# The Japan Year Book 1912 — Who's Who & Directories

1,207 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, Isoh** Prof. in the Waseda Univ., b. '65 in Fukuoka-ken; studied in the Doshisha, Kyoto; then a pastor and afterward studied at Hartford College; Principal of the Doshisha Middle School, which he resigned and was for some years connected with several schools in Tokyo, finally engaged by the Waseda Univ., where he has charge of Athletic Association. Authority on social politics and wrote several books. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Abe, Ko** Governor of Tokyo, b. '48 in Morioka, Iwate-ken, and entered civil service early in the era either at the head office or in the provinces; Director of Shrines and Temples Bureau '96-'99, mean-while M.P. for his native place in '92; Governor of Chiba '99-'01. Governor of Niigata '01-'03. which he resigned to be nominated Member of the House of Peers, was again Governor of Niigata '05-'08 to be transferred to the present post in February '08. Add. Tokyo Prefectural Office. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Abe, Moritaro** Councillor of Foreign Office since '09, b. '72 in Buzen, graduated law at the Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '96, passed higher civil service examination in '96, and appointed Sec. of Foreign Office the following year, Councillor in '99 and per. Sec. of the Minister as additional post in '00, 2nd Sec. at London in '01, at Peking till '09. Add. Foreign Office. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Abe, Taizo** b. in '49 at Toyohashi (in Aichi-ken), entered Keiogijuku in '68; was its teacher for some years, then at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, when he was 22 years old; visited U.S.A. in '77 under Viscount (then Mr.) Tanaka, Privy Councillor; resigned Gov. post and started the Meiji Life Insurance Company the following year '81; then founded ten years later the Meiji Fire Insurance Co., pioneer concerns in Japan. He is president of the two. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Abe, Teijiro** Maj.-Gen. Commander of Japanese Garrison at Tientsin, was b. 1861 in Niigata; Sub.-Lieut. of Engineering Corps '72, studied at Military Staff Col. 87-89, then attached to the Staff Office, was Chief of staff of 2nd Depot Div. during the late Russo-Japan War. Add. Japanese Garrison, Tientsin. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Aizo** Maj.-Gen., Commander of Garrison, Pescadores; was b. in '63 in Tokushima, artillery Sub.-Lieut. '83, student of the Staff Col. 88-91, was Com. 11th Reg. during the Russo-Japan War, Chief Staff of 12 Division. Add. Pescadores, Formosa. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Kwan** Surg-Gen. (ret.), was b. '42 in Shizuoka, put on retired list in about 1902. Add. Higashi Gokencho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Mine-ichiro** D.C.L. (Japan), Councillor of the Japanese Embassy, Paris (appointed '08) was b. '69 in Yamagata-ken, graduated law of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '92, attaché in '93, sent to Rome in '93, removed to Paris in '97, relieved of the post in '03 and attached to the head office, was in suite of the Peace Envoy to Portsmouth in '05, decorated with 3rd class Rising Sun with annuity in '06 for service in connection with the war. He was senior Councillor at head office before the transfer. Add. Japanese Embassy, Paris. — p.  ([scan leaf 78](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n78/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Adachi, Taro** Dir. Iwaki Coll. Co. b. '51, in Choshu, Dir. of former Nippon R'ly '90-97, of former Seoul-Fuzan R'ly 04-07. Add. Kami Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Tsunayuki** ex-Inspector-General of the Metropolitan Police Board, b. in Satsuma, '59 ; filled post of chief Police Commissioner at several province ; was appointed Director of the Police Bureau, Home Office in '01 ; the post of the Inspector-General he had to resign in Oct. '03 in consequence of the memorable anti-peace agitation Sept. 5th. Add. Nishi-kata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Aiba, Yosaburo** novelist, nom de plume Koson b. '55 ; is a prominent figure among the contemporary novelists, reputed for his light and delicate style; was connected for a while with the Yomiuri Shinbun, and now a regular contributor to the Tokyo Asahi. His chief works are Muratake, Kasano-Yuki, and some others. Add. Asahi Office, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Akaboshi, Tenta** Judge Adm. Litigation Court, b. '68 in Kumamoto, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96, on duty at District Taxation Offices '97-8, Councillor of Justice Dep't '00, Secretary of Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce '03; removed to present post '07. Add. Sanko-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Akashi, Motojiro** Maj.-Gen., Chief Police Commissoner and Com. of Gendarmes, Korean Residency-Gen, was b. at Fukuoka 1865, Sub.-Lieut. of Art. '83, studied at the Staff Coll. '87 and then in Germany '94-'95, staff officer of the Guards '95, was military attache to the French and the Russian Legations, held similar post at Berlin '04-'05, Maj.-Gen. '07, Chief Staff to Korean Garrison '08, then transferred to the present post. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Akashi, Yoichiro** Dir. Department of Education, was b. in Tokyo 1876; Grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97, studied in France and Germany '02-'04, Personal Secretary to the Minister in addition to the Councillor '05, promoted to present post '10. Add. Haruki-cho, Hongo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Akimoto, Okitomo** Viscount, (cr.' 84), formerly Daimyo of Tatebayashi in the province of Kozuke, b. '57 ; Minister Resident and Minister Plenipotentiary from '90 to 92 ; is a leader of the Viscount coterie in the House of Peers, he being identified with the Seiyu-kai ; a great connoisseur of pictorial art and a member of the Academy of Arts (London). Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Akitsuki, Satsuo** Amba'dor at Vienna since Dec. '09, b. '58 in Hyuga, graduated the former Law Col., of Justice Dep't in '84, studied at official expense in Belgium and Germany from '85 to '91 ; attaché in '91, Councillor in '92, transferred to Dep't Councillor, Consul at Fusan in '96 ; Legation Sec. at Seoul in the same year, transferred to Paris in '99, to St. Petersburg in '02, Minister Resident to Sweden-Norway in '04 ; Minister at Brussels in May '07 ; 3rd class Rising Sun in '07. Add. Japanese Embassy, Vienna. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))

**Akiyama, Genzo** barrister in Tokyo, b. in Kakegawa, '59 ; graduated Law from the Imp. Univ., Tokyo '79 ; appointed a clerk at the Justice Dep't; next Judge at various local Courts; Chief of the Nagasaki District Court '87 and next of Yokohama District Court '92 ; Judge of the Supreme Court '98 which post he soon resigned to open law office in Tokyo and Yokohama. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 79](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n79/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Akiyama, Kōko** Lieut.-Gen. Superintendent of Cavalry, the Military Education Board, was b. '95 in Ehime-ken, Sub-Lieut. in '79; Major-General in '99; Lieut.-General in '09; 2nd class Golden Kite in '09. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Akiyama, Masanosuke** D. C. L. (Japan), b. '66 in Hiroshima-ken; graduated Law, Imp. Univ., of Tokyo in '86, to be connected afterward with civil affairs section of the War and Navy, being now a Councillor for the two. Add. Dote-3-bancho, Koj., T. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Akiyama, Teisuke** former prop. of the Niroku, and ex-M.P., b. at Kurashiki, Okayama-ken, '68, grad. Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo '90, earning his expenses by hard working; was appointed about 1892 junior auditor of the Board of Audit; started the present paper in '93, which was suspended in a few years but revived '01; was elected a M.P. from Tokyo in the extraordinary election of '03 and '04, but was compelled to resign '05 owing to absurd charge of being a Russian spy. Add. Nishiki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Amano, Tameyuki** Dr., D. C. L. (Japan), economist, Professor in Waseda University, b. in Sagaken, '59; grad. Tokyo University, '82; has devoted himself from that time to educational work at Waseda of which he is one of the "three main pillars"; sat at 1st and 2nd sessions in the House of Rep'tatives, but soon withdrew from the uncongenial atmosphere of practical politics. Wrote "Principles of Economic" and others; was edi. and prop. of the "Oriental Economist," a thrice-a-month journal of high authority and extensive circulation. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Ando, Taro** Pres. Temperance Society, b. '46 in Tokyo, son of the physician to the Lord of Shima; joined Enomoto's pro-Tokugawa movement at Hakodate; was given office at the Foreign Office when released from imprisonment and was in the suite of the late Prince Iwakura's memorable envoy early in 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. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu. Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Anraku, Kanemichi** Chief Police Commissioner Tokyo, Mem. House of Peers, was b. '50 in Kagoshima; was connected with the Police service from about 1875, next held Governorship of Yamaguchi, Fukushima, Gifu, etc., resigned the Commissioner-ship in '08 when the Seiyu-kai Ministery fell, and entered commercial circle. Pres. Chiyoda Gas Co. till '11, and reappointed to the Commissionership in '11. Add. Yodobashi, near Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Shūzo** Viscount, (cr. '84,) Privy Councillor, was b. 1844, in Choshu, eldest son of Genchu Miura, a village doctor; adopted when about 18 by a physician in ordinary to the Lord of Choshu; 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 a 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 Hatzefeldt, a celebrated German family. Was Ambassador to U.S.A. between Jan. '06 and Feb. '08, and then to the present post. Adopted his brother T. Miuras' son Naosuke as son and heir. Add. Ban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Tetsutaro** Government Commercial Agent in London since '10, was b. Okayama 1867 ; was long connected with Yokohama Specie Bank and was its London Agent for many years till about 1904. Add. Japanese Embassy London. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 80](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n80/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Aoyama, Tanemichi** M. D. (Japan), Prof. of Medicine at the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '59; studied medicine in Germany. He was almost killed by pest at Hongkong in '94 where he with Dr. Kitazato was despatched by the Government to investigate the disease, and by which he was affected. He is one of most distinguished experts in internal diseases. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Arai, Kentaro** Dir. of Korean Residency-Gen., Finance Dept.; b. '63 in Niigata and grad. Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo, '90, after which he was connected with the Treasury in which he rose to the position of the Vice-Minister in '06 ; removed to the present position in '07. Add. Iida-machi, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Arakawa, Gitaro** Mayor of Yokohama, 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, Miye '99, Kagawa, 1900, and Nagasaki '03-10. Add. Yokohama City Office. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Arakawa, Minoji** Minister to Madrid (app. 1909), b. '57 in Kagoshima, grad. Eng'ing Col., Tokyo, in '80, clerk at the Legation, London, in '86, attaché in '87, élève Consul at Tientsin in '90, at Ninsen, '94, attached to the 2nd Army during the Japan-China War, Consul at Tientsin in '95, at Suchow in '96, Consul at London in '96 where he was promoted to Consul-General, decorated with 3rd Class Rising Sun with grant of money for the war. Add. Japanese Legation, Madrid. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Araki, Kwampo** Mem. of Society of Arts, London ; b. '31 in Kochi-ken, one of the most distinguished painters of the Shijo school ; studied the art under the celebrated Araki Kwansai who ultimately adopted him ; was appointed Painter of the fief of Tosa. After the Restoration, he taught painting at Peerage Girls' and other schools, and was recently a Professor at the Gov. Fine Arts Institute, '98-'06 ; was appointed 1900 a member of the Fine Arts Committee attached to the Imp. Household. Add. Nishi-machi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Arichi, Shinanosuke** Baron, (cr.'00), Vice-Admiral (retired), Mem. House of Peers, was b. in Choshu, '43 ; Lieut.-Commander, '72 ; Commander of Yokosuka Admiralty and Kure ; then successively Chief of Naval Staff ; Commander-in-Chief of Standing Fleet, &c., is at present devoting himself to promoting the cause of the Japan Maritime Society of which he is president. Add. Awaji-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Ariga, Nagabumi** Manager of the Mitsui family affairs, b. '65 in Osaka-fu, and younger brother to Dr. Nagao Ariga ; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '89 ; was in Government service for a long while, ultimately rising to be a Bureau Director in Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce about '02. Add. Ligura, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Ariga Nagao** Dr., D.C.L. & D. Lit. (Japan), b. in Settsu, '60 ; grad. Tokyo University, '81 ; Private Secretary to Prince Ito (then President of Privy Council), '87 ; afterwards Councillor at the Department of Agriculture and Commerce ; took charge of affairs relating to international law during the Japan-China War of '94-'95 ; and held a similar post in the late campaign. He is a Professor at Waseda University, and has represented the Japan Red Cross Society at several international conferences, the late in London, '07. Has written several works on history, diplomacy and international law. Granted 2nd Class Rising Sun. Add. Myogadani, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 81](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n81/mode/1up))

**Arima, Ryokitsu** Rear-Adm., member of Naval staff, and hero of the Port Arthur blockading operation in the late war, was born at Wakayama 1862, midshipman '88, successively held posts of Captain of cr. Kasagi, chief staff of Takeshiki Naval Post, Captain of cr. Iwate, Dir. Naval Artillery School etc., before he was appointed to the present post Dec. '10, having been promoted to Rear-Adm. '09. Add. Naval Staff Board, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Arima, Sumibumi** Viscount, Sub.-Lieut. Cavalry (ret.), aide-de-camp to the Crown Prince, formely of the fief of Maruoka, Echizen; was b. 1868, eldest son of the former Lord of the fief; Grad. Agr. Chemistry, Agr. Col., Tokyo, '92; one-year volunteer in '97, appointed the aide-de-camp '10, Lord Steward to Prince Kuni '10. Add. Ukyo-machi, Y., Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Arima, Yorikazu** Count, formerly Daimyo of the Kurume clan, 5th son and heir to his predecessor, b. '64, served in the Imperial Court for years as Chamberlain. Add. Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Ario, Keiju** Man. of the Hypothec Bank of Japan, was b. in Mino in '49, was once an official of the Treasury, then entered banking circle and was appointed to present post since its foundations. Add. Kami-fujimai, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Arisaka, Nariaki** Lieut.-General, Baron (cr. '07), inventor of the Arisaka-gun, b. '52 in Choshu; was first a teacher in foreign languages, connected with a military cadet school; transferred to an Arsenal and to an Artillery head-quarter 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 abroad '99 on official business. He was decorated with 2nd Class Rising Sun and grant of yen 5,000 for his invention, and was promoted Major-Gen., '01. Was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite (war honour). Add. Tsukudo-Hachiman-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Arisaka, Shozo** Inspector of Naval Ordinance and Prof. at the Imperial University Tokyo; b. in '67 in Tokyo; graduated his special course at the University in '90; sent by the Navy to France where he studied at Hotchkiss and other works from '91 to '93; appointed expert to the Navy on his return and was steadily promoted, mean-while devising a new plug for 12th quick-firers; has been sent twice to England on official business. Add. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Arishima Takeshi** Aud., Nippon Yusen Kaisha, b. '42 at Kagoshima; took active part in the War of Restoration; Dir. Tax Bureau, '72; sent to Europe and America, '78; Customs Chief, Yokohama, '82; Dir. Customs Bureau, '91 which he resigned '93 to take charge of financial affairs of the great house of Shimazu. Add. Bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Ariyoshi, Tadaichi** Gov. of Miyazaki was b. '70 in Tango, grad, Law, at Imp. Tokyo University in 96, Sec. Home Office till '08, Governor of Chiba-ken '08-'10, transferred to Dir, General Affairs, Korean Res.-Gen. in '10, transferred to the present post in '11. Add. Miyazaki Prefectual Office. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Ariyoshi, Eiji** ex-Director of the Police Bureau, Home Office; was b. in '63 in Okayama, grad. '88 from the German Language School, Tokyo and passed the higher civil service examination the following year; was in the Justice Dep't till 1893; Councillor of the Dep't of Agr. and Commerce, then of Home Office and of the Legislative Bureau from '94 to '08, attended Inter'nal San'ry Conference held at Madrid and similar conference for ex-convicts at Antwerps in '98; transferred to the Police Bureau the same year; again Councillor of the Legislative Bureau in '02; Dir. of Police Bureau in '03; Governor of Miye-ken '04, transferred to the Police Bureau in '08, resigned '11. Add. Nakazato, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 82](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n82/mode/1up))

