed to present post Dec. '60. 1st class Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Ichiban-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n137/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**KAMIO, Koshin** Maj.-Gen. and Com. of Japanese Garrison in China, and one of the best authorities on that country among Japanese officers, b. '55 in Nagano-ken; entered the then existing Non-Com. Officers' School '74; Sub.-Lieut. '79; held post of Chief Staff to 1st Div. and 10th Div. besides being attached for a long while to the Japanese Legation at Peking; was staff officer to the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with 4th order of Golden Kite, and was on the staff of Marshal Oyama in the late war, on the conclusion of which he was given the present commission. Holds 2nd class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n138/mode/1up))

**KANDA, Naibu, Baron** b. Tokyo in '57 adopted son of the late Kohei Kanda, a pioneer Dutch scholar and Gov. official who was created Baron shortly before his death. The future Baron proceeded in '71 to U.S.A. for study and returned home about '84 after having grad. Amherst Col., Mass., was appointed Prof. of the Tokyo Imp. Univ. and 1st High School, but now Prof. of the Higher Com. School and also of the Peers' School. Add. Iida-machi, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n138/mode/1up))

**KANEKO, Kentaro, Baron (cr. '95, Privy Councillor, hon. LLD. (Harvard)** b. at Fukuoka, '53; grad. Harvard University, U.S. A. class '78; Private Secretary to Ito when he was Premier '85-'88, next when he was 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. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n138/mode/1up))

**KANO, Hisanobu, 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. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n138/mode/1up))

**KANO, Jigoro** President of Tokyo Higher Normal School, b. at Hyogo, '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 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 this sketch. Add. Tokyo Higher Normal Sc. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n138/mode/1up))

**KATAOKA, Shichiro** Chief of Naval Construction Board, Vice-Adm. and ex-Com. 2nd Squadron, b. '53, 2nd son of a retainer of the '53, 2nd son of a 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 late war, for which he was rewarded with 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Transferred to the present post in '06. Add. Onden, near Aoyama, T. Add. Tango-cho, Akasaka. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n138/mode/1up))


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**KATAKURA, Kentaro** largest 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 packages of raw silk per annum. Add. Azabu Honmura-cho, T. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n139/mode/1up))

**KATAYAMA, Kuniyoshi** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, b. '55 in Shizuoka-ken; studied medical jurisprudence in Austria and Germany '84-'88, and has been Prof.at the Col. of Med. of Im. Tokyo Univ. since that time. He is at present vice-chairman of the Dojinkai, a medical association for befriending China and Korea. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n139/mode/1up))

**KATAYAMA, Toguma** architect to the Court, b. '53 in Yamaguchi; finished in '79 Architecture at the defunct Engineering College; commissioned to build Prince Arisugawa's residence '81; built the Japanese Legation at Peking '86. Has undertaken the construction of the Crown Prince's Palace nearly completed after about ten years' work. He has frequently visited abroad to study his speciality. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n139/mode/1up))

**KATO, Hiroyuki** Privy Councillor, Baron, (cr. 19000), Bungaku-hakushi, Hogaku-hakushi, M. of the House of Peers since '90, b. in Tajima, '36; is one of the pioneer scholars of Occidental learning and by translation or original work has done much in introducing Occidental civilization to our people. 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 honorable position for erudition. Add. Kami-Niban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n139/mode/1up))

**KATO, Masayoshi** Vice-President of the Nippon Yusen Kwaisha (Japan Mail Steamship Company), 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 Kwaisha with the late Mr. Morioka, its first President; was elected its Director '89, and Managing Director '93, and then the present post. Is also Pres. of the Hunan S.S. Co. organized by Japanese capitalists, and travelled abroad '06-'07 to inspect shipping business. Add. Motozono-cho, Koj., T. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n139/mode/1up))

**KATO, Masuo** b. '54 in Miye-ken; was a clerk of the Foreign Office '77 and removed to Chancelier of the Italian Legation '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. Since '99 he has been adviser of the Korean Government which reposes considerable confidence in him. Add. Seoul, Korea. | sent post on the formation of the present Cabinet (Jan. '60.). Granted 2nd class Rising Sun. Add. Navy Office, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n139/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**KATO, Taka-akira** ex-Minister for Foreign Affairs, was b. 1859 at Nagoya, and graduated 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 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 '00-'01; tried the Ito-Okuma coalition Cabinet, but various obstacles stood in the way and the scheme failed; sat twice in the House, once as M.P. for Kochiken elected (Aug. '02 unsolicited and next in March' '03 from Yokohama. Entered the present Saionji Cabinet as Foreign Minister, but to resign in Mar. being opposed to the Railway Nationalization. He owns an organ, the Nichi Nichi, which he purchased in '04; is Baron Iwasaki's (Hisaya) brother-in-law by marriage, and is one of the junior statesmen with bright future in store for them. Wears the British decoration G.C.M.G. Add. Yotsuya,, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n140/mode/1up))

**KATO, Tomosaburo** Rear-Adm., Vice-Minister of the Navy, 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 Chief Staff office of a Standing Squadron; next transferred to a Bureau Chief, and finally elevated to the pre- — p. 95 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n140/mode/1up))

**KATO, Tsunetada** Minister at Brussel, b. '59 at Matsuyama; was attache at Paris '86; secretary, Foreign Office '91, and was again transferred, as Secretary, to the Legation at Paris '92-'97. Recalled home to be appointed Personal Secretary and Secretary; promoted to be Minister Resident 3 years later, and to full Minister accredited to Belgium '02. Holds 2nd class Sacred Treasure. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n140/mode/1up))

**KATSURA, Taro** Holder of Grand Order and Grand Cordon of Paulonia (war honor), ex-Premier, General, Count, (cr. Vis. '95 and Count. '02) was b. '47 in Choshu, and fought in the Imperialist's ranks in the civil war of the Restoration; appointed an officer by the Imp. Government and was sent to Germany to study military science and arts in '70 and again '84; appointed Vice-Minister of War '86-91; then Commander of the Nagoya Division which he led during the Japan-China War and wintered at Haicheng; was created Viscount and decorated with the 3rd Order of Golden Kite after the war; Governor-General of Formosa '97; War Minister Jan. '98-Dec. 1900, and under different Premiers. When the 4th Ito Ministry (Sept. 1900-'01) collapsed, and no elder statesman consented to form a Ministry to succeed it the Viscount was prevailed upon to do so,and the Katsura Cabinet was formed in June 1901. Contrary to what was forecasted at the time by political meteorologists the Ministry, though repeatedly compelled by circumstances to change its personnel and distribution of chairs, proved one of the longest on record, and one which will be remembered in association with several events, as the conclusion of the Anglo-Japanese treaty early in 1902,its renewal on a broader basis in '05, and above all the late War; was elevated to the rank of the Count and his colleagues all suitably rewarded for the first treaty. He is Marquis Yamagata's right-hand man and is reputed to be master of political manœuvring. He was invested G.C.M.G. by King Edward. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n140/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**KAWABATA, Gyokusho** b. '42 at Kyoto; is a Professor of the Gov. Fine Art School at Uyeno, and is one of the living master painters. Add. Shimo-tomi-saka, Koi., T. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))

**KAWAI, Yoshijiro** Pres. of the Nisshu Life and Fire Insurance Cos., b. in Iga '65, having began his career as apprentice to a graindealer; attended the World's Conference of Religions at Chicago '96 as representative of the Nichiren Sect of which he is a devout believer; promoted the present enterprise on returning home. Add. Nisshu Ins. Co., N., T. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))

**KAWAKAMI, Kin-ichi** Pres. Kwansai Rly. Co. b. Kumamoto '57 grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '78; entered the Foreign Office rising to Consul-Gen. at Shanghai, then Dir. Commercial Bureau; entered the Nippon Ginko as its Bureau Dir. which resigned '98 to enter the Sumitomo's service, Osaka. Add. Kwansai R'ly. Co., Osaka. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))

**KAWAMURA, Jozaburo** Vice-Minister of Justice, b. '59 in Shiga-ken; grad. the then existing Law Institute of Justice Dep't '84; sent abroad for further study '86-'90; appointed Councilor of Justice; subsequently held post of chief Judge at some District Courts, transferred to be a Judge at the Tokyo Appeal Court, then to be a Public Procurator at the Court of Cassation, next appointed Dir. of the Civ. Cri. Bureau, Justice, and finally to the present post in Jan. '06. Holds 2nd class Sacred Treasure. Add. Minami-cho, U., T. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))

**KAWAMURA, Kageaki** holder of 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia (war honor), General, Baron, (cr. '96), b. 50 in Satsuma; commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War; and was afterward appointed commander of the First Army Division (Tokyo); at first led the Himeji Division in the late War, and later appointed to the command of an Army which formed the extreme right in the Battle of Mukden. Appointed Mem. Supreme Military Council Dec. '05. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))

**KAWASAKI, Kinsaburo** Dir. of Kawasaki Bank and other concerns; b. in Tokyo '66; grad. Tokyo Higher Commercial School and further studied in America. Add. Kawasaki Bank, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))

**KAWASAKI, Shozo** Prop. of the Kawasaki Dockyard, Kobe, b. '37; purchased the Gov. Hyogo Shipyard and Arsenal for ¥180,-000 '86, built the present docks at the cost of ¥180.000; retired from active life '96 by appointing Mr. Kojiro Matsukata (second son of Count Matsukata) as President and his adopted son. Mr. Yoshitaro Kawasaki as Vice-President. Add. Kobe. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n141/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**KAWASHIMA, Chunosuke** 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 Lyon by the Yokohama Specie Bank '79-'93; removed to the Head Office '94; Agent at Bombay till '95; Agent in Tokyo from '02 to '06. Add. Fukuyama-cho, Hg., T. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KAWATA, Ryukichi** 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, and succeeded to the title on the death of his father in '96. The present Baron being of mechanical turn of mind chose shipbuilding as his profession. Add. Shin Ogawa-cho, U., T'kyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KIDO, Kosei** Marquis, Chief Chamberlain to the Crown Prince, b. '57, eldest son of Shiojiro Kido, who as brother succeeded to the title when the late Koin Kido, distinguished figure in the grand drama of the Restoration and founder of the house, died without an heir in '77. The future Marquis studied mining in U.S.A. '70-'72 and was teacher at various schools until '84 when the head of the family died without heir. Add. Shin-Saka, Akasaka, T. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KIKKAWA, Jukichi** Baron, Mem. House of Peers and a branch of the House of Vis. Kikkawa, b. '59. 3rd son of the former chief of the said house and brother to the present Viscount; granted Barony and ordered to establish separate house in recognition of the service of his father in connection with the work of the Restoration. The future Baron studied at Harvard, U.S.A. and returned home '85, and held posts of attache, Councillor and Sec. at the Foreign Office. Elected Mem. of the House of Peers, in the election of '93 and '97. He is an hon. Sec. of the Harvard Club in Tokyo. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KIKOSHI, Yasutsuna** 2nd Order of Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor). Lieut.-Gen. and Com. 5th (Hiroshima Div.) b. at Kanagawa in '54, 2nd son of a retainer of the fief and adopted '69 into the present family, of the same clan. 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, and was raised to the Commander of Division on the Commander of Chief to another post. Attended Jamestown Mil. and Nav. Exhibition. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KIKUCHI, Choshiro** Mem. House of Peers (as highest tax payers representative for Tokyo Pref.), Pres. Tokai Bank b. '53; is a great dry-goods store in the central quarter of Tokyo; is on the board of Directors of the Fuji Paper Mil., Nippon Hemp. Mill, etc. Add. Takecho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KIKUCHI, Dairoku, M.A. (Cambridge)** Baron, (cr. '02), Rigaku-hakushi. Mem. House of Peers, b. '55 in Mimasaka; was one of those sent '66 by the Tokugawa Gov. to England for study, to return home with its downfall, but again sent '69 by the Imp. Gov. Graduated mathematics at Cambridge, '77, as one of the wranglers; for a long while Prof. of mathematics President of the Imp. Univ. and lately Minister of Education June, 1901—July '03, when resigned in connection with the "Text-Book Scandal;" President of the Peers' School from '04 to '05. Proceeded to England early this year to deliver lectures on Japanese education at the invitation of the University of London. Add. Yumicho, Hongo, Tokyo. which rewarded him with ¥50,000 and other gift; started '04 Irrigation Work of Mikata Plain Corporation for irrigating 6,480 acres requiring over ¥2,000,000 to be supplied by his family. His other works of public benefit are innumerable; owns a bank stationery and toilet oil shops. Add. Kimbara Bank, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n142/mode/1up))

**KIKUCHI, Takeo** Hogaku-hakushi, M. of the House of Peers, a lawyer, b. at Morioka, '54; grad. Boston Univ. '77; Lecturer of Law at Tokyo Univ. '81; Councillor, Department of Justice '84; Private Secretary to the Minister of Justice (late Count Yamada) '86; afterwards Director of a Bureau, which retired '91 to practise law; is the President of the "Hogakuin" Private Law College). Add. Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n143/mode/1up))

**KIMBARA, Meizen** a millionaire and public benefactor, b. in Enshu '32, of a wealthy farmer; started '68 river works for the unruly Tenryu in his province, himself contributing about ¥60,-000 to the fund '77 which had proved insufficient; was given audience with his wife by the Emperor '78, and was granted the court rank of 5th grade '97 which however he surrendered the same year, completed the planting at his expense of trees '99 over 320 areas of bare Gov. land to feed the headwaters of the Tenryu the river works of which had devolved to Gov. undertaking from '84 and presented the trees to the Court — p. 98 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n143/mode/1up))

**KIMURA, Ricmon** b. '34, is one of the millionaires of Yokohama, who, by foresight and shewdness, rose from obscurity to the present opulence by selling raw silk to foreigners early in the 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 Kangawaken. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n143/mode/1up))

**KIMURA, Seiji** Mem. of Imperial Academy, and a noted Japanese literature and Antiquarian, b. '27 in Narita. Till '93 when he resigned, he had been compiler, librarian and several other posts at the Cabinet, Edu. and Justice Dep'ts. He is a high authority on the old extant Japanese collection verses, Manyoshu, and has written many works of great value. Add. Iriya, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n143/mode/1up))

**KIMURA, Shunkichi** Naval Eng. and inventor of wireless telephony, b. '66; grad. course of physics at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, 88; was instructor at Tokyo and Sendai High Schools '90-96; Prof. of the Naval Academy 1900 and member of the Wireless Telegraph Committee; dispatched to England '01 to investigate the wireless telegraph service and returned home end of '02; had charge of installation of wireless telegraph station near Yokosuka Jan. '03, and it was by mere accident that he hit upon a new process of wireless telephony and completed it early 1906. Mr. Kimura's system, said to be different from either the Roumer or Telefanken system is kept as a secret, having been adopted for use by the Imperial Navy. He attended the World's Wireless Telegraphy conference held in fall '06 at Berlin, and was decorated with Middle Cordon Rising Sun (annuity ¥360) for his service in the late War. Add. Yokosuka. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n143/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**KINKOZAN, Sobei** celebrated potter of Awata, Kyoto, and 7th of the line, b. '68, 2nd son of Kinkozan VI by whom the export of Awata 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 30 high-grade medals at home and abroad. Add. Awata, Kyoto. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n144/mode/1up))

**KINOSHITA, Hiroji** Hogaku-hakushi. President of the Imp. Kyoto Univ., Mem. House of Peers, b. '51 at Kumamoto; entered the then Tokyo Univ. '70, and was next sent to France '75 to study law, returning home '82, to be appointed Prof. at his alma mater; was the Director of the Special Education Bureau; for several years Master of the First High School where he tried to introduce the boarding system of English high schools. Add. Kyoto Imp. Univ. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n144/mode/1up))

**KISHIMOTO, Tatsuo** Hogaku-hakushi, lawyer, b. '52 in Tottori; studied law in France; was for many years an official at the Dep't of Justice where he rendered a great service under Boisonade in the arduous work of compiling the new codes; is a prominent member of the Tokyo Bar after his resignation of official service '93, and is a founder of the Meiji Law College. Add. Misaki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n144/mode/1up))

**KITAGAKI, Kunimichi** Baron, M. of the House of Peers, President of Hokkaido Rly. Co., b. '36 in Tottori; began his civil career in '69; afterward Secretary of the Home Department, then Governor of several prefectures, till appointed Vice-Minister of Home Affairs which he resigned in '99. Add. Higashi-Shinano-cho, Y., T. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n144/mode/1up))

**KITAZATO, Shibasaburo** Dr. Igakuhakushi, b. at Kumamoto '56; studied in Germany under Koch '85-91; discovered the genus of tetanus, diphtheria, pest (in conjunction with Dr. Aoyama), etc., and is regarded as one of the foremost bacteriologists of in the Imp. Tokyo Univ., trans-the world; has charge of the Gov. Blood-serum Laboratory. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n144/mode/1up))

**KIUCHI, Jushiro** Chief of Industrial Bureau, Korean Residency-Gen., b. '65 in Kazusa; graduated Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '88, and further studied at the Univ. Hall. Subsequently held posts at Legislative Bureau, Peers House and finally appointed Dir. Commercial Bureau, Dep't. 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, the amendment having been restored during his foreign trip. On the formation of the Res.-Gen. '06, he was given the pre- sent post. Add. Seoul, Res.-General. Add. Shiba-ura Eng. Works, T. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n144/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**KIYOURA, Keigo** Baron (cr. '02), ex-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, Member of the Privy Council, was b. '50 at Kumamoto. Rose to the present high position from obscurity, having been at one time a schoolmaster; soon entered the central Gov. as a humble clerk and his promotion was afterward 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 '98-1900 and '01-'03; was transferred to the of Agr. and Com. in July '03 which he resigned '06. He is one of the trusted lieutenants of Marshal Marquis Yamagata. Holder of the Grand Cross of the Rising Sun. Add. Harajiku, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n145/mode/1up))

**KODA, Sadanaga** Hogaku-hakushi, 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; was made Vice-Minister of Education '03, which he resigned '05. Add. Harajiku, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n145/mode/1up))

**KOBAYASHI, Sakutaro** foreman of the Shibaura Eng. Works (of Mitsui), and widely reputed as one of the most inventive mech. engineers, b. at Nagasaki '70 and showed extraordinary ingenuity having constructed when 15 years a miniature steam launch ft. which was presented to H. I. H. Crown Prince entered the Mitsubishi Dockyard '85 and then the present Works '93 where soon appointed foreman of the works: visited principal works in U.S.A. '04-'05. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n145/mode/1up))

**KODA** This is a remarkable family of artists. "ROBAN," b. '67 is one of the master novelists, a George Meredith of Japan. Especially rich in Buddhist allusions are his works, of which "Goju-no-to" (Five Pagodas), "Isana-dori," etc. are famous. His elder brother, LIEUT. GUNJI (ret.) took into his head an extravagant idea of colonizing and garrisoning the Kuriles and was unlucky enough to be way-laid and taken prisoner at Kamchatka during the late war but released and returned home '05. Roban's younger brother is a grad. of the Col. of Literature of the Imperial Tokyo Univ. His sisters are regarded as two of the best lady pianists and violinists in Japan. Miss NOBU, and Mrs. Ando (her younger sister) both b. at Tokyo, the elder in 70 and the younger '75; both showed a great talent for music from childhood; sent abroad by the Gov. to study music, Miss Nobu studying in U.S.A., Germany and Austria '89-95; are Prof.s of the Gov. Tokyo Music Academy. Add. Mukohjima, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n145/mode/1up))

**KOGA, Renzo** Dir. Police Bureau of Home Office, 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 Col., Justice Dep't. and with his graduation '84 his position was assured. He was Public Procurator at various Courts, ultimately to be one at the Supreme Court '98 and was transferred to the present post in '06. Add. Official Res., Home Office. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n145/mode/1up))

**KOGANEI, Seiryō** Dir. and Prof. Med. Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ., his specialty being diseases of the brains. He was born in '58 at Nagaoka; entered the Imp. (now Tokyo) Univ. '70; studied at Berlin '81-'85 and has been connected with the University ever since. Add. Akefune-cho, Hongo, T. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n146/mode/1up))

**KOIKE, Masanao** Surgeon-Gen. and Dir. Med. Bureau, War Office, b. at Yamagata in '54; entered the Mil. Surgery School '77, Capt.-Surgeon '84; Chief Surgeon of the 1st Army in the Japan-China War and his service was rewarded with 4th Order of Golden Kite; proceeded to Austria on official business '97. 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon Rising Sun (war honor.) Add. Kobinata Daimachi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n146/mode/1up))

**KOJIMA, Iken** b. in Iyo, '37; early entered the Justice Dep't, and was a distinguished member of the Bench in which he rose to be Chief of the Supreme Court at the time when attempt was made on the life of the Czarevitch, now Nicholas II, at Otsu, and stoutly opposed the punishment of the would be assassin Tsuda as crime against a Royal Prince, on the ground that the Japanese Criminal Code did not contain a provision dealing with a case relating to foreign Princes; resigned the post the following year; was Member of House of Peers '94-'98, but resigned on being returned as M.P. from his native district; has lately retired from active politic owing to age, and is President of the 20th Bank. He is one of the best shots in the country. He lost his son and heir in the memorable siege of Peking on the occasion of the Boxer trouble, the young man having been attache of the Legation. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n146/mode/1up))

**KOMATSUBARA, Yeitaro** a Mem. 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 Legation at Berlin; Governor of Nagasaki-ken, &c.; Vice-Minister of Justice, and Vice-Minister of Home Affairs Nov. '98-Sept. 1900; and afterwards entered Osaka Mainichi Shimbun, but resigned the editorship in 1903. Add. Kudan, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n146/mode/1up))

**KOMOTO, Jujiro** Dr. Igakuhakushi, b. '59; studied in Germany and Austria '85-89; Prof. of the Medical Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., and is one of the most distinguished ophthalmologists of the day. Add. Fujimi-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n146/mode/1up))

**KOMURA, Jutaro** Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia, Amb. to Great Britain. Baron (cr. '02), was b. in Hyuga '55; one of the first batch of students sent by the Government to America for studies, he being grad. of Harvard of the class '77; appointed an official of the Justice Dep't. but transferred to the Foreign Office '84 as Secretary and shortly afterward as assist. Director of the Translation Bureau; was Charge de Affairs at Peking till the eve of the outbreak of the War of '94-95; appointed Civil Administrator of Antung, to be promoted Director of the Political Bureau shortly afterward; made to undertake an important diplomatic business when the relation between Japan and Korea took a peculiar turn in consequence of the assassination of the Korean Queen and remained in Seoul as Minister to be soon recalled home June '96 to assume the post of Vice-Minister till '98 when transferred to be Minister at Washington; to that at St. Petersburg 1900 and then removed to a similar post at Peking to represent Japan in the memorable International Conference in connection with the Boxer trouble; was given chair of the Foreign Office in the Katsura Cabinet Sept. '01, and thus fate caused him to direct diplomatic affairs of the country at the most momentous period of its history, first in regard to the conclusion of the first Anglo-Japanese Agreement, followed by the protracted negotiations with Russia culminating in war, then the Portsmouth negotiation of peace, the second Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Alliance, and lastly the Japan-Chinese Negotiation as a corollary of the Portsmouth Treaty of Peace. Returning home early Jan. '06 from the mission to Peking he resigned the Ministry and was appointed immediately after a Privy Councillor from which post he was transferred to the present one. He was granted K.C.B. by King Edward. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n146/mode/1up))

**KONDO, Rempei** President of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha (Japan Mail Steamship Co.), b. '50, and is long connected with shipping business, having served under the late Iwasaki whose relatives 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 4th Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of his service about transport business during the war. Is on the Board of Directors of the Anglo-Japanese Corporation. Add. Ichigaya, C., Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n147/mode/1up))

**KONO, Hironaka** M.P. of unbroken record, b. at Fukushima '49; entered early political career, joined the democratic movement started early in the '81st 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 sprung into notoriety for a short while when as President of the Lower House he invited its dissolution by submitting a Reply to the Throne drawn up by his own arbitrary judgment and which impeached the Ministry of the day (Katsura) on its dip. procedure 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. 5th. but was acquitted. Add. Takada-dai, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n147/mode/1up))

**KONOIKE, the Family** 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 sharedolder of the Nippon Life Insurance Co. and the Osaka Savings Bank. While vying with the Sumitomo family the honorable post of being the oldest merchant prince in Osaka, the Konoike is more conservative than the other. Mr. Zunzaburo Ashida, Gen. Man. of the house, has charge of the affairs of the family whose head Zen-emon Konoike, remaining as a titular head, like a monarch in a fully developed constitutional country. Add. Konoike, Osaka. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n147/mode/1up))

**KOYAMA, Kenzo** President of the 34th Bank (Osaka), b. at Oshu '58; acquired knowledge on chemistry chiefly by self-study; teacher on chemistry at Gumma Medical School '80; Dir. of Nagasaki Higher Normal School '83-'87; removed to Educational Dep't to be appointed Secretary, Bureau Dir. and ultimately Vice-Minister which last he resigned 98, to be soon appointed in the same year to the present post. Add. 34th Bank, Osaka. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KUBOTA, Seitaro** Dir. Sanitary Affairs Bureau, b. '64 in Okayama; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '91; appointed official in the Home Office, to be transferred to post of Secretary in provincial Government, then to that at the Home Office '94; was sent abroad to investigate sanitary business relating to factories '98-'99 and was transferred to be Secretary of Agr. and Com. to draw up draft of factory law, retaining as additional post Secretary of the Home Office; finally elevated to the present post '03. Add. Fukide-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KUBOTA, Yuzuru** ex-Minister of Education. a Mem. House of Peers (since '94) b. '47 in Tajima: entered the civil service in conneciton with Education in which he became Vice-Minister '93-'94, and finally its Chief '03: 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. Kanetomi-cho, Koj., T. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KUGA, Michihisa** Marquis (cr. '84, formerly courtier), b. at Kyoto, '41; was appointed a commander of an Imperial Army at the time of the Restoration, on the consummation of which great event he was given a civil post in the Imp. Household, in the Cabinet (as Secretary,). and then as Governor of Tokyo '96-'97. He is a member of the Constitutional Party. Add. Shin-ogawa-cho, U., T. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KUGA, Minoru** retired journalist, b. '55 in Hirosaki; was a clerk in Government offices; editor of the Nippon when it was created about 15 years ago as chauvinist organ, and his scholarly style did at once attract notice. With the change of ownership of the paper June '06, he left the office. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KUKI, Takakadzu** Baron. (cr. '95), a 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, after which his career in active life ceased, having subsequently filled a quiet post of the Director of the Imp. Nara Museum; Exhibition Commissioner, etc. Sat for a while in the House of Peers, but resigned the post on being appointed a Privy Councillor; is a great virtuose in Japanese painting. Add. 14 Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KUME, Kei-ichiro** a noted painter of the Western school, b. '66 in Saga, son of the celebrated historian Kume Kunitake; studied in Paris '86-'93; appointed Professor of the Tokyo Fine Art School '96; is noted for landscapes. Add. Iikura-Katamachi, Az., T. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n148/mode/1up))

**KURE, Bunso** chief statist of Dep't of Agr. and Com., b. '51 in Tokyo; clerk in the Cabinet '75 and has since been deoted 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. Motozono-cho, Koj., T. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KURIHARA, Ryoichi** M.P., b. '55 at Toba; studied at the defunct Doninsha and was one of those who flocked to the standard of democracy raised by Count Itagaki early in the era; went to China as war correspondent in the Franco-Chinese war; started the Shinonome (daily) with the late Nakai, but was given up after a few years. Travelled abroad in company of Count Itagaki about '82; was Per. Secretary when he was Home Minister '96, and held post of Senior Councillor when the Seiyukai formed Ministry. Has sat in the House almost without break, having frequently elected Chairman of Budget Com. Add. Shibuya near Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KURINO, Shin-ichiro** 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 Personl Secretary to its Minister, promoted to 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; then at Rome '96; at Paris '97; and at St. Petersburg '01, in the stormy time preceding the diplomatic rupture; appointed to the present post '06. Granted Grand Cordon Rising Sun. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KURODA, Kiyoteru** b. '66; studied painting at Paris '84-'93; startled purists and unsophiscated circles by his exhibition of nude Exhibition one of the master painters of Western school. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Koj., T. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KURODA, Nagashige** Marquis, (cr. '84, 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 and his position and talent command a great respect in public. Add. Fukuyoshi-cho, Ak., T. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KUROIWA, Shuroku** Edi. and Prop. of the Yorozu Choho, b. '62 in Tosa; was long connected 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. Azabu Kogai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KUROKAWA, Mayori** Bungakuhakushi, b. '29; appointed Prof., of the Tokyo Fine Art School and the Tokyo Music Academy, of Japanese Classics in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95-1901; is a scholar of wide erudition and has written many works. Add. Asakusa Kojima-cho, T. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KUROKI** General, Baron, (cr. '95). 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cross of Rising Sun and Paulonia (war honor), b. in Satsuma. '44: 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 the last War and won the first great victory at the Battle of the Yalu, succeeded by the brilliant series of successful campaign; appointed Mem. of the Supreme Military Council Dec. '05. Attended Jamestown Exhibition U.S.A. as representative of Japan. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n149/mode/1up))