**Asabuki, Yeiji** Director of the Mitsui Company; b. '49 in Oita-ken, was in youth a hot-headed anti-foreign fanatic, and came up to Tokyo to make attempt on the late Fukuzawa, a pioner advocate of foreign learning, to be soon converted by him into one of his eager disciples, as even to marry a daughter of his elder sister. After grad. the Keiogijuku, he entered the Mitsubishi; started direct export business of raw silk in which he failed. Next he entered the Mitsui and pushed spinning business (Kanegafuchi Sp. Mill) to the present state of prosperity. Add. Kobiki-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asada, Eiji** Ph. D., Prof. Foreign Language School, was b. in Tokyo in 1865, graduated from Northwestern Univ. and next Chicago Univ., returning home in '97; also holds a text-book commissioner, Department of Education. Add. Kogaicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asada, Nobuoki** Baron (cr. '07), 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour), Lieut.-Gen., Com. of the 12th Army Division, b. at Kawagoye (near Tokyo), '48; grad. Mil. Academy at Osaka, '73 and commissioned ensign; fought in the Civil War of '77 as Capt. (local rank) and decorated with 5th Order; Maj. '84; Lieut.-Col. '87; Col. '94; Major-Gen. '97 and Chief Staff of Eastern Military Section; Com. of a Brigade of various Divisions; took active part as Brig. Com. at Fenshuiling, and succeeded Gen. Hasegawa after Liaoyang as Com. of the Guards Division. Add. Kokura, Fukuoka-ken. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**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-ken and next of Kanagawa-ken, '99; Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, '00; then that of Communications, which he resigned, '02. Add. Shimo-6-bancho, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asahina, Chisen** journalist b. '62 in Mito; left '83 the Imperial Tokyo University, law, unfinished on account of ill health; shortly afterward joined the staff of the Nichi Nichi, when Viscount Ito (Miyoji) was proprieter, and was its editor for many years. Went twice to Europe; left the Nichi Nichi about 1905 when the proprietor changed, and is at present a journalistic free lance. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asano, Nagakoto** Marquis; b. '42, and is chief of the former clan of Hiroshima with 426,000 koku which was founded by Nagamasa (1546-1610 A.D.), one of the great generals of Hideyoshi; was accredited to Rome, 1882-'84. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asano, O-suke** Dr. E., chief electrician of the Department of Communications, b. in '59 in Okayama; graduate electricity at the Government Engineering College in '81, since then he has chiefly been connected with that Department, meanwhile despatched to Europe and America two or three times. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asano, Soichiro** President of the Toyo Steamship Co., and Dir. of many other concerns, was b. '48 in Etchu (Toyama-ken). He arrived in Tokyo '71 with empty purse; proceeded to Yokohama supporting himself by hawking cheap viands; bought from the Yokohama Gas Works coaltar and other refuses then left unutilized, and laid the foundation of the present fortune. In '75 he 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. Add. Shiba Tamachi, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 83](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n83/mode/1up))

**Asakawa, Toshiyasu** 3rd Order of War Order, Maj.-Gen., Dir. Horse Bureau, Army, was b, in Kai in 1860, Sub.-Lieut. cavalry '86, student in Germany '87-'92, distinguished himself in the two late foreign wars, Major-General '09 and appointed Deputy-Chief of the Bureau, and promoted to be Chief following year. Add. Okubo Hyak-nin-cho, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))

**Atomi, Takino** b. in '40 at Osaka, one of the distinguished lady painters and educators; founder and proprietor of the Atomi Girls' School. Visited U. S. A. on the occasion of St. Louis Fair. Add. Yanagi-cho, Koi., T. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))

**Awazu, Seiryo** D. C. L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Waseda Univ., etc., insurance expert, was b. at Kyoto in '71, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94, and has since been engaged in insurance business at the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, as organizer of one or another Life Insurance Co., besides undertaking teaching. Attended the World's Insurance Congress held at New York '03. Add. Misaki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))

**Baba, Genji** Judge of Supreme Court, b. '60. grad. Law, Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, class '85; to be appointed a junior judge in Tokyo Court, and ultimately rising to the present post. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/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 ship-owners in Japan. Add. Tori-nichome, Nih. T. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))

**Banno, Otoya** Dir. of the Japan Industrial Bank, was born '67 in Tokyo; graduated in '92 from the Law Col., Imp. Tokyo University under adverse circumstances; then served at the Financial Department, but soon resigned to enter the present bank on its establishment. Add. Kaga-cho, U., T. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))

**Chikami, Kiyo-omi** Mem. House of Peers, was b. '56 in Kochi-ken and finished Lit. Course, Tokyo Univ. about '82; further studied in England and after returning home about 1887 he was appointed instructor at the Tokyo High School, Kagoshima Zoshikan, Sendai High School, etc.; was appointed Councillor of the Home Office, '96, Governor of Niigata, then of Kagoshima till '09. Add. Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))

**Chinda, Sutemi** Viscount (Baron '07, Viscount '11), Ambassador to Court of Berlin since June, '08, b. at Hirosaki, '56; graduated an American University '81; appointed a clerk of the Foreign Office, '85 and had charge of the Telegraph Section in the same office; appointed Consul at San Francisco, '90; removed to the Consulate at Chemulpo; the Consul-Generalship at Shanghai, '95; Minister Resident at Brazil, next at the Hague, '99-1900; Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at St. Petersburg, 1900; recalled in '01 by the then Foreign Min. Baron Komura to act as his immediate subordinate, and had to take charge of the Office while his superior was away to Portsmouth and Peking. In recognition of this special service he was invested with 1st Class Sacred Treasure and also raised to Peerage. Add. Japanese Embassy, Berlin. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 84](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n84/mode/1up))


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**Date, Munenobu** Marquis, b. '60, son of Munenori who took a distinguished part in upholding the cause of the Restoration and who, on that account, was afterward granted a higher grade of nobility than that of the main house at Sendai which was a tardy supporter of the Imperialist cause at that time, this scion having held fief of only 100,000 koku at Uwajima, Iyo. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Dan, Takuma** Manager, Mining Dep't. of the Mitsui Firm, b. '58 at Fukuoka, was sent for study to America early in the era by the Lord of Fukuoka and completed the course of mining at the Boston Tech. Institute, U.S.A., and was for some years teacher of English at Gov. school, technical official at the Gov. Meteorological Observatory and next at the Miike Coalmine, with the purchase of which by the Mitsui he entered the service of the Firm. Add. Tango-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Den, Kenjiro** Baron (cr. '07) Member of the House of Peers and ex-Vice-Minister of Communications, b. '55 in Hyogo-ken; held at several places post of local Chief Police Inspector; Vice-Min. of Communications, Jan.-Jun. '98; President of the Kansai R'ly Co., at the same time M.P. for Hyogo-ken; was again Vice-Min. of Communications, '00-'06. He is now a prominent figure in business circles. Add. Kanasugi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Dewa, Shigeto** Vice-Admiral, Baron (cr. '07), Com. of the Sasebo Admiralty, holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of the Rising Sun; b. at Aizu; grad. the Naval Academy in '82; was capt. of cru. Takachiho in the Japan-China war 1899-'95; chief of committee to bring home Tokiwa from England '99; Rear-Adm., 1900 and commanded the Standing Squadron at the time of the Boxer's trouble; afterward transferred to Chief Construction Board at Yokosuka, next to Director of Naval Affairs Bureau; commanded a Squadron in the late war. Add. Saseho. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Dohi, Keizo** Dr., Prof. of the Dermatological Dept. of Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Chairman of the Japanese Dermatological Society; grad. the Med. Col. '91; assist. in the surgical clinic and student of the Univ. Hall at his alma mater; studied his speciality in Austria, Germany, and France, '94-'98; appointed to the present situation on his returning home '98; was on suite of the late Prince Komatsu when His Highness attended the Coronation Ceremony of King Edward, '02. Corresponding member of the Vienese ('02), Berliner ('03,) and Parisian Dermatological Society ('11,) recommended to the honorable member of the Italian Dermatological Society '06; Editor of the Japanese Journal of Dermatology & urlogy. Add. Shimo Nibancho, K. T. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Doi, Michio** Chairman of the Osaka Chamber of the Commerce, b. in Kanagawa, '41; was a Judge till '84 when he entered the service of the Konoike family, Osaka, of which he is now an adviser. Visited U.S.A. in '09 as one of the Business men's party invited by American Charmber of Commerce. Add. Konoike, Osaka. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Ebara, Soroku** ex-M.P., educationalist, a leader of the Seiyu-kai, b. at Tokyo in '42; was first a military officer, but subsequeutly resigned the commission and was for somewhile Secretary of the Prefecture of Shizuoka, '70. He is chiefly known in connection with subsequent non-official career; has sat several times in the House where he lately represented Tokyo. Is Director of the Azabu Middle School, Mem. of the Higher Education Council and is a devout Christian. Add. Torii-zaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))

**Ebina, Danjo** noted Protestant Pastor, b. '56 in Yanagawa; studied at the Foreign Language School in Kumamoto; then theology at the Doshisha. He has subsequently led an active life in evangelistic and educational work, having established a number of churches and schools, being at present pastor of the Hongō Church, Tokyo. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 85](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n85/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Egi, Chu** Barrister, b. '58, brother to Senshi Egi; grad. Law. Tokyo Imp. Univ., class '84; he practised his profession, giving lectures on Criminal Law in the Chuô Univ. all the while; an Official of the Judicial Office and of the Foreign Office; again resumed his former profession. Has written "Principles of Criminal Law," and is a noted satirist. Add. Awajicho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Egi, Senshi** Mem. House of Peers, Lord in Waiting of Kinkei Hall, brother of above, b. '53, studied Law at Tokyo Gov. Univ. and was in service of Education Dep't. '72-'77, transferred to Home Office in which he was Dir. of Local Adm. Bureau '90-'96, was next Governor of Ibaraki, Aichi, Hiroshima and Kumamoto till '06 when he resigned on account of illness. Add. Yocho-machi, Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Egi, Yoku** Sec. of the Cabinet and Sec. Chief of Colonial Bureau, was b. '73; adopted son and heir of the above. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Eitaki, Hisakichi** Consul-Gen. at Chiento, China, since '09, was b. '66 in Echigo, passed legal service examination in '90 appointed Junior Judge in '93 and transferred to the Foreign Office the same year, first appointed Secretary at Consulate, Fusan, in '93 to be promoted to élève Consul the same year, was Consul at Ninsen, Shanghai, Shashi, Sydney and Hankow between '94 and '05, Consul-General at Shanghai between '05 and '09. Add. Japanese Con.-Gen. Chiento. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Ema, Shun-ichi** Barrister, M.P., a Mem. of the Tokyo Municipality, b. in '61, in Totomi, 3rd son of Nanyo Yamamoto, and adopted by Ema Togoro. Early came up to Tokyo to study politics; was admitted to the Bar in '93 and afterwards elected Pres. of the Tokyo Barrister's Association; was elected vice-Pres. of Tokyo Prefectural Assembly '89. Add. Kuromon-cho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Eto, Yasutaro** Rear-Adm., Chief Staff Officer of the Sasebo Admiralty, b. '85 in Saga-ken; early grad. Naval Academy and appointed Sub.-Lieut. of the Navy; Staff Officer of the Naval Staff Board at the time of the Russo-Japanese War, for which he was granted 3rd class of Golden Kite; Com. of the newly built Ikoma for a while; Rear-Adm. '07 then at Port Arthur Adm. Add. Sasebo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Fujii, Ko-ichi** Vice-Adm., Deputy Chief of General Staff; b. '57 in Okayama-ken; Sub-Lieut. '83 to be rapidly promoted to the present rank, filling during the interval posts of Vice-Com. of the Chin-en, Staff of the Sasebo and Yokosuka Adm'tries, Com. of the Suma and of Akitsushima, Attaché to the Japanese Legation, Berlin, etc. Vice-Adm. in '09 with transfer to present post. Add. Enokizaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Fujii, Shigeta** Lieut.-Gen., Commander of Tokyo Bay Forts; b. '60 in Hyogo-ken; Ensign of Artillery in '79; entered the Military Staff Col. in '84; studied tactics in Germany in '90; Staff Officer to the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War; Major-Gen., '02 and Dir. Military Staff College, Chief Staff to Gen. Kuroki's Army the late war, Dir. of Art. and Engineering School, '06, and to the present post in '09. Add. Oban-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))

**Fujimura, Yoshiro** Baron, Bar, of Mid. Tem. was b. in Kumamoto in '70, proceeded to England after finishing secondary education in Japan, and grad. Law at Cambridge, returning home '03 when he entered the Mitsui, and was its London agent till '10, then removed to the head office. Add. Akashi-cho, Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 86](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n86/mode/1up))


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**Fujimuro, Matsujiro** Maj.-Gen. of Artillery (ret.), was b. in 1863 Hiroshima, grad. from the Staff College in '96 studied in Russia '97-'00, was attached to the Central Staff, then a Reg. Commander, and Chief Staff of the Guards Division till '08, Maj.-Gen. '10. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujinami, Kototada** Viscount (cr. '84), b. at Kyoto, '53; Chamberlain to His Majesty from childhood, and since '89 Superintendent of the Imperial Mews, Deputy Pre. of Horse Adm. Bureau which he has resigned. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujioka, Ichisuke** Dr. Eng. (Japan) was b. in Choshu, '56; grad. Tokyo Engineering College in '81; appointed its Professor from '84 to '86 when he retired to start electric business; chief electrician to the Tokyo Electric Light Co. in '92 and founder of the Tokyo Street Railway Co. which with two other street railway co.'s was fused '06; he has been to Europe and America four or five times for study, on business etc. and was under Edison for somewhile. Add. Zaimoku-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujisawa, Rikitaro** Dr. Sc. (Japan) Prof. of Mathematic at Tokyo University, b. in Echigo (Niigata-ken), '61; pursued his special study in England and Germany, '83-'87. He has written several works on Mathematics. Add. Suwa-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Denzaburo** Baron (cr. '11), one of the millionaires in Osaka, b. in Choshu, '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. Owns the Kosaka copper mine and other concessions. 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, Kita-ku, Osaka. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Koriki** Director of Kyushu Dis. Office, Imp. R'ly Board, b. '66 in Tottori, grad. Law at the the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '90; President of a local school the same year; transferred to the Dep't of Communications in '93, and finally to the present post in '09. Has been twice despatched abroad on official business. Add. Moji. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Shiro** Member of the House of Peers, b. at Tokyo, '61; attaché to Japanese Legation in Vienna, '86, then in Berlin; afterwards Private Secretary to the Minister of Communications and of Agriculture and Commerce, &c.; Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '98; now President of the Nippon Fire Insurance Co. and of other concerns. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Takasaburo** President and Chief Judge of the Nagoya Appeal Court, b. '56 at Uwajima, Iyo; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '78; Judge in '81; for sometime a jun. Sec. and Vice-Dir. Commercial Bureau Foreign Office; returned to the Bench and continues to occupy the present post from '98. Add. Nagoya Appeal Court. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))

**Fujiyama, Raita** President of the Nippon Sugar Refinery Co., b. in '65 in Karatsu; grad. Keiogijuku in '90; then entered the Mitsui after the notorious scandal culminating in the suicide of the former president. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 87](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n87/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Fukai, Eigo** Private Secretary of the Nippon Ginko, b. '71 in Gumma-ken; was once on the staff of the Kokumin Shimbun. Add. Aoyama, Roku-chome, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukuda, Tokuzo** D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. in the Keio Gijuku Univ., b. '74 in Tokyo, being the 1st son of Tokubei Fukuda; graduated from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School, class '94; was dispatched by the Educational Dep't. to Germany, France, and Italy to make further study on Economics; Prof. at his Alma Mater on his return home, but resigned '06; wrote several works on Economics. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukuda, Umanosuke** Inspector-Gen. of Naval Construction, Sectional Chief of the Naval Dep't. of Materials and Yokosuka Naval Yard, was b. '56 in Aichi-ken; Lieut.-Constructor in '88 and promoted to the present rank some time ago; served meanwhile as Mem. of the Naval Board for Materials, and as Chief of the Construction Dep't. of Maidzuru Admiralty. Is the Holder of 4th class of Golden Kite (War honour). Add. Kobinata-dai-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukuhara, Arinobu** Pres. of the Aikoku Life Insurance Co., b. '48 in Awa (Chiba-ken); started in '72 the Shiseido drug store, one of the leading establishments in Tokyo in this line; promoted with others the above company and has since been chairman of Board of Directors. Travelled through Europe and U.S.A. several years ago to inspect the insurance affairs there. Add. Izumo-cho, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukuhara, Ryojiro** Vice-Minister and Dir. Special School Bureau, Education and Commissioner of the Imp. Household since '07, b. '69 in Ise, graduated Law Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '92. Held various junior posts at central Government and then transferred to local Offices as Councillor or Chief Police Commissioner; removed to the Education Dep't., '98 as Councillor and Inspector; dispatched to Europe '99 to investigate affairs of educational administration, and returning home '02 was made Councillor and Section Chief of the Department, the Director in '04 and the Vice-Minister in '11. Add. Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukui, Kikusaburo** Mng. Dir. of the Mitsui Bussan, was b. in 1866 in Tokyo, grad. the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '83 and then entered the service of the Mitsui, to be attached to the Branches at Shanghai, Singapore, Hongkong, Osaka, etc., and then the agent at New York for several years. Add. Mitsui & Co., Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukuoka, Takayoshi** Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor, b. in Tosa, '35; after the Restoration of '97 entered civil service and became Minister of Education, '81-'82. Appointed '88 to the present post. Add. Kanatomi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukushima, Namizo** head of Fukushima & Co., a leading firm in the line of business of Bonds, Shares, etc., Trust & Financial Agents, was born in 1860. He stated as a Stock Exchange Broker in 1887, and having lived a stormy life for twenty years, he had made a brilliant success. He had retired from the membership of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, of devote himself to negotiable securities business both as home and foreign markets. This kind of business had been formerly in the hand of foreign firm in Japan, but he is now a foremost Japanese in this special line, pushing it with unusual vigor and activity. Add. Kabuto-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))