**KUROSÊ, Yoshikado** 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 with 4th Order of Golden Kite; Lieut.-Gen. '01 and put on retired list the following year. He was commissioned Commander of Formosan Garrison in the late War. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n150/mode/1up))

**KURU Masamichi** architect to Edu. Dep't, b. '58 at Shizuoka; grad. Arch. at the former Eng. College '81; appointed Arch. to Edu. Dep't '86 and this post he has held with only a short break, and was in charge of architectual 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, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n150/mode/1up))

**KUME, Kinya** Dir. Forestry Bureau. Dep't Agri. 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 to the present post '06. Add. Nagazumi-cho, Y., T. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n150/mode/1up))

**MAEDA, Masana** 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 industrial league. The present Goni-kai (Five-two Staple Association) was result of his extensive canvassing. Add. Yuraku-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n150/mode/1up))

**MAEJIMA, Mitsu, 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 greatness. 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. Waseda-sekiguchi, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n150/mode/1up))

**MAKINO, Nobuaki** Minister of Education, second son of the late Okubo, b. Oct. '61: Secretary of the Foreign Office '89; Private Secretary to the Premier Count Ito (now Marquis) '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 fill the present chair which had been reserved for him. Was granted Grand Cross of Rising Sun as war honor. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n150/mode/1up))


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**MAKOSHI, Kyohei** Dir. Japan Beer Co. (formed by uniting Yebisu, Asahi and Sapporo Beer Breweries), Tokyo Hattery Co., Imp. Com. Bank etc., 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 existing Senshu Gumi, exp. and imp. firm at Yokohama, subsequently transfered to the Mitsui and 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, Sb., T. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n151/mode/1up))

**MAKI, Bokshin** Dir. Agr. Bureau, Dep't Agr. and Com., b. '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; to transferred to be Dir. Police Bureau, Home Office, then to that of Fishery Bureau '98, and finally to the present office '06. He once sat in Parliament as politician of the now dissolved National Union. Holds 2nd class Sacred Treasure. Add. Tansu-cho, Az., Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n151/mode/1up))

**MANO, Bunji** Dir. Technical Education Bureau, b. '61 in Shizuoka; grad. course of Mech. Eng. at the former Eng. College '81; studied his speciality at Glasgow '87-'89 and was elected Fellow of M.E.S., London; studied practical side of the science at Armstrong Works and returned home '90. Was appointed Prof. at the Imp. Univ.; Patent Examiners as additional post '97; sent to Paris on the occasion of the World's Fair; elevated to the present post '01 retaining the chair in the University. Add. Kami Rokuban-cho, T'yo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n151/mode/1up))

**MASAKI, Naohiko** Dir. Gov. Fine Art Academy, Uyeno, 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 schools, he was appointed to the present office '01. Add. Yarai, U., Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n151/mode/1up))

**MANABE, Itaru** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon Rising Sun (war honor), Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), b. '51 in Yamaguchi, Capt. '73; was rewarded with 4th Order of Golden Kite for his service in the Japan-China War when he commanded a Reg. of Hiroshima Div.; Maj.-Gen. '97; took part in the expedition occasioned by the Boxer trouble and was rewarded with 3rd class of the same mil. order. During the late War he was Com. of 5th Depot Div. as Lieut.-Gen. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n151/mode/1up))

**MASUDA, Takashi** Gen. Man. of the celebrated Mitsui Family. b. '48 in Sado, of a petty samurai family serving on the Shogunate land in that island; appointed officers cavalry 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 Count 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 and his collection of Buddhist pictures and images is reputed to be the best in the country. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n151/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**MASUJIMA, Rokuichiro** Hogakuhakushi, lawyer, b. '57 at Hikone; one of the pioneer graduates of Law '77, the Gov. Uni., Tokyo, and a graduate of the Middle Temple '83. Was for somewhile Lecturer of the Imp. Univ., but soon resigned to open law office, and also founded with several friends the English Law School (now Central Univ.). He has undertaken various important cases of historic importance and has 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. Uchi-saiwai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n152/mode/1up))

**MATANO, Taku** Dir. 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 the then existing Record Bureau. Cabinet, to be transferred '89 to the present post. Add. Nakano-cho, Ak., Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n152/mode/1up))

**MATSUBARA, Shinnosuke** 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-'83; 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. Yushima, Hg., Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n152/mode/1up))

**MATSUDA, Masahisa** Minister of Justice, M.P., b. '45 in Saga; studied in France; served for a short while in the Justice Department; started with the present Premier a short-lived Liberal paper; was the President of the Kagoshima Higher School; began politics under Itagaki, and has been returned for Saga-ken since '90 (with the break of '92-97); in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Ministry in '98 he was Minister of Finance, and in the Ito Ministry of 1900-1901, Minister of Education; President of the Lower House from Mar. '04 to Jan. '06 when entered the Cabinet. Add. Justice Office,Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n152/mode/1up))

**MATSUDAIRA, Masanao** 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 in the St. Louis Exposition as Vice-Chairman. Is Chairman of Japan Silk Association. Add. Omote-cho, Ak., Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n152/mode/1up))

**MATSUDAIRA, Yasuhiro** Marq., head of the old Daimyo of Fukui; Pres. Japan Agr. Society, b. '67; crossed over to Germany '84 to study and afterward entered Cirencester 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. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n152/mode/1up))


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**MATSUI, Keishiro** Coun. Japanese Embassy at Paris, b. at Osaka; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; dip. attache '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 the present post early this year. He holds 1st class Sacred Treasure. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n153/mode/1up))

**MATSUI, Naokichi** Dean Agr. Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. at Ogaki; grad. chemstry of the Univ., '75; studied at Columbia, U.S.A. '77-'86; held post of Pres. 3rd High School, Dir. of Tech., Edu. Bureau etc., to be exclusively appointed to the present post '90; was appointed Pres. Imp. Tokyo Univ. Dec. '05 as successor of Prof. Yamakawa, but had to resign and return to the original post soon afterward, in consequence of the famous demonstration of the Faculty of the Univ. arising from the anti-peace agitation of some of the Professors. Add. Agr, Col., Komaba, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n153/mode/1up))

**MATSUKATA, Masayoshi** Count, (cr. '84, hon. LLD. (Oxford) one of the "elder statesmen" b. 40 at Kagoshima; connected with the Treasury soon after the advent of the present era of Meiji and when '81 when the Minister of Finance of the day (Okuma) resigned, the subject of this sketch as Vice-Minister succeeded him: continued to occupy this chair for more than ten years and did much in restoring the credit of paper money which considerably fell below par in consequence of excess 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 fierce attack of the Liberals and the Progressives who temporarily joined force to charge the Ministry for the alleged official interference in the preceding year's general election; kept aloof for several years from active politics, but to asume the portfolio of Finance on the occasion of the Japan-China War. His second Ministry '96-97 was memorable in the establishment of gold mono-metallic standard and also for the conculsion of entente with the progressives, but it came abruptly an ended owing to an collapse of the Cabinet. The assumption of the portfolio of Finance '98-'00, in the Yamagata Ministry that followed his was the last occasion on which he took part in active politics. The nomination to a Privy Councillor in July, '03 was an outcome of peculiar circumstances (vide "Marquis Ito"). In '02 he travelled through Europe and America and on the death of Count Sano, President of the Red Cross Society '03, he was appointed as his successor. Was granted the Grand Order and Grand Cordon of Paulonia in connection with the late War. Add. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n153/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**MATSUKATA, Iwao** Vice-Pres. 15th Bank and Dir. of some other Cos., b. '60 at Kagoshima; eldest son and heir of Count Matsukata; was once a dip. attache but soon left Gov. service to devote himself to business. Add. Minami-Sakuma-cho, Sb. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUKATA, Kojiro** 3rd son of Count 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 concern in Keihan districts. Add Kawasaki Dock, Kobe. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUKATA, Shosaku** Minister Resident to Siam, b. '63 at Kagoshima; 2nd son of Count Matsukata. Started career as clerk in Foreign Office, to be attached to the Legation at Paris and other places; was ordered to prosecute study on official expense at Brussel Univ. '86 which finished '88. Appointed attache '93; 3rd Sec. Legation at Holland and Paris '95; Per. Sec. to Foreign Min. '97 combining that to Min. Agr. and Com.; 2nd Sec. at London '98; promoted to 1st Sec. the same year at the same post of duty; Sec. at home '02. Add. Sendai-zaka, Az., Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUMOTO, Jutaro** once a great power in business circle of Osaka, but subsequently lost this position owing to that stumbling of the 130th Bank, Osaka, of which he was President. He was b. '44 in Tamba; amassed a fortune by his shrewd business foresight and promoted the 130th Bank to be elected its President. Since then till his retirement from active business '04 he had been connected with almost all new important enterprises started in Osaka. Add. Higashi-ku, Osaka. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUNAGA, Masatoshi** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor), Leut.-Gen. and Com. 3rd (Nagoya) Div., b. in Kumamoto '51; Sub.-Lieut. '76; was rewarded wth 4th Order of Golden Kite for his service in the Japan-China War; Maj.-Gen. '00; fought in the late War first as Com. of a Brigade of the 2nd Div. (Sendai) and subsequently promoted to the present post. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUO, Shinzen** Governor of the Bank of Japan, Member of the House of Peers, b. '43 at Uwajima; was Director of the Financial Bureau of the Treasury for a long while, till in '03 he was nominated to the present post. Add. Shinsaka-machi, Ak., T. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUOKA, Koki** Minister of Ari. and Com. and Mem. House of Peers, b. '46 at Tokushima; appointed President of the Tokyo Appeal Court '90; Procurator-General '92. He was twice the Vice-Minister of Home Affairs in '94 and '98, then removed to President of the Adm Litigation Court till Jan. '06 when he entered the Cabinet. He is one of the staunch followers of Marquis Yamagata. Add. Fujimi-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MATSUZAKI, Kuranosuke** Dir. Higher Com. School b. '62; grad. Univ. '85; studied further in France and Germany; Prof. at both Agr. Col. and Law Col. of the Univ., appointed to present post '02. Add. Suyedo-cho, Koi., T. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))

**MEGATA, Tanetaro** Financial Adviser to Korean Government, 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 one Bureau Director or another. Holds 2nd class Rising Sun. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n154/mode/1up))


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**MINAKAMI, Hiromi** 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 Representatives, of Nagasaki Local Office, Customs House at Kobe and that at Yokohama in turn which last he resigned '05 to take up the present post. Add. Kobe-Shiyaku-sho, Kobe. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))

**MINOBE, Shunkichi** Pres. Hokkaido Colonization Bank, b. '68 at Takasago, Harima; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. 93; held posts of private Secretary, Sectional chief both at the Dep't Agri. and Com. and the Treasury; elected to the present post '03. Add. Hok. Col. Bk., Sapporo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))

**MINOURA, Katsundo** Vice-President of the House of Representatives. M.P. of unbroken record, b. '54 in Bungo, acts for a long while as manager of Hochi. He began political life under Count Okuma; twice entered the Government service, first as Director of the now abolished Commercial Bureau of the Dep't of Agri're and Com. in '97 and in '98 as Vice-Minister of Communicatiton. Add. Higashi-goken-cho, U., T. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))

**MISHIMA, Hatasu** tutor of Chinese classics to the Crown Prince. 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, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))

**MISU, Sotaro** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor), Vice-Adm., Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, b. at Hikone '54; Captain at the time of the Japan-China War; Rear-Adm. '01, and Director of the Personnel Bureau; during the late War he was Com. of the 2nd Squad. under Vice-Adm. Kamimura and wounded in one eye in the memorable Battle of the Japan Sea; promoted to Vice-Admiral early '05; appointed Chief Naval Education Board, transferred to the post of Commander of Naval Station, Port Arthur, Feb. '06, and finally to the present post, Nov. same year. Add. Omote-cho, Koi., T. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))

**MITSUHASHI, Nobukata** Mayor of Yokohama, b. '56; clerk in the Foreign Office '79; transferred 2 years later to the Kanagawa and Secretary of the Foreign Office '96; Minister Resident 1900, and accredited to The Hague, which he resigned in '06 to accept the present post. Add. Yokohama City Office. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))

**MITSUI, family, The** 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, for the eleven heads of the main stock and scions of the family are individually insignificant and only acquire importance as proprietors of different concerns the control of which is left in the hands of "executive officials." These 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. Senjiro Watanabe, and the third under Mr. Takuma Dan. They are backed with registered nominal capitals of 8½ mil. yen and reserve funds amounting to 17 millions. The head of the main stock, Hachiroemon Mitsui, was created a Baron 1900 in consideration of valuable services rendered by the family to cause of public interest from former time. Add. (of the Baron) Bancho, Koj., T. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n155/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**MITSUKURI, brothers** 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 a Baron shortly before death. Of the three remaining brothers the eldest is Baron Kikuchi (which see) adopted by a relative of the house; the second is Prof. K. Mitsukuri, of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. who grad. Yale and Cambridge, biology being his special line, and he is connected with the Univ. since his return '85. The youngest, Prof. G. Mitsukuri, studied history in Germany, and is a Prof. of the Col. of Lit. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Tokyo Imp. Univ. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n156/mode/1up))

**MIURA, Goro** Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Visc. (cr. '84), b. '46 in Choshu; Commander of the Hiroshima Army Division '76; fought in 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 doctrines of Buddhism. Add. Naka-Tomisaka, Koi., T. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n156/mode/1up))

**MIURA, Taisuke** ex-Pres. of lately nationalized Kobu R'ly, b. in Choshu '56, brother of Vis't. Aoki, U.S.A. Ambassador; went his brother to Berlin accompanied studied agriculture and wine brewing in Germany '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; was elected Pres. Kobu R'ly, (elec. '90). Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n156/mode/1up))

**MIURA, Yasushi** Mem. House of Peers, born Aug. '28 in Ehimeken; took some distinguished part at the time of the Restoration; Gov. of Tokyo '93-'94. He is Lord-in-waiting of the Kinkei Hall. Add. Kobiki-cho, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n156/mode/1up))

**MIWADA, Masako** 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. Gobancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n156/mode/1up))

**MIYABE, Hisashi** 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. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n156/mode/1up))


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**MIYABE, Kingo** Rigaku-hakushi, 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 with D. Sc. from Harvard; is one of the foremost specialists in Japan in his line. Add. Sapporo, Hokkaido. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n157/mode/1up))

**MIYAGAWA, Kozan** founder of the Makuzu Porcelain Ware and 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. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n157/mode/1up))

**MIYAKE, Shu** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, Mem. House of Peers, b. '43 at Tokyo; is the Dean of the Col. of Med. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Takehaya-cho, Koi., T. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n157/mode/1up))

**MIYAKE, Yujiro** Bungaku-hakushi, author and journalist, b. '60 at Kanazawa, and grad. Philosophy — p. 112 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n157/mode/1up))

**MIZUNO, Rentaro** Dir. of Shinto Affairs Bureau, Home Office, b. '68 in Akita;—graduated Law, Imp. Univ., '92; official of Dep't of Agr. and Com. '93; removed to 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. Elevated to the present post '04. He once held a chair as additional duty at the Imp. University. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj., T. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n157/mode/1up))

**MIZUNO, Toshikata** b. '65 in Tokyo; began studying painting when 15 under Yoshitoshi, master Ukiyo painter of the time, but had to give up owing to ill-health; next learned painting for decorating unglazed porcelain and at 20 made a chief painter of a certain Satsuma Yaki factory. Again returned to pursue the study of pure art under his old master, and also the southern School of Chinese painting, but with the death of his two masters he next learned under Watanabe Shotei the Yosai style of painting, resulting in developing a special style of Ukiyoye. (See Chap. Ukiyoyê.) Add. Kiyomizu-cho, Shitaya, T. official career, having been connected with military surgery since he came back '88 from Germany where he had stayed about four years to complete his medical studies; is at present Surgeon-Gen. of the Tokyo Division. Was granted 3rd class Golden Kite and 2nd class Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n157/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**MIYAOKA, Tsunejiro** Councillor of the Japanese Embassy, U.S.A.; b. '67 in Tokyo, second son of Mr. K. Takenaka, but adopted into the present family; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. (Tokyo) '87, to be appointed soon after attaché at the Foreign Office; Legation Sec. and Coun. of Foreign Office '90; Sec. Japanese Legation, England, 92; transferred to a similar post the following year in Berlin; 1st Sec. '96; Coun. and Sec. at head office '00 to be raised to Minister Resident (unattached) the same year. He was commissioned to represent Japan in the House Tax Arbitration at the Hague. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))

**MIYOSHI, Taizo** Mem. House of Peers since '98, lawyer, b. '45: entered civil service while young. transferred to the Bench in which he won distinction till he rose to the post of Vice-Minister of Justice, President of the Court of Cassation which resigned in '97. Add. Sendagaya Onden, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))

**MORI, Kwai-nan** b. '63 at Nagoya; is a writer of Chinese poetry and is patronized on that account by Marquis Ito whose verses are said to receive finishing touch from his pen. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))

**MORI, Rintaro** Dr. Igaku-hakushi, Sur. Gen., b. in Iwami '60; is bably more widely known as literateur, chiefly as translator of many German classics, and writes a highly finished style. He is equally famous in his — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))

**MORIMOTO, Shun** M.P. and a well-known politician identified with the Seiyukai, b. in Tajima '56; once held a clerical post in the Treasury, but soon resigned and entered active politics and also journalism in both of which his knowledge in finance did him a good turn; was appointed Per. Sec. to the Min. of Finance in the Kenseito Coalition Cabinet; undertook a tour of inspecting economic affairs in Europe and America '00-'02, and has been returned to the House since that time. Has written articles on the virtue of drinking. Add. Shinmachi, Ak., Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))

**MORIMURA, Ichizaemon** b. Oct. '39 in Tokyo; is 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. ¥500,000. and was a director of the Bank of Japan. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))

**MORITA, Mokichi** 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 present office the following year. Has travelled through Europe and America twice on official business. Add. Daimachi Ak. T. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n158/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**MOTODA, Hajime** M.P. of unbroken record, lawyer, b. '58 in Oita; was a leader of the National Association which was organized in '92 by the lated Marquis Saigo and Viscount Shinagawa as organ of the clan statesmen; was one of those who joined Marquis Ito's "model party" in 1900; was Vice-President of the House '98-1902. Add. 8, Kioi-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))

**MOTODA, Sakunoshin** Ph. D. (Philadelphia), Dir. Rikkyo Daigaku, a prominent Christian teacher, b. 62, in Kurumê; crossed over to America '86 and remained there till '96, meanwhile studying Divinity, Philosophy etc. at Kennyou, Buckslay and Philadelphia, and also attending to religious work. He attended the grand conference of Y.M.C.A. held at Boston '01 as representative of Japan and last year travelled throuhg India. Add. Nishi Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))

**MOTORA, Yujiro** Prof. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '58 in Sanda; studied at the Doshisha '75-'84; proceeded to America and studied Philosophy and Mental Science at Boston and John's Hopkin's Universities '84-'88, receiving Ph. D. from the latter. Appointed to the present post on returning home. Add. Nishikata-machi Hg. T. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))

**MOTOYAMA, Hak-un** sculptor, b. '71 in Kochi, studied the art under Prof. Takamura Ko-un and graduated the Government Fine Art Academy '95 and filled for a short while the chair of assist teacher at the alma mater and also taught 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, of Marquis Ito and some others. Add. Ohara-machi, Koi, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))

**MOTONO, Ichiro** Hogaku-hakushi. Japanese Minister at St. Petersburg, b. Feb. '62, in Saga-ken; was translator of the Foreign Office '90, then Councillor '93, and transferred to the Secretaryship of Legation at St. Petersburg '96; he was appointed Minister Resident at Brussels '98; transferred to the Minister at Paris '01; finally to the present post early '05. He was a junior Delegate of Japan in the Peace Conference held at the Hague '99. Granted 2nd class Rising Sun. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))

**MOTO-ORI, Ho-ei** tutor of the Crown Prince in Japanese classics, b. '34 in Ise, is a grandson of the celebrated Moto-ori who flourished towards the end of the 18th century and was instrumental in reviving national literature and awakening the spirit of loyalty and patriotism to the Imp. Court. Add. Shin-ogawa-cho, U., T. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))

**MUDAGUCHI, Gengaku** President of the Tokyo Railway Co., b. '47 in Saga; became a civil official of the Department of Education and of the Department 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 favor 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 appointed President of the new concern. Add. 5, Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n159/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**MURAI, Kichibei** Pres. of Murai Bank, b. '64, second son of 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 began to come in a large quantity from abroad was a turning point in his career. He found some means to go over to America, learned the art of cigarette making, and his first brand of cigarettes, first in Japan, was put on the market in '93. Extensively advertised his cigarettes soon spread all over Japan, and by '03, besides stopping the the import of foreign cigarettes, his brands and those of his imitators began to go to China and elsewhere in a large quantity. The America Tobacco Co. then offered to form a trust with him and the result was the Murai Brothers & Co. with a capital of ¥12,000,000 of which Murai's assets were valued at ¥5,000,000. This concern was purchased by the Government when it launched tobacco monopoly a year or two after. The Murais then started the Murai Bank, capital ¥1,000,000. They also undertake printing and cotton thread business. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))

**MURATA, Tamotsu** Mem. House of Peers since '90, b. '45 in Osaka; a son of a retainer of Karatsu fief: was in the early part of this era an official of Justice Dep't, and was dispatched to England '70 to investigate criminal laws, of Education, Justice, etc.; has been devoting himself to promoting the cause of fishery enterprise since '90 when he left the Gov. service. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))

**MURATA, Tanryo** b. July '72, is noted as a painter of historic subjects. Add. Nishi-machi, Shitaya, T. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))

**MURATA, Tsueyoshi** Maj.-Gen. (retired), Baron, inventor of the Murata rifle, Mem. House of Peers since '90. b. '38 in Satsuma; entered the Military early, and took part in the Civil War of '77, as a major. Add. Sambancho, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))

**MURAYAMA, Ryuhei** Proprietor of the Tokyo and Osaka Asahi, newspapers. b. at Wakayama '50; is a "Hamsworth" of Japan in a small way, and has by his shrewd business management raised the two Asahi to the present prosperity and importance. Once sat in the House for Osaka-fu. Add. Osaka Asahi Office, Osaka. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))

**MUTSU, Hirokichi** Count, 1st Sec. Embassy at London, b. '69, eldest son of the late Count Mutsu (d. '96) whose distinguished service in connection with the revision of treaty and conclusion of Shimonoseki treaty and will long remain on the page of Japanese dip. history. The new Count studied in England for several years beginning '87 and returned home as Barrister; passed exam. of dipl. service '95; 3rd Sec. of Legation (U.S.A.) '96; 2nd Sec. at Rome '00; transferred to present post '04. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))

**NABESHIMA, Marquis** (cr. '84. formerly Daimyo of Saga, Hizen). b. '49; is one of the few hereditary Peers who take active part in public service; studied in England for several years from '71; represented Japan at Rome '80-'82 and was for a long while the Master of Ceremonies at the Court; is Pres. Italian Association, Tokyo. Marchioness Nabeshima is the President of the Volunteer Nurse Association and is connected with various philanthropic works. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; long served as Public Procurator at Tokyo District Court and elsewhere, resigned '00; appointed Chief Councillor of the Treasury '01 but had to resign it owing to the abolition of the post. Attracted wide attention for his reclaimation undertaking in Koreafli is now conected with several concerns. Add. Shibuya near Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n160/mode/1up))


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**NABESHIMA, Keijiro** Sec. Residency-Gen. Seoul and Councillor of the Foreign Office, b. in Hizen; first entered the service of the Foreign Office '84; appointed attaché '86; was on suite of Prince Arisugawa when H.H. attended the late Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee '97; 1st Sec. Legation (Berlin) '99; transferred to London '02, then to U.S.A.; returned home about the beginning of the late War and had charge of the special correspondence affairs office created at that time. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))

**NAGAI, Kyuichiro** Yokohama Agent of N.Y.K.; long held posts in the Dep't of Education which he resigned about ten years ago and entered the N.Y.K. and was appointed its Shanghai Agent at first and then removed to the present post. Add. Yokohama Branch, N.Y.K. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))

**NAGAI, Nagayoshi** Rigaku-hakushi and Yakugaku-hakushi. Prof. Med. Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '45 in Tokushima; was ordered to study his speciality in Germany ('70-'77) and again in France ('78-'83); appointed Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and continues to hold the post. Mrs. Nagai is a German lady. Add. Minamicho, Aoyama, T. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))

**NAGAMORI, Tokichiro** b. in Saga, — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))

**NAGANUMA, Shukei** metal-carver, Gold-medallist (Paris) and 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, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))

**NAGAOKA, Gaishi** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite (war honor), Maj.-Gen., Com. 1st Brigade (inf.) b. '58 in Yamaguchi, 2nd son of S. Hori and adopted into the present family; sub.-Lieut. '79; entered the 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 the late War till he was succeeded by Lieut.-Gen. Fukushima, in Mar., '06. Add. Harajiku, Aoyama, T. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))

**NAGASAKI, Shogo** Councillor of the Imperial Court and Dir. Purveyors' Bureau, Personal Secretary to the Minister of Imp. Household, b. Kagoshima '55; studied in America and England; returned home about '80 and has been connected with the Court ever since till rising to the present high position. Has almost invariably been appointed a member of the Reception Committee whenever a distinguished guest visited Japan, and has frequently been sent abroad on the suite of one Prince or another. Decorated with K. C. M. G. by King Edward on the occasion of the Garter Mission. Add. Ichiban-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n161/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**NAGAYO, Shokichi** Dr. Igaku-hakushi, and prop. of the Nagayo Stomach and Intestine Disease Hosp., b. '66 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Dr. Sensai Nagayo, one of the pioneer doctors of western school; studied med. first at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and then at Berlin and founded the present hospital about 10 years ago. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj., T. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))

**NAITO, Hisahiro** pioneer of the kerosene industry in Echigo and Pres. of the Nippon Kerosene Co., b. Ishiji, Echigo '59, of a wealthy family; took active part in local politics and returned frequently to the House of Representatives; founded the Kerosene Company '88 which has proved an immense success. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))

**NAKABASHI, Tokugoro** President of the Osaka Merchant Ship Co., and Ujigawa Electric Co., b. at Kanazawa '60, grad. the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '84; was long an official in the Dep't of Com. where he occupied the post of Director of the Accountant Bureau, which resigned about '96 to take charge of the present Co. which he revived to the present state of prosperity. Add. Osaka Shosen Kaisha. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))

**NAKAHAMA, To-ichiro** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, b. in Tokyo, '57; 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, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))

**NAKAKOJI, Ren** Vice-Minister of Communications, b. '66 in Tokushima-ken; studied law at a private school and passed the Judge and Pub. Procurator Examination; sat long on the Bench either as Judge or Public Procurator in Tokyo and elsewhere and won a high reputation by judging the assassination case of Kim Okun and the Tokyo Water-pipe scandal; appointed Chief Councillor for the Dep't of Com. '01; resigned in a year or two in connection with the emolument question of the Bench and then filled the post of Director of the Seoul-Fusan R'ly '03-'04; Dir. of the Police Bureau, Home Office '4-6; to be promoted to the present post on the formation of the Saionji Ministry. Add. Hikawa, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))

**NAKAMUDA, Kuranosuke** 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 of fleet of Japan. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))

**NAKAMURA, Kaku** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and of Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor), Lieut.-Gen. and Com. of the Division on duty in Korea; b. '54 in Shiga; Sub-Lieut. '75; took part in the Japan-China War as Reg. Commander and was rewarded with 4th Order of Golden Kite; Maj-Gen. '99: is widely known as commander of the forlorn-hope that attacked positions east of the R'ly pass at Port Arthur on Nov. 26, when he was slightly wounded: was promoted Lieut.-Gen. early '06 and appointed Chief of Staff of the Military Education Board, and then transferred to the present post early this year. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n162/mode/1up))


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**NAKANO, Buyei** President of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce b. '49 at Takamatsu; before '81 was a civil official, but resigning the post he entered business. Was for a long the Director of the Tokyo Tramway Co. (forerunner of the present Tokyo Electric Car Co.), and has been elected Pres. of the Tokyo Stock Exchange a year or two ago. He sat in the House from '90 to 1902 as a Progressive M.P. Add. Moto-machi, Hongo, T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NAKASHIMA, Rikizo** Professor of Philosophy, Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '58 in Tamba; studied in U.S.A., Britain and Germany '77 to '90; was given present chair '92. Add. Wakamiya-cho, U., Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NAMBU, Heinai** Maj.-Gen. and Dir. Mil. Staff Col. b. '56 in Ishikawa; Sub.-Lieut. '77; Col. '99; Maj.-Gen. shortly before the late War in which as Com. of a Brigade of the 3rd Div. (Nagoya) he won universal renown for having resisted the enemy's one crops at Likanpao on Mar. 8' in the great battle of Mukden. Was granted 2nd class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Mil. Staff Col., Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NAMBU, Kamco** 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 post '96. Add. Azabu, Honmura-cho, T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NAMBU, Kyugo** Kogaku-hakushi, Dir. Mining Dep't, Mitsubishi, b. '55 in Fukui; studied at the Imp. Univ. '69-'74; was among the first batch of students sent abroad by the Gov. for prosecution of study and studied mining in U.S.A. '75-'80, to be engaged the following year by the Mitsubishi to take charge of Takashima coal. Has ever since connected with this firm. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NAMIKAWA, Sosuke** a celebrated cloisonne artist and porcelain painter, b. '47 at Nagoya; has done more than any person in carrying cloisonne work to the present state of perfection. He took charge of the work of decorating a hall in the Imp. Court, and is an Art Commissioner to it. Add. Shim-emon-cho, N., T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NAMURA, Taizo** Mem. House of Peers since '94, b. at Nagasaki, '41; sat at the Bench for many years ultimately rising to the top of the service as Procurator-Gen. of the Supreme Court '86 and chief of the same '92-'93, which resigned '94 and has devoted himself to business as Pre. of Tokyo Type Foundry. Add. Fujimi-cho, Koj., T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))

**NANJO, Bunyu** Bungaku-hakushi. b. May '49 in Mino; grad. Oxford Univ. '84 where he studied Sanskrit under Max. Muller. Was a Professor of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Shimo-rokuban-cho, T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n163/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**NARABARA, Shigeru** Baron (cr. '96), Governor of Okinawa, b. '34 in Satsuma; was on the suite of the Prince Shimazu when the Namamugi tragedy took place '62 that led to the bombardment of Kagoshima, by British warship; was once President of the Nippon R'ly Co., and Gov. of Shizuoka '83; occupies the present post from '92. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n164/mode/1up))

**NARUSE, Ninzo** President of the Women's University, b. '60 in Yoshiki, Yamaguchi; was primary school teacher before he started the Baikwa Girls' School at Osaka '78; started a similar school 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. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n164/mode/1up))

**NATSUME, Kinnosukê** pen-name Sōsèki, is a noted author who has just joined the staff of the Tokyo Asahi by resigning the post of Prof. of the College Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was born '66 at Matsuyama, Iyo, and graduated course of English Literature at Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90. Teacher of English at Kumamoto High School for several years after graduation, was dispatched to England to further prosecute study '98-'01. On returning home he was given chair at his alma mater. Has written "I am a Cat" and other humorous works. Add. Nishikata, Hongo, T. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n164/mode/1up))

**NISHI, Kwanjiro** General, Baron, (cr. '95), b. '46 in Satsuma; entered Army while young, promoted Major-General in '89; commanded a Brigade of the 1st Army Division (Tokyo) during the Japan-China War and fought at Port Arthur, &c. under Marshal Oyama; was created a Baron and decorated with the 3rd Order of Golden Kite. In the late War he commanded the 2nd Army Division (Sendai) and took part in Manchurian campaigns as far as the battle of Shaho; then promoted full General June '04 and appointed Commander of the Garrison of Liaotung and removed May '05 to the Inspector-Gen. of Education. He started for London in Mar. this year as a member of Prince Fushimi's suite, on mission to the Court of St. James. Holds 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia (war honor). Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Koj., T. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n164/mode/1up))

**NISHI, Tokujiro** Baron, (cr. '96), a Privy Councillor, b. in Satsuma '47; entered diplomatic career early; Minister at St. Petersburg '86-'96; was the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nov. '97-June '98 (under the Matsukata and Ito Ministries); Japanese Minister at Peking on the occasion of the North-China trouble and was one of those who sustained the memorable siege. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, T. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n164/mode/1up))

**NISHIJIMA, Sukeyoshi** holder of 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor), Lieut.-Gen. and Com. 2nd (Sendai) Div., b. '48 in Yamaguchi and was adopted by a relative also of the same name: Sub.-Lieut. '73; granted 4th Class of Golden Kite for his service in the Japan-China War: Maj.-Gen. '98; Com. a Brigade of the Div. in the late and was raised to take its command on the transfer of Baron Gen. Nishi to other post. landscape painting. Add. Uchi-saiwai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n164/mode/1up))

**NITOBE, Inazo** Nogaku-hakushi, Dif. First Tokyo High School, was b. '63 and grad. Sapporo Agri. Col. '81; studied agr'al economy at the John's Hopkin's Univ., Baltimore, U.S.A., and at Bonn; Prof. of the Sapporo Col. for severaal years after his return; then official of Formosa which left '04 to fill chair of Economy of the Univ. at Kyoto. His little work in English, "Bushido," published at Philadelphia in '98 has been translated into several languages and is now a classic about Japan and Japanese; also wrote "Nogyo Honron" (New Agriculture) and others. Mrs. Nitobe is an American lady. Add. 1st High School, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n165/mode/1up))

**NODZU, Michitsura** Marshal. Count (cr. '95). Mem. Supreme Military Council. b. '40 in Satsuma; fought as a Colonel at the Civil War of '77; Lieut.-Gen. in '85; General in '94: defeated the Chinese in the memorable battle of Pingyang at the head of the Hiroshima Division, and on Marshal Yamagata's being recalled home by the Emperor in consideration of his weak health the Gen. was ordered to succeed him and take command of the First Army; Inspect-Gen. of Education before he was appointed Commander of the Fourth Army in the late War; appointed to the present post Dec. '05. Was graduated 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia for his service in the War. Add. Shin-machi. Akasaka, T. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n165/mode/1up))

**NOGUCHI, Sho-hin** a lady painter, b. '47 at Osaka: is a master of — p. 120 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n165/mode/1up))

**NOGI, Kiten** General and Mem. Supreme Military Council (app. Dec. '05.) Pres. Noble School, Baron, (cr. 1895), b. '49 in Choshu, is one of the most soldiery soldiers, perhaps too strict and Spartan for this effeminate and finical age; Captain in the Civil War of '77; as Commander of a brigade fought at Kinchow and Port Arthur, in the Japan-China War; rewarded with Peerage and 3rd class of Golden Kite; promoted to Lieut.-Gen. with Command of the 2nd Division Sendai). '95; for a short while the Governor-Gen. of Formosa '96, but was soon returned to his congenial life as Commander of the 11th Division (Marugame); resigned the post about the fall of 1900 and, like a Roman General, took to farming, till, on the outbreak of the late War, he was ordered to attack Port Arthur as Commander of the 3rd Army, he having been promoted to full General in June '04; the part he has undertaken in the second capture of Port Arthur and the turning movement in the Battle of Mukden is still fresh in the memory of all the world. The loss of his two sons, both young officers in a Division composing his Army, one at Nansan and the other at Port Arthur has won profound sympathy both at home and abroad. Was invested with 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia. Add. Shin-machi, Akasaka. T. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n165/mode/1up))

**NOMURA, Bunkyo** Japanese painter, b. '54 in Kyoto and learned painting of the Southern Chinese school; teacher at the Peers' School '89-96; painted 15 kinds of animals to the order of the Imperial Court '98 and they are now kept at the Imp. Armory. Add. Motozono-cho, Koj., T. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n165/mode/1up))

**NOMURA, Yasushi** Viscount, (cr. 1887), a Privy Councillor, b. '42 in Choshu, and played active part in the grand work of the Restoration, and was given a high post on the formation of the rehabilitated Imperial Government; Minister of Home-Affairs in Ito Ministry '94-'96; Minister of Communication in the Matsukata Ministry '96-'97; appointed to the present post in 1900. Add. Azabu Mikawadai, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))

**NOZAKI, Keizo** Solit.-Gen. of the Supreme Court, b. '52 in Hiroshima; first entered the service of Justice Dep't 75, public Procurator 82; despatched abroad '89 to investigate judical system; appointed Chief Public Procurator Yokohama District Court the following year; subsequently filled a similar post at various District and Appeal Courts till he was appointed to the present post '98. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))

**O-AKI, Kikusaburo** a millionaire shipbuilder, b. '45 at Toda, Izu, son of an obscure ship-carpenter and one of the pioneer ship-carpenters of foreign style vessels; started in Tokyo '79 a small shipyard; leased '83 No. 4 old fort at Shinagawa and this miniature shipbuilding works built on a little ground standing in the sea has grown to the present flourishing condition solely by his indefatigable diligence and integrity, now owing about 20 small steamers run along the shores of Tokyo Bay. He is building a large shipyard at Toba, Shima, the present yard proving too small to meet the growing requirements. Add. Kita Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))

**OGATA, Gekko** b. '55, is perhaps the most celebrated living painter of the Ukiyoe school, which is chiefly devoted in depicting manners and customs in contrast to other schools whose ambition lies in choosing more "philosophical" subjects. Add. Oke-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))

**OGATA, Masanori** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, 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. Higashikata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))

**OGAWA, Mataji** Gen., Baron (cr. '95), b. '48 at Kokura; a Major of the Kumamoto garrison when besieged by the rebels in the Civil War '77; chief of staff to the First Army at the time of the Japan-China War under Marshal Yamagata; created a Peer and prom. Lieut.-Gen. for the service rendered during the war, with command of the 4th Division (Osaka), and the grant of 3rd class Golden Kite. In the late War he led his Division in Gen. Oku's Second Army, till wounded in the Battle of Liaoyang he was sent home; promoted to full Gen. Jan. '05. Holds 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Osaka. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))

**OGAWA, Zenkichi** Dir. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, b. '55 in Hyogo-ken; studied in U.S.A. and on returning home '75 was appointed teacher first at the Gov. 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. he followed the new Co. where he holds a post of Director. Add. Goken-cho, U., T. on the suspicions of dynamite affairs, and acquitted after several month's confinement; travelled abroad; appointed by the Ito Ministry Resident to Korea '92-'93; left the Gov. service and once more resumed his place in the Opposition under the lead of Count Okuma; twice re-entered the Gov., first as Vice-Minister of Agr. and Com. when the Matsukata Cabinet concluded an entente with the Progressives '96-'97, and next as Minister of the same Dep't '98 in the Okuma-Itagaki coalition ministry. He has sat in the House since '98. Diplomacy is what he considers as his forte. Add. Minamitenma-cho, Y., T. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n166/mode/1up))


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**OHASHI, Shintaro** Prop. of the Hakubunkan, 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 Dōnin-Sha 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 be founded the Ohashi Library a few years ago at a big outlay. Sat for a while in the House of Representatives for Tokyo. Add. Kami-Rokuban-cho, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n167/mode/1up))

**OHASHI, Suiseki** Gold-medallist at Paris ('00) and St. Louis ('03), b. '65 in Ogaki; 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 international exhibitions. Add. Ogaki, Mino. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n167/mode/1up))

**OISHI, Masami** M.P., leader of the Progressive Party, was b. '55 in Tosa, and, like most prominent men born in that province took active part in taking up the cause of democracy. Severed connection with Count Itagaki's Liberal Party '82; arrested '85 with the late Baba who died prematurely in U.S.A. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n167/mode/1up))

**OKA, Genkei** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, chief physician-in-waiting to His Majesty; is one of the pioneer grad. of the Med. Col. of what has subsequently become the Imp. Tokyo Univ. For some years he further pursued the study of his special line in Germany. Add. Kudanshita, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n167/mode/1up))

**OKABE** Viscount (cr. '84), formerly Daimyo of Kishiwada, Izumi, 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 '89-'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. Add. Waseda-Takatadai, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n167/mode/1up))

**OKAMURA, Teruhiko** Hogaku-hakushi, lawyer, b. '55 at Osaka; studied law at London '76-'81; afterward became a judge and was appointed President of the Yokohama Local Court, but retired in '91, since which he has been practising law; was dispatched to London several years ago by the Government in connection with the Chishima-Ravenna collision case, which was decided by the Privy Council in favor of Japan. Add. San-ban-cho, Koj., Tokyo. the occasion of the memorable split and was one of those who founded the Nippon Fine Art Institute; travelled though Europe, 1900. Won a Gold Medal at Paris Fair '1900 and Grand Prize at St. Louis. . Add. Yanaka, Uyeno, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n167/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**OKAUCHI, Shigetoshi, Baron (cr. 1900)** 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; sent abroad to Europe '7'; 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 a Peer in consideration of his service at the time of the Restoration and is one of the leading members of the Seiyukai. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n168/mode/1up))

**OKAZAKI, Kunisuke** Dir. of the Furukawa Min. Co., but is more widely known as politician of acute discernment and fertile brain, though keeping aloof from it some years. He was a confidante of the late Count Mutsu and was 1st Councillor of the Communication Dep't when the late Hoshi held the chair. Add. Akashi-cho, Kyo., T. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n168/mode/1up))

**OKAZAKI, Sessei** veteran metalcaster and modeller, b. in Fushimi, and studied the art under his father and others; Prof. of Gov. Fine Art Academy '90; was on Japanese Commission at the time of Chicago World's Fair, and finished the casting of Nanko's bronze image in front of the Imperial Palace '94; resigned the Professorship '98 on — p. 123 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n168/mode/1up))

**OKANO, Keijiro** Dir. Legislative Bureau and Prof. of Law Col., 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 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 Agr. and Com. as additional duty '98 and had charge of Mercantile Law in the Code Revision Commission's work. Appointed to the present post on the formation of the present Ministry. He was granted 2nd class Rising Sun '07 for his service in connection with the Imperial Family Affairs Investigation Commission. Add. Tenjin, Yushima, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n168/mode/1up))

**OKAKURA, Kakuzo** art critic and author, b. '62 in Fukui; grad. Politics at Tokyo Univ. '80, and was appointed an official of the Dep't of Edu. in charge of music affairs. Travelled abroad on official business '86-'87 and was appointed manager of the then established Fine Art Academy, to be raised in time to post of Director, but which post he had to resign '98 owing to some collision with the authorities. Started with Hashimoto Gaho and several others who resigned at the same time a private institute, the Nippon Fine Art Institute, which at one time almost threw the Gov. institute into shade, but last year from financial difficulty, and after the suspension of some years, it was removed to a village in Ibaragi-ken. He was engaged by the Boston Museum in '06 to arrange Japanese art objects in its collection; has written "The Intellectual Awakening of Japan" and "Japanese Tea Ceremonial," "The Ideals of the East," all in English. Add. Yanaka, Ueno Park. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n168/mode/1up))


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**OKAZAWA, Sei** Baron, (cr. '95), Gen. and Chief Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty, eldest son of a retainer of the clan of Choshu, b. '44; took some active part in the work of Restoration; Sub.-Lieut. in '71, Lieut.-Gen. '95, and full Gen. '05; was appointed to the present post '94 prior to which he held post of Brigade Commander, Chief Staff officer to the Military Inspection Board and Vice-Min. of War. Granted K.C.V.O. by King Edward, and was deco'ted 2nd class Golden Kite in connection with the late War. Add. Shinsaka-machi, Ak., T. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n169/mode/1up))

**OKOSHI, Seitoku** ex-Min. Resident to Brazil, b. in Tokyo; first entered the Foreign Office '63; appointed Consul at Lyon '85-'93; Consul-Gen. at Shanghai '93-94; transferred to be Chief of Yokohama Customs '94; Bureau Dr. at the Communication Dep't '98; Min. Resident and Con.-Gen. at Brazil '99 which he resigned '04 to become a partner of the Anglo-Japanese Syndicate. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n169/mode/1up))

**OKU** General, Chief of General Staff and Mem. Supreme Military Council., Baron, (cr. '95), b. '44 Fukuoka-ken; entered the Army '71; won distinction in the Civil War of '77 for having cut through the besieging lines of the rebels round Kumamoto and thus establishing connection with the reinforcements that were coming to its rescue. Commanded the 5th 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 the late War and for his distinguished service he was granted 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia. He was appointed to the present post when the late Vis. Kodama suddenly died in Nov. '06. Add. Suidō-cho, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n169/mode/1up))

**OKUBO, Shunya** Lieut.-Gen. and Commander of the 3rd (Nagoya) Div., b. in Shizuoka-ken '46; was sent to France to study military science as early as '70; Maj. '80, Col. '89, Dir. Toyama School '90 and that of the Cadet School '91; chief staff officer to 2nd Div. '92; Maj.-Gen. '94; Lieut.-Gen. '00 and chief staff officer of Mil. Education Board; transferred to the command of the Div. '02, and fought in Marshal Nozu's Fourth Army in the late War, for which he received 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n169/mode/1up))

**OKUDA, Yoshito** M.P., Hogakuhakushi, b. '60 in Tottori-ken; grad. Law Course of the 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 Marq. Ito as chief, and on its dissolution '07 he was appointed Commissioner to be Court. He was granted 2nd class Rising Sun for his service. He has sat in the House since '03, and is a founder of the Hogaku-in (private Law Col.) and travelled abroad '99. Add. Motozono-cho, Koj., T. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n169/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**OKUMA, Shige-nobu** Count, (cr. '87), was b. Feb. '38 in Saga, and shares with Marquis Ito the honor of being two of the ablest living statesmen of Japan. In prestige, mental vigor and intellectual activity the two really stand on the same plane, and both are alike in entertaining progressive views. There is really no political rivalry to separate the two though this compatibility can hardly exist between the Count and Marquis Yamagata who is a statesman of conservative ideas. Fate, however, has denied to the subject of this sketch as it has allowed to the two Marquises as better opportunities of directing the affairs of state, for he does not belong to either of the two ruling clans, Choshu or Satsuma. For about ten years, i.e., '73-81 he had charge of the Treasury first as Vice-Minister and then as full Minister, and this post he had to resign and retire from Government service ostensibly because his memorial urging the Government to introduce representative government was rejected by his colleagues, but probably from some deeper causes which history will show. An interesting episode in his official career was the military mission he undertook of suppressing the insurrection of Eto in '74. The immediate result of his resignation was the formation of the Kaishin-to, the forerunner of the present Progressive Party. In '88, the year preceding the promulgation of the Constitution, he filled the chair of the Foreign Office in the Cabinet of his great friend, the late Count Kuroda, and undertook the important task of revising the Treaties concluded with the Powers before the Restoration. The clause in the draft treaty for appointing foreign judges in the Supreme Court, had evoked the discontent of a section of public, and Kurushima Tsuneki hurled a bomb at his coach. It injured his leg which was amputed. When the Kaishin-to joined hands with the 2nd Matsukata Ministry '96, the Count re-entered the Cabinet as Foreign Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Commerce. This alliance soon broke down as was the formation in June '98 of the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Ministry in which the Count assumed the Premiership with additional duty as Minister of Foreign Affairs. In Feb. '07, at general meeting of the Progressive M.P.s he declared his resignation of the leadership. Thus ends, so far, the Count's official career, which even his admirers can hardly call it a success. But he is a many-sided man and can boast success in other spheres, especially in the founding of Waseda Senmon Gakko (now Waseda Univ.) in '82 and for which he has just been installed as Chancellor; while horticulture is his hobby and his collection of tropical plants, chiefly orchilds, and other rare plants is perhaps the best in Japan. Unlike Marquis Ito the Count has never been abroad, and for his son and heir he adopted second son of Count Matsura, as husband to his daughter. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. pany with Mrs. Okura. He holds a court title and wears the 3rd Order of the Rising Sun, and his private collection of art objects is famous. Add. Aoi-zaka, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n170/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**OKURA, Heizo** Lieut.-Gen. (Cav.), b. '52 in Okayama; second son of I. Ono and adopted into the present family; Sub.-Lieut. (Cav.) '75; Col. '95; Maj.-Gen. '98; to be promoted to the present rank quite recently. He is one of the highest authorities on horses in Japan and has taken charge of the business of rising and improving horses for military service. Holds 3rd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor. Add. Nakazato, U., Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n171/mode/1up))

**OKURA, Kihachiro** one of the new-made millionaires, b. '37 in Echigo. Removed to Tokyo early in the era and 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 plant, 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 the fund of half a million yen. He travelled twice through Europe and America first in '72 and second '00 to visit the World Fair at Paris in company with Mrs. Okura. He holds a court title and wears the 3rd Order of the Rising Sun, and his private collection of art objects is famous. Add. Aoi-zaka, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n171/mode/1up))

**OMIWA, Chobei** b. in Osaka about '43. Has had an eventful career both as business man and politician; was arrested '78 on the charge of complicity with the Satsuma rebels of '77 but was acquitted on ground of insufficient evidence; took prominent part in the democratic movement prior to the advent of Constitutional regime; was chairman of the Osaka Municipal Council; returned M.P. from Osaka. It was chiefly as mint-master of the Korean Gov. '91-'95 that his name was chiefly known to general public. Add. Osaka. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n171/mode/1up))

**OMORI, Fusakichi** Seismologist and Prof. of 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 conference held in Germany '01 and '03; sent to India '04 and to San Francisco '06 to investigate the disastrous earthquakes that visited the two places in the respective years. Has invented various seismological instruments, and has also contributed valuable work to the world's literature of this science. Add. Suido-machi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n171/mode/1up))

**OMORI, Sho-ichi** Gov. of Kyoto, 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 '9; Gov. of Nagasaki '96; then of Hyogo, and after a short service as Vice-Min. of Home Office he was transferred to the present post. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n171/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**ONO, Kozan** b. '13 at Hikone and enjoyed a wide celebrity till a few years ago for his Chinese verses and caligraphy; was granted a court title '00 in consideration of his long service in the cause of culture and refinement. Add. Sugamo, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**ONO, Kiwokei** 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 promoter of the Yokohama Specie Bank and is also connected with several important undertakings carried on in the port. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**O-OKA, Ikuzo** M.P., a leader of the Seiyukai, b. June '56 in Choshu; was long a lawyer in Tokyo which business he has subsequently deserted to devote himself to politics in which he was once a member of the Nation Unionist Association and now one of the Seiyukai. Is the chairman of the City Council, Tokyo, and owns the Chu-o. Add. Yamashiro-cho, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**OSAWA, Kenji** Dr., Igaku-hakushi Mem. House of Peers, b. '52 in Mikawa; pursued medical study in Germany '70-'74 and '78-'82; since then Professor of the Medical Course of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Higashi-kata-machi, Hg., Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**OSAKO, Shobin** Baron, Gen. and ex-Commander of the 7th (Hokkaido) Div., b. in Kagoshima '44; Capt. '72; Major '78; was created a 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 to transferred to the above post. His Division formed part of Gen. Nogi's Army and took part in the arduous operations at Port Arthur and in the memorable turning movement in the battle of Mukden. Promoted full General May '06, and granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**OSHIMA, Hisanao** Baron, Gen. Com. of the 9th (Kanazawa) Div., b. Akita '48; Lieut. '71; Major '74 and took part in the Satsuma Civil War, Lieut.-Col. '81; Maj.-Gen. '92. He was at the head of a Brigade in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with Barony and 3rd class of the Golden Kite. Promoted to Lieut.-Gen. '98 and appointed to the present post. 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. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**OSHIMA, Michitaro** Chief Eng. of the Gov. Steel Works at Wakamatsu, b. '61 at Morioka; entered the then Gov. Univ. '70 first in the Course of Med. but afterward removed to the Course of Science; 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 Steel Works, Wakamatsu. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))

**OSHIMA, Yoshimasa** Baron, Gen. and Gov.-Gen. Kwantung District (Liaotung), 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 honor of inflicting a first blow on the Chinese troops at Songhwan. His frontal attack in the battle of Pingyang, intended as a feint, cost rather heavy casualties; was rewarded with peerage and 3rd class of the Golden Kite. During the late War he was in Gen. Oku's Army at the head of the 3rd Div. and fought as far as the Battle of Mukden in which he was in the Central (Nozu's) Army; then transferred to the present post, and granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Port Arthur. has raised himself to the present influential position from obscurity, having been for long a clerk at a foreign firm in Yokohama dealing in tea; set up a tea store at his own account number of years ago and is now the foremost tea exporter. Has taken great pains in 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 President of the 74th Bank, Yokohama. Add. Moto-hama-cho, Yokohama. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n172/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**OTA, Minêsaburo** Chief Secretary House of Peers, b. '61 in Fukuoka; finished Law, Imperial Miv. about '85. Add. House of Peers, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n173/mode/1up))

**OTAGIRI, Masunosuké** Director of the Yokohama Specie Bank and Chief of its Branch in Shanghai, was b. '65; was 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 without interruption with consular service in China, ultimately rising to General-Consulship at Shanghai. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n173/mode/1up))

**OTAGURO, Jugoro** who has charge of the Mitsui Shiba-ura Eng. Works, b. in Tokyo '67; grad. High Com. School '90 to be appointed for a while Man. Osaka Com. Museum; entered the Mitsui's service '94. Add. Shiba-ura Eng. Works, T. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n173/mode/1up))

**OTANI, Kahei** b. Dec. '44 in Ise; — p. 128 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n173/mode/1up))

**OTANI, Kodzui** Count (suc. '03), b. at Kyoto, Dec. '76; is the Lord Abbot of the Western Hongwan Temple, one of the two greatest Buddhist centres in Japan. Stayed long in Europe for prosecution of study, and started 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. He married Princess Kadzuko (elder sister of the Crown Princess), 2nd daughter of the late Prince Kujo, Jan. '98, and with the Countess visited Saghalien and China on religious mission. Add. Nishi-Hongwan-ji Kyoto. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n173/mode/1up))

**OTANI, Kokei** Count, (cr. '96), b. July '51 at Kyoto; Lord Abbot of the greatest Buddhist centre in Japan, the East Hongwan Temple, for many 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. Fortunately things seem to have began to improve. Add. Higashi-Hongwanji, Kyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n173/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**OTORI, Keisuke** Baron (cr. 1900), Privy Councillor, b. Feb. '33 in Harima; was one of the ablest generals on the Shogunate side, in the civil war of the Restoration; but had to surrender with the future Adm. Viscount Enomoto to the Imperial troops after having defended Hakodate and was imprisoned for two years. (See "Enomoto"). Then appointed an official of the then created Hokkaido Colonization Board; next a Secretary of the Public Works Dep't now no more; President of the Peers' School, etc.; was Minister at Seoul when war broke out between Japan and China; removed to the present post shortly later. Is the President of the Businessmen's Corporation, Tokyo. Add. Torii-saka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n174/mode/1up))

**OURA, Kanetake** Mem. House of Peers and ex-Minister of Communication, b. in Satsuma, May '50; Governor of Shimane-ken '63, afterward that of Yamaguchi, Kumamoto, Miyagi, &c.; Inspector-General of the Metropolitan Police '98-'00 and '01-'03; appointed to the Ministrial post Sept. 1903; is one of the ablest lieutenants of Marshal Yamagata, and a leader of the Daido Club. He holds the Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n174/mode/1up))

**OYAMA, Iwao** Marshal, Marquis, (cr. Count '84, gr. Marquis '95) ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Manchurian Army, an ex-Chief of the General Staff; b. Oct. 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 era, and followed the Franco-Prussian war as attaché of the latter Army; had to experience bitterest pang in the Satsuma rebellion of '77 when his elder brother, as Governor of Kagoshima sided with the rebels and when he had to command a Brigade against his adoring uncle. He was promoted Lieut.-Gen. '78 and full General' 91, meanwhile surrounded by a staff brilliant young officers, undertaking a signal service in carrying our Army to the state of efficiency. 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 post he soon resigned "to make room for the young talent" and succeeded by the late Viscount Gen. Kawakami, who may be said to have perfected the staff service to the present state of efficiency. His premature death obliged him, after the late Prince Komatsu filled the vacancy for a short while, to resume former post in the General Staff till the time of the outbreak of the late war in which he, with the help of his second in Command, Gen. Kodama, and staff of brilliant officers, did carry the Imperial armies to the pinnacle of fame. The Marquis bears the 2nd class of the Golden Kite and the Grand Order ('02) and for service in the late war he was granted 1st class Golden Kite and Collar of Chrysanthemum. Bestowed Order of Merit by King Edward. Marchioness 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. of Vassar Col. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n174/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**OYAMA, T'sunasuke** ex-Japanese Minister at Rome, b. '53 at Kagoshima; was at Legation Chancellor '78-'79 at Rome and Paris; promoted Secretary of the Legation at London '84; personal secretary to the Foreign Minister '86; transferred to Secretary of Legation at Paris '88; appointed Minister at the Hague '92, then at Vienna, and finally at Rome, '99 till '06. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n175/mode/1up))

**OZAKI, Saburo** 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. Azabu Roppongi, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n175/mode/1up))