**Fukushima, Yasumasa** Baron (cr. '07), holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honor), Lieut.-General, Vice-Chief of the General Staff Office, was born in Matsumoto, Nagano-ken, '53; Lieutenant '78; Captain '83; Military Attaché of Japanese Legation at Berlin '87-'92; relieved and thence he returned home in June 1893 via Siberia on horseback; Major-General in '00, and acquired international fame as Commander of the Japanese contingent on the occasion of the Boxer trouble, and was knighted by the late King Edward. Was on the Staff of Marshal Oyama in the late War in which he lost his son. Appointed to the present post in '06. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 88](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n88/mode/1up))


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**Fukuzawa, Momosuke** brother-in-law of the Fukuzawas, below, being the husband of their sister, b. in '64 at Kawagoye; studied at Keiogijuku; and proceeded to U. S. A. after grad. from that institution and studied at a Commercial Col. there. Returning home '89, he first entered the Tokyo Ice Works, Oji Paper Mill and others, and finally the Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co., of which he was Agent for Tokyo, besides sitting on the boards of directors of several other concerns. Add. Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))

**Fukuzawa, Sutejiro** born in Tokyo '63, second son of the late celebrated Fukuzawa; was together with his eldest brother Mr. Ichitaro Fukuzawa, entered Yale Univ., '83, the younger Fukuzawa to pursue engineering and the elder literature. They both returned home in '90, and Mr. Sutejiro has since been managing the Jiji and the Osaka Jiji, the latter started '05. Married in '90 Kiku, eldest daughter of Count Hayashi, ex-Min. of Foreign Affairs; 2 sons and 3 daughters. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))

**Funakoshi, Mitsunojo** Chief of Cor. Sec., For. Office, b. '67 in Hiroshima, passed the diplomatic and consular service examination in '94, élève Consul at Vladivostock the same year, at Fusan and then at San Francisco in '95, Legation Sec. at Washington in '97, transferred to London in '99, Secretary at head office '02, Sec. at Vienna in '03, Sec. German Emb. '06-'09. Studied in Germany in '86-'93. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))

**Furuichi, Koi** Dr. Eng. (Japan), Member of the House of Peers, was born at Himeji, '54; pursued his engineering study in France '75-'80; filled the posts of the Directorship of the Public Works Bureau, Home Office; Vice-Minister of Communications, and Director-General of the Government Railways, which he resigned in '03 in order to take up the post of Directorship of Seoul-Fusan R'ly which he resigned, '07. He is one of the best amateur no singer and actors. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))

**Furukawa, Sakajiro** District chief of the Imp. R'ly, b. '58 in Yamaguchi; graduated Engineering in the former Engineering College in '80; next entered the Gov. R'ly Bureau as its Engineer; was connected with the field r'ly during the late war, transferred to the old post in '08; and then present post in '09. Add. Hikawa-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))

**Furukawa, Toranosuke** President of the Furukawa Mining Co., son of the late celebrated mine-owner Ichibei Furukawa who adopted Junkichi, 2nd son of the late Count Mutsu, as his heir, but latter dying in '07, Toranosuke become the head of the family so that he inherited his father's immense properties including more than twenty mines. He was b. in '82 and graduated Mining at Columbia, U.S.A., class '07; was granted 3rd class Treasure, 1911, for his munificent gifts to various schools. Add. Setomono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))

**Ga, Reishi** Member of the House of the Peers since '91, b. at Nagasaki in '40; a pioneer scholar of Dutch; held several important posts in the Government service. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 89](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n89/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Gejo, Masao** Paymaster-Inspector of the Navy (ret.), Mem. of House of Peers, was b. in Yonezawa '42. Began his career in the Navy as jun.-clerk '73 then successively held posts of Sectional Chief of Superintendence for Accounts of Yokosuka Admiralty, Chief Paymaster of Sasebo Adm. add Pres. of the Naval Paymaster's College. He is a noted amateur painter and a connoisseur. Add. Shimo-6-ban-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/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, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/mode/1up))

**Goto, Shimpei** Baron (cr. '06), ex-Minister of Communications and President of Imperial Railways, b. '56 in Iwate-ken, son of a doctor, and is a nephew of the celebrated patriot Takano who was prosecuted to death by the Tokugawa Government a little before the Restoration. He studied medicine both in Japan and Germany; was chief of the Nagoya Hospital. Subsequently appointed junior Director of the Sanitary Bureau, Home Office; was arrested on charge of implicity in the notorious Soma scandal to be acquitted about a year afterward. He got appointment as Sanitary Commissioner at the time of the Japan-China War, after which he re-entered the Sanitary Bureau as its Director. Was singled out '97 by the late Vis. Kodama, newly appointed Governor-Genetal of Formosa, as Director of the Civil Administration Bureau which he had continued to occupy till his transfer to the Presidency of South Manchuria Railway in '06, and then the Ministerial chair in '08. Once combined the office of Deputy-Pre. of the Colonial Bureau, Cabinet, cr. '10. Add. Miyamuracho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/mode/1up))

**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. Add. Yariya-cho: Osaka. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/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 following year. Add. Mita-tsuna-machi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/mode/1up))

**Haga, Yaichi** Dr. Lit. (Japan), Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '63 in Fukui-ken; grad. Lit. Col. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '89 to study at the University Hall afterward; appointed Professor at the 1st Higher School, and that at the Higher Normal School; Assis. Prof. in his alma mater in '98, and full Prof. in the following year; then transferred to the Higher Normal School; sent to Germany to prosecute further study; was given a chair in the University when he returned home in '02. Add. Otowa, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/mode/1up))

**Hama, Koichi** Departmental Chief of the Board of Audit, was b. in '48 entered official service first as a junior official in the Board of the Financial Dep't. to be afterwards promoted to the present post, Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 90](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n90/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Hamada, Gentatsu** Dr. M. (Japan) b. '54 in Kumamoto-ken; studied medicine in Germany '85-'88; Professor of Medical Course in the Tokyo Univ., '89-1900; is an acknowledged authority on women's diseases, and is the chief and proprietor of the Hamada Hospital for women's diseases, a physician-in-waiting to Court. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hamaguchi, Kichiemon** Mem., House of Peers for Tokyo, a millionaire merchant, landowner and politician, b. '62 in Wakayama-ken; 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; travelled through Europe and America about 1900. Is the President of the Toyokuni Bank which was founded in '07. Add. Ko-ami-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hamaguchi, Takayuki** Director of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau since '07; b. '70 in Tosa; grad. Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '95 passed the Higher Civil Service Examination a year or two after; got an appointment in the Treasury with which he has been connected every since. Add. Yarai-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hamaguchi, Tan** M.P. (from Wakayama-ken), a departmental chief of the Toyokuni Bank, b. '72 in Wakayama; graduated from the Keio Gijuku in '91; also from Count Okuma's College, and afterward Cambridge University '02 with the title of B.A.; M.P. the following year. Add. Samegahashi, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hamao, Arata** Baron (cr. '07), Pres. 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 the 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. Kanatomi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hanabusa, Yoshikata** Viscount (Baron in '00 and Viscount in '07), ex-Vice-Minister of the Imperial Household Department, Vice-President of the Japan Red Cross Society, b. in Okayama, '42; Secretary for Foreign Affairs '70; chargé d'affaires at Seoul, '76-'77; promoted to Minister Resident, '80-'81, and narrowly escaped from being killed by the anti-Japanese Korean mob that rose there. Minister to St. Petersburg, '83-'86; Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '87-'88, and then transferred to the Imperial Household as its chief auditor, and promoted to the other post, which he resigned in '09. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hanabusa, Naosaburo** D.C.L. (Japan), Dir. Statistic Bureau of the Cabinet, b. '57 in Okayama, brother of the above; appointed official of the Cabinet, then Secretary of the Privy Council, Personal Secretary to Marquis Ito, Secretary of the Cabinet, and finally appointed to the present post in '98. He travelled abroad to investigate statistic affairs, '02-'03, and is one of the authorities in this line. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))

**Hanai, Takuzo** D.C.L. (Japan), Barrister, M.P. since '98, b. '63 in Bingo Province, grad. with honour from an English Law School in Tokyo when he was only eighteen years old; finished the University Course at the Hogakuin with honour in '87; passed Barristers' Examination a year or two after and soon attracted public notice for his scholarship and eloquence, especially in criminal affairs. Has written several popular essays on Criminal Law. Add. Nishiki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 91](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n91/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Hara, Takashi** M.P., Minister of Home Affairs and Pres. of Imp. Govt. Rlys., b. '54, at Morioka entered the now defunct Law College, Justice Dep't., but left before graduation. He then took to journalism and was on the staff of the Hochi which he soon left to take charge of a newly started organ of the Clan interest; followed Marquis Inouye as newspaper correspondent when he was despatched to Korea '82 Special Envoy, and was soon appointed afterward an official in the Foreign Office; Consul in Tientsin; Secretary and chargé d'affaires in Paris, '86; the Marquis' Personal Secretary when he was Minister of Agriculture and Commerce; next acted in same capacity when Count Mutsu filled the chair '90-'92; followed his chief to the Foreign Office to be made Director of the Commercial Bureau, and promoted to the Vice-Minister in '95 and transferred to Minister to Korea, '96. He resigned the post the following year and for somewhile took journalism, as chief editor of the Osaka Mainichi. He was one of the right-hand men of Prince Ito when he raised the banner of the Seiyu-kai, '00, and filled as the late Hoshi's successor the chair of the Minister of Communications from Dec., '00 to May the following year. Then chief editor of the Osaka Shimpo, and appointed in Jan. '06 to the Ministerial post, which he resigned with the fall of the Seiyu-kai Cabinet '08. Visited Europe and America '08-'09. Appointed to the present post in '11. Add. 4, Shiba Park; Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 92](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n92/mode/1up))

**Hara, Rokuro** a prominent business-man, b. '44 in Tajima and played some distinguished part at the time of the Restoration, having fought on the Imperial side in the civil war; studied in England and U.S. '71-'77. Entered and founded with a few others the One Hundredth Bank and has been instrumental in pushing it to the present flourishing condition; filled the post of President of the Yokohama Specie Bank from '83 to '90; is acknowledged as a power in business circles, and is a director for a number of Companies. Add. Goten-yama, near Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 92](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n92/mode/1up))

**Hara, Ryuta** Dr. Eng. (Japan), b. at Fukushima, '54; graduated the Engineering Course of the Tokyo University in '81; has taken charge of the building of several bridges in Tokyo and supervised its water-works; resigned '10 chief Eng. of Yokohama Water-works; engineer to Tokyo Gas Works. Add. Ichigaya Tamachi, Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 92](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n92/mode/1up))

**Hara, Tomitaro** Pres. 2nd Bank, Yokohama, b. in Shinano '70; studied at Waseda Uni., was adopted into the present millionaire family as husband of its only daughter, is a Director of the Yokohama Fire Insurance Co. and is a leading young business-man; reputed for his fine collection of art objects. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 92](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n92/mode/1up))

**Hara, Yoshimichi** lawyer, Dr., D. C. L. (Japan) b. in Shinano, '67; graduated the Tokyo University in '89; Councillor, Dep't Agri. & Com. in '09; Chief of the Tokyo Mine Inspection Office and that of Osaka '01-'03; has since been practising law. Add. Iida-machi, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 92](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n92/mode/1up))

**Harada, Tasuku** Pres., Doshisha in Kyoto, since '07, b. '63, in Kumamoto; studied at the Foreign Language School in Kumamoto, and later at the Doshisha; entered Yale and grad. from Divinity School, class '91; the following year he travelled through Europe; was Pastor in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kobe; Editor of Rikugo Zasshi, and "The Christian World." Pres., of the Christian Endeavor Union of Japan '93-'06 and was present in the world convention in London, '00. Visited India, '06, by the invitation of the National Union of Y.M.C.A.; attended World Missionary Conference at Edinburgh and lectured at Harvard, Yale and other Universities in America '09. Received LL.D. from University of Edinburgh and D.D. from Amerhest College. Add. Doshisha, Kyoto. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 92](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n92/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Harada, Yutaka** Commercial Agent in London, was b. in '70 in Hyogo-ken, grad. Law (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '96, then entered the service of the Mitsubishi and was its agent in London, Hongkong and Shanghai, and lately the chief of the Kobe Branch, was appointed to the present post in '10. Add. Japanese Embassy, London. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Haraguchi, Kaname** Dr. Eng. (Japan), R'ly Eng., ex-Adv. to the Viceroy of Hukwang Provinces, China ; b. '51 in Nagasaki-ken; was one of the pioneer students sent abroad for study by the Government, having studied Engineering at Yale, '75-'79 ; served long in the Gov. R'ly service ; Dir. of the Hakata Bay R'ly Co.. '02 ; held the post of the Adviser to the Viceroy '06-'10. Add. Nagata-cho, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Haraguchi, Kensai** Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Mem. House of Peers, b. '47 in Bungo ; Sub-Lieut., '72 ; Maj.-Gen., '97 meanwhile having filled the post of Com. of 1st Reg. (Inf.) Body Guards, Chief Staff to the 4th Division and Director of the Toyama Mil. School. Commanded the Saghalien Exp. Army in the late War. He was dispatched to Germany, '90 to investigate military affairs. Add. Sanaizaka-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Haruta, Gennojyo** Chief of the Tokyo Branch of the N.Y.K., 4th son of Shogoro Hori, a bannerman of the Tokugawa Shogun, and adopted by Mototaro Haruta ; began his business career in Mitsubishi Co., as a clark, to be promoted to the present post in '79, having once had charge of the Kobe and Osaka Branches. Add. Oban-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Haseba, Sumitaka** M.P., Minister of Education Dept. ; ex-President of the House of Representaves '07-'11 ; 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 Ito Cabinet. Travelled abroad in '06, appointed present post in '11. He is one of the best shots in Japan. Add. Mamiana, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Kinsuke** Western District Chief of the Imp. Railway Board, b. '55, 2nd son of Tomenobu Hasegawa ; was for years in the Formosan Gov't R'ly as its Chief Engineer, then Director, and appointed to the present post in '09. Add. Western District R'ly. Office, Kobe. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Tai** Dr. and publicist, b. in Niigata ; appointed Vice-Dir. of the Medical Col. of Tokyo Univ., '73, and has frequently filled various posts in civil service, the last being that 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, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Takashi** Chief Judge of the Tokyo Appeal Court, was b. '53. In '74, he entered the Department of Justice ; Judge of the Yokohama Local Court, and was transferred to the Head of the Kobe Criminal Court ; once dispatched to Belgium to attend the International Compilation Conference of Commercial Code, and also to Egypt; appointed Judge of the Tokyo Appeal Court in '93; transferred to the Supreme Court '95, and again to the Appeal Court '99. Add. Nagata-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 93](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n93/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Hasegawa, Yoshimichi** Member of Supreme War Council since '09, 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia (war honor), General, Viscount (Baron, '95 and Viscount, '07), ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Korean Garrisson, b. '50 in Suwo; Major, '72; Colonel, '78; Major-General, '86; Lieut.-General, '97; General in June 1904. He commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War and took a distinguished part in the battle of Port Arthur and Wei-hai-wei. In the late war he commanded the Imp. Guards Division under Gen. Kuroki and led it to success and honour at the Yalu and the battle of Liaoyang, and then transferred to the important post in Korea and finally transferred to the present post. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Yoshinosuke** Dr. Eng. (Japan), 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 has been made highly profitable. He 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-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Masaoki** ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Adm. at Port Arthur, was b. '53. Kagoshima; educated at the Naval Academy '71; Lieutenant in '83; in the war '94 commanded the gun-boat Maya: Captain in '94 and Chief Staff Officer of the Sasebo Admiralty, promoted '02 Rear-Ad. with post of Chief Personnel: Vice-Adm. '06; placed on retired list '09. Add. Sangenya, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))

**Hata, Sahachiro** M. D. co-worker of Dr. Erlich, Frankfort-on-Meine, in the discovery of No. 606 or Sarbarsan, was b. '72 in Iwami, graduated with honor '95 Medical Dep't. of Okayama High School; became Kitazato's assistant at the Epidemic Investigation Laboratory '98-07; studied at Berlin and Frankfort '07-11. Add. Epidemic Laboratory, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))

**Hatano, Shogoro** Dir. of the Mitsui Ginko. Auditor for the Hokkaido Coal-Mine Co., etc., b. '59 in Tokyo; was educated at the Keio Gijiku (the Keio Univ.) and after some years in the Government service he entered the Mitsui. Add. Kami-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))

**Hatano, Yoshinao** Baron (cr. '07), Lord steward to the Crown Prince, b. Hizen '50; entered the Department of Justice, '71, Councillor '87; Secretary '88; afterwards President of the Kyoto Local Court and Judge of the Supreme Court, &c.; Vice-Minister of Justice in '90; Minister of Justice in '03; resigned the Ministership in Jan., '06; nominated Mem. House of Peers, and then the present post in '11. Add. Ukyomachi, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))