**OZAKI, Yuki-o** M.P., of unbroken record, Mayor of Tokyo, b. '59 in Miye-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 opposed to the clan Gov. and swore to introduce party politics. In '87 he was ordered to leave Tokyo by the coup d'etat; he utilized this opportunity for purpose of visiting England whence he returned home on the eve of the summoning of the 1st session of the Diet to sit in ever since. He was chief councillor of the Foreign Office '97, when the short-lived entente was concluded between the Matsukata Cabinet and the Progressives; was the Minister of Education in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Cabinet, but had to resign from a trivial cause but leading to his severing connection with Count Okuma's party with which he had been identified since its inception. He next joined Marquis Ito's new party and made its leader in the House but in '03 he resigned the Constitutionalists, so that he is now a free lance; elected Mayor of Tokyo the same year; in '05 married as second wife Miss Theordore Ozaki, daughter of Baron Ozaki by English lady. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n175/mode/1up))

**SAIONJI, Kin-mochi** Marquis, (cr. '84, formerly courtier), Premier and Leader of Seiyukai, b. Oct. '49 at Kyoto, young brother to Marquis Tokudaiji (Lord Chamberlain) and adopted as heir of the present house. Early attracted notice for precocious genius, having been allowed to take part when under 20 in the grave councils culminating in the rehabilitation of the Imperial authority. At 19 he was Commander-in-Chief of an Imperial Army; Gov. of Niigata for a few months in '68; and was dispatched abroad for study to France '69-'80. Brought home highly democratic notions that startled his seniors, issuing a democratic paper called "Oriental Liberty" with the late Mr. Nakaye and Mr. Matsuda, M.P. (Min. of Justice) which he had to discontinue in deference to the strong objection of senior Peers of conservative ideas. Then commenced his official career, first as Vice-Senator '81; accompanied Marquis 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 Decora- tion '91; Vice-Pres. Code Investigation Commission and Vice-Pres. House of Peers '93; Privy Councillor '94; held chair 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 Marquis Ito with whom he organized the Seiyukai 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 on account of public discontent about terms of the peace, the retiring Premier recommended the Marquis as his successor and he was installed in the chair Jan. '06. His younger brother is the head of great Sumitomo family by whom he was adopted. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n175/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**SAITO, Minoru** Vice-Admiral, Minister of the Navy, b. '58 in Iwate-ken; entered the Naval Academy; Sub.-Lieut. '82; was Naval attaché to the Japanese Legation at Washington '84-'86 to be attached to the Naval Staff Board as Lieutenant; Staff officer of the Standing Squadron '90 to be attached again soon after to the said Board; acting Com. of Takao '92. At the outbreak of the Japan-China War he held post of naval aide-de-camp to His Majesty; transferred to be Vice-Commander of the cruiser Izumi and then to Chief Staff Officer in charge of the Standing Squadron, and was rewarded with 4th class Golden Kite for his servicee in the war: undertook as second in command the task of bringing home from England the battleship Fuji '96. Lieut.-Commander '97, and Captain '98 in command first of Akitsushima on which he cruised to Manila the same year and next of Itsukushima. Appointed the same year Vice-Minister of the Navy under Adm. Baron Yamamoto; Rear-Adm. 1900; and Vice-Adm. '04; recommended as his successor when the Baron left the chair. Granted 2nd class of Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in connection with the late War. Add. Reinanzaka, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n176/mode/1up))

**SAITO, Momotaro** Auditor to the Imp. Household Treasury, b. '53 in Tokyo, and early entered the service of the Imperial Court in which he was steadily promoted till he rose to the present honorable post. He frequently travelled abroad on a 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. Add. Omote-cho, Ak., T. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n176/mode/1up))

**SAKAKI, Junjiro** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, and Dir. and Prop. of Sakaki Hospital for Women's Diseases near Shokonsha, Kudan, b. in Tokyo '59, grad. Med. Imp. Tokyo Univ., then studied his speciality at Berlin whence he returned about ten years ago, and soon founded the pre- sent hospital which is one of the most flourishing establishments of the kind in the city. Add. Sanban-cho, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n176/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**SAKATANI, Yoshiro** Hogaku-hakushi, Minister of Finance, b. Jan. '63, son of a celebrated scholar in Chinese. Grad. the Gov. Univ., Tokyo and entered the Dep't of Finance '87, with which he is connected without a break, having been successively Councillor, Accountant, Director of Accountant Bureau, Vice-Minister '01 and lastly the present post '06. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SAKUMA, Sumata** General, Viscount, (cr. '95), b. in Choshu, '44; took part in the Civil War of the Restoration; Lieut. '72; Major-Gen. '81; Lieut.-Gen. '86 and Comander of the 2nd Division (Sendai); appointed Military Commander of the Districts of Occupation in the Japan-China War; promoted full General '98 and at present holds the post of Gov.-Gen. of Formosa. Add. Taihoku, Formosa. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SAMEJIMA, Kazunori** Adm. (ret.), 3rd order of the Golden Kite, b. '44 in Kagoshima, was Sub.-Lieut. of the Navy '72 and steadily promoted, he was Vice-Adm. '97 and full Adm. '05, commanded a squadron in the time of the Japan-China War, and filled the post of Commander of Sasebo Admiralty before he was placed on the retired list early this year. Granted 2nd class Golden Kite. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SAMEJIMA, Takenosuke** 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, was appointed clerk in the Foreign Office about '82, then Per. Sec. to the Minister, next to Marquis Ito as Premier, and repeatedly held post of Chief Sec. to the Cabinet formed by his chief. Add. Kogai-cho, Az., T. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SANEYOSHI, Yasuzumi** Baron, Dr. Igaku-hakushi, Surgeon-Gen. and 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 after resumption of duty in the Navy till we find him occupying the highest post of Surgeon-Gen. '92, to be appointed Dir. Medical Bureau as additional post. He was created a Peer with the patent of Baron '97, and as granted 2nd class Golden Kite Great Cordon of Rising Sun. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SASAKI, Takayuki** Count, (cr. '84), Privy Councillor, b. '30 in Tosa, and took an active part in the work of the Restoration. He has, however, consistently kept aloof from active polities since that time, and has been chiefly connected with the Imperial Court and affairs of public education. Has charge of the bringing up of two of the Emperor's daughters, Princesses Tsune and Kane. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SASAKI, Toyo** Dr., 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. Keeps his own hospital styled To-un-do. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))

**SASAKI, Masakichi** Dr. Igaku-hakushi, 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 Col. of Med. but he soon resigned the post to devote himself to practice. Add Surugadai, Tokyo. fanatic while staying at Shimonoseki as Peace Envoy. The Dr. supervised the Hiroshima Mil. Hospital in the late War. He holds 2nd class Rising Sun Add. Ochano-mizu, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n177/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**SATO, Aimaro** Minister Resident to Holland, b. '57 at Hirosaki; grad. an 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 Sec. to the Legation at Paris '96 and next at Berlin; Min. Res '00 accredited to Mexico; recalled home '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 late War and was on the suite of the Peace Plenip. at Portsmouth '05. Add. Omote-cho, Ak., Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n178/mode/1up))

**SATO, Shosuke** Ph. D., Pres. Sapporo Agricultural Col., b. '55 in Hanamaki, Rikuchu; grad. the then existing Foreign Language School '76; grad. the Sapporo Agr. Col. '80; further studied agral economy at Johns Hopkins' and Germany '82-86, and was appointed Professor of the Sapporo Col. on returning home; President '94. Add, Sapporo Agr. Col. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n178/mode/1up))

**SATO, Susumu** Dr., Igaku-hakushi, 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 Hung-chang when the late Chinese statesman was shot by a — p. 133 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n178/mode/1up))

**SATSUMA, Jihei** a millionaire linen draper in Tokyo who sprang from obscurity, b. '30 in Omi of a farmer's family; articled apprentice till about '64 to the Chojiya, one of the biggest linen draper in Tokyo; then started present business on his own account; was threatened with bankruptcy '75 owing to a sudden fall of shirtings and other cotton goods but the recovery of the market soon afterward saved him from ruin, since when he has steadily risen in prosperity through his unusual diligence and strict integrity. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n178/mode/1up))

**SAWAYANAGI, Masataro** Vice-Minister of Education, b. '66 in Nagano-ken; graduated Literature College of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '88; Secretary of the Dep't of Education '90, to combine post of Personary Secretary to the Minister the following year; Dir. of the Hongwan-ji Middle School '93-'95; next that of Gumma 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; next Director of the Tokyo Higher Normal School and 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 a hurry before commencing the lectures in order to take up the post of Vice-Minister. Add. Omote-cho, Koi., T. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n178/mode/1up))


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**SENGE, Takatomi** Baron, (cr. '84), Governor of Tokyo-fu, Member of the House of Peers, b. '45 of an ancient family who hereditarily acted as Grand Custodian to the Great Sharine of Izumo; appointed Director of the Ord. Education Bureau '92; Gov. of Saitama '94, that of Shizuoka '97, and lastly the present post '98; was granted Barony in the year '90 in consideration of the honorable position the family occupied from ancient time, being considered as almost rivalling the Imperial House in respect of hoary antiquity. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))

**SENGOKU, Mitsugu** Pres. Kyushu R'ly, b. in Tajima '57; a pioneer grad. of Engineering '79, Tokyo Imp. Univ., was long connected with the Gov. Rly.'s as its sectional chief; Pres. of the Kyushu R'ly since '00. Add. Kyushu R'ly Office, Moji. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))

**SEWAKI, Toshio** Dr., 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 was at once attached to the Tokyo Charity Hospital and with following year was made chief doctor of the Tokyo Hospital. Add. Takanawa, Shiba. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))

**SHAKU, Sōen** chief abbot of the Enkaku Temple, Kamakura; crossed over to San Francisco '05 at the invitation of the Russel family there to whom he preached Buddhism, and returned home late in '06 after having travelled through Europe. Add. Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))

**SHAKU, Unshō** b. in '27 in Shimane-ken; chief abbot of the Mejiro Temple, Tokyo; is reputed as one of the most learned priests of the time. Add. Mejiro, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))

**SHIBA, brothers. Shiro** elder of the two, b. at Aizu '52; studied in America, and '86 was appointed Personal Secretary to the Minister of Agr. and Com. of the time (V't 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 fine Chinese, and which had a great vogue; was arrested on the charge of complicity in the Korean Queen assassination, to be acquitted on examination; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com. '98 in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet. He has frequently sat in the House as mem. (Prog.) from his native district, and has lately joined the Daido Club, organized by Count Katsura and others. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))

**SHIBA, Goro** Col. (Art.), Mil. attaché, Japanese Emb., at London (app'ted '06), 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 that at Peking, and took distinguished part as Major (Art.) in the Japan-China War for which he was rewarded with 4th order of the 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 throughout the world for valor and strategic ability, and this deed gained him decorations from all the Powers that were involved in that tragedy and also the medal for humanitarian service issued by the Pope of Rome. Rewarded with 2nd class Golden Kite for his service in the late war. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n179/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**SHIBATA, Kamon** Mem. House of Peers, b. '61 in Yamaguchi; 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 which resigned with change of the Cabinet. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n180/mode/1up))

**SHIBAYAMA, Yahachi** Adm. (ret.), b. '50 in Kagoshima, Sub-Lieut. of the Navy '74, Rear-Adm. and Com. Sasebo Adm. 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. during the late war; transferred to Com. of Port Authur '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 late war. Story goes that he was to command the fleet if Togo died, and Shibayama's case supplies another illustration of how one's fortune is controlled by his star. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n180/mode/1up))

**SHIBUSAWA, Yei-ichi** 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 Count 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, 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; shares equally with the late Mr. Jiro Yano the honour of having carried business education to the present state of prosperity. Also took part in city administration. Before he fell seriously ill some three years ago he had been connected as president or member of the Board of Directors with a large number of business establishments; but he has declined most of them. However with the revived activity of business enterprises after peace his name is associated with the promotion of a large number of companies. He frequently travelled over to Korea where his bank enjoys a great credit and acts as banker to the Korean Court and Government. His elevation to Peerage was in consideration of immense service he had rendered in the cause of public wellbeing. Travelled through America and Europe '02. His daughter is wife of the present Min. of Finance. Add. Kabuto-cho, Nih., Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n180/mode/1up))

**SHIGA, Shigetaka** ex-M.P., journalist, traveller, author, and Prof. Waseda Univ., b. '63 in Okazaki, grad. Sapporo Agri. Col. '84, was once a school teacher and then visited the South Seas '86 on board a Naval training ship and by his "Affairs in the South Seas" written soon after his return he acquired a wide reputation for charming style, joined the Progressives '95 and was appointed Dir. Forestry Bureau '97, Chief Councillor Foreign Office '98, but left the Progressives '00 and joined Marquis Ito's party. He was one of the few civilians who were allowed to join the Port Arthur investing army in the late war, and was on the Saghalien delimitation commission. Has written a number of works, chiefly geographical. Add. Reinanzaka, Tokyo. licists. Wrote several works of historical interest, notably "How Japan was opened to Foreign Intercourse." Add. Naka-rokuban-cho, Koj.,T. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n180/mode/1up))


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**SHIGENO, An-yeki** Bungaku-hakushi, Mem. House of Peers, b. '27 in Satsuma; held for a long while a chair in the Col. of Lit. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and is one of the veteran scholars in Chinese classics and also a historian. Has attended as Japanese delegate the World conference of National Academies held in Vienna '07. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n181/mode/1up))

**SHIMADA, Saburo** M.P. of unbroken record, edi. and prop. of the Mainichi, b. '52 in Tokyo; connected with a daily journal published in Tokyo '74 and for some years after he held a post of Secretary in the Dep't 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. He is one of the most fluent speakers among contemporary pub- — p. 136 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n181/mode/1up))

**SHIMAJI, Mokurai** one of the noted Buddhist priests, b. '37 in Suwo; took active part in the early part of His Majesty's reign in reforming the system of the Shinshu sect to whish he belongs, visited Europe in '71 and the following year on his way home the Bud. districts of India; recently removed to Iwate as abbot of a temple. Add. Morioka, Iwate-ken. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n181/mode/1up))

**SHIMODA, Utako** Mad., enjoys the reputation of being a Marquis Ito in female circles, being one of the foremost blue-stockings and educationalist, besides occupying the highest post in Gov. service of all the women in Japan. She was b. '55, a daughter of an educational inspector of the fief of Iwamura, Mino, and studied poetry under the then celebrated Hatta Tomonori, was appointed a Court maid of honor when about 16 years old, and again after the death of her husband, fencing-master of the same fief to whom she had been betrothed and who died in '80 after the matrimonial life of four years. Her great ability in composing sonnets having drawn the attention of Her Majesty and it was at her suggestion that her original personal name was changed to the present one which means "Sonnets." On the founding of the Peerage Girls' School she was appointed an instructor, subsequently combining the executive duty of Lady Steward of the school, and now Head of the female department of the Nobles School to which the Girls' School was united in '06. Founded a private female school about ten years ago. She visited Europe '93-'95 and is perhaps the only Japanese lady who was received by the Queen of England in audience wearing Japanese costume. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n181/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**SHIMAMURA, Hayao** Pres. Naval Staff Col. and chief staff to Adm. Togo during the late War; b. in Kochi '58; entered the Naval Academy '74; Midshipman '81; sent abroad for study in England and Italy '88-'90, and on returning home was made Lieutenant; was staff officer on board the flag-ship Matsushima in the Japan-China War and was slightly wounded in the left leg in the battle of Yellow Sea, Commander soon after and attached to the Naval Board; granted 4th class Golden Kite and Single Ray of Rising Sun for his service in the War; Prof. at the Naval Staff Col. '96 and in the same year attached to the Japanese Legation at Rome; Senior Commander '97; attached to the Naval Board on returning home the same year; Capt. '99; was Commander of Suma and Chief Staff of the Standing Squadron in the Boxer Trouble '00 and was granted 3rd class Golden Kite and Rising Sun for the service; attached to the Naval Board and also Prof. at the Col. on returning home; singled out by Adm. Togo as his chief staff officer when he was appointed Commander of the fleet on the eve of the outbreak of the late War; transferred to the present post '06; was granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Double Rays of Rising Sun for his service in the late War. Has been ordered to attend the Hague Peace Conference held '07. Add. Naval Staff Col., Tokyo. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n182/mode/1up))

**SHIMOSE, Masachika** Kogakuhakushi inventor of Shimose powder, b. '59 at Hiroshima; grad. the now defunct Im. Col. of Engineering '84; connected with the Printing Bureau '84 to '87 and took charge of the work of manufacturing printing ink and pigments; transferred to the Naval Arsenal '87 where he supervised till '00 the ammunition dep't. Meanwhile he had completed his prolonged investigation in explosives and his new compound was adopted in June '93 by the Navy which gave it the name of Shimose powder. His service was rewarded with grant of decoration and a sum of money. In June '99 the Shimose Powder Factory was established at Akabane and he was appointed to take charge of it, and this post he continues to hold. The following year he was granted another decoration. He was frequently appointed a Commissioner of Domestic Exhibition. Mr. Shimose's explosive has proved, employed for the first time in actual fighting in the late War, a terrible destructive agency far more terrible than any similar compound previously known in the world, so that for the complete success of her arms Japan owes to the inventor almost as much for the commanding genius of Marshal Oyama and supreme strategy of Adm. Togo. Has been rewarded with Middle Cordon Rising Sun and grant of annuity. Add. Hakusan-goten, Koj., T. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n182/mode/1up))

**SIMLA, Gentaro** Vice-President of the Hypothec Bank of Japan; b. '68 in Yamanashi-ken; grad. law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. with honor; appointed Councillor of Agr. and Com.; raised to Dir. of Industrial Bureau of the Dep't which he resigned '98; appointed to the present post '02. Add. Kanetomi-cho, Koi., T. firm for long while. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koi., T. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n182/mode/1up))


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**SHIRANI, Takêshi** Dir. Ordinary Education Bureau, b. '63 in Fukuoka; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., 90; appointed at the Home Office in which he held post Councillor, Section Chief and finally Dir. of Shinto Affairs Bureau '02, also serving for some years at the Hokkaido Office, and also at the Edu. Dep't. Transferred to Gov. of Tochigi '03 and appointed to the present post '06. Add. Tsurumaki-cho, Waseda, T. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n183/mode/1up))

**SHIBAYAMA, Shosai** Master makiye artist, Grand Prize recipient at Paris and St. Louis, ex-Prof. Fine Art Academy; b. '53 in Tokyo; first studied inlaying but subsequently took to makiye; was ordered '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 followoing year, resigning the post '01. He is specially famous for "level polish makiye," and has frequently received orders from the Imperial Court. Add. Kobikicho, 1, Kyo., T. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n183/mode/1up))

**SHODA, Heigoro** 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, Keiogijiku. Then entered the Mitsubishi firm, soon after its inception and has perhaps done than any other employe in carrying the establishment to the present state of prosperity; has charge of the Nagasaki Dockyard owned by the Mitsubishi — p. 138 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n183/mode/1up))

**SODA, Kinsaku** one of the prominent merchants of Yokohama, b. '50 in Kozuke, laid the basis of his present wealth through transactions in raw silk early in the era; 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. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n183/mode/1up))

**SOGA, Sukenori** Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Viscount (cr. '84), ex-President of the lately nationalized Nippon Railway Co., and Mem. House of Peers since '91. He was b. '43 in Saga-ken; entered early 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 of the Crown Prince. He is one of the strongest members in the Upper House. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n183/mode/1up))

**SONE, Arasuke** Baron, (cr. 1902), Member of the Privy Council, Chief of Horse Affairs Bureau, ex-Minister of Finance, b. '49 in Choshu; was despatched to France to study military tactics '72-'77, but soon left Army and entered the civil service; Councillor of the Legislative Bureau and held other posts '81-'90; chief secretary of the Lower House '90, and M.P. for Yamaguchi '92 when he was elected Vice-President of the House, re-entered the Gov. service and represented Japan at Paris '93-'97; accepted the portfolio of Justice '98 in the 3rd Ito Cabinet; Minister of Agr. and Com. '98-'00 in the Yamagata Cabinet. The chairs occupied by him in the last Ministry may be seen from the Ministerial schedule shown elsewhere. His zeal in the question of horse improvement induced him to accept the present post in the Bureau which was created in '06. Was granted the Grand Cordon of Rising Sun in connection with the late War. Add. Sakurada-cho, Az., T. Tokyo twice; was relieved of the last post in Dec. '06. Add. Shinmachi, Akasaka, T. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n183/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**SONODA, Kokichi** Banker, President of Dai Jugo Ginko (15th Bank), b. Jan. '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 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-'97; transferred to the present post '99. His first wife, daughter of adopted father, died in '75, and he married third daughter of Mr. Tominaga in '80. Add. Shiba Shirokane, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n184/mode/1up))

**SOYEDA, Juichi** Hogaku-hakushi, 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; grad. the course of Pol. Economy of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '84; further prosecuted his studies at Cambridge, England and Heidelberg, and appointed a Councillor of the Treasury on his return home '87. He was promoted from one higher post to another in the same office till he filled the Vice-Ministership, at the time of the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet '98. On the fall of this Cabinet he retired from the Gov. service; appointed President of the Formosan Bank June '99 when that bank was inaugurated; removed to the chairman of the Organization Com. of the Japan Industrial Bank and appointed its President on its being formally started '02. He took active part in the monetary reform work, and in the recent introduction of foreign capital. Add. Suido-bata, Koi. T. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n184/mode/1up))

**SONODA, Yasukata** Baron, (cr. '97), ex-Governor of Hokkaido, Mem. House of Peers, b. '50 in Satsuma. Was long connected with the Police affairs, having held the post Police-Gen. of — p. 139 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n184/mode/1up))

**SUENOBU, Dosei** Pres. Tokyo Marine Ins. Co., Dir. Meiji Fire Ins. Co. and of several other important concerns, b. '55 in Kochi and was among the first batch of graduates of the Imp. (now Tokyo) Univ., and has ever since devoted himself to business. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n184/mode/1up))

**SUFU, Kimihira** Governor of Kanagawa-ken, Mem. House of Peers, b. '48 in Choshu; Secretary of Justice Dep't '76; promoted to one higher post to other till in time he was appointed Chief Secretary of the Cabinet; he was appointed Councillor to the Legation, Italy '87 and after returning home he was appointed Gov. Hyogo-ken and afterward to the present post. Add. Kanagawa-Kencho, Yo'ma. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n184/mode/1up))

**SUGI, Kyoji** Hogaku-hakushi, b. '28 at Nagasaki, is one of the earliest statisticians of Japan. Left Gov. service '83 and has since devoted himself to his special study. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n185/mode/1up))

**SUGI, Magoshichiro** 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 connceted with the Imperial Court; Lord Steward of late Empress Dowager's Household; then the Treasurer of the Imp. Household; appointed Privy Councillor '97. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Koj., T. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n185/mode/1up))

**SUGIMURA, Toraichi** Minister Plen. at Mexico, 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 St. Petersburg '98-02; finally promoted to Minister to Mexico. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n185/mode/1up))

**SUGITA, Tei-ichi** Pres. House of Rep. and M.P. of unbroken records, leader of Seiyukai, b. '51 in Fukui-ken; is one of the dwindling class of old Liberals who struggled for the cause of freedom by sacrificing personal interest and comfort; appointed Gov. of Hokkaido in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet '98; elected Vice-President of the House '02-'03; President Jan. '06. Add. Honmura-cho, Az., T. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n185/mode/1up))

**SUMITOMO, Kichizaemon** 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 (Cap. Y. 1,000,000 and Res. Y. 2,500,000), copper mining and smelting, and also colliery. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Osaka. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n185/mode/1up))

**SUYEMATSU, Kencho** Baron, (cr. '95), Bungaku-hakushi, Privy Councillor, b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken; started public career as writer on the staff of the Nichi Nichi; attracted Marquis Ito's notice for his uncommon qualities, and got appointed Chancelior of the Legation at London, where he turned his leisure fully to advantage by attending lectures; obtained leave to study at Cambridge; M.P. from his district '90-'95; Director of the Legislative Bureau '92-'96. During the Japan-China War he was sent to Seoul on some important diplomatic mission which procured for him the patent of Barony; Minister of Communication in the Ito Cabinet '98; Minister for the Interior '00-'01 in the Seiyukai Ministry: was sent to England soon after the outbreak of the late hostilities and till his dep. for home Jan. '06 he had worked hard to advocate cause of Japan by contributing articles to several European journals, subsequently published in book form as "Risen Sun Empire;" also wrote "Japanese Fantasies." Appointed Privy Councillor Feb. '06. Is a son-in-law of Marquis Ito whose eldest daughter is Baroness Suyematsu. Was awarded for his services during the late War with Grand Cordon Rising Sun. Add. Shiba Nishikubo, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n185/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**SUZUKI, Tozaburo** M.P., b. '55 in Shizuoka-ken; has attained the present position from obscurity through sheer diligence and perseverance; made himself famous of late for his inventive ingenities, having invented a candy manufacturing machine, lemonade manuf'ing process, sugar refining machine, etc. Started a sugar refinery in '95 which is now one of the best paying concerns in Tokyo; heads the list of inventors of Japan as to number of patents he holding about forty. Was returned form Shizuoka to the House '03. Add. Nippon Seito Co. Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n186/mode/1up))

**SUZUKI, Chokichi** Art Commissioner to the Imperial Household and a master metal-caster, b. '48 in Saitama, nephew of a celebrated caster in the early days of this era and under whom he learned the art; had to struggle hard against adversity till about '76 when he was engaged to superintend bronze ware work of the Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha, an art objects exporting firm started by Mr. Shioda and others and no longer existing; has won high class prizes at all the foreign and domestic exhibitions during these 30 years. The big incense burner with peacocks for which he won gold-medal at Paris Fair '78 is now kept at the British museum. Add Akashi-cho, Kyo., Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n186/mode/1up))

**SUZUKI, Jyubi** Barrister, b. in Kambe, Isê, '54; first studied at Keiogijuku and next at the Imp. Univ., grad. '81 Law in the latter; connected with the Peers' School till '85; transferred to the Foreign Office and was Consul in Korea and Hongkong. Resigned '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. Add. Kaga-cho, Kyobashi, T. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n186/mode/1up))

**SUZUKI, Samaya** Gen. Man. of the Sumitomo family, Osaka, b. in Kanazawa '62; grad. Law Imp. University '87; was a Councillor of the Dep't. of Agri. and Com. on graduation; then removed to a post of secretary in several Local offices, lastly at Osaka, to resign the post and to enter the present service about 15 years ago. Add. Sumitomo, Osaka. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n186/mode/1up))

**TAJIRI, Inajiro** Baron, (cr. '96), Hogaku-hakushi, Chief of the Board of Audit, b. at Kyoto, June '50; grad. Yale Univ., U.S.A. in '79; Councillor of the Finance Dep't '81; afterwards Dir. of Loan and other Bureau; twice Vice-Minister of Finance '92-'97 and '98-1901 and then transferred to the present post. He is teaching political economy at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and other institutions, and enjoy as great a reputation as a scientist as he is as an executive officer; has written several works on political economy. Add. Kanetomi-cho, Koi., T. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n186/mode/1up))

**TAKAGI, Kenkwan** Baron, (cr. '05), Igaku-hakushi, D.S. hon. (Columbia and Penn.), L.L.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 the help 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. Nishikonya-cho, Ky., T. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n186/mode/1up))


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**TAKAGI, Toyozo** Hogaku-hakushi, Mem. House of Peers, lawyer, b. '52 in Tamba; connected with the Bench till '98, holding the post of Vice-Minister of Justice at that time; since that time he is practising law in Tokyo. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n187/mode/1up))

**TAKAGI, Saburo** Pres. of the Doshin Kaisha (pioneer silk exp. firm in Yokohama), b. '41 at Yedo, second son of a samurai of Shonai clan; studied navigation at the Shogunate Naval Training School; entered in '67 school at New Brunswick and finished the grammar school course '71. was appointed that year a post of cashier at the newly established Japanese Legation in U.S.A.; a clerk of the Legation '82; Vice-Consul at San Francisco '74-'76; Consul at New York '75-'80 when he resigned to start with some others the Doshin Kaisha with which he has since been connected. Add. Doshin Kaisha, Yo'ma. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n187/mode/1up))

**TAKAHASHI, Korekiyo** Pres. Yokohama Specie Bank and Vice-Gov. of the Bank of Japan b. '54 in Tokyo, son of a painter and adopted by a samurai of Sendai; 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 and got a lucrative post at one place and another owing to his knowledge of English; appointed an official of the Dep't Agr. and Com. '81; ultimately rising to 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 Vice-Pres. '97; elected Vice-Gov. Bank of Japan, to return. as 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-'06. Add. Yokohama Specie Bank. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n187/mode/1up))

**TAKAHASHI, Sakuye** Hogaku-hakushi. b. '65 in Nagano-ken; grad. Politics at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '94; legal adviser to Adm. Ito. Commander of the Combined Squadrons, at the time of the Japan-China War: proceeded to England to study International Law '97-'01; Prof. at his alma mater since his return home; wrote several works bearing on international law. and is one of the "7 University's Jingoes" who first sounded the toscin of war in the late hostilities. Add. The Imp. Univ., Tokyo. b. in Bingo 65; was connected with Buddhism while young; entered Oxford '88 and studied Sunskrit, further studying in Germany, to return home '97 and appointed Prof. at the Tokyo Univ.; Per. Secretary to Min. of Communication (Baron Suyematsu) and transferred to the present post. Has translated several Sanskrit and Pali works. Stayed in London under the Baron during the late war. Add. Naka Rokuban-cho, Koj., — p. 142 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n187/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**TAKAHASHI, Shinkichi** President of the Hypothec Bank of Japan, Mem. House of Peers, b. '47 in Satsuma; a secretary of the Treasury '74; afterward appointed Customs Chief at Nagasaki, Kobe, Osaka, etc: transferred to the Consular service and appointed Consul at New York; recalled to be given the post of a Bureau Director in the Dep't of Agr. and Com; left Gov. service and held post of President of the Kyushu Rly. on its inauguration; transferred to the present post 1900. Add. Fujimi-cho, Az., T. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n188/mode/1up))

**TAKAHIRA, Kogoro** Amb. to Rome, b. '54 in Iwate-ken; began his career as official of the former Public Works Dep't, to be transferred to For. Office as translator '76; Legation Secretary 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 Extr. and Min. Plenip. accredited to the court of Rome '94, to be transferred to Vienna shortly after; appointed Vice-Minister under Viscount Aoki '99; and the following year appointed Envoy Extr. and Min. Plen. at Washington where he was Peace Plenipotentiary; relieved of the post in '05, and has been nominated Mem. of the House of Peers, which he resigned on the appointment to the present post Feb. '07. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n188/mode/1up))

**TAKAKUSU, Junjiro** M.A. (Oxf.). Pre. of Foreign Language School and Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., — p. 143 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n188/mode/1up))

**TAKAMATSU, Toyokichi** Kogakuhakushi, b. at Tokyo, '52; studied chemistry in England and Germany '79-'84; held long a chair at the Col. of Eng. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. combining post of Patent Comptroller; since '03 is Manag. Dir. of the Tokyo Gas Works. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n188/mode/1up))

**TAKAMINE, Jokichi** Dr. inventor of Taka Diastase," "Adorenalin" and other patent medicine. was b. in '53 in Kaga; completed Applied Chemistry at the former Engineering Col., to be sent to England to prosecute further studies, returning home '81 to be appointed chemist to Dep't of Agri., and Com. where he did much to improve sake brewing and indigo making. Attended the Worlds' 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. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n188/mode/1up))

**TAKAMURA, Ko-un** master-artist in wood and ivoy carving. Prof. of 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 erected in front of the Imp. Palace and of the elder Saigo at Uyeno Park. Won Gold medal at the Paris Fair 1900 and has frequently been honored to carve in presence of Their Majesties. Art Commissioner to the Imp. Household. Add. Sendagi Hg., T. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n188/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**TAKASAKI, Chika-aki** Gov. of Osaka, 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 Ibaragi, Nagano, Okayama, etc.; also Bureau Director at the Home Office. Granted the Grand Cordon of Rising Sun in connection with the War. Add. Osaka-fucho, Osaka. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n189/mode/1up))

**TAKASAKI, Masakaze** Baron, Privy Councillor, b. '36 in Satsuma; took some active part in the work of the Restoration, and was despatched early in the era to Europe to investigate some state affairs; subsequently connected with the Imperial Household chiefly on account of his eminence in Japanese poetry, he occupying the post of chief of the Poetry Section in the Court in addition to that of a Privy Councillor: lost son and heir. Lieutenant of the Navy, at Port Arthur. Add. Ichibei-cho, Az., T. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n189/mode/1up))

**TAKASHIMA, Kayemon** one of the new-made millionaires, b. '32 at Tokyo; and carried out import business early in the era and had the misfortune of being thrown into prison on the charge of having transacted with foreigners without permission; utilized the lonely hours for the investigation of the Japanese art of divination of which he is regarded as the best master living; resumed business on being released; reclaimed several hundreds of acres of land between Yokohama and of land between Yokohama and Kanazawa, that part of land sea-ward from the Gov. Rly. line and bearing the name "Takashima Street" and which reclaimed land he presented to the Gov.; one of the founders of the Yokohama Glass Works, and once held the chair of President of the Hokkaido Tanko Rly. and other business concerns. Add. Aoki-cho, Yokohama. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n189/mode/1up))

**TAKASHIMA, Tomonosuke** 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 War first in '91-'92 and next in '96-'97 and was the 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. Kioi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n189/mode/1up))

**TAKATA, Sanai** Hogaku-hakushi, 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 Prog. but has for years past kept aloof from active politics devoting himself to affairs of the Univ. of which he is active President. 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. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n189/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**TAKATA, Shinzo** prop. well-known Takata Shokai, exp. and imp. firm, b. in Sado '55, second son of a petty official named Amano: adopted by Rokurobei Takata, his father's colleague; succeeded to foster father's duty '68; student-interpreter at Ebisu Custom House '69; reached Tokyo '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 position of prosperity. Add. Takata & Co., Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n190/mode/1up))

**TAKEKOSHI, Yosaburo, M.P** author and journalist, b. at Honjo, Musashi, '65, and adopted into the present family, studied at the Donin-sha and Keiogijiku, and also under missionaries. Began his journalistic career about '88 as writer on the staff of the Osaka Koron and Kokumin, then that of the Jiji '95, started his own paper in Tokyo, the Sekai-no-Nippon '96 which, however, had to be abandoned after a few years' existence. Won confidence of Marquis Saionji and was appointed his Per. Sec. when he held the chair of Education '98, next entered the Niroku, and was returned from Niigata in '02. Has written "History of Japan" and other works. He travelled abroad in '06, and is now writer on the staff of the Yomouri. Add. Higashi Okubo, near T. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n190/mode/1up))

**TAKETOMI, Tokitoshi, M.P** leader of the Progressive Party, b. '55 in Saga-ken; from obscure politician of local reputation suddenly 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; is a man of acute insight and great power of decision, and is moreover reputed as being the best financial talent among the Progressive members. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n190/mode/1up))

**TAMURA, Rishichi** Pre. Tokyo, Cotton Mill, b. '48 in Tokyo; long connection with the Mitsui, and was Yokohama agent for the Mitsui Bank till '85; memorialized the Gov. to encourage spinning business the enormous import of yarns 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. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n190/mode/1up))

**TANABASHI, Aya** born, '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. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n190/mode/1up))


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**TANABE, Sakuro** Kogaku-hakushi, 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. of the Eng. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., then an Engineer to the Hokkaido Government; a Prof. on Engineering of the Imp. Kyoto Univ. from '00. Add. Kyoto Imp. Univ. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))

**TANABE, Teikichi** adv. of the millionaire house of Sumitomo, Osaka; b. '46 at Numazu; first learned navigation; appointed secretary of the mediatised local office of Numazu soon after the Restoration; entered Tokyo Local Office in which he held post of Chief School insp. and pres. Tokyo Normal School; entered the Sumitomo house '79 and till his resignation '94 he had rendered distinguished service in pushing the work of the house to the present greatness. Is now Pre. of the Kyodo (Union) Fire Ins. Co. Add. Osaka. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))

**TANAKA, Fujimaro** Viscount, (cr. '87), Privy Councillor, b. '45 at Nagoya; most distinguished Imperialist in the Owari clan and was greatly instrumental in inducing his liege lord, subsequently Marquis Tokugawa, to renounce the cause of the Tokugawa Shogunate: appointed to a high post in the Education Dep't soon after the Restoration; Minister of Justice '80-'81, and Envoy Extr. Min. Plenip. '84 at Rome; next to Paris '87-'90; assumed the chair of Justice '91; soon resigned after and was installed in the Privy Council. Add. Suido-bata, Koi., T. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))

**TANAKA, Gentaro** b. '53 in Kyoto-fu; is a prominent citizen of Kyoto which he frequently represented in the House, and has been 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 in that city. Add. Kyoto — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))

**TANAKA, Ichibei** b. '38 at Osaka; is connected with several leading business concerns in Osaka and vicinities. Add. Osaka. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))

**TANAKA, Inagi** Chief Liberarian of the Gov., b. '56 in Suwo; grad. '81 course of Japanese and Chinese Literatures, Imp. Univ.; was subsequently appointed assist. Prof. at the Univ., combining other duties at the Edu. Dep't; visited Europe and America, '88-'90 to study affairs relating to librabries, and was appointed '93 to the present post. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))

**TANAKA, . Mitsu-aki** Viscount (cr. '87). 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 Quarter-master Gen. and retired from activ 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-Mn. of the Imp. Household, where succeeded Count Hijikata in the Ministry '98 and continues to occupy the chair. His wife, Viscountess Tanaka, who was a leading figure in the ladies' society of Tokyo, was carried away by disease '05. He was sent to Korea early this year to carry congratulatory message from His Majesty concerning the wedding of the Korean Crown Prince. Add. Fujimi-cho, Koj., T. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n191/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**TANAKA, Shohei** Rigaku-hakushi, 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; till lately an officer of the Nippon Rly. Co. owing to lack of a proper post which allow his special talent a full play; has resigned the place in order to devote himself to some important researches. Add. Uneme-cho, Ky., T. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))

**TANAKA, Yoshio** Mem. House of Peers, Lord-in-waiting, and one of foremost botanists of the old school, b. '38 in Iida, Shinano; Sen. Secretary of Agr. '81 and Com.,, Senator '83; Mem. of the Japan Academy (cor. British Royal Society). He is not only a botanist but is also a great authority in agriculture, fishery, and forestry, and has always been connected with the Domestic Exhibitions. Add. Kinsuke-cho, Hg., T. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))

**TANAKADATE, Aikichi** Rigaku-hakushi, b. in Iwate-ken, '56; after grad. the Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. he proceeded to England and Germany to complete his studies in physics in its bearing to seismology which he has charge of in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Yaoe-cho, Hg., T. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))

**TANI, Tateki** Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Viscount, (cr. '84), Mem. House of Peers, b. '37 in Tosa, and took active part in the Civil War of the Restoration. It was in another and far more disastrous civil trouble of '77 that the fame of the subject of the sketch suddenly acquired a great eminence, for it was chiefly owing to his stubborn defense of the Castle of Kumamoto where he, then Maj.-Gen., was Commander of the Garrison, that the rebels' design of marching up eastward was frustrated and they were routed by the Imperial forces that came to the rescue of the beleaguered garrison that had been, after the siege of about two months, almost reduced to the verge of starvation. He left the active service not long afterward; subsequently took to politics and rose to the Ministerial position, having assumed the portfolio of Agr. and Com. '85-'87. He is a power in the House of Peers where he has been elected without break by fellow Peers of his own rank since the opening of the Diet. Is a man of intense sincerity though somewhat lacking breadth. Add. Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))

**TATSUNO, Kingo** Kogaku-hakushi, b. '56 at Karatsu; is a pioneer architect who has gone through a regular collegiate education having grad. Architecture at the defunct College of Engineering. He studied in England '80-'83, and had charge of the building of the Nippon Ginko, Parliament and other large edifices. At present he practises his profession, and is a consulting architect to many important offices. Add. Hiyoshi-cho, Kyo., T. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))

**TERAO, Hisashi** Rigaku-hakushi, Prof. of Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '55 at Fukuoka; studied mathematics and astronomy in France '70-'83; Dir. of the Gov. Observatory at Tokyo. Add. Azabu, Iikura, Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))

**TERAO, Toru** Hogaku-hakushi, Prof. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '58 at Fukuoka; connected with the Bench for some years after grad. the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; transferred to the Col. of Law of his alma mater '91; studied at Brussels '92-'95 to finish his study in science 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.' Add. Kikui-cho, T. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n192/mode/1up))


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**TERASAKI, Khogyo** b. '66; one of the most prominent young artists of Japanese painting. Add. Uyeno Sakurai, T. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n193/mode/1up))

**TERA-UCHI, Seiki** General, Minister of War, b. 52 in Choshu, 2nd son of S. Toda and adopted by a retainer of the same clan; Sub.-Lieut. '71, Maj. '79, ordered to study in France '82, and on his return was given posts 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 Div., Sectional Chief at the General Staff Board etc. He as Maj.-Gen. supervised transport affairs in the Japan-China War and rewarded with 3rd class Golden Kite. Raised to Lieut.-Gen. '97 and appointed Insp.-Gen. Mil. Edu., then Vice-Chief, appointed War Min. '02 in the Katsura Cabinet. He was granted G.C.V.O. by King Edward while service in the late war was rewarded with 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulonia. Add. War Office, Tokyo. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n193/mode/1up))

**TESHIMA, Seiichi** Pre. 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 — p. 148 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n193/mode/1up))

**TODA, Ujitomo** Count. Grand Master of Ceremonies (cr. '84; formerly Daimyo); studied in America '71-'76; Legation Councillor '86; Env. Extr., Min. Plenip. accredited to the Court of Vienna; removed to the Imp. Household Dep't as Vice-Chief of the Board of Ceremonies. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n193/mode/1up))

**TOGO, Heihachiro** Admiral, Chief of the Naval Staff, the hero of the memorable battle of Tsushima was b. in Dec. '47, a son of a petty retainer of the Lord of Kagoshima. He commenced sailor's career at 16 on board a small warship owned by the Prince, and at 21 he on board the Kasuga (old), then one of the few ships in the infantile Navy of the Imperial Government, first came under fire in the fight with the now Ad., then the rebel chief, Enomoto's Kwaiten. In '71 he with 13 young officers were sent to England for study, of whom he is the only survivor: entered the Military School near Portsmouth; then removed to the Merchant Marine School on the Thames; went through a course of practical navigation on board a sailing ship which sailed for and returned from Melbourne '74: studied naval science under a Prof. of Greenwich Academy and returned home '78 on board the Hiyei just completed at an English yard to the order of Japan. From that time till the outbreak of the Japan-China War '94-'95, nothing particular occurred. His sinking of the Chinese transport Kowshing at the very threshold of the Japan-China War, then the Captain of the cruiser Naniwa, was fraught of grave consequences, for the Kowshing, though used as a transport by the Chinese, was a British steamer flying the British flag, while the negotiation between Japan and China had not yet been broken off. It was evident that Togo's act on that critical occasion did precipitate it. A story is told that even the late Marquis Saigo, then Minister of Marine, was aghast when the intelligence of the sinking of the Kowshing had reached him and that he repeatedly condemned it to have been rash and reckless. Some conjecture that Togo, in taking that resolute course, may have been under secret instruction from the late Gen. Viscount Kawakami, Vice-Chief of General Staff, and whose strong representations could at last induce the then Premier, Marquis Ito, to adopt the alternative of war. On the return of peace Togo was promoted Rear-Adm. with the 4th Order of Golden Kite, and was attached to one Admiralty after another, till in 1900 he became Vice-Admiral with the command of Maizuru Admiralty. That post he had to exchange with Vice-Adm. Hidaka, then Commander of the Combined Fleet, when outbreak of hostilities with Russia was imminent. His actions during the war belong to the province of history and should better be omitted here. When the surviving enemy's warships at Port Arthur had all be accounted for by the gun-fire from the memorable 203 metre height. Togo, with his Admirals and Captains, returned to Tokyo at the express desire of His Majesty. On his arrival on Dec. 30th '04, he was welcomed with frantic enthusiasm by the grateful nation. Again on Feb. 6th '05, the anniversary of his first departure against Port Arthur, he left Tokyo on board the flagship Mikasa. This famous vessel, while lying at anchor at Sasebo, suddenly burst into explosion on the midnight Sept. 10th and sank with a fearful casualty of officers and men. The awful incident occurred on the very day when the Admiral secretly started for Tokyo on some important mission. After protratted attempt the precious battleship was refloated on August 7th '06, and at once endocked. The disaster was judged to have been caused by the accidental explosion of magazines from electric light, as in the case of the French warship Jena which exploded at Toulon this year. Togo was promoted full Admiral June '04 and transferred to the present supreme post Dec. '05. His farewell letter to officers and men supplied a theme for patriotic utterances in Europe and America. Was made Mem. of the Order of Merit by King Edward while his service in the late War was rewarded with 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Chrysanthemum. The Adm.'s wife is a daughter of the late Vis. Kaieda. Privy Councillor, two sons and a daughter being born of their wedlock. Add. Kamirokuban-cho, Tokyo. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n193/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**TOKUDAIJI, Sanenori, Marquis** (cr. '84; formerly courtier). Grand Chamberlain and Keeper of the Privy Seal, b. '39 at Kyoto. Has had an unvaried career, he being 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 occupies for some decades. His devoted faithfulness is duly appreciated by His Imp. master who places in him, it is said, implicit confidence. Was granted Grand Order and Grand Cordon of Chrysanthemum for his service during the war. The Marquis is an elder brother to Marquis Saionji and Mr. Sumitomo, millionaire of Osaka. Add. Ichiban-cho, Tokyo. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 194](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n194/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**TOKUGAWA, Iyesato** , Prince, (cr. '84), President of the House of Peers, b. '63 at Tokyo, is third son of Yoriyoshi Tokugawa, the Tayasu branch of the Tokugawa, and was adopted as heir '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; was appointed President of the House of Peers '03 where he had begun to sit by right of birth soon after he reached majority. The Princess is a sister of the late Prince Konoye. Add. Senda-gaya, Tokyo. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n195/mode/1up))

**TOKUGAWA, Yoshihisa** , Prince, b. '37, seventh son of the then Prince of Mito, one of the three main scions of the great house of Tokugawa. Installed '66 as 15th and the last of the illustrious line of Shogun that was founded by Iyeyasu and of the occupants of the Military Regency started by Yoritomo 11-86, the life of the old Prince supplies a unique sight seldom seen elsewhere. He was confronted soon after his succession to the exalted ancestral seat with the national convulsion that had been originated several years before and that was aimed at pulling down the Regency and reinstating the Imp. House to its rightful sovereign seat. But for his enlightened conviction that the time had come to put an end to the anomalous dual system of the trusted authority, the work of Restoration could not have been so readily accomplished at such minimum of bloodshed which was caused by the band of misguided followers of the Tokugawa. After Restoration he has altogether kept aloof from active politics and spent his time in shooting and other manly sports. In '02 he, who had resigned the title of Prince to his adopted son, was granted independently the same title and in future therefore, the great house of Tokugawa will embrace two princes. Add. Kobinata, Koi. T. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n195/mode/1up))

**TOKUNO, Michimasa** , ex-Dir. Gov. Printing Works, b. at Kagoshima '52, eldest son of the late Dir. of the same works; was at first destined for the Navy; followed the Imperial troops sent against Hakodate; joined the late Saigo's (his sister's husband) expedition to Formosa '74; subsequently an official in local offices; junior 1st Secr. Treasury '84; junior Dir. Printing Works '85 to be dispatched abroad the same year to inspect printing business; again on a similar mission '87; full Dir. '88 on the death of his senior; and has since been connected with the establishment respected officials and work hands under his control. Add. Atagoshita, Shiba, T. now issuing 4 page fortnightly as his organ. Add. Kasuya, near Tokyo. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n195/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**TOKUTOMI, brothers** Iichiro, journalist, chief editor and proprietor of Kokumin Shimbun, born '63 at Kumamoto, of the family of a Chinese scholar; received education at the Doshisha, Kyoto; sprang into fame by the publication about '86 of "The Future Japan," which is a lucid exposition of democratic ideas; issued '87 the monthly magazine entitled "The Friend of the Nation," subsequently discontinued, and in '90 the "Kokumin" (Nation), a daily paper. His democratic idea has subsequently veered round, and the Kokumin as the Goy. organ to the Katsura Ministry, and for its defence of the Peace Treaty he and his paper were made target of fierce denunciation and even assault by the public. Occupied a high post in the Home Office at the time of the Matsukata-Okuma Cabinet '97, and wrote many books among which the "Life of Yoshida Sho-in" may be mentioned. He with Mr. E. Fukai visited Europe and America in the year 1896. Kenjiro. (Pen name "Rokwa"), younger of the two brothers, long on the staff of the Kokumin. Wrote '99 "Namiko," a novel intended to depict collisions between old and modern ideas of Japan, and it has enjoyed an immense popularity having gone through more than '64 editions and even translated and published in America by a Japanese a couple of years ago. Next followed "Omoide-no-ki," somewhat autobiographic and "Kuroshiwo" (Black Current), incomplete and of socialistic tendency. He undertook pilgrimage to Jerusalem and to Tolstoy in '06, and is — p. 151 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n196/mode/1up))

**TOMATSU, Magotaro** Paymaster-Gen. Army, b. 47 in Wakayama of a family named Obori and adopted by the present family at eight years old; followed the contingent of his lord in the expedition of Choshu by the Tokugawa and had had bitter experience owing to the defeat of the expedition; 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 Mil. 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 honor.) Add. Aoyama Harajiku, Tokyo. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n196/mode/1up))

**TOMI-I, Masa-akira** Hogaku-hakushi, Mem. House of Peers, b. '58 at Kyoto; grad. Lyon Univ. in France '83; Prof. of the College of Law of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85-'03. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n196/mode/1up))

**TOMITA, Tetsunosuke** Mem. House of Peers, 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 fo Japan '83, and promoted its Gov. '87 which post he resigned in '89; Governor of Tokyo Prefecture '91-93. Is now connected with several business establishments. Add. Daimon-cho, Koi., T. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n196/mode/1up))

**TOMIZU, Hiroto** Hogaku-hakushi, 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, then the famous "Strike" of the Faculty, finally resignation of the Min. of Education. The agitation was finally settled by the reinstatement of the Prof. to his former seat. Add. Iida-machi, Tokyo. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n196/mode/1up))


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**TOYOKAWA, Ryohei** b. '52 in Tosa, and since his grad. from the Keiogijuku has been connected with the Mitsu-Bishi with whom he is related by blood. Has charge of the Mitsu-Bishi Banking Dep't, and is a prominent figure in business circle of Tokyo. Add. Suido-cho, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))

**TSUBOI, Shogoro** Rigaku-hakushi, Prof. of Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '63 at Tokyo; is the highest authority on anthropology in Japan, and his researches into the relics of Ainu and Korobockle races have awakened a wide interest among scientific circles of the world. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))

**TSUBOUCHI, Yuzo** Bungaku-hakushi, author and edu'ist, b. '59 in Aichi-ken; is connected with the Waseda Univ. from its inception, '82, he having grad. that year Co. Lit. of the now Imp. Tokyo Univ.; is more widely known in public as the first living novelist of regular univ. education, and his first writing, "Student's Life," pub. soon after his graduation, though a poor stuff as seen to- — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))

**** day, had an immense vogue on account of its unconventional treatment; wrote other novels and also several dramas; also works on ethics, and has been devoting his spare hours to the work of reforming Japanese dramas. He is one of the master men of letters. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))

**TSUCHIKO, Kinshiro** Vice-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 employee 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. Is gifted with rich sense of humor, and has even written a brochure on the subject, "Philosophy of Humor." Add. Yumi-cho, Hg., Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))

**TSUDA, Umeko** daughter of Tsuda Sen, an agriculturist, b. '65 at Tokyo; was among the first batch of girls sent '71 to U.S. A. for study by the Imp. Gov., staying there till '82, and on returning home was appointed teacher of the Peerage Girls' School combining post of Interpreter to Her Majesty; is now the founder and proprietor of the Girls' English School in Kojimachi, Tokyo, which started some seven years ago enjoys a great popularity; started about the same time an English student magazine in conjunction with others. Has frequently visited America. Add. Goban-cho, Koj. T. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))

**TSUJI, Shinji** Mem. House of Peers, educationalist. b. '42 in Nagano-ken; entered the Education Dep't '65 and continued in its service till '96 when he, Vice-Minister, resigned. Is the president of a life insurance company, and also chairman of the Japan Edu. Association. Add. Yumi-cho, Hg., Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n197/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**TSUKAHARA, Osamu** journalist and novelist, b. '48 at Tokyo; was connected with Nichi Nichi '78. but has lately joined the Mainichi Dempo. He is reputed as one of the foremost writers of romance. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))

**TSUKAMOTO, Katsuyoshi** Lieut.-Gen., Commander 9th (Kanazawa) Div., b. in Gifu '47, and adopted into the present family; Sub.-Lieut. '72 and Col. at the time of the Japan-China War in which he gained the 4th class Golden Kite. Maj.-Gen. '97 and fought in the late War first at the head of a Brigade of the Osaka Div., and was promoted Lieut.-Gen. after the battle of Liaoyang in which his chief Gen. Baron Ogawa was wounded and sent home. Was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor.) — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))

**TSUKUDA, Ichiyo** Vice-Pres. of the Industrial Bank of Japan, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; Secretary of Finance Dep't '93, and was afterward appointed Chief of Customs at Kobe, and Councillor of War Office. Was Financial Adviser to Viceroy Yuan Shihkai '02-'06; appointed to the present post July, '06. Aat. Harajiku, Aoyama, T. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))

**TSUBUHARA, Teikichi** Dir. Gen. of Resi. Gen. Korea b. '55, grad. Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '75, and entered the Foreign Office where he was rapidly promoted and was appointed Consul at Shanghai and also at London; entered the Bank of Japan where he filled the post of Dir. Banking Bureau; resigned the post '98 and was nominated Mayor of Osaka '02, resigning it in June '05; appointed to the present post Dec. '05. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))

**TSUZUKI, Keiroku** Chief Secretary of the Privy Council, Mem. House of Peers, b. '62 at Tokyo; studied in Germany '82-'85 after grad. from the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; appointed Secre. Legation and Per. Secre. to the Foreign Min. '86; travelled abroad '89 in the suite of Marquis Yamagata, then Min. of Home Office in which he was subsequently appointed Dir. of Public Works Bureau '94; again travelled with Marquis Yamagata when the latter was dispatched to Moscow to attend the Tsar Nicholas' coronation ceremony; Vice-Min. of Edu. '97; Env. Extr. Mini. Plen. unattached '98; Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '99 under Vis. Aoki and left office owing to some disagreement of views with his chief. Was on the suit of Marq. Ito when he visited Europe '01-'02.' Appointed to the present post '03. He is a son-in-law of Count Inouye. Appointed as Special Amb. to attend the Hague Peace Conference of '07. Add. Mamiana, Az., T. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))

**UCHIDA, Kakichi** Dir. Shipping Bureau, Communication Dep't b. '66 in Tokyo; graduated Law, Imperial University '91, after which he entered the Department in which he ultimately rose to the present position '03. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))

**UCHIDA, Kosai** Amb. to Vienna, b. '65 in Kumamoto-ken, -ap pointed Attache of the Legation at Washington '87, Per. Sec. to the Mini. of Agr. Com. (C't Mutsu) '90; held a similar post at the Foreign Office when his chief was transferred to it; Secr. of Legation at London '93; transferred to a similar post at Peking '95-'97; Dir. of Political Bureau, to be promoted to the Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '00, and removed to the Legation at Peking '01-'06; nominated to the present elavated post Feb. '07. Mrs. Uchida is a daughter of Mr. Dogura, a millionaire of Yamato, and was educated at Vassar Col., U.S.A. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n198/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**UCHIDA, Sadatsuchi** Minister to Brazil, b. in Fukuoka, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89 and was appointed the same year dipl. attache; Vice-Consul at Shanghai '90-'93, Consul at New York afterward. Con.-Gen. '02-'06. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n199/mode/1up))

**UCHIMURA, Kanzo** Christian thinker and essayist, b. '61 in Saitama; grad. Sapporo Agr. Col., '81, and was appointed clerk in Dep't of Agr. and Com. and compiled the Japan Marine Fauna catalogue, fishery having long been his favorite study; crossed over to America and stayed till '88 during which he studied at Amerhest Univ. and also investigated education for lunatics at Pensylvannia Lun. Hos'l. Was appointed teacher at the Tokyo High School, and by his refusal to bow before the Emperor's portrait from religious scruple he had to resign. Subsequently he has fought hard as non-sectarian Christian preacher, journalist and educationist, fighting with almost Carlyean vehemence. Has written "How I became a Christian" (in English), and other works, and is now publishing the monthly magazine, "Study of the Bible." Add. Tsunohazu, near Tokyo. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n199/mode/1up))

**UCHIYAMA, Kojiro, Maj.-Gen** and Mil. Attaché to the Japanese Legation at St. Petersburg, b. '59 in Tottori; Sub. Lieut. (Art.) '79; was attached to the Legations in Russia and France; was rewarded with 4th class Golden Kite in the Japan-China War, and was Com. Art. Corps attached to the 2nd Army during the late War. Was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor.) — p. 154 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n199/mode/1up))

**UKITA, Kazutami** historian and educationist. Prof. Waseda Univ., b. '54 in Kumamoto; studied English under Capt. James of U. S. A. engaged by the Lord of the fief and was converted into a Christian; entered the Doshisha '76 and grad. '79 and was for same while engaged in religious work; Prof. at his alma mater; entered Yale 92 and studied theology and politics; was again Prof. at the Doshisha and next at present institution '96. Add. Yak-oji, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n199/mode/1up))