**Hattori, Ichizo** Gov. of Hyogo-ken. member of the House of Peers, b. '52 in Choshu, and early took to learning English, first at Nagasaki, and then in America from which he returned as B.S. (Rutgars); appointed official of Edu. Dep't with which he was connected for 15 or 16 years as President of the University Prep. Course, Tokyo, manager of the University, Dean of the Law Ccurse, Councillor and Secretary at the Head Office. Was a Japanese Commissioner in the New Orleans Exhibition, '83. Transferred as Gov. of Iwate-ken, '91 ; of Hiroshima, '98, then of Nagasaki-ken, and lately the present post. Add. Hyogo-kencho, Kobe. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 94](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n94/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Hattori, Kintaro** Auditor for the Korean Industrial Co., Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce ; b. '60 in Tokyo ; Pres. of the Tokyo Watchsellers' Guild, his being one of the most extensive stores in the line. Add. Ginza Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 95](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n95/mode/1up))

**Hayakawa, Senkichiro** General Manager of the Mitsui Bank, b. at Kanazawa, '63 ; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '87 ; further studied Agr'a Economy at Univ. Hall ; served at Finance Dep't '90-00. holding post of Councillor, Secretary and Per. Sec. to the Min's. of the time ; Secretary of the Currency Reform Com. '93 ; was despatched to England in '96 to take charge of the Chinese indemnity ; sent abroad in '98 to raise a loan, and for these special services he was duly rewarded ; resigned the Gov. service '00 and entered the Mitsui. Add. Ban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 95](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n95/mode/1up))

**Hayakawa, Tetsuya** Pres. of Otaru Timber Co., and member of Board of Directors of several other Cos., b. Okayama, '63 ; 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 attache at the Imperial Legation at Berlin, '89-'92 ; Private Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '92-'97. Was appointed Minister Resident, '97-'98 ; secretary of the Cabinet, '98 ; then Director of the Political Bureau of Foreign Office in the Okuma Cabinet whose reform programme he chiefly undertook. Succeeded in procuring foreign loan for the Hokkaido Tanko in '06 ; is a prominent patent attorney in international patent affairs. Add. Onden, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 95](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n95/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Gengo** Rear-Adm. (Retired) President of the Uraga Dockyard Co., b. '53 in Kagoshima-ken ; Sub-Lieut. '77, commanded the g.-b. Akagi in the Japan-China War. Add. Aoyama, Akasaka, T. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 95](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n95/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Gensuke** Baron (cr. '07) Ambassador to Rome, b. at Aizu, '60 ; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '86 ; appointed the same year attache at Foreign Office. Eleve Consul at Cheefoo, '87, at Ninsen '88 ; promoted full Consul '90, Consul at Shanghai, '92, removed to a similar post at London, '93, to be appointed six years later Secretary of the Legation. Recalled home he was appointed Director of the Commercial Bureau, '98, and to Minister at Seoul the following year. Minister at Peking, '06-'08. Appointed Ambassador to Rome, June, '08. Add. Japanese Embassy, Rome. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 95](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n95/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Tadasu** Count, (cr. Baron '95, Visc.'02 and Count '07), Minister of Communications (app. '11), b. at Tokyo '50 of a medical family ; was one of the students sent for study to England by the Tokugawa Government ; fought under Enomoto (late Adm. Vis.) against the Imp. Army ; was imprisoned and released two years after and soon his career in civil service began, first an official in the Kanagawa Ken-cho ; next Secretary in the Central Government and also in the Imperial Household Dep't, then appointed Governor of Kagawa-ken and Hyogo-ken ; Vice-Minister in Foreign Office '91-'96 ; Minister to Peking '96, then at St. Petersburg, '98 ; to be removed a few months afterward to the Court of St. James and was chiefly instrumental in consummating Anglo-Jap. alliance in '02. He was Jap. Delegate at the Peace Conference held at the Hague, '99. The Count is something of an author and has written or translated "The Farmer Patriot" (Sakura Sogoro), Mill's Political Economy and Machiavelli's The Prince. Add. Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 95](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n95/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Hayashi, Tamio** Chief of the Passenger's Section of the N.Y.K. b. '65 in Tokyo, entered the Company soon after finishing his education; once had charge of the Hongkong and afterward Yokohama Branches, to be transferred to the present position about '03. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Yozo** Chief Official of the Bank of Japan, was b. in 1868 in Yamaguchi-ken, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93, Per. Sec. to Minister of Finance '95, entered the Bank '96. Add. Sangenya, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Yuzo** ex-Cabinet Minister, was born in Tosa, '42; Councillor for Kochi-ken, '69; Secretary of Foreign Office, '73-'74; then entered the political career under Count Itagaki and fought for liberty and popular right; was thrown in prison for ten years on charge of complicity in the Satsuma rebellion. Sat twice in the Cabinet, chair of Communications in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet, '98, and of Agriculture and Commerce in the Seiyu-kwai (4th Ito Ministry). In '03 he seceded from the Seiyu-kwai and organized the "Liberal Party" as ministerial supporters, but it soon collapsed. He has lost much of his influence in consequence and is now almost forgotten. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))

**Hayashida, Kametaro** Chief Sec't. of the House of Representatives, b. '63 in Kumamoto, and prosecuted study while fighting against adversity. Graduated Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '87; was an official in the Legislative Bureau, Privy Council, and Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce. Promoted in '97 to the present post in which he has effected various improvements in the administrative routine and the electoral law of the House. Add. House of Rep. Office. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))

**Hibi, Osuke** b. at Kurume, '62; grad. from the Keio-gijuku, '33; a clerk in the Navy; entered the service of the Muslin Factory, Tokyo; entered the Mitsui Ginko about 10 years ago, to be transferred to the Mitsui Dry Goods Dep't a few years after; now Man. Dir. of the Dep't widely known under the title of Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store. Made a trip through Europe and America, '06. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/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. '54 in Echigo, son of a small inn-keeper in Echigo; adopted into the Hibiya family, '77, as husband of its daughter and started cotton and yarn shop; and restored its credit after it was declared bankrupt. He has undertaken similar worthy services for other tottering establishments. Add. Hibiya Firm, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))

**Hidaka, Sonojo** Baron (cr. '07), full Admiral (retired), b. '49 at Kagoshima, 4th son of S. Miyauchi, retainer of the fief and adopted by Toemon Hidaka of the same clan when 24; midshipman, '77, Commander of cru. Hushidate 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 honour). Add. Naval Admiralty, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))

**Hidehara, Kijuro** Dir. Investigation Bureau, Foreign Office, was b. 1872 in Osaka; grad. Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. class 1895; passed Diplomatic Service Examination '96 and appointed Deputy Consul at Ninsen, the same year; Consul 1900; appointed Chief of the Telegraphic Section at head office '01 ; Dir. in '11. m. Masako, sister of Baron H. Iwasaki, in '02 ; 3 boys. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 96](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n96/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Higashikuze, Michiyoshi** Count (cr. '87), Vice-President of the Privy Council since '91, b. in Kyoto, '33; one of prominent figures as supporter 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 charming versifier. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Higashizono, Motoyoshi** Viscount, Chamberlain to His Majesty and Councillor to the Court; was b. in '53 in Kyoto, being of the family of a hereditary courtier; created Viscount in '84. Add. Ichiban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/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 (late Prince) Cabinet in '85; Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, July '78-Sept. '87 and Minister of the Imperial Household from September '87 to November '98. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Hijikata, Kyucho** Chief of Domestic Loan Bureau in the Bank of Japan, b. '70; graduated from the Law Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, '93, and then entered the Bank of Japan with which he has been connected ever since. Add. Nishi-Daiku-cho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Hijikata, Yasushi** D.C.L. (Japan), Dean of the Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. in '59; grad. Law at the Univ. in '82, and has ever been connected with it as Prof., with a short break occasioned by his study in England from which he returned in '94; Dean in 1911. Add. Ban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Hioki, Eki** Minister to Chile, Peru since '08, b. in Ise, graduated Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88, attaché the same year, at New York in '89, Washington in '91, St. Petersburg in '92, Seoul in '94, Peking in '00, Washington in '03, Germany in '06, decorated with 3rd class Rising Sun and grant of money in '06 for his service in connection with the war. Add. Japanese Legation, Chile. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Hirai, Masamichi** Surg. Gen., President of Red Cross Hospital, was b. in Wakasa in '63, grad. Medicine, Tokyo Univ. '89, attached to Otsu Regiment '90 took part in Japan-China War as Surgeon-Capt. of 5th Div., studied in Germany '97-'00, Director of Tokyo Garrison Hos., Vice-Pres. of Red Cross Hos. '06; was installed in the present post in '09, on the death of the President, late Vis. Hashimoto. Add. Red Cross Hos., Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Hirai, Seijiro** D.E. (Japan), Vice-Pres. of Gov. R'lys., b. '55 at Kanazawa. Was despatched by Gov. to study civil eng. at Troy. U.S.A., 1875-1877. Stayed in America some years after to study practical side. Was engaged as R'ly. Eng. by Hok. Gov. on his return '80, then Chief Eng. of Tanko R'ly., '94 when he entered Gov. Rlys. in which he steadily rose till he was appointed to the Presidency and then to the present post on the creation of the R'ly Board. Travelled through Europe '10. Add. Shiodome, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))

**Hiranuma, Kiichiro** Vice-Minister of Justice, (app. '11), b. '65 in Tsuyama; graduated Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '88, was then appointed on the bench, having filled chair of sectional chief '95 in the Tokyo Appeal Court, Procurator of the same court, and finally transferred to be head of a Bureau '06. Ordered to proceed to America and Europe in '07. Add Justice Office, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 97](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n97/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Hiraoka, Ki** Pioneer of rolling-stock makers in Japan, Vice-Pres. Osaka Loco. Works, b. '55 in Tokyo, went over U.S.A. in '71, and entered a Rolling Stock shop, N. Y., returning home about '80, appointed overseer of the works at Shimbashi, till about '90, and started the Hiraoka Rolling-Stock Works at Honjo, Tokyo, which was fused with Osaka Loco. Works. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/mode/1up))

**Hiraoka, Teituro** Gov. of Karafuto, b. 68 at Fukuoka, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., Secretary of Home Office and also House of Representatives, Governor of Nara-ken '06-'09, transferred to the present post in '09. Add. Karafuto-cho, Karafuto. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/mode/1up))

**Hirata, Tosuke** Viscount, (Baron '02, Vis. '11), ex-Minister of Interior, b. '49 in Yamagata-ken; studied at Germany while young official of Imp. Tokyo Uni., '77, Sec. of Cabinet and Treasury '78, Sen. Sec. of Cabinet '84 Chief Sec. of Privy Council '88, Dir. of Legislation Bureau '89-'91, Member of House of Peers '91-'97, Minister of Agriculture and Commerce June '01-July '03; was made Mem. House of Peers on resigning the chair, to be given the Cabinet chair by Premier Katsura in '08 and resigned the post with the fall of the cabinet '11. He is a trusted follower of Marshal Prince Yamagata, and is active propagandist of thrift and diligence and for preaching the importance of co-operation for promoting communal prosperity. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/mode/1up))

**Hirayama, Narinobu** Chief Commissioner of the Great Exh. of Japan, Steward to Prince Arisugawa, Mgr. of the Japan Red Cross Society, and Member of the House of Peers, b. '50, in Kagoshima; was once Bureau chief in the Dep't of Finance and of Home Affairs. Nominated member of House of Peers in '93; appointed the Steward in '07. Add. Hara-machi, Koi., T. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/mode/1up))

**Hirayama, Shin** Dr. S. (Japan) Prof. at the College of Science of the Imp. Tokyo University, was b. in '67 in Tokyo. Grad. Science Col. of the Univ., in '90; further studied at the University Hall and in England and Germany; was appointed Prof. at his alma mater on his returning home in '94. Add. Nagasaka-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/mode/1up))

**Hiroi, Isamu** Dr. Eng. (Japan), Prof. Engineering, Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '62 in Kochi; graduated Sapporo Agr. College, class '81; proceeded to America, Dec. '83, and was employee of the Mississippi River Work Office and some other engineering offices, '84-'87; ordered by the Hokkaido Government to study civil engineering at Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, '87-'89, and was granted C.E., returning home '89. From that year till 1900 when he was transferred to the present post, he was Prof. at the alma mater and Eng. to the Hokkaido Government, and had charge of the harbour works of Hakodate (completed) and Otaru. Add. Kaga-cho, Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/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. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/mode/1up))

**Hirosawa, Kinjiro** Count, Mem. of House of Peers, b. '71 at Yamaguchi, proceeded to England for study '86; a Member of House of Peers on return- ing home; Private Secretary to the Premier of the time; is a son of the celebrated Sangi Heizo Hirosawa who took active part in the work of Restoration, and was assassinated and for which his son was rewarded with the patent of Count in '84. Add. Zaimoku-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 98](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n98/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 woman's character. Add. Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Hodzumi, Chincho** Jurist, Prof. at the Imp. University of Tokyo, b. in Uwajima in '57; studied Law at the Gov. Univ., Tokyo; sent to England and Germany to study his speciality from 1879 to '81; appointed Prof. at the alma mater., and a Dean shortly afterwards; member of the House of Peers, '00. Resigned the two posts to devote himself to his speciality; was sent to Italy to attend the International Conference held in '02. Add. Haraikata-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Hodzumi, Yatsuka** Jurist, the younger of the two, Prof. at the Law Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, Secretary to the Privy Council, Mem. of the House of Peers; b. '60; grad. Lit. at the Tokyo Univ.; studied Constitution in Germany '84-'87; Prof. at the Law Col. of the Univ., Councillor to the Legislative Bureau and combines other functions. Resigned the Dean in 1911. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Homma, Mitsuyoshi** of 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. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Honda, Kosuke** Dr. Agr. (Japan), Prof. Ag. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '89, was b. '64 in Kagoshima-ken; grad. from the above Col. in '36, sent to Germany for study '01-'04; is also connected with the Govern't.-General, Korea. Add. Naka-rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Honda, Seii** Baron (cr. '00), Mem of the House of Peers, was b. in '64 in Kaga, in one of the leading families of hereditary councillors to the House of Maeda; studied English and Mathematics under an Englishman early in the era, and devoted himself to banking and industrial affairs in the locality, having been President of the Peoples' Bank in Kaga for many years. Took interest in politics and was a member of the Organizing Committee when the late Prince Ito formed the Seiyukai. Add. Higashi Goken-cho, U., T. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Honda, Seiroku** D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. at the Agr. Col. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo. b. '66 in Saitama-ken; grad. Dendrology, Agr. Col. '86; further studied in Germany; Prof. since '00. Add. Agr. Col., Komaba, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))

**Honda, Yo-ichi** D.D., Bishop, President of the Aoyama Gaku-in (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. 52 ([scan leaf 99](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n99/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Hongo, Hisajiro** Div. Chief, Mil'ry Education Board, Major-Gen., was attached to the Berlin Legation during the late war, was commissioned with exchange of prisoners, Dir. Personnel of War Office in '09; transferred to present office '10. Add. Aoyama Kita-machi, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hori, Etsunojo** Prof. of Chemistry at the First High School in Tokyo since '97; was b. in 1862 in Nagoya, grad. Col. Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85; studied in Germany and England '85-'90 and was elected F.C.S., London; Director of Sanitary Laboratory at Yokohama, '96-'97. Add. Akebono-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hori, Shotaro** Phyto-pathologist to the Govt. Agric. Exp. Station at Nishigahara was b. '65 in Matsue, grad. Sapporo Agr. Coll. '87 and Col. Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90. Add. Nishigahara Ag. Ex. St. near T. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hori, Tohru** Secretary of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was b. '60 in Kaga, was edu. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. class '80; entered the Mitsubishi S.S. Co. in '81. Add. Shimo Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Horikoshi, Zenjuro** President of the Horikoshi Firm; b. in '88 at Ashikaga, crossed over to America when he was young to help Mr. Maison in carrying on business in Japanese silk goods; returned home and organized the Horikoshi Shokwai which has now branches at New York, London, Paris, Lyon, etc. Add. Horikoshi Shokwai, Yokohama. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hoshino, Kingo** Chief Staff of the Gov.-Gen., Kwantung, Major-Gen. of Art., b. '63 in Niigata, was chief of staff of the 1st Div. in the late war; promoted to the present rank '07 and rewarded with 3rd Class Golden Kite. Add. Port Arthur. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hoshino, Ko** D. Litt. (Japan) Prof. of Literature at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. in Niigata in 1839, appointed compiler of the Historiographical Bureau in '81, Prof. at the Univ., 88, where he fills chairs of Chinese history and literature. Add. Omote-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hoshino, Shaku** Deputy Chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Mng. Dir. of the Tokyo Printing Co. and other concerns, was b. '54 in Tokyo, started printing business in '74, went to America in '87 to investigate printing business, and was a leading promoter of the Oji Paper Mill. Add. Hamacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hosoe, Kosaburo** dealer in electric machines, was b. in Kurume in '64, and after finishing the secondary school course came to Tokyo where he entered the Shibaura Iron Works; travelled through Europe and America in '97. Add. Minami Kinroku-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hosokawa, Junjiro** Baron, (cr. '00) D. Litt. (Japan), Privy Councillor since '93, b. Tosa, '34: Vice-President of the House of Peers, '91-'93; once held posts of President of the Peer's Girls' School, and Chief of the Secretariat Bureau of the Imp. Household; wrote a number of literary works. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))