**UME, Kenjiro** Hogaku-hakushi. Prof. of Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '60 in Shimane-ken; studied law in France and Germany '86-'89 after grad. from the Imp. Tokyo Univ., at which he has been teaching civil and com. laws since '90; appointed Dir. of Legislative Bureau '97 and Vice-Min. of Edu. '98. Is Legal Adviser to the Korean Government. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koi., T. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n199/mode/1up))

**UN-NO, Bisei** Prof. Gov. Fine Art Institute at Ueno, was b. '63 at Mito, and is noted as one of the master glyptists and casters, being a nephew of below. He has twice visited Europe and America. Add. Uyeno, Park. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n199/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**UNNO, Shomin** Prof. of the Gov. Fine Art Institute at Uyeno, b. '44 at Mito; is a master glyptist; an Art Commissioner to the Imp. Household. Add. Bamba-cho, Hj., Tokyo. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 200](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n200/mode/1up))

**URYU, Sotokichi** Vice-Admiral, Commander of the Takeshiki Naval Station, b. '54 at Kanazawa; entered the Navy early and was dispatched to America to complete study at Annapolis; Capt. '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; ordered to take the command of a detachment under Adm. Togo on the outbreak of the late War, the sinking of the Varyag and Korcetz at Ninsen on Feb. 9th by this detachment being well known. He took part in the battle of Aug. 14th (off Shantung) and in that of the Japan Sea, meanwhile promoted to Vice-Adm. The Adm.'s wife is a sister of Mr. Masuda, of the Mitsui, and was one of the pioneer girl students sent by Japan to U.S.A. for study, and is a Prof. of the Higher Normal Girls' School. The Adm. was granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Corden of Rising Sun (war honor). Add. Takeshiki, Tsushima. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 200](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n200/mode/1up))

**USAGAWA, Kazumasa, Lieut.-Gen** Sectional Chief at the War Office, b. '49 in Yamaguchi, 4th son of T. Fujimura and adopted by K. Usagawa of the same clan; Lieut. '99. staff officer to the 1st Army in the Japan-China War which gained him the 4th class Golden Kite; Maj.-Gen. '01 and promoted '06. He was granted 2nd class Golden Kite as war honor. Add. Minami Teramachi, Y.. T. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 200](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n200/mode/1up))

**USHIBA, Takuzo** b. '50 in Miyeken; held a clerical post at the Home Office '76; appointed Adv. to the Korean Gov. '82-'83; Director of the Taxation Bureau, Treasury '83-'87 when he left officialdom to be appointed a Dir. and in time Man. Director of the Sanyo Rly. lately nationalized. Was a M.P. '92-93. Add. Sanyo Rly. Co., Kobe. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 200](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n200/mode/1up))

**UYEHARA, Yusaku, Lieut.-Gen** b. '56 in Hyuga and adopted into the present family; Sub.-Lieut. (Eng.) '79, was ordered to study in France '89 staff office 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 Hague Peace Conference; during the late War was chief staff to Marshal Nozu whose eldest daughter is his wife. Was granted 2nd class Golden Kite and Rising Sun as war honor. Add. Daimachi, Akasaka, T. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 200](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n200/mode/1up))

**WADA, Hikojiro, Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, M.P** b. '59 in Hiroshima-ken; took active part in the democratic movement under Count Itagaki about 1880; visited Europe and America '89-'90; was identified for several years with the former Nationalist Association; appointed Dir. of the Agri. Bureau, Ar. and Com. Dep't '97-'03; transferred to the Com. and Ind. Bureau. and then raised to the present post. He has sat in the House without break since '92. Add. Kobiki-cho, Tokyo. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 200](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n200/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**WADA, Tsunashiro** b. '56 in Fukui-ken. is one of the foremost mineralogists and geologists of Japan; Secr. of the Dep't. Agr. and Com., and promoted Dir. of Mining Bureau; undertook the founding of the Gov. Steel Works at Wakamatsu '97-'98; has since been engaged in gold mining work. Add. Sanai-saka, U., Tokyo. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 201](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n201/mode/1up))

**WAKAO, Ippei** b. in Yamanashi-ken. '20; and acquired the present affluence by dealing in raw silk early in the era; Member House of Peers for the highest-tax-payers of his native district; founded a family bank (Wakao Bank) and is connected with several business establishments. Add. Kofu, Yamanashi-ken. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 201](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n201/mode/1up))

**WAKATSUKI, Reijiro** Vice-Min. of Finance, b. '66 in Shimane, to be adopted into the present family '86; grad. Law of the Imp. Univ. '92; was appointed councillor of the Treasury soon after graduation where he rapidly rose to be made a Bureau Dir. '03, and then to the present post on the formation of the present Cabinet (Jan. '06). Has been appointed Financial Agent stationed abroad. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 201](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n201/mode/1up))

**WATANABE, Chiaki** Baron. (cr. 1900), Treasurer and Dir. of Estate Bureau of the Imp. Household, b. '43 in Nagano-ken; took some active part in the work of Restoration and held the post of Sec. at Kagoshima at the time of the outbreak of that disastrous civil war; subsequently appointed Gov. of one prefecture or another, till appointed Vice-Min. of Home Office '92; is reputed as being one of the wealthiest among public servants. He is an elder brother of Vis. K. Watanabe (which see). Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 201](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n201/mode/1up))

**WATANABE, Kunitake** Viscount (cr. '96), ex-Minister of Finance, b. '46 in Nagano-ken; was long connected with the Treasury till he rose to be Vice-Min. '89-'92 and next to the principal post '92-'94. In consideration of his service during the Japan-China War he was created Viscount; was temporarily transferred to the chair of Communications but soon restored to the original chair of Finance which he left '95. He was Marquis Ito's right-hand man when he undertook the organization of the "model party" '00, having held the post of chairman of the Organization Committee. Some estrangement took place between the two, for the Vis't resigned the chairmanship; but when the Marquis organized his Ministry he was given the chair of Finance. 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 adoption by the succeeding Finance Minister of a retrenchment measure similar to that proposed by the subject of this sketch seems to indicate that he was in the right in that notorious Ministerial dissension. The Viscount is a great votarist of the Buddhist doctrine of asceticism, and wrote a little work on Indian philosophy. Add. Azabu Hommura-cho, T. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 201](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n201/mode/1up))

**WATANABE, Noboru** Viscount, (cr. '87), b. '38; long connected with the civil service as local Gov. and lastly the Chief of the Board of Audit '84-'00. He is famous as a master of sword- manship. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 201](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n201/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**WATANABE, Senjiro** Man. 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 of for over 20 years till his return home '02 to take post at the head office. Mrs. Watanabe is an English lady. Add. Shimmachi, Akasaka, T. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 202](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n202/mode/1up))

**WATANABE, Shotei** b. in '51 at Tokyo, and is celebrated for his delicate style of painting, landscapes, flowers, birds, etc.; an Art Commissioner to the Imp. Household. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 202](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n202/mode/1up))

**WATASE, Shozaburo** Prof. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. at Numazu in '63; grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '84, and after studying for a little while his special subject of zoology at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was despatched to John's Hopkin's Univ. by the Gov.; appointed Lecturer by the Chicago Univ. where he remained till 1900, when he returned home and was soon after given the present chair at the Univ. here. Add. Doshimmachi, Koi., T. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 202](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n202/mode/1up))

**YAMAGATA, Aritomo** Marshal, Marquis, (cr. Count '84 and gr. Marquisate '95), Pres. of Privy Council, holder of Grand Cordon, one of the elder statesmen, was b. April '38 in Choshu, and was one of the ablest captains when the clan of Choshu had to defend itself against the invasion of the Army of the Tokugawa Shogunate a year before the Imp. Gov. was restored to power. He was a chief staff officer who practically directed the operation when the Imp. Army was sent against the clan of Aizu, the last champions of the fallen Tokugawa; appointed a Major-Gen. and a junior Vice-Minister of War by the Imp. Government soon after restoration of tranquility. Promoted 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 the 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. Was sent to the front as commander of the 1st Army, in the Japan-China War, but soon compelled by ill-health to return home and was granted Marquisate and the 2nd Order of the Golden Kite. Attended the Coronation ceremony of Tsar Nicholas '96, and brought home the Yamagata-Lobanow Convention (see Chap. "Diplomacy"), in regard to Korea. He undertook the arduous task of forming a Ministry '89-'91, and his long military custom of strict discipline landed him more than once into scrapes with the freedom-loving members, for from his long military career, he hates political parties and is a pronounced opponent of the principle of party Cabinet. He was therefore opposed to Marquis Ito's proposal to recommend the Opposition leaders, Counts Okuma and Itagaki, to form a ministry as successors, and the Marshal and his followers secretly watched an opportunity to pull down the party ministry, and the latters' internal dissension soon enabled them to attain their purpose. The Marshal, under the circumstances, was obliged to undertake the task of forming a Ministry '98-'00, and his second Ministerial career was not a success. The Marshal's political career outwardly ended with this second Premiership, but he still continued to wield potential power in active politics. The late Katsura Cabinet was practically a Yamagata Ministry except in name, the ex-Premier himself being one of his most trusted lieutnants, for the Marshal's strong magnetic power combined with his paternal kindness has created a host of followers. His conservative ideas are naturally opposed to the principle held by Marquis Ito, and the recent ministerial changes may therefore be said as outcome of rivalry between the two statesmen. On the outbreak of the late War the Marshal succeeded Marshal Oyama as Chief of the General Staff, to be transferred to present position on Marquis Ito's departure for Korea as Resident-Gen. The Marchioness died some years ago and he has been a widower since. He has adopted as heir, as he had no issue, one of his sister's sons, the present Min. of Communications. (V. "Marquis Ito.") He was made member of the Order of Merit by King Edward, while the service in the late War was rewarded with 1st Class Goden Kite and Collar. Add. Sekiguchi, Koi., T. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 202](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n202/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**YAMAGATA, Isaburo** Minister of Com. b. '57 in Choshu; held various subordinate posts in the Central Government and served as Gov. in several provinces; appointed to the present post soon after the formation of the Saionji Ministry; and given present chair in deference to his powerful uncle and father-in-law, he being an adopted son and heir of Marshal Marquis Yamagata, and son of his sister. Add. Kobiki-cho, Tokyo. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 203](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n203/mode/1up))

**YAMAKAWA, Kenjiro** Rigaku-hakushi, Mem. House of Peers, b. July '54 at Aizu; studied physics in America and Europe, was connected with the Tokyo Imp. Univ. from his return in '72; resigned '05 President of Imp. Tokyo Univ. dissatisfied with interference of executive authorities (v. "Tomizu"). Add. Hatsune-cho, Koi., T. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 203](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n203/mode/1up))

**YAMAMOTO, Gombei** Mem. of Supreme Mil. Council, Admiral, Baron, (cr. '02), b. Oct. '52 in Satsuma and fought in the War of the Restoration on the Imperial side; one of the pioneer graduates of the Naval Academy which he left '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 to 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 g.b. Amaki '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 Takao and next of Takachiho. He was soon transferred to the Naval Office first as Personal Secretary of the Minister; promoted as Director of a Bureau and was gazetted Rear-Admiral '95. Vice-Minister '96 when he was promoted to Vice-Adm. and Minister from '98 to Jan. '06, having been appointed full Admiral '04. He was granted 4th Class Golden Kite in connection with the Japan-China War during which he was at Hiroshima as personal Secretary to the Minister of the Navy. For his service in the late War he was granted 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon. The Admiral is an able speaker and is statesman like capacity. Despatched to England on suite of Prince Fushimi '07 and was decorated G.C.M.G. by King Edward. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 203](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n203/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**YAMAMOTO, Kametaro** b. '47 at Osaka; is the greatest Japanese tea-merchant in Kobe, having made the present fortune through his direct export of tea early in the era. He is the chairman of the Kobe Chamber of Commerce and is a leading figure in the business circles of Kobe and Osaka. Add. Kobe. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 204](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n204/mode/1up))

**YAMAMOTO, Tatsuo** Mem. House of Peers, ex-Gov. of the 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 which was created on the amalgamation of the Mitsubishi with the rival company; entered '90 the Bank of Japan in which he was appointed Dir. of Banking Bureau, to be nominated Governor '98; relieved of the post '03 when the term expired; nominated Mem. Upper House in Nov. of the same year. Add. Kami-Niban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 204](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n204/mode/1up))

**YAMANO-UCHI, Ichiji** Dir. of the Rly. Affairs Bureau and Vice-Pres. of the Imp. Railways, was b. '67 in Kagoshima; grad. in '90 Law of the Tokyo Imp. Univ.; appointed Governor of Aomori-ken '01; Director of the Railway Bureau '03; Vice-President in '07 as additional post. Add. Gov. Railways Bureau, T. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 204](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n204/mode/1up))

**YAMASE, Sho-in** Prof. of the Music Acad. at Uyeno, b. '45; is a master-player of Japanese Koto. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 204](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n204/mode/1up))

**YAMAWAKI, Gen** Mem. House of Peers and President of Adm. Litigation Court., b. in Fukui '49, eldest son of a retainer of the clan; studied medicine at the Medical School of the fief and is one of the few remaining pupils of Rev. Dr. Griffis, author of "Mikado's Empire" etc. who was engaged as instructor by the Prince. Subsequently proceeded to Nagasaki to pursue his study and learn Dutch. Sent to Germany '70 and studied law at Berlin, returning '72. He afterward filled various high civil posts and was appointed to the present post in Jan. '06. Mr. Haruki Yamawaki, Sectional Chief and Dir. of Com. Museum, Agri. and Com. is his adopted son and heir. Add. Hinoki-cho, Aka., Tokyo. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 204](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n204/mode/1up))

**YAMAZA, Enjiro** Dir. Political Bureau, Foreign Office; b. '66 in Fukuoka, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '92, entered the Foreign Office soon after and served abroad for a number of years, at the Legations and Consulates in London, Seoul etc.; was appointed the present post '01. Was on the suite of the Peace Plenip. '05 and of the Plenip. to China '06. Add. Nagata-cho Nichome, T. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 204](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n204/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**YANO, Fumio** b. '50 in Oita-ken; has had a varied career; first began his active life as Sec. of Finance '78-'81 and won the confidence of his chief, Count Okuma, with whose resignation he left office and was for some while a leader of the political party organized by the Count; wrote a political novel delineating the life of Ancient Greece and it enjoyed a great popularity; he visited Europe and America, and on returning became chief editor of the Hochi; entered the Imperial Household '90 as Dir. of Imp. Archieves; removed to Min. to Peking '97-'99. He has lately returned to journalism; and has somewhat turned to a socialist philosopher. He is more a man of letters than a politician. Add. Harajuku, Aoyama, T. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 205](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n205/mode/1up))

**YASHIMA, Kajiko** a famous lady educationist, b. '34 at Kumamoto; principal of the Joshi Gakuin (Girls' School) which she founded in Tokyo about '95; has devoted herself to the work of elevating the ideal of women and of reclaiming the erring sisters; one of the principal promoters of the Society for the ed the World's Conference of the Society held in U.S.A. last year. Add. Kami-niban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 205](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n205/mode/1up))

**YASUDA, Zenjiro** is millionaire who sprang from obscurity to the present affluence, greatest perhaps next to the Mitsui and the Mitsubishi; b. Oct. '38 in Toyama-ken, and was an apprentice at a shop in Yedo and finally opened an exchange shop on his own account. This was enlarged in scope and elevated to 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 the 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 Harbor Works was almost wholly supplied by him. He is a business man of extraordinary integrity and diligence. Add. Yokoami-cho, Hj., T. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 205](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n205/mode/1up))

**YASUHIRO, Ban-ichiro** Mem. House of Peers, b. '59 in Fukuoka-ken; studied at Cambridge, England, for some years teacher at Kyoto High School; long held the secretaryship at the Cabinet, Home Office and others. Chief Secretary of the Yamagata Cabinet '98-'00, and held the post of Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com. '01-'03. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 205](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n205/mode/1up))

**YODA, Hyaksen** Chinese scholar, b. in Sakura; took part in the Restoration movement and on the reinstatement of the Imp. Government was given office of Secretary in the then Cabinet, Edu. Dep't etc. Resigned service '85, to devote himself to literary pursuit, and has written a number of dramas. Add. Ogawa-machi, Kanda, T. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 205](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n205/mode/1up))

**YOKOI, Tokio** M.P., journalist and author b. '57 in Kumamoto, eldest son of the celebrated Heishiro Yokoi who was assasinated early this era; studied English at Kumamoto and was one of the first graduates of the late Neejima's Doshisha of which he was made Pres. '97 but left '99 owing to the dispute with the foreign mission board. He twice visited abroad and studied philosophy at Yale '94-'96, but with his resignation of the post at his alma mater he turned a politician indentified with the Seiyukai, and shortly held a post of Councillor in the Communication Dep't. Was connected with the Nichi Nichi and visited India '03, and was returned from Okayama-ken in the last general election. Add. Higashi Okubo, near T. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 205](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n205/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**YOKOTA, Kuniomi** President of the Supreme Court, b. '50 in Oita-ken; entered the juridicial service '76, Public Procurator '80, then acting Dir. Criminal Bureau and Sec. of the Dep't which post he resigned to study law in Europe '86-'91 to be appointed on return Pub. Pro. of the Tokyo Appeal Court, Councillor then Vice-Min. of Justice '96, Soli.-Gen. '98 Chief Pub. '99, Soli.-Gen. '04, and has been appointed the present post June '06. Add. Kagurazaka, U., T. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 206](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n206/mode/1up))

**YOSHIDA, Kosaku, ex-Man. Dir** Tokyo R'ly Co. & Dir. of several other concerns. b. '55 in Tokyo, son of a wealthy pawnbroker; succeeded to the business when only 20 and restored the prosperity of the house that had began to decline; promoted the Tokai Bank '90. Add. Domei-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 206](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n206/mode/1up))

**YOSHIHARA, Saburo** Vice-Min. of Home Affairs, b. '54 in Chiba-ken; entered the former Law School, Justice Dep't '76 but had to leave it without finishing the course owing to illness; a Jun. Judge '77-86 at various district courts; entered the House of Rep. as Sec. '90; then Tokyo Imp. Univ. '88 to study law and finished the course the following year; appointed a Secretary of the House of Representatives '90; then Secretary in Saitama, Osaka and Aichi, to be promoted to the Governor of Kagawa and next of Okayama, till he was transferred to the Home Office as Director of Local Administration Bureau '03 and to the present post in Jan. '06. Add. Ichiban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 206](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n206/mode/1up))

**YOSHIKAWA, Akimasa, Viscount** (cr. '96), ex-Minister of Home Affairs, Mem. House of Peers, b. '41 at Tokushima; entered the civil service early in the reign, and after having held various posts in the Treasury, Home Office and others was appointed the Gov. of Tokyo and then Vice-Min. of Home Affairs. Then began his ministerial career, first as Minister of Edu. '90, Justice '93-'96, Home Office '91-'96, Communications twice '98-'00 and '01-'03, Home Office '04, which last he had to resign in connection with the Sept. anti-Peace Agitation in Tokyo. Add. Azabu Miyamura-cho, T. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 206](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n206/mode/1up))

**YOSHINO, Seikei** b. '49 at Tokyo, undertook for long a conspicuous part in the municipal work of Tokyo, and repeatedly occupied the chair of the Municipal Council. Sat for the city in the House '90-'92. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 206](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n206/mode/1up))

**YURI, Kinmasa, Viscount** (Cr. '87), Mem. House of Peers, b. '29 at Fukui; filled with credit the arduous post of Treasurer to his clan shortly before the Restoration and that of Min. of Finance of the Imp. Gov. after that grand work had been consummated. It was chiefly through his persevering efforts and judicious management that the Gov. could pay its way at the initial stage of its restoration. He was not a mere financier, but a statesman as well, for the celebrated "Five Articles of Oath" concerning the internal reform publicly sworn by the Emperor at his coronation was a result of the Viscount's memorialization. Has held aloof from active politics long since. Add. Shinjiku, Tokyo. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 206](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n206/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**ZUMOTO, Motosada** editor of the Seoul Press, b. '62 in Hoki Province, and grad. Sapporo Agr. 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 Marquis Ito when he was Premier; started the Japan Times '97 in conjuction with three other including the present writer, and it has served a useful purpose of conveying to foreigners Japanese view presented by native writers. Has traveled twice through Europe and America and was once a special correspondent of the London Standard. Accompanied Marquis Ito to Seoul as non-official mem. of the Residency-Gen., and in January last year he took over the Seoul Press formerly owned by some foreigners. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

### Obituary (July '06—May '07.)

**Adachi, Seisei** Baron; Court Official ... 19 Apr., '07. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Arai, Shogo** M.P., politician ... 16 Oct., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Hatano, Denzaburo** M.P., politician ... 13 Feb., '07. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Hiraoka, Kotaro** M.P., Progressives leader ... 24 Oct., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kaiyeda, Nobuyoshi** Viscount, Privy Councillor ... 27 Oct., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kagami, Koken** Court Councillor ... 8 Apr., '07 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kanai, Yukiyasu** Mem. of the House of Peers ... 14 May, '07 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kawamê, Kyo** Judge ... 20 Feb., '07 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki, Hichiroemon** a millionaire. Prop. Kawasaki Bank ... 30 Jan. '07. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kodama, Gentaro** Visc., General, Chief of the General Staff, ex-Gov.-Gen. of Formosa, stateman &c. ... 23 July, '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kurokawa, Mayori** Prof. Tokyo Art Academy ... 29 Aug., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Kusuda, Yeisei** Baron ... 22 Oct., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Jun** Mem. of the House of Peers, ex-Surgeon-Gen. ... 12 Mar., '07. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Moroto, Seiroku** millionaire of Ise ... 12 Nov., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Nakanê, Juichi** ex-Chief Sec. of the Privy Council, ... 16 Sept., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Nishimura, Katsuzo** business man ... 31 Jan., '07 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Nemoto, Michiaki** Chinese scholar ... 3 Sept., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Ogura, Hisashi** ex-Governor of Gifu ... 5 Nov., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Sassa, Tomofusa** M.P., politician, leader of the Imperialists (now Daido Club.) ... 28 Aug., '06 — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Tatsumi, Naobumi** Baron, General ex-Commander of the 8th Army Div. ... 7 Mar., '07. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Mōsho** Marquis ... 20 Aug., '06. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Hosui** painter of European School ... 15 Nov., '06. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))

**Yasukawa, Shigenari** Pres. of the Aikoku life Insurance Co. ... 29 Aug., '06. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 207](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n207/mode/1up))


## Charity and Relief

**Aichi Ikuji-in (Orphanage)** Bud. Yaba, Nagoya. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Aichi Jizen- kai** Ch. Otsumachi, Nagoya. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Airin-kan** Ch. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Akita Discharged Convicts Home** Ch. Akita City. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Bocho Koji-in (Orphanage)** Bud. Chofu, Yamaguchi. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Bosatsu-kai Koji-in (Orphanage)** Bud. Kurashiki, Okayama. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Dai-kan-jin Yō-iku-in Asylum** Bud. Nagano City. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Dō-aisha** (charity treatment society by [illegible] doctors in Tokyo). — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Ehime ex-Con. Home** Ch. Teppo-cho: Matsuyama. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Ehime Jizen-kai** — Matsuyama City. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Essa Buddhist Orphanage** Bud. Nagaoka, Echigo. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Fuji Orphanage** — Yoshiwara, Tokaido. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Fujin Kyoritsu Orphanage** — Iida-machi, Tokyo. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Futaba Kindergarten** Ch. Koji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Gifu Blind Asylum** — Gifu City. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Gotemba Leper Hospital** Ch. Gotemba, Takaido. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Hakodate Charity Hopsital** — Hakodate, Hokkaido. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Haku-ai-sha Orphanage** Ch. Kōzu, Osaka. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Han-ai Fushoku-kai** Bud. Ikuno-mura, Osaka. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto-en** Ch. Okawa-mura, Maebashi. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Hei-an Orphanage** Bu. Sakae-machi-tori, Kyoto. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Higo Jikei-kan Kyoikubu** — Nishi Hori, Kumamoto. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Hiroshima Ikuji-in (Orphanage)** — Nishi Tera-machi, Hiroshima. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Hiroshima Koji-in (Orphanage)** — Osuga-mura, Hiroshima. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))

**Hoiku-in Orphanage** Ch. Koshigoe, Sagami. — p. 263 ([scan leaf 308](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n308/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Hyogo-ken ex-Con. Home** Ch. Shimo Yamate, Kobe. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Ihai-en (Orphanage Hospital)** Ch. Meguro, Tokyo. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Jizen Kan** — Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Jizen Kyokai** — Odawara, Kanagawa. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Jōmō Orphanage** Ch. Mayebashi, Joshu. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kagoshima B. D. & D. School** — Nagata-cho, Kagoshima. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kagoshima Charity B. D. & D. School** — Yamanosu-cho, Kagoshima. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kainan Jizen-kai** — Marugame, Sanuki. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kakushu Wakei Orphanage** Bud. Kida, Naoyetsu. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kane Jizen ex-Con. Home** Ch. Bitchu-machi, Kaga. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Katei Gakko** Ch. Sugamo, Tokyo. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Keikwa Yojo-in** — Kyoto. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kobe Koji-in (Orphanage)** — Nakayamate, Kobe. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kobe Kunno-in** — ,, ,, — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kobe Kyumin-in** — Oi-dori, Kobe. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kochi Orphanage** — Enokuchi, Kochi. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Koto-ura Orphanage** — Amagasaki, Hyogo. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kumamoto Jikatsu-dan** — Higashi-tsuboi, Kumamoto. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kuyo Yōro-in** Bud. Uramonzen, Nagoya. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kyoto City B. D. & D. School** -- Kyoto. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kyoto ex-Con. Home** Ch. Rokkaku, Shimokyo, Kyoto. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Kyusai-in** — Kamikyo, Kyoto. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Meternity Hospital** Ch. Muromachi, Nakachoja. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Matsuye Ji-iku Katei Gakko** — Matsuye. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Matsuye Orphanage** Ch. Matsuye. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Miike ex-Con. Home** Ch. Haseba, Miike-gun, Hizen. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Miye Orphanage** — Tsu, Ise. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Motoe Orphanage** — Takaoka, Etchu. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Muryo Shukuhaku-jo** Bud. Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki B. D. & D. School** — Kozen-cho, Nagasaki. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki Orphanage** — Takanohira. Nagasaki. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Ono Jizen-in** — Kanagawa. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Osaka B. D. & D. School** — Shio-cho, Osaka. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Osaka Charity Hospital** — Kanzaki-cho, Osaka. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Osaka Orphanage** — Tennoji, Osaka. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Otaru Orphanage** — Otaru, Hokkaido. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Ryuge Orphanage** — Shimogion, Fukuoka. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Saga Orphanage** — Saga. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Sanuki Hōikukai Koji-in** — Takamatsu. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))

**Shimonoseki ex-Con. Home** Ch. Shimonoseki. — p. 264 ([scan leaf 309](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n309/mode/1up))


## Charity and Relief

**Shitsugoku-nin Hogokai (ex-Con'ts Home)** Ch. Yamate, Kobe. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Shitsugoku-nin Kyusaijo ( „ )** Sal.Ch. Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Takinogawa Ophanage for Feeble-minde** Chd. Oji near Tokyo. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Tohoku Jizen-in Hogobu** — Sendai. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Tokai Orphanage** — Toyohashi, Mikawa. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Koji-in (Orphanage)** — Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Yōro-in** — Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Toyama Jizen-kai** — Toyama, Etchu. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Watanabe Tai ex-Con. Home** Ch. Omiya, Osaka. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Keikwa Gakko** — Yokohama. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Orphanage** Ch. Tobe, Yokohama. — p. 265 ([scan leaf 310](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n310/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**1st Bank, Ltd** (The Dai Ichi Ginko).—Estab. in 1873 by Baron Ei-ichi Shibusawa and is the pioneer bank in Japan. It is the banking organ for the Korean Government and is authorized to issue paper notes for circulation in the peninsula, the volume at end of 1906 amounting to about yen 8,280,000.
President.—Baron E. Shibusawa.
General Manager. · Yunosuke Sasaki.
Head Office.—Kabuto-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**3rd Bank, Ltd** (The Dai San Ginko).—Estab. in 1876, it is practically owned by the Yasuda family.
President.—Zenshiro Yasuda.
Head Office.—Kobune-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**15th Bank, Ltd** (The Dai Jugo Ginko).—Estab. in 1877, enjoys the credit of commanding the largest amount of capital of all banks of ordinary kind. was formely called the Peers' Bank as it was created as the banking organ of the peerage circles.
President.—Kokichi Sonoda.
Manager.—Masayasu Naruse.
Head Office.—Kobiki-cho 1-chome, Kyobashi-ku. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**20th Bank, Ltd** (Dai Niju Ginko).—Estab. in 1877.
President.—Iken Kojima.
Head Office.— 2 Ise-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**27th Bank, Ltd** (Dai Niju-Shichi Ginko).—Estab. in 1877.
President.—Jiemon Watanabe.
Sub-Manager. Masami Muro-oka.
Head Office.—Honzaimoku-gashi, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**100th Bank, Ltd** (Dai Hyaku Ginko).—Estab. in 1877. One of most prosperous banks with wide foreign connection. Its capital increased to Y.2,000,000 in Feb. '07.
President.—Kojiro Takada.
General Manager.—Kenzo Ikeda.
Head Office.—Yorozu-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**Higo Ginko, Ltd** —Estab. in 1877 and may be regarded as the joint property of Marquis Hosokawa and the Yasuda family.
Head Office.—Koami-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))

**Imamura Ginko** —Estab. in 1893 by the late Seinosuke Imamura.
Head Office.—Minami-Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 412 ([scan leaf 457](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n457/mode/1up))


## Banks and Banking Business

**Kawasaki Ginko** —Estab. in 1880. Proprietor.—Kawasaki family. General Manager.—Kinsaburo Kawasaki. Head Office.—14, Himono cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Kimbara Ginko** —Estab. in 1885. Proprietor.—Meizen Kimbara. Head Office.—5 Kitazaya-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Meiji Shogyo Ginko, Ltd** —Estab. in 1896, and is practically run by the Yasuda family. President.—Zensuke Yasuda. Head Office.—19 Hombuna-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Mitsu-bishi Ginko** - Founded in 1896. It constitutes the banking department in the manifold economic enterprises run by the great Mitsubishi family. Proprietor.—Iwaski Family. Managing-Director.—Ryohei Toyokawa. Managers.—Kumpei Mimura and Shoichi Kirishima. Head Office.—Yaesu-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Ginko** —Founded in 1876, it constitutes the banking department in the diverse economic enterprises carried on by the millionare family of Mitsui. Proprietor.—Mitsui Family. General Managers.—Senkichiro Hayakawa, and Shogoro Hatano. Head Office.—Suruga-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Morimura Ginko** —Estab. in 1897 by Ichizaemon Morimura. Manager.—Koyata Morokuzu. Head Office.—Nihonbashi Tori-Itchome. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Murai Ginko** —Estab. in 1904 by Kichibei Murai. General Manager.—Teinosuke Murai. Head Office.—O-temma-cho, Nihonbashi. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Nakai Ginko** —Estab. 1885, one of the family banks. Proprietor.—Shin-emon Nakai. Head Office.—Kane-buki-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))

**Tanaka Ginko** —Estab. 1885, one of the family banks. Head Office.—1, Sakamoto cho, Nihonbashi. — p. 413 ([scan leaf 458](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n458/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Teikoku Shogyo Ginko, Ltd** —Estab. in 1894. President.—Masabumi Asada. Head Office.—Kabuto-cho, Nihonbashi-ku. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Teiyu Ginko, Ltd** —Estab. in 1897. President.—Naonari Yamamoto. Head Office.—Shojuro-cho, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Tokai Ginko, Ltd** —Estab. in 1889. President.—Choshiro Kikuchi. Head Office.—Gofuku-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Ginko, Ltd** —Estab. in 1896. President.—Ginjiro Kobayashi. Head Office.—17, Tadokoro-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Yasuda Ginko** —Estab. in 1880 by Zenjiro Yasuda. This is another of the various banks controlled by the Yasuda family. Proprietor.—Yasuda Family. Head Office.—Kobune-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**2nd Bank, Ltd., (Dai Ni Ginko)** —Estab. in 1874. President.—Tomitaro Hara. Head Office.—Honcho, Yokohama. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**74th Bank, Ltd., (Dai Shichiju-Shi Ginko)** —Estab. in 1878. President.—Kahei Otani. Head Office.—Minami-naka-dori, Yokohama. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Mogi Ginko** —Estab. in 1895. Proprietor.—Shohei Mogi. Head Office.—Benten-dori, Yokohama. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Sōda Ginko** —Estab. in 1895. Proprietor.—Kinsaku Sōda. Head Office.—Minami-naka-dori, Yokohama. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Wakao Ginko** —Estab. in 1899. Proprietor.—Wakao Family. Head Office.—Honcho, Yokohama. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Ginko** —Estab. in 1893. Proprietor.—Senzo Hiranuma. Head Office.—Honda-machi, Yokohama. — p. 414 ([scan leaf 459](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n459/mode/1up))


## Banks and Banking Business

**34th Bank, Ltd., (Dai Sanju-shi Ginko).—** President.—Kenzo Koyama. Head Office.—Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**130th Bank, Ltd., (Dai Hyaku Sanju Ginko).—** This was formerly conducted by Jutaro Matsumoto, but since his failure some years ago its control has passed to the hands of the Yasuda family which extended to it helping hands. Head Office.—Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Fujimoto Broker.—** Capital paid-up Y. 1,000,000. Proprietor.—Seibei Fujimoto. Head Office.—Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Kashima Ginko.—** Capital paid-up Y. 300,000. Proprietor.—Kyuemon Hiro-oka. Head Office.—Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Kitahama Ginko, Ltd.,—** Estab. in 1897. President.—Seishū Iwashita. Head Office.—Kitahama, Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Ko-noike Ginko.—** Founded in 1900, it is conducted by the Ko-noike family, one of the oldest millionaire families of Japan. Capital increased to Y. 3,000,000 this year. Proprietor.—Ko-noike Family. General Manager.—Junzaburo Ashida. Head Office.—Imabashi, Higashi-ku, Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Naniwa Ginko, Ltd.—** Estab. in 1878. President.—Kyo Nomoto. Head Office.—Awaji-cho, Higashi-ku, Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Sumitomo Ginko.—** Founded 1896, it is the bank run by the Sumitom family, a millionaire house in Osaka. Proprietor.—Kichizaemon Sumitomo. General Manager.—Tetsujiro Shidate. Head Office.—Imabashi, Higashi-ku, Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi Ginko.—** Capital paid-up Y. 1,000,000. General Manager.—Chuji Machida. Head Office.—Osaka. — p. 415 ([scan leaf 460](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n460/mode/1up))


## Economic Corporations

### Leading Mercantile Corporations.

**Dai Nippon Beer Brewery Co** —(Formed in Jan. 1906 by amalgamating Ebisu, Sapporo and Asahi breweries, with Capital Y. 5,000,000) paid-up Capital 4,185,000; for 1st half, 1906. net profit Y. 396,597; for 2nd half '06 net profit 543,728 and dividend 15%per annum. President.—Kyohei Makoshi. Managing Director.—Chosaburo Uyemura. Head Office.—Meguro near Tokyo. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))

**Furukawa Copper Mining Co** —Late Ichibei Furukawa's Copper Works reorganized as such in 1905 with capital of Y. 5,000,000; works Ashio and six other copper mines besides Innai silver mine; also manufactures cokes. President.—Toranosuke Furukawa. Director.—Kunisuke Okazaki. Head Office.—Yaesu-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))

**Fujita Firm** —Capital. Y. 5,000,000. (paid-up); run by Mr. Denzaburo Fujita and undertakes engineering work, works Kosaka silver and Zuiho gold mines, also reclamation of foreshore at Kojima, Okayama-Ken. Proprietor.—Denzaburo Fujita. Head Office.—Do-shima, Kita-ku, Osaka. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))

**Fuji Seishi Kwaisha** (Fuji Paper Mill Co.).—Estab. in 1887; Capital Y. 4,600,000. President.—Ichiro Murata. Head Office.—Sanjikken-bori, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))

**Hokkaido Tanko-Kisen Kwaisha** (Colliery and Steamship Co.).—The Company's Railways having been nationalized, it has changed its name to the present one, steamships taking the place of the railways. The Company has intered into contract with messrs. Vicker and Sons and Armstrong Co. to start conjointly steel foundry with the capital of Y. 10,000,000. This undertaking is under control of Vice-Adm. Yamanouchi, Commander of Kure Admiralty, indicating its special connection with the Navy. Managing Dir.—Kakugoro Inouye. Head Office.—Muroran, Hokkaido. Tokyo Branch.—Tsukiji. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))

**Meiji India-rubber Works** —Estab. in [illegible]; average daily employees about 130. Prop'tor.—Genjiro Komei. Office.—Kita-shinagawa near Tokyo. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))

**Mitsu-bishi Firm** —Capital Y. 5,000,000 (paid-up); run by the Iwasaki family and divided into three departments. banking (Y. 1,000,000); mining (working Ikuno silver, Sado gold, Takashima coal, Ozarusawa copper, Yoshioka silver etc.); Nagasaki dockyard. Managing Directors.—Mining Department, Dr. Kyugo Nambu; Nagasaki dockyard, Heigoro Shoda. Head Office.—Yaesu-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 427 ([scan leaf 472](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n472/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Mitsui Bussan Co** —Founded in 1876; Capital Y. 1,000,000 (paid-up) represents sales and purchase department of the great Mitsui Firm. Managing Directors.—Senjiro Watanabe, Gi-ichi Iida, Kenzo Iwahara, Sankichi Komuro (London Branch) and Jotaro Yamamoto (Shanghai Branch.) Head Office.—Suruga-cho, Nihon-bashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Mining Co** —Y. 2,000,000 (paid-up); undertakes working of Miike coal and sulphur deposits at Tsurugi-zan and Iwao. Managing Directors.—Takuma Dan, Yoshio Takahashi. Head Office—Suruga-cho. Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))

**Mitsu-koshi Dry goods Store** - Capital Y. 500,000; paid-up Capital Y. 300,000; originally the dry-goods department of the Mitsui Firm, but subsequently detached as independent concern in which the Mitsui holds a large share. Managing Director. -O-suke Hibi. Head Office.—Suruga-cho, Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))

**Nai-Koku Tsu-un Kwaisha** (Domestic Transport Co.)—Estab. in 1893; Capital Y. 1,250,000; paid-up Capital Y. 781,250; President. – Jimbei Yoshimura. Head Office.—Sanai-cho, Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))

**Nippon Denki (Electric) Co** —Estab. in 1899; Capital by the Northern Electric Co's capitalists (N. S. A.) and a number of Japanese capitalists Y. 500,000 (fully paid-up). Directors.—K. Iwatare, R. C. Dodd. Head Office.—Mita-shikoku-cho, Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seima Kwaisha** (Hemp Mill)—Practically controlled by the Yasuda and Okura; Capital Y. 2,000,000; dividend rate in '06 12% per annum; possesses factories at Osaka, Nikko, Otsu, and Kanuma and Sapporo. Amalgamated in May '07 with the Hokkaido Hemp Co., and capital increased to Y. 6,400,000. President.—Zensaburo Yasuda. Head Office.—Shinagawa-uragashi, Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))

**Dai Nippon Seito Kwaisha** (Japan Sugar Refining Co. Ltd.) Reorganized in '06 by amalgamating the Nippon Seiseto and Nippon Seito (Osaka). Capital Y. 10,000,000; paid-up Capital Y. 7,500,000; dividend rate in '06, 20% per annum; owes the present prosperity to effort of Mr. Tozaburo Suzuki. President. -Dr. T. Sako. Managing Dir.—Otosuke Isomura. Head Office.—Onakigawa near Tokyo. — p. 428 ([scan leaf 473](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n473/mode/1up))


## Economic Corporations

**O-ji Seishi Kwaisha** (O-ji Paper Mill)—Estab. in 1897; Capital Y. 2,000,000 (paid-up); dividend in 1906, 8% per annum. Managing Director—Ume-shi-ro Suzuki. Head Office.—O-ji near Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Okura Co** —Engineering and Electric and other machineries. Prop'tor.—Kihachiro Okura. Directors.—Kokinji Takashima, Kumema Okura, C.Kadeno. Head Office.—Ginza Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Sakura Gumi** (Tanning and Leather works)—Capital Y. 1,000,000; paid-up Capital Y. 800,000; founded by the late Katsuzo Nishimura. Head Office.—Senju near Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Shiba-ura Engineering Work** —Run by the Mitsui Family with the Capital Y. 1,000,000 (Y. 820,000 paid-up); its daily employees number about 950. Managing Dir.—Jugoro O-taguro. Head Office.—Shibaura, Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Shimomura Dry Goods Store** (Dai Maru).—One of the largest dry goods stores in Japan, having been established several centuries ago. Prop'tor.—Masataro Shimomura. Head Office.—Tori-Hatago-cho, Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Suzuki Iron Works** —Estab. in 1891; employs about 500 operatives per day. Prop'tor.—Tozuburo Suzuki. Office.—Sunamura near Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Dento Kwaisha** (Tokyo Electric Light Co., Ltd.)—Estab. in 1882; Capital Y. 7,150,000, paid-up; Dividend rate in 1906, 12%; has announced to increase its capital to Y. 18,000,000 in order to instal water power electricity plant, to be opened for service in autumn this year. President.—Sakutaro Satake. Head Office.—Yuraku-cho, Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd** —the only gas works in Tokyo first started as municipal concern in 1874 and sold in 1885 at Y. 29,000. Capital was only Y. 35,000 till 1894 to be subsequently increased to 8,400,000 of which Y. 6,300,000 is paid-up. Net profit in 1905, Y. 957,650, and Y. 1,058,494 in '06, Dividend rate 15% per annum. At end 1905 the pipes aggregated 456 miles. President.—Baron Shibusawa. Managing Directors.—Dr. Toyokichi Takamatsu; Ryosaku Kume. Head Office.—Nishiki-cho, Kanda-ku, Tokyo. — p. 429 ([scan leaf 474](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n474/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Tokyo Seiju-Kwaisha** (Tokyo Woolen Mill Co.)--Estab. in 1887; Capital Y. 1,000,000 (paid-up); Net profit in 1906, Y. 114,894; dividend rate 12% per annum. President.- Hisashi Miyabe. Head Office.- Oji near Tokyo. — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Tsukiji Type Foundry** —Estab. in 1872; Capital Y. 160,000 (paid-up): dividend rate in 1906 12%. Managing Director.—Taizo Namura. Head Office.—Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

### Leading Electric Light Companies

**Tokyo Electric-Light Co** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 4,375; Batteries kil.: 39; No. of lamps: 103,877; Motor force: Steam; Latest dividend: 12% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Osaka** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 1,690; Batteries kil.: 239; No. of lamps: 66,619; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 20% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Kyoto** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 900; Batteries kil.: 22; No. of lamps: 23,769; Motor force: Water; Latest dividend: 16% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Nagoya** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 725; Batteries kil.: 44; No. of lamps: 17,245; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 14% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Kanagawa** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 60; No. of lamps: 1,500; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 12% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Y'hama Kyodo** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 675; Latest dividend: 15% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Kobe** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 600; Latest dividend: 10% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 216; Latest dividend: 9% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Yokkaichi** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 103; Latest dividend: 4.8% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Hiroshima Water-power Elec. Co** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 250; Latest dividend: 10% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Wakayama** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 259; Latest dividend: 3.3% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Kagoshima Electric Co** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 180; Latest dividend: 10% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Hakata** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 150; No. of lamps: 5,234; Motor force: Steam; Latest dividend: 15% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Fukushima** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 125; Batteries kil.: 2; No. of lamps: 2,048; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 6% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Wakayama** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 105; No. of lamps: 2,713; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 10% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Iida** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 100; No. of lamps: 2,787; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 8% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Iyo Water Power Electric** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 117; Batteries kil.: 19; No. of lamps: 6,039; Motor force: Water; Latest dividend: 15% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Nikko Electric Co** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 130; No. of lamps: 1,311; Motor force: ,, — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Aomori Electric Light** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 171; No. of lamps: 2,672; Motor force: Steam; Latest dividend: 4% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Hokuyestu Water-power Electric** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 500; Batteries kil.: 8; No. of lamps: 2,300; Motor force: Water — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Miyagi Electric Light** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 220; Batteries kil.: 34; No. of lamps: 6,763; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 11% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))

**Sunzu Electric** Capital paid-up (in Y. 1,000): 160; No. of lamps: 4,056; Motor force: ,,; Latest dividend: 5% — p. 430 ([scan leaf 475](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n475/mode/1up))


## Economic Corporations

**Banzai Life Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1906; Capital Y. 125,000 paid-up. President.—Kentaro Yanagiya. Head Office.—Muro-cho, Nihombashiku, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Chiyoda Mutual Life Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1904; Capital Y. 360,000. President.—Ikunoshin Kadono. Head Office.—Shin-emoncho, Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Daido Life Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1902; Capital Y. 300,000. President.—Kyuemon Hiro-oka. Head Office.—Okawa-machi, Higashi-ku, Osaka. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Dai-ichi (1st) Mutual Life Ins. Co** —Estab in 1902 (first estab. of kind); Capital Y. 200,000. Managing Director.—Tsuneta Yano. Head Office.—Nihonbashi Tori-3-chome, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Kyosai Life Ins. Co** - Estab. in 1894; Capital Y. 3000,000. President.—Zensuke Yasuda. Head Office.—Kobune-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Jinju Life Ins. Co** --Estab. in 1894; Capital Y. 100,000. President.—Shinji Tsuji. Head Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Meiji Life Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1881; Capital Y. 100,000. President.—Taizo Abe. Head Office.—Yayesu-cho, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Naikoku Life Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1893; Capital Y. 500,000. President.—Seikei Ono. Head Office.—Kaga-cho, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Nippon Life Ins. Co** —Estab. 1889; Capital Y. 300,000. President.—Chokuon Katsuoka. Head Office.—Imabashi, Higashi-ku, Osaka. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))

**Nisshin (Japan-China) Life Ins. Co** —Estab. in May. 1907; Capital paid-up Y. 500,000. President.—Baron Mayejima. Managing Director.—Ryuichi Ikeda. Head Office.—Shimbashi, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 433 ([scan leaf 478](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n478/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Teikoku (Imperial) Life Ins. Co** Estab. in 1889 ; Capital Y. 1,000,000. President.—Arinobu Fukuwara. Head Office.—Gofuku-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 434 ([scan leaf 479](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n479/mode/1up))

**Yurin Life Ins. Co** Estab. in 1894 ; Capital Y. 300,000. President.—Viscount K. Yuri. Head Office.—Minami-kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 434 ([scan leaf 479](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n479/mode/1up))

**Kyodo (Union) Fire Ins. Co** Estab. in 1906 ; Capital Y. 5,000,000 (125,000 paid-up). President.—Teikichi Tanabe. Managing Director.—Tei Murakami. Head Office.—Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 434 ([scan leaf 479](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n479/mode/1up))


## Economic Corporations

**Meiji Fire Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1893. Authorized Capital Y. 1,000,000. President.—Taizo Abe. Head Office.—Yayesu-cho, Tokyo. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))

**Nippon Fire Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1892. Managing Director.—Taro Masuda. Ichitaro Tanaka. Tokyo Office.—1-chome, Ginza. Head Branch.—Kyo-machi, Nishi-ku, Osaka. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))

**Nippon Marine Transport, Fire Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1896; Capital Y. 3,000,000. President.—Gonzaemon Sakon. Head Office.—Yedo-bori, Nishiku, Osaka. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Marine Transport, Fire Ins. Co** —Estab. 1893; Capital Y. 3,000,000. President.—Morimasa Takei. Head Office.—Minami-kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Fire Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1887; Capital Y. 5,000,000. President.—Morimasa Takei. Head Office.—Kitazaya-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Marine Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1878; Capital Y. 5,000,000. President.—Michinari Suenobu. Head Office.—Yaesu-cho, Tokyo. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Marine Transport, Fire Ins. Co** —Estab. in 1897; Capital Y. 5,000,000. President.—Tetsunosuke Tomita. Managing Director.—Kinshiro, Tsuchiko. Head Office.—Ota-machi, Yokohama. — p. 435 ([scan leaf 480](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n480/mode/1up))


## Leading Japanese Exporters and Importers and Foreign Firms in Yokohama and Kobe

### In Tokyo

**Ando & Co** Shippo ware; Motosukiya-cho, Kyo. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Tsunesaku** Cotton yarns &c.; Itchome, Bakurocho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Asano & Co** Petroleum, cements, etc.; Kita-Shimbori-cho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Asanuma & Co** Photo., other instruments; Honcho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Bansho-do** Old Japanese curios; Sanjikkenbori, Kyo. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Fujikake & Co** Cotton yarns, &c.; Tori-abura-cho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Fujita-Ya** Silk and cotton yarns; Takarabune-cho, As. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Fukazawa** General imp. and exp.; Ginza, Kyo. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Fukuwara & Co** Chemists and druggists; Ginza Takekawa-cho. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Furukawa Mining Co** Copper &c.; Yaesu-cho, Koj. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Gyokho-do** Jewels &c.; Ikenohata, Sh. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Haneda Jo-un** Marine products, &c.; Hitotsugi, Akasaka. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Shinichi** Hats, caps, toilet goods...; Yokoyama-cho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hattori, Kintaro** Watches and jewels; Ginza. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hattori & Co** Art porcelains; Ginza. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Kenkichiro** General imp. and exp.; Ginza — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hirao, Sampei** Toilet goods; Bakuro-cho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hirata, Tsunejiro** Silk braid; Moto-iwai-cho, K. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Hirose, Tatsugoro** Artificial flowers, etc.; Moto-iwai-cho, K. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Horikoshi & Co** Habutaye, etc.; Kobiki-cho, Tsukiji — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Iida, (Takashimaya)** Silk goods, embroidery...; Nishikonya-cho, Kyo. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Denkichi** Ivory carving; Ginza 4-chome. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Ise-u & Co** Leather goods; Yakkenbori, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Ise-yo (Saegusa)** Woolen goods; Ginza 3-chome. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa & Co** Bicycles, silk goods; Minami-Temmacho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Itsutsu-Ya** Toilet goods; Kakigara-cho 3-chome, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Iwai, Katsujiro** Fabric, sugar, metal ware; Himono-cho, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Izumi-Ya** Fishing nets; Ko-ami-cho 1-chome, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Ju-ichi-ya** Glass ware, &c.; Ginza Owari cho. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Junten-do** Druggists; Tori 4-chome, N. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))

**Jumonji & Co** Guns, petroleum-motors; Suda-cho, Kanda. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 541](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n541/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kaiki Ya** Umbrellas ... Ogawa-cho K. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kaji & Co** Metal wares ... Kotemma-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kakinuma & Co** Cotton yarns ... Ko ami-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kameda, Yenjiro** Provisions, etc. ... Honcho 4-chome, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kame-Ya** Provisions, liquors, &c. ... Ginza Takekawa-cho. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kamigata-Ya** Stamps, picture cards ... Ginza. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kamiya Denbei** Liquors, &c. ... Hanakawado, As. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kanda, Yasujiro** Miscellaneous goods ... Honzaemoku-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kaneda, Kanejiro** Ivory carving, bronze etc. ... O-nokogiri-cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kashima & Co** Cotton yarns ... Horiye cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kashiwabara & Co** Lacquor wares ... Tori Itchome, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kato, Tomojiro** Porcelains ... Ginza, Owari cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kiku-Ya** Provisions ... Ginza 2-chome. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kitani, Ichiroyemon** Druggist ... Nakabashi Nakadori, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, B** Japanese prints, etc. ... Asakusa. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Tomijiro** Toilet goods, chipbraids ... Yanagiwara, K. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Toru** Upholstery ... Kawara-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Toyemon** Bronze and iron wares ... Tori 2-chome, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kokkwa-sha** Art albums ... Taki-yamacho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Koboku-Yen** Seeds, bulbs, &c. ... Shinjiku. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kondo Shoten** Machines &c. ... Hiyoshi-cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kono-Yen** Seeds, bulbs, tools ... Tame-ike, Akasaka. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Koran sha & Co** Art porcelains ... Kobiki-cho, Tsukiji. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Saburo** Umbrellas ... Tori 1-chome, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kuriyama, Yasuhei** Knit-work ... Tachibana-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kyobun-Kwan** Books, musical instru'ts ... Ginza 4 chome. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Kyoyeki Shosha** Musical instruments ... Cinza Takekawa-cho. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Maruzen & Co** Books, stationery, fancy goods ... Tori 3-chome, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Matsusaki & Co** Trunks, pouches etc. ... Tabi-cho, Asakusa. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Meiji-ya** Provisions, liquors, etc. ... Ginza. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Miki, Gisuke** Woven goods ... Minami-temma-cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Mikimoto** Culture pearls ... Motosukiya-cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Bussan Kaisha** General imp. and exp. ... Suruga-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Mitsukoshi Gofukuten** Dry goods ... Suruga-cho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Misaki & Co** Bronze wares ... Zaimoku cho, K. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Miyamoto & Co** Art objects ... Yazaemon-cho, Kyo. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Miyao & Co** Bronze wares ... Hikage-cho, Shiba. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Morimura-gumi** Silk, porcelain, etc. ... Kobiki-cho, Tsukiji. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Morinaga & Co** Candies, chocolates etc. ... Tamachi, Akasaka. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))

**Morita & Co** Chemists and druggists... ... Honcho, N. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 542](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n542/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

**Moritani & Co** Weights and scales ...... Tomiyama-cho, K. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Muramatsu & Co** Watches, chains, etc. ... O-tenma-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nagai, Kuroyemon** Cotton yarns &c. ......... „ „ — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nagai, Rihei** Tea, etc. ...... Tori 2-chome, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nagano, Mototaro** Metal wares ...... Omote-jinbo-cho, Kanda. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nagase & Co** Toilet goods ... Bakuro-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Sakujiro** Porcelains ... Nakabashi Izumi-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nakanishi, Gihei** Silk handkerchiefs ... Fukiya-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nakano, Yozo** Woolen goods ... Gofuku-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nakashima, Kinosuke** Woolen goods ... Honcho, Nihombashi. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nakashima-ya** Woolen goods ... Minami-tenma-cho, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Namikawa, Sosuke** Cloisonne ware ... Shin-emon-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nemoto, Fukutaro** Art objects ... Suwacho, Asakusa. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nichibei Shokai** General imp. and exp. ... Ginza 3-chome, Kyobashi. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Nozawa & Co** General imp. and exp. ... Nakabashi-dori, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Numakura & Co** Hats and Caps ... O-tenmacho, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Ogawa Photo. Studio** Photos. albums, &c. ... Hiyoshi-cho, Kyobashi. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Okada & Co** General imp. and exp. ... Kinroku-cho, Kyobashi — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Okatani, Sosuke** Metal wares ... Kotenma-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Okura & Co** Arms, machines &c. ... Ginza 2-chome, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**O-no-ya** Liquors ... Kinroku-cho, Ginza. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**O-ta & Co** Druggists ... Gofuku-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Owari-ya** Fancy goods, fabrics etc. ... Ginza, 2-chome, Kyobashi — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sakamoto, (Senjoko)** Umbrella, etc. ... Minami tenma-cho, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sano, Reizo** Iron ware ... Ginza, Kyobashi. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sasaki & Co** General imp. and exp. ... Omote-jimbo-cho, Kanda. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sakaki, Gembei** Toilet goods &c. ... Ginza 1-chome, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sato & Co** Knit-work ... Tachibana-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sato, Yoshinosuke** Weights and scales ... Minami-morimoto-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Satsuma, Jihei** Cotton yarns ... Tadokoro-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Seishun-kwan & Co** Art objects ... Ginza 3 chome. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Seiyo-ken** Provision, liquors ... Uneme-cho, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shibuya & Co** Woolen goods ... Tori shio-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shima Kyu & Co** Druggists ... Honcho 4-chome, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shimbi Sho-in** Wood-cut albums, etc. ... Shin-sakana cho, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shimizu & Co** Soaps, etc. ... Yokoyama-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shin-yo & Co** Lamps etc. ... Higashi-fuden-cho, K. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shio-dani & Co** Umbrella, etc. ... Tachibana-cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shiroki-ya** Dry goods ... Tori -chome, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Shu-yei sha** Printing & Type founding ... Nishi-konya-cho, Kyo. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))

**Sugaya, Tamekichi** Cigarettes pipes ... Bakuro cho, N. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 543](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n543/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Sugimoto & Co** Knit-work, worsted ... Kakigara-cho, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Saya** Japanese swords, sabres. ... Hikage-cho, Shiba. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Taisei Shokai** Porcelains ... Hakozaki-cho, 1-chome,N — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Takagi & Co** Pot-plants, bulbs, etc. ... Komagome, Hongo. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Takagi, Yohei** Druggist ... Moto-osaka-cho, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Takamisawa & Co** Cotton, wool, silk &c. ... Yokoyama-cho, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Takano & Co** Lacquered wares ... Bakuro-cho 2-chome, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Takata & Co** General imp. and exp. ... Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Takatsu, Ihei** Marine products ... Setemono-cho, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Tama-ya** Scientific instru'ts etc. ... Ginza 3-chome, Kyo. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Mokujiro** Druggist ... Honcho, Nihombashi. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Tensho-do** Watches, jewels ... Ginza Owari-cho, Kyo. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Tomoye-ya** Leather ware ... O tenma-cho, Kyobashi. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Toyama & Co** Ivory carving ... Ginza, Kyobashi. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Tsukiji Type Foundry Co** Printing machines, types ... Tsukiji, ,, — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Uchida, Naokichi** Leather goods &c. ... Yakkenbori, Nihombashi — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Ueda-ya** Silk goods etc. ... Yariya-cho, Kyobashi. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Uemura & Co** Woolen goods ... Kanebuki-cho, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Umeoka, Masakichi** Copper, iron goods etc... Zaimoku-cho, Kanda. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Wakabayashi & Co** Plate glass ... Ginza 3-chome, Kyobashi — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Waseda Noyen** Seeds, bulbs, etc. ... Waseda, Ushigome. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Kahei** Tea ... Tori 2-chome, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Tokujiro** Dried sea-weeds ... Muro-cho, Nihombashi. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Yasunaga, Tetsuzo** Soaps ... Ageba-cho, Ushigome. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Yoshino-ya** Toys ... Kaya-cho, Asakusa. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Yoshizawa** Old prints and stamps ... Ginza. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Yuasa, Shichiroemon** Metal-wares ... Tori-aburacho, N. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