**Hosokawa, Morinari** Marquis, Member of the House of Peers; formerly daimyo of Kumamoto, of the fief of 540,000 koku; was born in '68, son and heir to the late Marquis Morihisa; pursued studies in England and next in France; succeeded to his father's estate and was nominated Mem. of the House of Peers in '93; is now connected with the Tō-a Dōbun Shoin (the Oriental Identical Literature Society) since its foundation. Add. Takata, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 100](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n100/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**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 when the Army was organized on a new model; Major-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, was Commander of the 4th Depot Div. during the late war. Holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour). Add .Wakayama City, Japan. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ibuka, Kajinosuke** M.A., D.D., President of the Meiji Gakuin, b. in Aizu and took part when he was only 15 in the defence of Aizu against the Imperial troops in '68, was released on account of age; studied at Dr. Brown's School in Yokohama and was converted; took the graduate course of Theology at the Union Theological Seminary, New York, U.S.A.; attended the World's Students' Y.M.C.A. Conferences held in U.S.A. and Zeist, Holland, and also the World Missionary Conference held in Edinburgh, '10. He received the degree of M.A. from Princeton University and the Honorary degree of D.D. from Rutgers College, New Jersey, U.S.A. He is the Chairman of the National Committee of the Y.M.C.A. Union of Japan. Mrs. Ibuka is B.A. Mount Holyoke, Mass. Add. Meiji Gakuin, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ichihara, Morihiro** Director of Chosen Ginko, b. at Kumamoto, '58, graduated the late Dr. Niijima's school at Kyoto, Doshisha, and for several years Christian Pastor; entered the Bank of Japan about '98 and then the service of the 1st Bank which appointed him Manager of the Bank's Yokohama branch; resigned it to be elected Mayor of Yokohama, '02; Korean Agent of the 1st Bank '06; Director '09. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ichijo, Saneteru** Prince, Chief Chamberlain to the Crown Prince, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and formerly a gosseke (five privileged houses entitled to furnish candidates to the posts of "Chief" and "Left" and "Right Ministers"); originally a scion of the Kujo family. The present head was b. 1860, is a Captain of the Army and was attaché to the Embassy 1902-'06. The Empress was 3rd daughter of the late Prince. Add. Fukuyoshi-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ichiki, Kitokuro** D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. of Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., and ex-Vice-Min. of Interior, b. Shizuoka, '65; studied the science of constitution, administrative politics, etc. in Germany '90-'93; Chief Councillor of the Home Office, Professor at the Tokyo University, '94; nominated member of the House of Peers in 1900. held the Vice-Ministerial post '08-'11. Add. Wakamiyacho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ichiku, Masakata** 1st secretary of Japanese Legation at Madrid since '05 b. '59 in Kagoshima, chancellor at Rome in '82, attaché in '86 transferred to the Hague in '90, Per. Sec. to the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '92, secretary at Berlin in '95, at Rome in '97. Add. Japanese Legation, Spain. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ichinose, Hyoé** Lieut.-Gen.; Commander of the 4th Army Division; noted for his stubborn resistance in holding a position secured at Panlungshan 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 honour). Promoted to the present post in Nov. '07. Add. Osaka. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))

**Ide, Rinroku** Rear-Adm., was born in Saga '56, Com. Reserved Squadron, Sasebo; Lieut. in '87; Vice-Com. of Shikishima when completed its construction in England; Captain and Commander of the cruiser Kasagi in '04; Rear-Ad. in '83. Add. Nishinokubo, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 101](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n101/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Igarashi, Shusuke** electrician and technical official of the Department of Communications in charge of telephone service since '94; was b. '58 in Yonezawa; grad. from the former Imp. Engineering Col. in '82; assist.-Electrician at the then Public Works Dept't: teacher in the former Tokyo Post and Telegraph School '89; visited America to inspect electric business in '89-'90; electrician at the Communications Dep't; resumed duty at the above school soon after; is also examiner of the Patent Bureau as additional post. Add. Roppongi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Iguchi, Seigo** Lieut.-Gen., Pres. Mil. Staff Col. and member of the 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 Officer of 22nd 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; promoted in '09. Holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honour). Add. Yodobashi, near Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Iida, Giichi** Mg. Dir. Mitsui Bussan, was b. 1851 in Yamagucni; early entered the service of the establishment in which he has risen to the present position. Add. Shin-ryudo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Iida, Shinsuke** head of the Iida Firm, (see Business Dir.), was b. 1860, has been granted medals and decorations for his service in the cause of public utility. Add. Karasumaru; Kyoto. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Iida, Shunsuke** Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen. (ret.); b. '46 in Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieut. '73, Maj.-Gen. '98, Licut.-Gen. '03; fought under Gen. Nogi as Com. of the 1st Div. in the late war; was decorated with the 2nd class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour). — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Iida, Tatsumi** Dir. of the Japan Red Cross Society: and of the N.Y.K. and Japan Brick Co., Ltd., was b. '42 in Aomori-ken; Junior Secretary of the Department of Finance in '76, which he resigned to be made Dir. of the Bank of Japan for some while; then entered the Imperial Household where he had charge of the Treasury for some years, but resigned in '93. Add. Edogawa, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Iijima, Kametaro** Consul-General at Calcutta since '06, b. '65 in Tokyo, clerk at the Foreign Office in '93, passed consular and diplomatic service examination in '94 and appointed élève consul at Fusan the same year, transferred to Ninsen in '95, to Vancouver the same year, attaché in Holland in '96 transferred to London, to St. Petersburg '97, Consul at Townsville '99, at Odessa in '01, transferred to Rome in '04, to Odessa in '06. Edu. graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Law) in '93. Add. Jap. Consulate Calcutta. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))

**Ijichi, Hikojiro** Rear-Adm., Mem. of Admiral's Council, b. in '59 in Kagoshima; midshipman in '83 and lieutenant in '86; despatched to France and Italy '90-'94; Prof. in the Naval Staff Col. for several years, and afterward Vice-Com. of the Musashi: Member of the 1st Dep't. of the Construction Board of the Navy; Com. of the Tatsuta; Chief Staff Officer of the Standing Squadron; was Com. of Adm. Togo's flagship Mikasa in the late war; afterward transferred to the Naval Education Board; Com. Squadron 1907-8. Add. Tsuna-machi, Mita, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 102](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n102/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Ijichi, Suyetake** Vice-Adm., Superintendent of Navy Yard, Kure, was b. '57 in Kagoshima; Sub-Lieut. in '83, Captain in '01, serving all that while as Staff-Officer of the Sasebo Naval Station and Standing Squadron, Commander of the Musashi, Captain of the Idzumo, then the flagship of the Kamimura Squadron, in the late war, and Captain of Kashima during and after she was built in England; Rear-Adm. as chief of the Staff of the Maizuru Naval Station '07 and then transferred to the present post Add. Kure Navy Yard. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/mode/1up))

**Ijuin, Goro** Vice-Admiral, Baron (cr. '07), and Chief of the Naval Staff Board b. '52 in Satsuma; took part in the Restoration War while he was still a minor; entered the Naval Academy '81; despatched to England for study, '89-'82, returning home '86; Captain and was on board the Saikyo Maru in the Battle of Yellow Sea '94; in charge of duty of Vice-Chief of Naval Staff '98; Rear-Adm. '99; invented the Ijuin fuse '00 and was duly rewarded, represented Japan with the Asama and Takasago in the Coronation Ceremony of the late King Edward; Vice-Adm. '03 to be appointed Vice-Chief of Naval Staff; transferred to command of 2nd Standing Squadron Nov. '06; represented Japan in Jamestown Exhibition, U.S.A., April '08 with the Tsukuba and Chitose. Granted 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in the late war, Com. 1st Squadron '08, transferred to present office '09. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/mode/1up))

**Ijuin, Hikoichi** Minister Ple. and Envoy Extr. at Peking since '08, b. '64 in Kagoshima, grad. Law, Imperial Univ. in '90; attaché in '90, élève consul at Chefoo in '90, sec. at London in '94, transferred to Vienna in '95, consul at Fusan in '96, at Tientsin '01, Consul-General in '02; councillor of Japanese Embassy at London '08. Decorated with 3rd class Rising Sun and grant of money in '02 in connection with the Boxer trouble and with 2nd class Rising Sun with grant of money '06 in connection with the Russo-Japan-War. Edu. Graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Law). Add. Jap. Legation, Peking. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/mode/1up))

**Ikebe, Kichitaro** journalist and chief editor of the Tokyo Asahi, born at Kumamoto '61, a son of Kichijiro Ikebe, who joined, at the head of Kumamoto contingent, 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, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/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; physician-in-ordinary and councillor at the Court. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/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 businessmen. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Kikunae** Chemist, Prof. at the College of Science in the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, was b. '64 in Kagoshima; grad. the Science Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '86; Prof. at the Higher Normal School, but afterward to that of his alma mater; sent to Germany '89, to be made again Prof. at the same Univ. on returning home. Has lately secured patent for a dietary power for increasing taste of foods and drinks, called "Aji-no-moto." Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 103](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n103/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Ikeda, Nakahiro** Marquis, head of the house of the former daimyo at Tottori with the fief of 320,000 koku having been founded by one of the sons of Terumasa (1564-1613). one of the generals of Hideyoshi. The present head was b. in 1877, 5th son of Prince Tokugawa Koike, and adopted into the family. He once held a commission in the Army but retired on account of illness; travelled abroad '08-'9. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Narimasa** Marquis, head of the former daimyo at Okayama with the fief of 310,000 koku, the house having been founded by one of the sons of Terumasa (1564-1613), one of the generals of Hideyoshi. The present head was b. in 1865. Add. O-saki, near Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Seihin** Mg. Dir. Mitui Bank, was b. 1868 at Yonezawa; studied at the Keio and the Harvard; was assist. Dir. of Mitui Bank's Osaka Branch 198-100; tour through Europe and America to inspect banking business, 03. It was at his suggestion that the Bank, formerly Ltd. partnership concern was converted into the joint stock system in 109. M. Miss Tsuya, s. of Mr. J. Wakamigawa, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Add. Shin Ryudo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Ryūichi** Man. Dir. of the Nisshin Life Insur. Co., Prof. at the Waseda University, b. '72 in Ehime-ken; studied law at the Waseda Univ. and the Meiji Univ.; and further at Berlin and Leipzig; Prof. at the Waseda Univ. combining with it the post at the Nisshin which was started in '05. Add. Tenjin-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Minkoku** master chiseller, b. '33 in Tokyo, son of the hereditary sculptors' family patronised by the great house of Shimasu: learned art under S. Kōno; was a foremost artist in the line who produced art objects suitable for foreign markets. Add. Negishi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Imamura, Shigezo** Pres. of the Imamura Ginko, is the 2nd son of the late Seinosuke Imamura; b. in Tokyo in '77, inherited his father's estate in Sept. '02 and became the Director of the Bank started by his father. Add. Tamachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Inokuty, Ariya** M.E., D. Eng. (Japan), Mem. of Imperial Academy of Japan, Prof. of mechanical engineering and of applied mechanics at Col. Eng, Imp. Univ. Tokyo since '86; b. in Kanazawa in '56; graduated in '82 from the former Eng. college, Tokyo; went on scientific tour in '94 to England, France, etc. staying abroad for two years; wrote (in English) many papers on mechanical science as an essay on the theory of centrifugal pump which has wide attention in Europe and America; invented several mechanical devices of very high practical utility, such as universal coupling for line shafting, valveless pump, forced vortex pump, steam boiler, printing dynamometer, etc. Add. Nishi Hara, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Jukichi** Secretary Foreign Office, but more widely known as one of the best Japanese writers of English; b. '62 in Tokushima; proceeded to England in '73; finished Rugby '81 and then the course of metallurgy at Royal School of Mines, returning home '83; was prof. of English at Tokyo High School till '73, Japanese editor on the staff of the Japan Gazette; Secretary of Legation at Brussels and Washington, remaining at the head office since '02, was at one time Prof. at the Higher Normal School. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 104](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n104/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Inouye, Junnosuke** Vice-President, Yokohama Specie Bank, since '11, was b. in Oita 1869; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '95; entered the Bank of Japan the same year and was promoted to be Dir. Banking Bureau in '05; was the Bank's Agent in London '08-'11. Add. Kagacho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Kakugoro** M.P., ex-Director of the Anglo-Japanese Steel Works at Muroran formed in '07 in association with Armstrong and Vickers Works, England; b. in Hiroshima, '59; stayed in U.S.A. for some years; 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 a Korean mob. Since 1890 he has represented Hiroshima-ken in the House of Representatives, where his sarcastic eloquence attracts wide attention; res. post of the Hokkaido Coal & Steamship Co. in '10; was Vice-Pres. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Kaoru** Marquis (cr. Count '84 and Marq. '07), one of the elder statemen, b. '35 in Choshu; played a distinguished part in the clan trouble of '63; secretly visited England with his bosom friend Prince Ito in '63, to return in a hurry on learning that the allied Squadron of the Powers was going to bombard Shimonoseki; was waylaid by fanatical men, and terribly wounded; appointed soon after the consummation of the Ressoration, Vice-Minister of Finance which he resigned in 1873, to re-enter the Government service shortly after; dispatched '74 as Vice-Plenipotentiary to Korea to negotiate with that Government in connection with the wanton firing on our warship by the Korean fort. Subsequently down to 1898 when he retired from active life, he occupied the chairs of the Home Affairs, Finance, and Commerce, for several weeks acting Premier in addition to chair of Home Office; was also Minister to Korea and adviser to the Court soon after the close of the Japan-China War; during the Russo-Japanese war and even at present he is a "Guardian" of the Treasury: is reputed as a great virtuoso in arts. He has no male issue, all his children being girls. His adopted son and heir, ex-Japanese Amb., Berlin, is his nephew (Vide Chap. "Senior statesmen.") Add. Uchidayama, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Katsunosuke** Mem. of H. of Peers, since '11, and adopted son and heir of Marquis Inouye who is his uncle, b. in Choshu, '60; was in the service of the Nippon Ginko before he got appointment at Foreign Office in '85, to be sent to Berlin the following year as secretary of Legation there; was back to the Foreign Office as secretary and councillor, '92; and next Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Germany 1898-'07; Envoy to Chile in '10. Add. Azabu. Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Keijiro** Dep't., Tokyo City Office, Dir. of the Street R'ly., R'lv. Co., Agent of the Kumamoto, b. in Higo Province in '61; took part in the Saigo Affair (civil war of '77) and was once imprisoned for political offence; subsequently took to business under patronage of the late Mr. Hoshi. Add. Tokyo City Office. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Kinosuke** Geologist of Dep't of Agr. and Com.; was b. in Yamaguchi-ken in '73; grad. the Col. of Science Tokyo Imp. Uni. in '96. Add. Gazembo-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Kyoshiro** 2nd Viscount, adopted son of late Viscount Ki, Member House of Peers, b. in Kumamoto, Prof. at Kyoto Imp. Univ., 2nd son of Kameya Okamatsu and brother of Santaro Okamatsu, grad. Mining in '99 at Tokyo, Imp. University. Add. Kyoto Imp. University. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 105](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n105/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Inouye, Michiyasu** Dr. Oculizt, Proprietor and Head of Inouye Hospital, b. '67 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Medical Col. of Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '90 and appointed Assist.-Prof. at that College: Junior-President of the Himeji Hospital '93; Prof. at the 3rd Higher School in Kyoto '85, which he left and established his own Hospital '04. Is also noted as a uta poet of the old school and is attached to the National Verse Office of the Court. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Ryokei** Admiral, Viscount (Baron in '87 and Viscount in '07), b. '45 in Satsuma; studied at Annapolis '77-'81; Commander '87; Korean attaché '96; his Majesty's aide-de-camp '98-'07; Rear-Adm. '02; Vice-Adm. '05; member of the Supreme Military Council, Dec. '05; Admiral '08; Holds 2nd Class Golden Kite. Add. Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Tatsukuro** D. C. L. (Japan) Dir. and Agent in New York of the Industrial Bank of Japan, b. '68 in Shidzuoka-ken; graduated from Law College of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, in '87, and studied Practical Economics in the post-graduate Course of the University. Taught Economics for several years in his alma mater, and also in Peer's School as well as some other schools. Entered the Bank of Japan in '97; Agent at New York '09-'11. Add. Suido-cho. Waseda. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Tetsujiro** D. Litt. (Japan), b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken, pursued philosophical study in Germany and France, '84-'90; Professor in College of Literature, Imperial Tokyo Univ. since '90, of which he was once Dean. Among his numerous works may be mentioned the Life of Buddha, the Oriental Philosophy, etc. Add. Omote-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Tomoichi** D.C.L. (Japan), Director of the Bureau of Shrine Affairs, Home Office, was b. in Kushiro, '71; grad. law col. the Tokyo Imperial University in '93, and then entered the above Dep't as secretary and Councillor. Add. Hisakata-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Toyotaro** Occulist, b. '61 in Matsuye, when he finished the local medical school in '85, also studied at Tokyo and Germany ('91-'95), and established his hospital at the Present address. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Yorikum** veteran scholar in Japanese literature, was b. 1839 in Tokyo, a Prof. of the University '72, official at the Great Shrine in Ise 75, and was afterward appointed Prof. at the Peers School, besides being attached to the Imp. Household. Add. Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inukai, Ki** M.P., a leader of the National Party, and a M.P. of unbroken record, born at Okayama, '55; early began political career; was editor of the "Hochi Shimbun" till the opening of National Diet, '90 and has distinguished himself by his incisive eloquence and great power of political manoeuvre. He is rather frail in health. On the occasion of the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet in '98, he occupied the chair of the Ministry of Education for a short while. In the internal trouble of the Party in '09, he at the head of the non-coalition section, came out triumphant. Add. Waseda, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))