### In Yokohama

**Abe & Co** Marine products ... Aioi-cho 2-chome. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Abe, Kōhei** Sugar, etc. ... Minami Naka-dori. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Saburo** Marine products ... Motohama-cho. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Asano & Co** Miscellaneous goods ... Aoki-cho. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Asaoka Shoten** Petroleum etc. ... Hiranuma-cho. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Asashi Shoten** Silver-smith, ivory and bronze ... Motomachi Itchome. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))

**Bono, Hirokichi** Silk goods ... 1-chome, Onc-uye-cho. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 544](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n544/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

**Choyo & Co** Straw plaits, chip. plaits ... 6-chome, Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Fukuda-Ya** Marine products ... 1-chome, Ono-uye-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Fukuizumi & Co** Marine products ... Masago-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Fukui, Tamijiro** Lacquer-ware ... Nichome, Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hara & Co** Silk etc. ... Benten-dori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Yoshitsugu** Silk goods ... 7-chome, Sakuragi-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Tokujiro** Copper goods ... 2-chome, Otamachi. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hibiya & Co** Cotton, cotton yarns ... Benten-dori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hiranuma & Co** Silk, etc. ... Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hirose, Kinshichi** Tea, etc. ... Motohama-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Hori, Yao** Tea, etc. ... Ono uye-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Horii & Co. (Head office Fukui.)** Silk goods ... Sumiyoshi cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Iijima, Eitaro** Fancy goods ... Sakai-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Imai & Co** Provisions ... Sakai-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Inagaki, Yasaburo** Rice, etc. ... Motohama-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Kenji** Silk textile, etc. ... Ono uye-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Ito, Ichikichi** Silk textile, etc. ... Minami-Naka-dori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Ito, Kimbei** Silk, etc. ... Benten-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Ito, Tsuneshichi** Sugar, etc. ... Motohama-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Iwakami & Co** General imp. and exp. ... 4-chome, Motohama-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki Bros** Copper, iron, etc. ... O-ta-machi. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki & Co** Materials for summer hats. Aioi-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Iwata, Toyoo** Silk goods ... 1-chome, Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Japanese Paper Export Co** Papers ... Sakai-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kakigami, Bun-emon** Silk goods ... 3-chome, Minami-Nakadori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kanamaru & Co** Fire arms ... Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kanamaru Pho. Co** Colored photos, etc. ... 32, Water Street. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kato, Genji** Silk goods ... Itchome, Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kato, Seiju** Marine products etc. ... 3-chome, Minaminakadori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kawamata Silk Refining Co** Silk goods ... Masago-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kawamoto, Kenkichi** Porcelains ... Itchome, Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Riemon** Silk, etc. ... Benten-dori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kinuya Shōten** Silk goods, etc. ... Honcho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kita-Ichi & Co** Silk goods ... Nichome, Minami nakadori. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Keisuke** Druggist ... O-tamachi. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Kotsuna, Korejiro** Silk goods ... Itchome, Masago-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))

**Koyama, Kaichiro** „ ... Nichome, Ono-uye-cho. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 545](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n545/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Koyama, Kichigoro** Silk goods ... Itchome, Ono-uye-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Koyama, Zenzo** Manure ... Shichome, Minami-nakadori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Makino, G. (Miyako)** Old brasses, bronzes, etc.... Motomachi Itchome. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Kurata, Masakichi** Provisions ... Tokiwa-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Kuwabara & Co** Petroleum, etc. ... Sakai-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Masuda, Masuzo** Sugar, etc. ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Matsukawa-Ya** Coal and fuels ... Minami-naka-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Matsumura, Seihichi** Druggist ... O-tamachi. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Matsu-ura, Kichimatsu** Silk goods ... Sanchome, Benten-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Minota, & Co** Art objects ... Sanchome, Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Miyata, Chika** Bamboo wares ... Nichome, Benten-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Morinokawa & Co** Silk ... Nichome, Minami-nakadori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Motoda & Co** Miscellaneous goods ... Sakai-cho, — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Musashi-Ya** Metal carving ... Shichome, Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Naigai Trading Co** Miscellaneous goods ... O-tamachi. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Nakasawa** Silk, etc. ... Benten-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Nozawa-Ya** Silk, silk textile ... Benten-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Ogawa, Gosaburo** Silk ... Benten dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Okabe, Kikutaro** Silk goods ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Okano, Rihei** Tea, marine products ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Okano, Yasubei** Silk goods ... Itchome, Sumiyoshi-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Ono, Kokei** Silk, etc. ... Minami-naka-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Ono, Rihei** Silk goods ... Nichome, Otama-chi. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Otani, Kahei** Tea ... Motohama-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Samurai Shokai** Curios, etc ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Sanchu & Co** Rice, manure, etc. ... Kita-naka-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Sasano, Tokujiro** Tea, etc. ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Shibusawa Shoten** Silk ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Shiino & Co** Silk goods ... Honcho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Shimura Tomekichi** Timbers, etc. ... Choja-machi. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Shobey, S** Fine silk and embroidery. ... Honcho-dori Nichome. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Suga-ya** Marine products ... Nichome, Minato-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Sugiyama, Kanekichi** Fishing nets, etc. ... 2833, Suma-Mura. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Sukagawa & Co** Silk goods ... Shichome, Benten-dori. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Suruga-ya** Tea ... Motohama-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Suya, Chojiro** Silk textile ... Sanchome, Motohama-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Takagi, Shintaro** Rice, etc. ... Sumiyoshi-cho. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Kosaburo** Silk ... O-tamachi. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))

**Takamura, K** Photographs ... Benten-dori Itchome. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 546](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n546/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

**Takashima-ya** Kimono, embroideries etc. Shichome, Benten-dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tanaka Bros** Copper and iron goods Motomachi. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Shigeru** Silk Sakai-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Shinshichi** Silk Oimatsu-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tange, Takesaburo** Furniture Minami-Otamachi. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tanikawa, F** Stationery and fancy goods Minami-Naka-dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tashiro-ya** Porcelains Nichome, Benten-dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tomoda Shōten** Druggist Sakai-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Torii, Tokubei** Indigo, etc. Sakai-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tōyō & Co** General Imp. and Exp. Honcho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tsuji & Co** Marine products Benten-dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tsukui, Hei-emon** Silk goods Shichome, O-tamachi. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Tsuruya & Co** Woven goods Ishikawa-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Wakabayashi, R** Silk goods 3-chome Minaminakadori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Wakao Shōten** Silk, etc. Honcho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Bunshiro** Silk Benten-dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Fukusaburo** Marine products Motohama-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Kumagoro** Silk goods Nichome, Sumiyoshi-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Teijiro** Machines Sakai-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Wata-ya** Porcelains, earthern ware. Nichome, Honcho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yamada Kamakichi** Silk Honcho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yamato-ya** Shirts, pyjamas, etc. Benten dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Isokichi** Silk goods 3-chome, Minaminakadori — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yashima, Zenshichi** Silk Sanchome, Benten-dori. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Fish Oil Co** Fish oils Itchome, Zaimokucho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Kichiro** Sugar, etc. O-ta-machi. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yoshido, Toyokichi** Provisions Sakai-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Yoshinaga, Ninzo** Tea Motohama-cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

### Foreign Firms In Yokohama

**Adet, Campredon** "adet" 95, Yamashita-Cho. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Alan Owston** "owston" 224, ” — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**American Trad'g Co** "amtraco" 28, " — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Andrew & George** "yadzu" 242, ” — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Apcar, A.M** "apcar" 49, ” — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))

**Arthur & Bond** "arthur" 38, ” — p. 502 ([scan leaf 547](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n547/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Bagnall & Hills** "bagnal" 42, Yamashita-Cho. — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Berrick Bros** 76, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Bethell Bros** "riverito" 70, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Bhesania** "currdjee" 72, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Bleifus** "bleifus" 92, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Blundell, G** "blundell" 41, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Bowden Bros** "australind" 55, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Boyd, W.H** "bromoform" 80, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Butterfield & Swire** 7, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Cameron & Co** "cameron" 75, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Carl Rohde** "rohde" 70, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Carlo Ferrali** 127, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Chalhoub, Freres** "chalhoub" 76, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Chas. P. Mathew** 139, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Chas. Thwaites** "thwaites" 61, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**China & Japan Trad'g Co** "junketing" 89, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Chuck & Co** 126, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Cornes & Co** "cornes" 50, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Curnow, J** "curnow" 126, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**De Silva** 187, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Doering, I. G** "doering" 75, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Dong Yeng Tai (Chinese)** 52, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Dourille** "dourille" 164, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Essabhoy, A.M** 45, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Eymard** 252, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Eyton & Paratt** 75, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Faver & Voigt** "faver voigt" 196, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Findlay, Richardson & Co** 6, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Fook Sung Tai (Chinese)** 120, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Frazar & Co** "frazar" 200, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Futehchand Gerimal** "futehchand" 30, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Gobhai, M.N** "gobhai" 32, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Grosser & Co** "grosser" 180, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Gysin & Schöninger** "gysin" 93, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Hearling, L. J** "hearling" 32, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Heller Bros** "helgo" 176, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Hellyer & Co** "hellyer" 225, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Henri Bernardin** 93, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Herbert Dent & Co** "godnet" 183, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Hin Woo & Co. (Chinese)** 123, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))

**Horne, F.W** "horne" 70, „ — p. 503 ([scan leaf 548](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n548/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

### Yamashita-Cho

**Illies, C., & Co** “illies” 54, Yamashita-Cho — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**International Oil Co** 8, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Isaac & Co** “dnumgis” 78, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Isaac Bunting & Co** “bunting” 100, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Japan Imp. & Exp. Com. Co** “guggenheim” 63, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Jardine Matheson** “jardine” 1, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Jhamatmall Bros** 127, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Juo, W. Hall** “hall” 61, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**John F. Wagen & Co** “wagen” 163, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Joseph, A.H** “abdoola” 31, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Kelly & Walsh** “kelly” 60, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Khujesta Khursedji & Co** 127, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Kissomall, O. B & Co** “kissomall” 130, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Kuhn & Komor** “komor” 37, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Kwong Fuk Yun (Chinese)** 156, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Lane, Crawford** “mackinnell” 59, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Langfeldt** “langfeldt” 73, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Leveday** “leveday” 224, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**MacArthur, H** “macarthur” 10, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Man Fook & Co** 118, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Mason, E.T** “masonet” 10, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Mendelson Bros** 273, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Martin & Co** 107, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Messulam & A. Haim** “messulam” 246, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Mollison** “mollison” 48, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Mottet** 89, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Munster, B.A** “munster” 23, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Murray Duff, C** “duff” 74, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Nabholz & Co** “nobholz” 95, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Normal Dispensary** “schedel” 77, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**North & Rae** “north” 79, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Occidental Oriental Trading Co** “deer” 79, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Oestman & Co** “oestman” 76, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Oppenheimer Freres** “oppenheimer” 13, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Orth & Co** 177, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Otto Reimers & Co** “reimers” 198, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Otto Stueli** 94, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Papasian, P.M** “papasian” 16, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Parsram** “tarachano” 164, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Paul Schramm & Co** “schramm” 202, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))

**Peyre Freres** 85, „ — p. 504 ([scan leaf 549](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n549/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Pitgott, H.C** "pigott" | 55, | Yamashita-cho — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Pohoomull Bros** "pohoomull" | 246, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Pollack Bros** "echolless" | 26, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Raspe & Co** | 199, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Raza, M.A** "raza" | 157, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Rising Sun Petroleum Co** | 27, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Robison** | 3, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Rogers** "rogers" | 55, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Runge & Thomas** "thomasins" | 90, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Samuel & Samuel** "orgomanss" | 273, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Sale, Frazar & Co** "sale" | 167, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Sarda P** "sarda" | 84, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Shaikally, A** "shaikally" | 157, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Siber, Wolff & Co** | 90, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Sieber & Co** | 90, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Simon, Evers** "evers" | 25, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Singleton, Benda & Co** | 96, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Standard Oil Co** | 8, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Strauss & Co** "strauss" | 204, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Strome** "strome" | 12, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Sun Lung & Co** | 130, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Tailong** | 119, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Tuck Lung** | 141, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Tung Cheong** | 132, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Tuska, E. H** "tuska" | 194, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Ulysse Pila & Co** "pila" | 92, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Vidal Bans & Co** "corks" | 240, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Weinberger** "weinberger" | 46, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Winckler & Co** "winckler" | 256, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Witkowski, I. & Co** | 92, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Wing Shun Tai** "wingshuntai" | 156, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Wing Man Tai & Co** | 245, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Wing Tong Hing** | 133, | „ — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

### In Osaka.

**Aoji, Yasujiro**  | Kitsu-ichiba, Minami-ku. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Asai Co** Iron, steel | Nakanoshima 5-chome, Kitaku. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))

**Fukushima Cotton Spinning Co** Cotton yarns | Shita-fukushima, Kita-ku — p. 505 ([scan leaf 550](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n550/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

**Furuyama, Chushichi** Shincho-dori, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Futakawa, Toyosabu-ro** Minami-Kyutaro-machi, Higashi ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Handa, Teisuke** Tobutsu cho 4-chome, Higashi ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Chutaro** Rice, etc. Nakanoshima 5-chome, Kitaku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Otokichi** Machinery Doshima Kita-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Hirano, Tane** Dried provisions Kuroyemon-cho, Minami-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Hirata, Manjiro** Toilet goods Minami Kyuhoji-cho, Higashi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Hotta Co** Iron machinary Tosabori Torinichome, Nishi ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Hoshiki Yohin Co** Yedo-bori-Kitanotori, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Imanishi Co** Hats &c. Kyochobori Tori nichome, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Ioi, Chohei** Minami-horiye, Tori gochome, Minami-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Katsuji** Matches Higashi-Takatsu, Higashi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Izumi Co** Grains Higami-cho, Kita ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kajita, Genzo** Marine products Shin-cho, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kato, Jinsuke** Dried provisions Hinokami-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kato, Tokujiro** Marine products Tenjin-bashi, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kano, Naka** Sugars Rosho-machi, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kishi, Chosaburo** Dried provisions Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kishimoto, Kichizaemon** Iron, Steel &c. Nakanoshima, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Toyo** Dried provisions Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kitamura, Yasuke** Mushrooms Koku-cho, Higashi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kitamura, Yoshisaburo** Dried provisions Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Kondo, Karoku** Iron, steel Tatsu-uri-bori, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Koyama, Seikichi** Dried provisions Kitsu-ichi-ba, Minami-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Matsuda Co** Dried provisions Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Matsushita, Hikobei** Calle vegetable Yedobri Ninami-dori, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Miura, Yeisaburo** Dried provisions Kyobashi Sanchome, Higashi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Miyamoto, Heishichi** Dried provisions Ichino-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Nagai Co** Dried provisions Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Naigwai Cotton Co** Cotton, grains Genzo-machi, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Nakakiri Co** Machinary, Hirano-go-machi, Osaka-fu. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Nakamura Co** Dried provisions Tenjin-suji, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Nakamura Shotaro** Calle vegetable Nakano-shima, 2-chome, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Nippon Cotton Co. Ltd** Cotton yarns Nakano-shima, Kita-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seihan Insatsu Co** Papers Osaka-shitano-cho, Minami ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Saito, Kisaburo** Provisions Kita-Horiye-dori. Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))

**Sakamoto, Hikokich** Iron, Steel Honda-sanban-cho, Nishi-ku. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 551](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n551/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Sakuma Co** Chinese cocoons; Honda-Sanban-cho, Nishi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Sawaki, Masakichi** Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Shima Co** Machines and implements; Koma-bashi-suji 4-chome. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Shima Sahei** Steel; Awaza-shita-dori, Nishi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Shimada, Ichibei** Dried provisions; Ichino-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Shono, Kakuzo** Horiye-dori 4-chome, Nishi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Sotomura, Sadajiro** Honcho 2-chome, Higashi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Sotomura, Tenzaimon** Ajichi-machi, Higashi ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Taniguchi, Jiyemon** Horiye-dori 6 chome, Nishi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Takeo, Jiyemon** Minami-honcho, Higashi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Takeuchi, Saikichi** Dried provisions; Yedo-bori Minami-tori 2-chome. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Wada, Hanbei** Calle vegetable; Takikawa-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Wada, Jinzo** Dried provisions; Sugawara-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Wada, Tsuneshichi** Calle vegetable; „ — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Wadakichi Co** Mushrooms; Tenjin-bashi-suji, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Isuke** Calle vegetable; Hinokami-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Tokichi** Calle vegetable; „ — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Yoshikawa, Sadajiro** Okawa-machi, Higashi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Yoshikawa, Toyosuke** Kyochobori, Nishi-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Yoshino, Kisuke** Mushrooms; Oimatsu-cho, Kita-ku. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

### In Kobe.

**Akao, Zenjiro** Mattings, &c.; Nunobiki-dori. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Arima, Ichitaro** Rice, &c.; Kawasaki-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Honda, Yoshitomo** Matches; Minato-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Isono & Co** Machines; Kita-nagasa-dori. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Iwai & Co** Safety match materials, woolen goods, &c.; Sakaye-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Kanematsu, Fusajiro** Manure, &c.; Kaigan-dori. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Kansuye & Co** Porcelains; Moto-machi. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Kanyei & Co** Silk; Sakaye-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Kokura, Shotaro** Mattings, &c.; Yamamoto-dori. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Kojima Chosei** Lacquored ware; Sakaye-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Magi, Masanosuke** Matches; Koden-machi. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Mantani, Kyuemon** Beans, cattle &c.; Sakaye-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Co. (Kobe Branch)** Copper; Aioi-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Bussan (Kobe Branch)** All kinds; Kaigan-dori. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))

**Murotani, Toshichi** Kaolin; Shin-cho. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 552](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n552/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

**Nakai & Co** Bamboo ware San-no-miya-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Naigai Cotton Co** Cotton, cotton yarns. Sakaye-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Nippon Beikoku Co** Rice, &c. Imade-ariya-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Nippon Paper Trading Co** Paper Kaigan-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seimai Co** Rice, &c. Kawasaki-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Nippon Tea Export Co** Tea Aioi-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Nozawa & Co** Straw plait Kyu-kyoryuchi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Okura & Co** General Sakaye-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Osada & Co** Bamboo ware Sumiyoshi-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Osawa, Zensuke** Textile, &c. Kita-nagasa-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Shinkyu & Co** Flour, chip plait San-no-miya-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Suya, Kyubei** Silk goods San-no-miya-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Suzuki & Co** Sugar Sakaye-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Takikawa, Benzo** Matches Mitsuki-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Tamura, Shinkichi** Miscellaneous goods. Sakaye-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Tsuruya & Co** „ San-no miya-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Kametaro** Tea Kaigan-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Yuasa, Takenosuke** Straw plait, sugar Sakaye-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

### Foreign Firms In Kobe.

**American Trading Co** 99, Kita-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Arbenheim Bros** "japaning" 76, Kyo-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Bamjee & Co** "bamjee" 20, Harima-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Becker & Co** "becker" 31, Akashi-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Bowden Bros** "australand" 70, Kyo-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Buckley, A. J** "buckwheat" 16, Harimacho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Butterfield & Swire** "swire" 103, Yedo-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Cameron, A. & Co** "cameron" 93, Yedo machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Carl Rohde & Co** "rohde" 104, Yedo-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Carlowitz & Co** "carlowitz" 124, Higashi-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**China & Japan Trading Co** "gaisen" 88, Naka-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Cornes & Co** "cornes" 7, Kaigan-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**David, S. J. & Co** Maye-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Dodwell & Co** "dodwill" 5, Kaigan-dori. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Dossa, G. & Co** "dossa" 51, Harima-cho. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Faber & Voigt** "Faber" 25, Nana-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))

**Geo. H. Macy & Co** 11, Kyo-machi. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 553](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n553/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Geo. J. Penney** 5, Akashi cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Gomes Bros. & Co** "gomesbros" 42, Ura-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Grosser & Co** "grosser" 31, Akashi-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Hassam, K** "hassam" 118, Naka-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Healing & Co** "healing" 86, Yedo-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Horne, F. W** "horne" 36, Naka-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Hunter, E. R** 29, Harima cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Illies & Co** 12, Kaigon-dori. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Jardine, Matheson & Co** 83, Kyo-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Jehangir, B. Petit** "immotal" 87, Yedo-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Kelly & Walsh** 3, Kaigan-dori. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Meier, A. & Co** 68, Kyo-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Mollison, & Co** "mollison" 48, Akashi-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Nemchand, K. & Co** 63, Naniwa-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Netherland Tr'ing Society** 8, Maye-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Oppenheimer Freres** "openheimer" 8, Kaigan-dori. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Ornstein, B. & Co** "ornsteins" 1, Ikuta-maye. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Otto Reimes & Co** 8, Kaigan-dori. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Pavanay, F** "pabanary" 42, Nishi-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Pollak Bros** 49, Harima-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Reimers & Reiff** "reiff" 8, Naniwa-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Reywell, H. E. & Co** "reynell" 14, Naniwa-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Runge & Thomas** "thomasius" 32, Akashi-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Samuel & Samuel** "orgomanes" 54, Harima-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Sassoon, E. D. & Co** "eliahoo" 15, Naniwa-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Seth & Co** "sethnd" 16, Harima-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Shakoor, H. C** "jamal" 38, Naka-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Shewan, Thomas Co** "keechong" 74, Kyo-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Siber, Wolff Co** "siber" 40, Akashi-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Simon, Evers Co** "evers" 101, Yedo-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Singleton, Benda Co** "singleton" 52, Harima-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Smith, Baker & Co** 3, Kaigan-dori. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Soonderjee Arjum** "soonderjee" 21, Harima-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Standard Oil Co** "socony" 56, Naniwa-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Strackan, W. M** "strachan" 1, Kaigan-dori. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Strauss G. & Co** "strauss" 96, Higashi-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Taylor, Cooper Co** "horseshoe" 22, Harima-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Tuska, E. H** "tuska" 39, Akashi-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Vacuum Oil Co** "vacuum" 26, Naniwa-cho. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**Weinberger Co** "weinberger" 1, Ikuta-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))

**William Kerr Co** "kerr" 11, Ikuta-machi. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 554](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n554/mode/1up))


## Foreign Trade

### In Nagasaki.

**Fukagawa, Chujiro** Porcelain; Ideshima-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Fukuda, Tsunesaburo** Marine products; Tsuki-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Fukushima-ya** Tea, marine prducts; Motogome-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Yuji** Marine products; Yedo-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Higashi, & Co** Beans and beancakes, &c.; Doza-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Hiramatsu, & Co** Marine products; Uragotō-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Inagaki & Co** ,,; Yedo-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Iriye Suekichi** ,,; Nishihama-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Isobe Yasuzo** ,,; Moto-gotō-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Ito, Jinkichi** Timber, sake, &c.; Kabashima-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Kawaguchi-ya** Manure and iron; Yedo-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Kawahara-ya** Marine products; Yedo-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki & Co** Tea, marine products, &c.; Yenokitsu-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi & Co** Rice, manure, &c.; Kabashima-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Kuraba & Co** Coal, wheat, &c.; Oura-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Kurakichi** Pet'um, marine products, &c.; Kabashima-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Moritaro** Petroleum, &c.; Uragotō-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Matsunobu, Jukichi** Papers; Nishihama-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Matsuo, Fukusaburo** Cokes; Uragotō-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Matsue, Umekichi** Iron. &c.; Nishihama-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Mayekawa & Co** Rice, charcoal, &c.; Uragoto-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Mizoguchi, bunkichi** Tea, rice, &c.; Tsuki-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Nakamura & Co** Marine products; Doza-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Nakashima-ya** Grains, &c.; Nishihama-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Nishimura-ya** Marine products; Tsuki-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Otsu, Rei-ichiro** Timber, &c.; Nishihama-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Sawayama & Co** Coal; Oura-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Tanaka & Co** Art objects; Fune-daiku-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Toyama & Co** Cotton yarns; Imakaji-cho. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Wakiyama & Co** Sugar, &c.; Goto-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))

**Yanagi, Nihei** Tea, &c.; Uragoto-machi. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 555](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n555/mode/1up))


## The Press

### Leading Dailies.

**Chugai Shogyo Shimpo** (est. Dec., '76)—economic and commercial paper. Man.—H. Nozaki. Office.—Kitajima-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Chu-o Shimbun** ( est. '92)—friendly to Seiyu-kai. Prop.—I. Ooka, M.P. Ed.—C. Ooka. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Hochi Shimbun** (est. June, '72)—friendly to Progressives. Pres.—K. Minoura, M.P. Ed.—S. Eto, M.P. Office.—Yuraku-cho, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Japan Times** (est. Feb., '97)—only English paper edited and pub. by Japanese. Ed.—K. Takahashi. Man.—T. Ihara. Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Jiji Shimpo** (est. March, '82)—started by the late Yukichi Fukuzawa; independent. Prop.—S. Fukuzawa. Ed.—K. Ishikawa. Office.—Minaminabe-cho, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Kokumin Shimbun** (est. Feb., '90.) Prop. and Ed.—I. Tokutomi. Office.—Hiyoshi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Mai-nichi Dempo** (est. Nov., 1903)—formerly Dempo Shimbun. Tokyo branch of Osaka Mainichi-shimbun. Office.—Yuraku-cho, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Mai-nichi Shimbun, Tokyo** (est. Sept., 1870 as "Yokohama Mainichi Shimbun")—independent. Ed.—S. Shimada, M.P. Man.—M. Nomura. Office.—Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Miyako Shimbun** (est. Sept., '85)—social paper popular among gay circles, etc. Man.—K. Ashi. Ed.—D. Tagawa. Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Nippon** (est. Feb., '89.) Prop. and Ed.—K. Ito. Office.—Sanjikkenbori, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Niroku Shimbun** (est. Oct., '93). Prop.—S. Akiyama. Ed.—W. Fukuda. Office.—Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Osaka Asahi Shimbun** (est. '83)—independent. Prop.—R. Murayama. Ed.—S. Seki and T. Naito. Office.—Nakano-shima, Osaka. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))

**Osaka Jiji** (est. '05)—independent. Osaka edition of the Jiji (Tokyo). Office.—Koraibashi, Osaka. — p. 576 ([scan leaf 621](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n621/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Osaka Mai-nichi Shimbun** (est. '83)—independent. Man.—Kirihara. Ed.—K. Ishii. Office.—Okawa-machi, Osaka. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shimpo** (est. '00) —independent. Office.—Kyuhoji-machi, Osaka. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Asahi Shimbun** (est. '88)—independent. Pro.—R. Murayama. Ed.—K. Ikebe. Office.—Takiyamacho, Tokyo. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun** (est. Feb., '72)—purchased 1904 by ex-Foreign Minister Mr. T. Kato. Prop.—T. Kato. Ed.—S. Honda. Office.—Owari-cho, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Yomiuri Shimbun** (est. June, '74)—friendly to the Progressive Party. Office.—Ginza, Tokyo. Ed.—Y. Takekoshi, M.P. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Yorozu Choho** (est. Nov., '92)—independent. Prop. and Ed.—S. Kuroiwa. Office.—Yumi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

### English Paper at the Treaty Ports

**Japan Advertiser** (est. '95). Ed.—A. M. Knapp. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Japan Chronicle** (est. '68) (formerly Kobe Chronicle). Prop. and Ed.—R. Young. Office.—Sakaye-machi, Kobe. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Japan Gazette** (est. '67). Ed.—L.D.K. Adams. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Japan Herald** (est. '67). Ed.—T. Satchell. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Japan Mail** (est. '65). Prop. and Ed.—Capt. Brinkley (R. A. ret.) Office.—Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Kobe Herald** (est. '76). Prop. and Ed.—A. Curtis. Office.—Kio-machi, Kobe. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki Press** (est. '87). Ed. and Man.—E. R. S. Pardon. Office.—20 Oura, Nagasaki. — p. 577 ([scan leaf 622](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1907/page/n622/mode/1up))