**Inuzuka, Katsutaro** Gov. of Nagasaki, was b. in Tokyo in '68, grad. Law, Imp. Univ. '89, per. sec. to Home Minister '90, Sec. of Nagasaki Ken '91, of Communication Dept. '92, dispatched to Europe and America to inspect railway affairs '95. Dir. of R'ly Bureau '99, Gov. of Aomori '04, Dir. of Public Works Bureau (Home Office) a few months after, sent to Europe and America June '10, removed to present post Sept. '10. Add. Nagasaki. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 106](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n106/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Irisawa, Tatsukichi** D.M. (Japan), was b. in Echigo; grad. Berlin Univ. in '94; Prof. Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '95; also attends to his additional function as physician-in-ordinary at the Court. Add. Hisamatsucho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Iseji, Kosei** Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), b. '48 in Kagoshima, Major '82, Col. '90, and held post of chief staff officer to 1st (Tokyo) Army Div. when it was commanded by the late Gen. Yamaji in the Japan-China War, was rewarded with 4th Class Golden Kite for the service. Lieut.-General '00 and Com. 6th Army Division; to be placed on retired list, '02; he filled post of Com. of Depot, Body Guards Div. during the late war and was rewarded with Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Yoyogi, near Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Ishiguro, Iseji** D. Eng. (Japan) b. at Kanazawa, '55; studied engineering in England, '79-'83; was appointed Naval Engineer in '86 to supervise the construction of a dockyard; also took part in laying the water works of Tokyo; had charge of the Ship-buiding Section of the Navy. Now is chief engineer of the Ujigawa Electric Co. Add. Akasaka Dai-machi, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Ishiguro, Takanori** Baron (cr. '95). Surgeon-General (retired), b. '45 in Echigo; Chief Surgeon of the Osaka Military Hospital on the occasion of the Civil War of Kagoshima in '77, promoted to Surgeon-Col. next year and to Surgeon-Gen. in '90, which latter post he resigned in '95 "to open the road of promotion to young talents.' Since that time he has devoted himself to Red Cross work, of which he is a chief promoter and represented it in the internal conference 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 notables of the time. Add. Ageba-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Ishii, Kikujiro** Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs was b. in '66 at Chiba; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90; attache to the French Legation '91; 3rd Sec. of the Legation '93; Consul at Ninsen '96; 2nd Sec. of the Chinese Legation, '97 to be promoted to the 1st Sec. the following year and was one of those who sustained the siege in the Boxer trouble; Sec. at the Head Office and Chief of Telegraph Section, 1900; Director of Commerce in '04; was despatched to San Francisco and Vancouver in '07 in connection with the anti-Japanese riot there. Appointed Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, June, '08. Add. Kasumigaseki, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Chiyomatsu** zoologist and Prof. at the Agr. Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo since '90; b. '60 in Shidzuoka; graduated from the Science Col. of the University '82; further studied in Germany; made a tour through Europe in '09 on official mission, was appointed Member of Imperial Academy Japan, April, '11. Add. Oban-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Komei** master carver and Prof. at the Tokyo Fine Art Acad., Art Commissioner to the Court, was b. '45 in Tokyo, and is the eldest son of Tokichi Ishikawa, a prominent sculptor; studied painting under Sosen Kano for four years, then ivory-carving under Masamitsu Kikugawa, and is regarded as master in ivory-work. Add. Majima-cho, Yanaka, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Shokin** chief Abbot of the Shinsho-ji temple head-quarters of a Shingon sub-sect, Narita, b. '69 in Sakato, Chiba-ken; entered the service of the temple where his uncommon ability won the confidence of the late chief abbot who nominated him as successor; studied at various schools and graduated from a Buddhist college in Tokyo; further studied in India and Europe for several years; installed in the present seat in '93. Several educational and charitable institutions have been founded by him at Narita. Add. Narita, Chiba-ken. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 107](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n107/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Ishimoto, Shinroku** Baron (cr. '07) Minister of War, b. '54; finished the Military Cadet School in '72; in France for study '79-'82; in Italy '85-'88; Maj.-Gen. '98; Lieut.-Gen. in '04; was for many years Director of the Tokyo Arsenal, Vice-Minister in '03, Minister in '11. Add. Goban-cho, Koj., T. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Ishiwata, Bin-ichi** D.C.L. (Japan) ex-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; then to Chief Sec. Cabinet in Jan. '06 but from which he was relieved in April, '08. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Ishizuka, Yeizo** Chief Councillor of the Residency-General at Seoul, b. at Aizu, '65 appointed Legal Adviser in '95 to the Korean Government for a time; held the post of Chief Councillor for the Government-General of Formosa from 1898 and transferred to the post of the Governor of the Occupied Districts in Manchuria, '05; resigned it April '07 and appointed to present post in Sept. '07. Add. Seoul. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Isobe, Masakaru** Dir. of the Mining Bureau, Agr. and Com. Dept., b. '64 in Choshu; graduated Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90, to enter the Department where he filled office of Councillor, Patent Comptroller, Commissioner of St. Louis Exhibition. Dir. Patent Bureau, and lastly the present position. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Isobe, Shiro** ex-M.P., ex-chairman of the Tokyo Barristers' Association; b. '51 in Toyama-ken, studied law in France, '75-'77; Judge in '79, Public Procurator of the Court of Cassation '86, than Judge of the same Court '90, and was returned from his native place to the House of Representasives, resigned the official post about that time and has since been practising law. He is a noted amateur singer of "gidayu." Add. Kamezawa-cho, Honjo, T. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Isobe, Yaichiro** Principal and Prop. of the Kokumin Ei-Gakkai (the National English Language Association) in Tokyo, b. '61 in Oitaken; studied English at Keio Gijuku for several years; organized the above English School in conjunction with a certain foreigner in '83. which was finally brought under his sole control. Add. Sanban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Isomura, Toyotaro** London Agent of the Mitsui Bussan, b. '68 in Oitaken; grad. the Keio Gijuku in '90; and official in the Dep't. of Communications; journalist for a short while before he entered the Bank of Japan in '94; a clerk in the Mitsui Bussan, its sections' chief and finally promoted to the present position. Add. Mitsui, London. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))

**Itagaki, Taisuke** Count, (cr. '87), b. in Tosa '37; a retired statesman after long years of heroic struggle in the cause of freedom and liberty. Is one of the few remaining Generals who took distinguished part in suppressing the civil war of the Restoration; was appointed after return of peace a Cabinet Minister which he resigned in '73 in connection with the famous Korean question, in which the subject of the sketch with the elder Saigo, advocated the warlike policy. After several years' retired life in his native place in 1881 he organized the Liberal Party, and the democratic movement started by him exacted from the Government a solemn promise of inaugurating the parliamentary system ten years hence. It was while on political tour at that time that he was stabbed by a young reactionary. A few months after, in '83, he with the late Count Goto travelled through Europe and America; Home Minister in the 3rd Ito Ministry; same chair in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Ministry; resigned leadership of the Liberals in favour of late Prince Ito when the latter formed the Seiyukai in '00 Add. Atago-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 108](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n108/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Itakura, Matsutaro** Judge of the Supreme Court; b. in '68 at Yamanashi-ken; Graduated Law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '88; judge of the Kofu Local court in, '90; Divisional chief of Chiba Loc. Court, '94; judge of the Tokyo Appeal Court in '97; next of transferred Hakodate Appeal Court; and to the present position in '03. Add. Osaki-mura, Ebara-gun, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Chojiro** Member of the House of Peers; was b. in Hyogo-ken in '73; one of the wealthy merchants and great land owners in the same prefecture whom he represents in the House; director of various banks and Cos. in Osaka and Kobe. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Chuta** Architect and Prof. at Col. Eng., Imp. Univ., Tokyo since '05; b. 1864 in Yamagata-ken; grad. Architecture at the said University '92; despatched to China, India and Turkey in '02-'05 to study his special subject. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Eizaburo** Prof. of Applied Chemistry since '02 at Col. Eng., Imp. University, Tokyo; b. in Tokyo in '76; graduated from said University with honor '01; secured patent for some dyes he invented. Add. Col. Eng., Tokyo Univ. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Hayazo** M.D., Prof. Imp. Univ., Kyoto, was b. 1865 in Tottori; grad. Medicine, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '90, had charge of his adopted fothers' hospital at Tottori, then of the Sapporo Hospital '90-'00, meanwhile studying in Germany for two yeyrs; Prof. in '00. Add. Imp. Univ., Kyoto. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Tokutaro** D. Sc. (Japan), M.L.S. (London), noted botanist, son of the late Keisuke Ito, tinneans of Japan; was b. '68 in Nagoya, studied in the Imp. Univ., Tokyo and in England; has discovered several new species in Japan. Add. Haramachi, Koishiuawa, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Jirozaemon** Banker and millionaire in Nagoya where his house is one of the oldest; was b. in '48, and though once elected by the fellow highest-tax payers of Aichiken as member of the House of Peers he declined; besides running the Ito Bank the house keeps a large drapery store styled Matsuzaka-ya at Nagoya, Tokyo and other places. His son and hier Morimatsu b. in '78 joined the Business-men's party that visited U.S. in 1909. Add. Head Office in Nagoya. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Jisaburo** Lighthouse Eng. to the Department of Communications, was b. in 1857 in Tokyo; clerk in the Post Office in '80. Prof. of the Nautical Col. in '81, and subsequently appointed chief of the Ship Inspection Office, etc. Add. Kagacho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))

**Ito, Kiniuke** editor of the Nippon, born '5 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 '96. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 109](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n109/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Ito, Kunihiro** (former name Yukichi) 2nd Prince, Master of Ceremonies, Ass. Dir. of the Board of Ceremonies, was born '70, 4th son of Gorosaburo Inouye, of the former Choshu clan, and was adopted a son and heir by the late Prince Ito. Married eldest daughter of Mr. Kaemon Takashima in '89. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))

**Ito, Miyoji** Viscount (cr. Baron '95, Visc. '07), Privy Councillor, b. '57 at Nagasaki; started his career in civil service from the lowest ladder; was late Prince Ito's Private Secretary '90-'95; then Chief Secretary of the Cabinet also under the Prince. It was he that was chiefly instrumental in bringing the Prince and the Liberals into an understanding, the service rewarded by admitting him into the ministerial circle as Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '98. But he had to leave in less than four months owing to the rupture between the Ministry and its political supporters. Was appointed Privy Councillor in '99. On the occasion of the Japan-China War he was sent to Chefoo to exchange the signed Treaty of Peace and was created a Peer for this service. He is reputed as being one of the foremost politician of the day with great future in reserve for his still comparatively young age. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))

**Ito, Otojiro** Naval Attache to the Japanese Embassy, Berlin, was b. in Nagoya in '06; graduated from Naval Cadet School in '83; student of the Naval Academy '90-'91, chief navigating officer of the cr. Hiyei '94, Lieut.-Commander '97, Commander '00 Naval Attache at the Japanese Legation at Berlin '02-'04, commanded the Taichu-maru in the late War and Captain '05. Add. Japanese Embassy, Berlin. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))

**Ito, Shunkichi** Baron (cr. '95), Vice-Admiral (retired), was born at Maizuru, '40, and entered the Navy in '69; Lieut.-Commander in '71; Rear-Admiral in '82; Vice-Admiral in '89; and Vice-Minister of the Navy from '89 to '99; was created a Peer in connection with the Japan-Chine War. Nominated a member of the House of Peers in '99. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))

**Ito, Sukehiro** Viscount; his house was formerly hereditary Lord of the feudatory of Obi, Hyuga, and he, 12th of the line, is eldest sou of Yuki 11th chief of the family; was born in 1880 and was ordered to succeed to the family title in 1894; grad. from Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07 and is now studying in England. Married Lady Tsune 4th daughter of Viscount Matsudaira; one son and daughter. Add. Hitotsugi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))

**Ito, Sukenori** Fleet Admiral, Count, (cr. Viscount '95 Count '07) late Chief of the Naval Staff, born in Satsuma, '42, early entered the Naval service; Lieutenant '71; Rear-Admiral '86; Commander of the Standing Squadron; President af the Naval Staff College; Commander-in-Chief of the Yokosuka Naval Station, &c. Was promoted Vice-Admiral and appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Squadron in '93; and commanded it with signal success against the 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 Paulownia for his service (as Chief Naval Staff) in the late War. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))

**Ito, Teiji** Judge of the Supreme Court was b. in Niigata-ken in 1854; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo in '83, and has since sat on the Bench until transferred to the present Court in '94. Add. Mami-ana, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 63 ([scan leaf 110](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n110/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Ito, Yuchu** Dir. of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, was b. in Miye '07, eldest son of Yuken; grad. from Law Course, Imp. Univ. Tokyo; was Inspector or Judge of a Marine Court from '97 to '07; attended the World's Congress of Maritime Affairs held at Brussels in '05; left the Government service in 1910 to enter the above Company. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Ito, Yukei** Auditor of the Board of Audit, and was b. in 1850 in Nagano-ken, 3rd son of Nobutoshi Nakajima, but he was adopted by the present family. Add. Kaga-cho, Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Iwade, Sobei** Mg. Dir. of the 20th Bank, Vice-Pres. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Dir of the 1st Mutual Life Ins. Co., was b. '48 in Chiba-ken. Started a retail business of manure, oil and rice by which he made a fortune. Add. Higashidaiku-cho. Fukagawa, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Iwahara, Kenzo** Mg.-Dir, of the Mitsui Bussan, was born at Daishoji, Kaga. in '63; finished the Mitsubishi Nautical School '83, private secretary to Mr. R. W. Irwin, adviser of the Union Transportation Co., then on a similar service to Mr. Masuda, of the Bussan; had charge of the Co's London Office '86-'90, Manager of the Osaka and Kobe branches '90-'95, manager of the newly established branch Office at New York '96 to undertake export of Japanese raw silk, and he had extended business field of the Co. in America before he returned home in '06. Add. Akashi-cho, Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Iwai, Teizo** Physician in attendance to the Prince Heir of Chosen, ex-Deputy Chief Doctor of the Red Cross Society's Hospital, was born in Aichi-ken in 1858 and grad. from the Special Course, Col. Med. of the Tokyo Imperial Univ., in '80; chief doctor for Japanese Emigrants in Hawaii '86-'88, joined the Staff of the Red Cross Hospital in '89; had charge of the prisoners in the Japan-China War, while he had charge of medical affairs of the Hospital Steamer Hakuai Maru at the time of the Boxer trouble. Resigned the Hospital soon after the death of its chief late Surgeon-Gen. Hashimoto in '08. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Iwakura, Tomoharu** 3rd Prince, the house having been founded by the late Prince Tomomi Iwakura who was one of the principal builders of the work of the Restoration and who was granted Prince. The 2nd Prince Tomosada was Minister of Imperial Household at the time of his demise in Mar. 10; the present head was b. '78 and graduated from the Peers School in '91, married in '95 Lady Sakurako, daughter of the late Marquis Saigo. Add. Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Iwakura, Tomotsuna** Chief Ritualist of the Imperial Household; was born in '42, an adopted son of the late Prince Tomomi Iwakura, one of the veteran Statemen of the Restoration. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))

**Iwamura, Michitoshi** Baron (cr. '96), Mem. House of Peers, Lord-in-Waiting of the Kinkei Hall, b. in 40 in Tosa, '68, an inspector of the Tosa Contingent of the Imperialist Army '69; a superior official of Hokkaido Colonial Office '72, a Deputy Governor of Saga, transferred to Public Work Dep't '74, Governor of Kagoshima '77, chief of Board of Audit '81, Governor of Luchu '83, President of Decoration Board '84, Vice-Minister of Justice in the same year, Governor of Hokkaido '86, Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce '88, Minister in the following year, Court Councillor '90, Director of Imperial Estate Bureau '91. Add. Maruyama-cho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 111](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n111/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Iwanaga, Sho-ichi** Mg. Dir. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, born in Omura, Hizen, '53; studied at Keiogijuku and Imp. Univ., then sent to Univ. Col., London, at Government expense, next entered a Commercial Col. at Philadelphia where he also learned art of glass industry; appointed interpreter to the Japanese Exhibition Commissions at the Philadelphia World's Fair to return home '98 and then entered the Mitsubishi and, with its absorption into the present Yusen Kaisha, he has continued to remain in the service of the new establishment. Add. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwano, Shimpei** Judge of the Supreme Court; was b. in Tokushima-ken in '55; entered the Dep't of Justice in '75; judge of the above Dep't and then its Councillor; ordered to visit France and Germany in '89; Chief public procurator of the Nagasaki Local Court, '92, then to the present post in '95. Add. Enokizaka-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwasa, Jun** Court Councillor, was born in Fukui, '36; was physician-in-ordinary at the Court, for long while, which he resigned in 1911; Baron in '07; decorated with Grand Cordon of Rising Sun in '11. Was granted Grand order of Rising Sun in '11. Add. Ichibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwasa, Shin** Doctor and Director of the Kissei-do Hospital; was b. in Tokyo in '65, eldest son of the above; studied Medicine in Tokyo and Berlin; established the above hospital. Add. Kakigara-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki, Hajime** Director of the Tamagawa Electric-Car Joint-Stock Co. was b. in Tokyo in '41; once held a position in the Mitsui Bank; elected a member of a municipal assembly; is now a director of the Trust Co. and of the Meiji Flour Co. Add. Tak'wa Minami-cho, S., T. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki, Hisaya** Baron, (cr. 1900), b. '65. eldest son of the great Yataro Iwasaki, the "Sea King" of his time; entered the Keio-gijuku, then the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A. of which he is LLB., class '83; 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. Billiards and hand-net finishing are his favorite pastime. He has travelled Europe and America a number of times. Add. Yushima, Kiridoshi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki, Koyata** 2nd Baron and succeeded in '09 to the title on the decease of his father Yanosuke, 1st Baron and brother of the "Sea King;" was educated at Tokyo Imp. University and Cambridge. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/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 Lyons, 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. Elected M. P. for Osaka in May '08. Add. Kitahama Bank, Osaka. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwatake, Kunihiko** Dir. of the Nippon Electric Co. (joint undertaking between Japanese and foreign capitalists in which the General Electric Co., U.S., are prominent) was b. '54 in Fukuoka, and entered the present Co. on its formation about '93. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))

**Iwaya, Suyeo** author, novelist, and an Anderson 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 uumber of stories for juvenile readers, and is connected with the Hakubunkan, Publishers, and also the Waseda University. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 112](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n112/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Izawa, Shimpei** Dentist was b. at Shizuoka in '60; studied dentistry in U.S.A. and established a hospital at Kyobashi; has been appointed dentist attached to the Bureau of Court Physician. Add. Toriizaka-cho, Azabu, T. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Izawa, Shinji** Mem. House of Peers, was b. 1851 at Takato, Shinano; was in the Department of Education almost without a break from '72-'97, as Secretary, Dir. of the Deaf, Dumb and School, Music School, Higher Normal School, etc., also Bureau Dir. Has rendered distinguished services for curing stammering, and was rewarded in 1911 with 3rd class Rising Sun for it. Add. Dairoku-ten, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Jimbo, Kotaro** Geologist, Prof. at the Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo University, was b '67 in Tokyo; grad. the above Col. in '89; Prof. at the 1st Higher School, etc., further studied in Germany; Prof. at the Tokyo University since '98, and has frequently been commissioned with geological survey in Korea, Saghalien, etc. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Jo, Kazuma** Barrister at Tokyo, was b. in 1864 in Tokyo, grad. Law, Imperial Tokyo University in '88, and at once began practice in which he has risen to the front. Has repeatedly been M.P. Add. Muromachi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Kabayama, Aisuke** Dir. of the Hakodate Dockyard Company, son and heir of Admiral Count Kabayama, was born '65 in Kagoshima, studied in U.S.A.; and has lately been associated with some Anglo-Japanese business enterprises. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Kabayama, Sukenori** Full Admiral, Count, (cr. Vis. '84 and Count '95), holder of the 2nd Golden Kite, 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 '87 and Minister of Naval Staff at the time of the Japan-China War, and on board the 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. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Chokuro** Mg. Dir., Okura Firm was b. '68 in Ise; and is brother of I. Kadono, grad. Civil Eng., Imp. Univ. Tokyo; has since been connected with the Firm and was its London Agent '00-'07, m. Miss Riyo, d. of Baron Megata; 2 s. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Rempachiro** Chief of the Trade Section of the Mitsui Bank; was b. in Miye-ken, in '68; entered the service of the bank in its early days and was promoted to the present post. Add. Kanasugihama-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Ikunoshin** Dir. of the Chiyoda Mutual Life Assurance Co., and of the Kyodo Fire Ins. Co., etc.; was b. '56, in Miye-ken; was long connected with the Keio-Gijuku, being one of its pioneer graduates; took to business about '01, severing connection as instructor with the institution. Add. Aoyoma, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Tominosuke** Mg. Director of the Meiji Bank; was b. in Akitaken in '67; studied in the former Tokyo Semmon Gakko. and grad. its Political and Economical Dep't., joined the staff of the Hochi Shimbun; was once Chairman of Nagoya Municipal Assembly; Vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce of the same City; visited America in '10 representing business men in Nagoya. Add. Meiji Ginko, Nagoya. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 113](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n113/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kagawa, Keizo** (cr. Viscount '87 and Count '07), b. '39 at Mito; became an official in the Department of Imp. Household in '70, to fill posts of Secretary, Dir. of the Peerage Bureau etc. and has been Lord Steward of the Empress' Household since '80. Add. Kioi-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kaino, Kozo** , M. P, and Director of the Jiyu Tsushin, was b. in '57; took active part in local politics before he was returned to the House where as a member of the Seiyukai he enjoys great influence. Add. Toyooka-cho, Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kaijima, Tasuke** , a coal boss, b. '44 in Fukuoka-ken; owns Onoura and other collieries, and is a self-made man who has risen from a miner. Add. Naokata-cho, Fukuoka-ken. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakami, Kenkichi** , Manager of the Tokyo Marine Insurance Co., was b. in Tokyo in '68, and is brother of Koichiro Kakami, as below. Add. Otsuka, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakami, Koichiro** , Sectional Chief of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was b. '60 in Tokyo, and early entered the service of the Company. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakehi, Mototada** , Inspector of the Japan Beer Brewery Co.; was born in '43 at Takasu; was for many years judge or procurator at the Appeal Courts and the Court of Cassation; retired from the bench in '98 and has entered business. Apd. Araki-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakeshita, Jujiro** , Judge of the Supreme Court; was b. in Saga-ken in '57; Judge in '85; Judge of the Tokyo Appeal Court '94, the sectional chief of the Osaka Appeal Court; transferred to the present position in '98. Add. Nishi-Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakigami, Jyunshiro** , Auditor of the Yokohama Fire Marine, Transportation, Trust. Ins. Co.; was b. in Gumma-ken in '47; engaged in business since early age and is a prominent businessman in Yokohama. Add. Minami-Otamachi, Yokohama. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakinuma, Tanizo** , Dir., Tokyo Gassed Yarn Mill, etc.; was b. in Joshu. '54 of a well-to-do fish merchant, is one of the few millionaire yarn merchants in the city. Add. Ko-amicho, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kakizaki, Tomisaburo** , Major-General, Commnder of the 28th Brigade, Infantry; was b. in Fukushima-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '83; Capt. in '93; Lieut.-Col. in '03; Maj.-Gen. in '09; holder of the order of the Sacred Treasure and of the Rising Sun. Add. Utsunomiya Brigade. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kako, Kakusho** , Physician, was b. in Chiba-ken in '55; grad. medical Col. of the Imp. University, Tokyo, in '81; has since been engaged in his line of ear-diseases. Add. Ogawa-machi, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kamada, Katsutaro** , Member of the House of Peers as highest tax payer; was b. at Kagawa in '62; occupied posts of director or Chairman of various Cos. and assembly in his locality. Add. Kami-niban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))

**Kamada, Yeikichi** , Mem. House of Peers, and of the Highest Edu. Council, b. '58 in Kii, from which he was returned once to the House of Representatives, March '94; studied at the Keiogijuku '74-'76; Principal of Kagoshima Zoshikan High School '81'-83; taught for the third time at the Keiogijuku, to be given a post at the Home Office '86, which however he soon resigned, and was appointed Director of Oita Middle School, but returning once more to his alma mater '89, by which he was sent abroad to inspect educational affairs in Europe and America, to be appointed its head on returning home, is reputed as one of the best after-dinner speakers in Japan. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 67 ([scan leaf 114](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n114/mode/1up))


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**Kamei, Eizaburo** life Mem. House of Peers and ex-Chief Police Commissioner of Tokyo, was b. 1864 at Kumamoto, grad. Law, Imperial Tokyo University in 1888, Councillor at the Legislation Bureau '90-'02, Governor of Tokushima '02-'05, of Miyagi '05-'06, Chief Police Commissioner in 1908 and held the post till 1911. Add. Doshin-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kamei, Ijo** Count and descendant of the house of the daimyo who formerly held the fief of Tsuwano: b. '84 in Tokyo. Add. Maruyama, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kameoka, Taishin** Maj.-General (ret.) was b. in '52 at Utsunomiya, Sub-Lieutenant in '78; entered the Staff College in '83, Lieut.-Colonel in '01, Colonel in '03, Commander of 50th Regiment in the late War, Major-General in '08 and placed on retired service. Add. 6-chome, Minami-cho, A., T. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kamiki, Jisaburo** Director of the Kamiki Branch established by this family, was b. in '70 in Tokyo. Add. Hashiba, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kamimura, Hikonojo** Admiral, Commander of 1st Standing Squadron, Baron ('07), 1st class Golden Kite; b. in Satsuma; entered the Imp. Navy while young and was the Captain of the cruiser Akitsushima in the Japan-China War of '94-'95; Captain of the battleship Asahi '99; promoted Vice-Admiral in '03; was Com.-in-Chief of the 2nd Japanese Squadron in the late war and sank the Rurik and seriously damaged the Gromboi and the Rossia in the engagement fought off the eastern coast of Korea on Aug. 14th '05. Removed to Commander of Yokosuka Admiralty in Dec. '05; Adm. '10, to the present post in '08. Add. Yokosuka. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kamio, Koshin** Lieut.-Gen. and Com. of 9th Division in Kanazawa, was b. '55 in Nagano-ken; entered the then existing Non-Com. Officers' School '74; Sub-Lieut. '79; held post of Chief Staff to 1st Army and 10th Army Div., besides being attached for a long while to the Japanese Legation at Peking; was staff office to the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War and of Marshal Oyama in the late war, commanded for a while the Japanese Garrison in China. Add. Kanazawa. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kamiya, Denbei** President of the Japan Transport Co., Director of the Tokyo Rly; and well-known as wine-brewer, was b. in '55 in Ibaragi; started a provision store and made fortune by selling a cheap sweet wine; possesses a large vineyard near Tokyo. Add. Harakawa-do, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kamiyama, Mitsunoshin** Director of Forestry Bureau, Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce since 1907, was born in Yamaguchi in 1870, graduated Law at Imperial Tokyo University class '95, was Secretary and Judge at the Administrative Litigation Court, before his transfer to the present post. Add. Saka-machi, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))

**Kanai, En** Doctor of Law (Japan); was b. in Shizuoka-ken, in '65; graduated from Col. of Literature of the Tokyo Imp. University in '85; the next year he went to England and Germany to study law and economics; professor at his alma mater '90; dispatched to Europe '11. Add. Tennoji-machi, Yanaka, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/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. in the Tokyo Imp. Univ. and 1st High School, but now Prof. at the Higher Com. School; is a Mem. House of Peers. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 115](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n115/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kaneko. Kentaro** Viscount (Baron '95, Viscount '07) 1st class Rising Sun, Privy Councillor, hon. LL.D. (Harvard), President of the America's Friends Society, was b. at Fukuoka '53; grad. Harvard University, U.S.A. class '78; Private Secretary to Ito when he was Premier '85-'86, 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. 1900—May '01. On the outbreak of the late war he was sent to U.S.A. to represent Japan non-officially, and returned home soon after the conclusion of peace. He was chairman of the Japan Grand Exhibition to be held in '12, but with its postponement to '17 by the Katsura Cabinet, he resigned the post. Add. Ichibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/mode/1up))

**Kanno, Katsunosuke** Dir. of the Gov. Printing Bureau; was b. in '67 in Gifu-ken; grad. law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ., in '96; clerk in the Finance Dep't in that year and passed the higher civil service examination the following year; secretary of the Dep't. of Agr. and Com., to be transferred soon after to a similar post in the Treasury; attached to the Embassy in London in '07 and next transferred to the present post. Add. Saka-machi, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/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. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/mode/1up))

**Kano, Jigoro** President of Tokyo Higher Normal School, was b. at Higo, '60; Director and Professor of the Peers' School '85; Director of the Special Education Bureau '98; President of Tokyo Higher Normal School since '01. He is a renowned master of the art of Jiujitsu and most of the noted young Jiujitsu experts have studied at the Jiujitsu Institute founded by the subject of the sketch. Add. Tokyo Higher Normal School. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/mode/1up))

**Kano, Kyokichi** D. Litt. (Japan), Dean of Col. Literature, Imp. Univ., Kyoto; was b. 1866 in Tokyo, grad. Col. Sc. '84 and next Col. Lit. '89; Prof. of 4th High School, etc., Pres. 1st High School, transferred to the present post '07. Add. Imp. Kyoto Univ. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/mode/1up))

**Kano, Tomonosuke** Man. Dir. of the Tokyo Branch of the Sumitomo Ginko, b. '72 in Ibaraki-ken; was for a while Secretary of the House of Representatives and Councillor to the Dep't of Ag. and Com.; entered the Sumitomo Ginko '00. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/mode/1up))

**Kano, Yunoshin** Baron (cr. '07) Vice-Adm. and ex-Commander of Mekong Naval Station, Formosa, was b. '54 at Matsuyoda, Shinshiu; mid- shipman in '77 ; Captain in '97 ; Rear-Adm. in '03 and Vice-Adm. in '08 ; was a commissioner charged to bring home the Matsushima from France '91 commanded the Saikyo Maru in the Battle of Yellow Sea in '94. Add. Naval Office, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 116](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n116/mode/1up))


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**Katakura, Kentaro** , greatest silk manufacturer in Suwa district, Shinshiu, and in the whole of Japan, head of the Katakura Firm, b. '52 at his paternal seat in Kawakishi, Suwa; succeeded to the family estate '80 and by his untiring diligence and able management has attained prosperity; owns 13 filatures, 17 branch offices and gives employment to thousands of men and women, producing over 5,000 bales of raw silk per annum. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/mode/1up))

**Kataoka, Shichiro** , Baron, Mem. Admiral's Council, Adm. b. '53, 2nd son of retainer of the Lord of Satsuma; Midshipman '77; held posts of Commander of various cruiser, chief Staff Officer to a Standing Squadron etc. Commanded the 3rd Squadron in the late war; Chief of Naval Construction Board in '06; Commander of Maizuru, Adm. '08-'10; full Adm. '10. Add. Onden, near Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Kuniyoshi** D.M. b. '55 in Shizuoka-ken; studied medical jurisprudence in Austria and Germany '84-'88, and has been Prof. at the Col. of Med. of Im. Tokyo Univ. since that time. He is at present vice-chairman of the Dojin-kai, a medical association for befriending China and Korea. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Toguma** , Chief of Architectural Bureau, Imperial Household, b. '53 in Yamaguchi-ken; finished in '79 Architecture at the now 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 completed after about ten years' work. He has frequently gone abroad to study his speciality. Add. Onden, near Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/mode/1up))

**Kato, Hiroyuki** , Privy Councillor, Baron, (cr. 1900). D. Litt. and D.C.L. (Japan), Mem. House of Peers since '90, b. in Tajima, '36; is one of the pioneer scholars of Occidental learning and by translation of original work has done much in introducing Occidental civilization into this country; has written various works on evolution and against Christianity. For many years down to '93, he was President of the Imperial University at Tokyo and is the first privy Councillor who has risen to this honourable position for erudition. Add. Kami-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/mode/1up))

**Kato, Masuo** , b. '54 in Miye-ken; was a clerk of the Foreign Office '77 and removed to be Chancellor of the Legation at Rome '84, next to the Legation at the Hague: promoted Councillor at the Foreign Office '91; was appointed Consul at Fusan '94, then removed to Seoul first as Secretary of the Legation and afterward its chief. Was for a long while adviser of the Korean Government; has lately organized a company to exploit Korea. Add. Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/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. Was Pres. of the ex-Hunan S.S. Co. organized by Japanese capitalists, and travelled abroad '06-'07 to inspect shipping business. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 117](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n117/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kato, Motoshiro** ex-Consul-General at Mukden till 1909, b. '70 in Bungo, passed Consular and, Diplomatic Service Examination in '95, attaché at Seoul in '95, élève Consul at London in '96, Consul at Suchow, China, in '99, transferred to Hongkong in '00, to Ninsen '01, Consul-General at Tientsin in '06. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Kato, Sadakichi** Rear-Admiral, Chief of the Naval Arsenal, Maizuru, was b. '61 in Tokyo-fu; naval Sub-Lieut. 2nd class in '86; Captain '02, and Rear-Adm. '07; was at one time Staff Officer of the Standing Squadron, Adjutant to Admiral of the Fleet, Vice-Com. of the Akitsushima, Kasagi and Yakumo etc. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Kato, Taka-akira** Ambassador at London, Baron (cr. '11), was b. 1859 at Nagoya, and grad. Law, the Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '81. After a year or two in the Mitsubishi, he entered the Foreign Office '87 and appointed personal secretary to the Foreign Minister (then Count Okuma) '88; on the resignation of his chief, he was transferred to the Finance Office to be promoted in time to be the Director of the Banking Bureau, that of the Taxation Bureau, etc. Soon he returned to the Foreign Office and from '94 to '99 he represented Japan in England; Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1900-'01; sat twice in the House, once as M.P. for Kochi-ken elected (Aug. '02) unsolicited and next in March '03 from Yokohama. Entered the Saionji Cabinet as For. Minister, but to resign in Mar., being opposed to the Railway Nationalization. Was decorated with G.C.M.G. by the late King Edward. Add. Japanese Embassy, London. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Kato, Terumaro** physician in ordinary to Court, eldest son of Baron H. Kato, was b. '63, studied medicine at Tokyo Imp. Univ., and further at Berlin and Vienna, his specialty being childrens' diseases. Add. Go-bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Kato, Tomosaburo** Vice-Adm., Com'der of Kure Adm'ity, b. 59 in Hiroshima; midshipman '83; Captain '99; Prof. at the Naval Academy; Construction-Superviser and Sectional Chief at the Navy before he was appointed '02 to be Chief Staff office of a Standing Squadron; chief of staff of the Kamimura Squadron in the late war; next transferred to a Bureau Chief, appointed Vice-Minister in '06; Vice-Adm. in '08; to present office '09. Add. Kure. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Kato, Tsunetada** M.P. ex-Minister at Brussel, b. '59 at at Matsuyama; was attache at Paris, 86; secretary, For. Officer '91, and was again transferred, as Secretary to the Legation at Paris, '92-'97. Recalled home to be appointed Chief of Personal Affairs promoted to be Minister Resident 3 years later, and to full Minister-Plenipotentiary accredited to Belgium, '02. Resigned the post in '07 and became editor of the Osaka Shimpo. Holds Class Sacred Treasure. Add. Osaka Shimpo, Osaka. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Katsura, Jiro** Dir. of various Cos., was b. 1856 in Yamaguchi, brother of Prince Katsura; studied wine brewing in Germany and France and started brewing business at Sapporo and in Yamanashi, but it has failed; has subsequently turned a business-man. Add. Sakuragawa, Nishikubo, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))

**Katsura, Taro** Grand Order and Grand Cordon of Paulownia, ex-Premier, General, Prince (cr. Viscount '95, Count '02, Marquis '07, Prince '11) was b. '47 in Choshu, and fought in the Choshu versus Tokugawa war and next in the war of Restoration; studied military science at his own expense in Berlin '69-'73; Captain '74; Military Attache (Major) in Berlin '75-'78; re-called and attached to the General Staff with additional post as Secretary of the Cabinet; Colonel in '82; was on suite of the then War Minister Marshal Oyama when he travelled abroad '84-'85 to inspect military affairs; Major-General in '85 and Chief of Military Affairs Bureau, War Office, '84; Vice-Minister of War '86-'91 and Lieut.-Gen. '00; 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 '96, War Minister Jan. '98-Dec. 1900, and under different Premiers. When the 4th Ito Ministry Sept. 1900-'01 collapsed, the Prince was prevailed upon to form a Cabinet in June 1901, and which will be remembered in association with the Anglo-Japanese Treaty early in 1902, its renewal on a broader basis in '05, and above all the late War. Formed his second Ministry in July '08, as successor to the Saionji Cabinet, resigned Premier in Aug. '11. He was invested with G.C.M.G. by the late King Edward. Add. Mita, Shiba, T. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 118](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n118/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kawabata, Gyokusho** b. '42 at Kyoto; is a Professor at the Gov. Fine Art School of Tokyo, and is one of the living master painters, he being regarded as foremost in the Shijo Style; established a private Art School in '09. Add. Shimo-tomi-saka, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawada, Takashi** Mg, Dir. of the municipalized Tokyo R'ly Co., eldest son of Takeshi Kawada, learned scholar of Chinese classics, b. '70 and studied at Michigan in '96. Add. Wakamiya-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawai, Shintaro** Dendrologist, Prof. at the Ag. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo University; b. '65 in Owari; grad. Ag. Col. in '92; Assis.-Prof. at the College '94; was honoured with the doctorate in '99; sent to Germany and Austria to prosecute his study for about three years, returning home '03 and made full Prof. at the same College. Add. Meguro, near Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawakami, Kin-ichi** Gen.-Man. Sumitomo Firm, b. Kumamoto '37; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '78; entered the Foreign Office, rising to be Consul-Gen. at Shanghai, then Dir. Commercial Bureau; entered the Nippon Ginko as its Bureau Dir. which he resigned '98 to enter the Sumitomo's service, Osaka. Add. Sumitomo, Osako. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawakami, Toshihiko** Consul-General at Harbin since '07, b. '61 in Tokyo, clerk at Fusan, Vladivostock, San Francisco and St. Petersburg in '86-'92, Interpreter at last place in '96, Commercial Agent at Vladivostock in '00, Legation Sec. in '04, attached to Commanding Headquarters in Liaotung in '04, Commercial Agent in Vladivostock in '06, was injured by stray shot when late Prince Ito was assassinated in '09. Edn. gra'ted Russian from the Tokyo Foreign Language School in '84. Add. Japanese Cons., Harbin. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Hoshu** Surgeon-Major-General of the Navy, was b. '59 in Usuki, Oita-ken, second-assistant-surgeon in '74; took part in the battle of '77; wounded on board the Matsushima in the China-Japan War when he was Chief Surgeon of the Standing Squadron; Chief of the Naval Medical Board at Saseho, Yokosuka, and then at Kure; placed on reserve list in '06. Add, Shiroyama-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Jozaburo** ex-Vice-Min. of Justice, b. '5[illegible] in Shiga-ken; grad. the then existing Law Institute of Justice Dep't '84; sent abroad for further study '86-'90; appointed Councillor of Justice; Judge at some District Courts, at Tokyo App. Court, a Public Pro. at Supreme Court, Dir. of the Civ. Cri. Bureau, Justice, appointed Vice-Min. of Justice in Jan. '06 and held the post till '11. Add. Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 119](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n119/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Kageaki** General, Visc., (cr. '07), b. '59 in Satsuma; commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War; and was afterward appointed commander of the First Army Division (Tokyo); he led the Himeji Division in the late War, and then appointed to the commander of an Army which formed the extreme right in the Battle of Mukden. Appointed Mem. Supreme Military Council Dec. '05. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Kingoro** Vice-Min. of Imp. Household and Chief Sec. of Privy Council, was b. in '63 in Mimasaku, grad. with honor Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '87, was secretary at local and central offices and Privy Council till about '08, Chief Sec. in '08 and Vice-Min. in '10. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/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. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki, Shozo** Prop. of the Kawasaki Dockyard, Kobe, b. '37; purchased the Gov. Hyogo Shipyard '86 and has enlarged it to present scope, now managed by his son Yoshitaro and Mr. Matsukata, second son of Marquis Matsukata. Add. Kobe. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kawashima, Chūnosuke** a Director of the Yokohama Specie Bank, b. '55 in Tokyo; studied French and naval architecture at the Gov. Dockyard, Yokosuka; was engaged as interp. and clerk '71 by a Dutch firm, Yokohama; appointed agent at Lyons by the Yokohama Specie Bank '79-'93; removed to the Head Office '94; Agent at Bombay till '95; Agent in Tokyo, '02-'06; then recalled to the Head Office. Add. Fukuyama-cho, Hongo, T. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kawashima, Reijiro** Rear-Adm., Com. of 3rd Squad., was b. '64 in Ishikawa-ken; Sub-Lieut. 2nd class in '88; Captain in '01 and Rear-Adm. in '07. Was decorated with 3rd class of Golden Kite for his service in the late War. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/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; he succeeded to the title on the death of his father in '96. The present Baron having a great interest in mechanical science chose shipbuilding as his profession. Add. Shin Ogawa-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kazan-in, Chikaiye** Marquis, of a former courtier family which was founded in the 12th century. The present head was b. in 1878, 7th son of Vis. Horikawa and adopted into the family which had no male issue. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kido, Takamasa** ex-Chief Chamberlain to the Crown Prince, Marquis, b. 1856, adopted son of Kido Koin (1824-'77), one of the greatest personages in the work of Restoration and created Peer for the service. The present head studied mining in U.S.A. 1870-74, afterward at the Tokyo Univ. and also Osaka Techinical Institute. Add. Shinzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))

**Kikkawa, Chokichi** Baron, mem. House of Peers, is a branch of the House of Vis. Kikkawa, was b. '59, 3rd son of the former chief of the said house and uncle to the present Viscount; granted Barony and ordered to establish separate house in recognition of his father's service at the time of the Restoration; studied at Harvard, U.S.A. and returned home '83 to hold posts of attache Councillor and Sec. at the Foreign Office. Elected mem. of the House of Peers in the election of '93, '97 and '11. Add. Surugadai, T. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 120](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n120/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kikoshi, Yasutsuna** Baron (cr. '07), 2nd Order ofGolden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun (war honour). Lieut.-Gen. and Com. 1st (Tokyo); b. at Kanazawa in '54; he entered the Military Academy '75; Ensign '77; sent abroad for study in Germany '82; Major-Gen. '98 and Com. of 23rd Brigade '01. Took part in the Japan-China War, which procured him 4th Order Golden Kite and also in the expedition occasioned by the Boxer trouble; fought under Gen. Oku at the head of his brigade in the late war and was raised to succeed his Chief on the latter's removal to a higher post. Attended Jamestown Mil. and Nav. Exhibition. Add. Kagacho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Choshiro** Pres. Tokai Bank, b. '53; prop. of big dry-goods store in the business quarter of Tokyo; is Directors of various companies, once sat in the House of Peers as highest tax payer representative for Tokyo Prefecture. Add. Takecho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Dairoku** M.A. (Cambridge) Baron, (cr. '02), D. Sc. (Japan), mem. House of Peers, President of the Imperial Kyoto University since '08, Pres. of Teikoku Gakushi-in (Imperial Academy) 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 '70 by the Imp. Gov. Graduated mathematics at Cambridge, '77, as one of the wranglers; was next Prof. of mathematics, then President of the Imp. Univ. and lately Minister of Education June 1901—July '03; President of the Peers' School from '04 to '05. Delivered lectures on Japanese education at the University of London, 1909 and at Civic Forum, U.S.A., '10. Add. Imp. Univ., Kyoto. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Jozaburo** Surg.-Gen. ret. b. '55 in Saga, joined the rank of Army Surgeons in '80, and ultimately raised to General's status attached to the Osaka Division, placed on retired list in '05. Add. Tanimachi, Higashi, Osaka. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Takenori** ex-M.P., b. in Aomori '67, edu. at Keio Gijuku, was was journalist connected wsth the Jiji '90-'95, General Affairs Chief of the Kyushu Rly '95-'02, M.P. for Moji '03, and then for Aomori. Add. Minami Odawara-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Takeo** D.C.L. (Japan), Member of House of Peers, 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, and retired '91 to practice law; is the President of the "Hogaku-in" (private law college). Add. Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kikutei, Kocho** Marquis, head of the former house of courtier. Add. Bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kimata, Tami** Major-General, Prof. at the Military Gunnery and Engineering School, was b. '57 in Okayama-ken; appointed Sub.-Lieut. of Engineer in '77; sent to France '86 to study military science for several years; was also instructor in the Military Cadets' School; Staff-Officer of the 4th Division, etc. Add. Tani-machi, Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))

**Kimbara, Meizen** a millionaire and public benefactor, b. in Enshu '32; has undertaken several works of public utility, for which he has repeatedly been rewarded by the Government. Early in '08 he retired to his native village and became its headman; owns a bank, stationery and toilet oil shops. Add. Kimbara Bank, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 121](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n121/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kimotsuki, Kenko** Baron, (cr. '07) Vice-Adm. (ret.), Mg. Imp. Life-boat Society, Lecturer at Naval Col., was b. 1853 in Kagoshima; Sub-Lieut. '72; held posts of Hydrographical Section, Pres. of Naval Col. etc. Add. Shimo Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Riemon** b. '34, is one of the millionaires of Yokohama, who, by foresight and shrewdness, rose from obscurity to the present opulence by selling raw silk to foreigners early in 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 Kanagawa-ken. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Sakaye** D. Sc. (Japan), M.R.A.S. (Eng.), Dir. of the Gov. Geodetic Observatory at Mizusawa, since '00, was b. '68 in Kanazawa; grad. Astronomy, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '92; attended the World's Geodetic Conference '98, also next conference held in '06, when he read an essay pointing out error in the formula relating to the axis, and his discovery has been acknowledged as Kimura term by the world's astronomers; received first prize by the Imperial Academy, Japan, in '11. Add. Mizusawa, Japan. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Seishiro** Departmental Dir. of the Bank of Japan, was born '61 in Okayama Prefecture. Had once been an editor of the "Chugai Shogyo," next he entered the present bank in '03, where he began to distinguish himself and was appointed its director soon afterward. Add. Minami Sakumacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Shunkichi** Naval Eng. and expert of wireless telegraphy b. '66; grad. course of physics at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '88; was instructor at Tokyo and Sendai High Schools 1893-6, studied at Harvard under late Prof. J. M. Peirce for one year and at Yale under late Prof. J. Gibbs, specially in the line of quaternions and its physical applications; founder with Prof. J. Molenbrack in Holland, of the International Association for promoting the study of quaternions and allied subjects, which continues to this time. Prof. at the Naval Academy 1900 and member of the Wireless Telegraph Committee; dispatched to America and Europe '01 to investigate the wireless telegraph service; had charge of naval wireless telegraph laboratory near Yokosuka Jan. '03, when he hit upon a process of wireless telegraphy and completed it early 1906, his system having been used exclusively during the War, by the Imperial Navy. He attended the International Wireless Telegraphy Conference held in fall '06 at Berlin; was decorated with Middle Cordon Rising Sun (annuity Y360) for his service in the late War. Add. Yokosuka. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Sosuke** Naval Surgeon-General and Chief of the Medical Bureau, Navy; was b. '54 in Kagoshima, eldest son of Kuwao, retainer of the clan. Add. Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Yuko** Lieut.-Gen., Com. of 18th Division, was b. in '51 in Tokushima, Sub-Lieut. in '72, Major-Gen. in '01, commanded 16th Brigade in the late War, Brigade Commander of the Bodyguards in '07, Lieut.-Gen. '09, Add. Fukuoka, Kyushu. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**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, is exhibits having won more than 30 high-grade medals at various exhibitions both home and abroad. Add. Awata, Kyoto. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 122](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n122/mode/1up))

**Kinoshita, Yuzaburo** Judge of Adm. Litigation Court, was b. in Wakayama in '64, grad. Law Course, Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '89, entered civil service and was a Governor in Formosa about '96. Add. Okubo, near T. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kishi, Seiichi** D.C.L. (Japan), Barrister, Dir. of the Osaka Gas Co., legal adviser to several Gov. and private institutions; was born '67 in Matsuye; grad. Law at Imp. University of Tokyo in '87 and began practice in Tokyo and soon grew to be one of the foremost lawyers. Add. Isarago, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kishigami, Kenkichi** Zoologist, Head of the Investigation Section, Fishery Bureau, Dep't of Agr. and Com., was born '67 in Aichi-ken; grad. Science Col. of Imp. University of Tokyo in '94; appointed technical expert of the said Dep't '95; sent to Europe and America in '97. Add. Ichiban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kishimoto, Tatsuo** D.C.L. (Japan), lawyer, b. in '52 in Tottori; studied in France; was for many years an official at the Dep't of Justice where he rendered a great service under Boissonade in the arduous work of compiling the new codes; is a prominent member of the Tokyo Bar after his resignation of official service '93; is a founder of the Meiji University. Add. Misaki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kitagaki, Kunimichi** Baron, M. of the House of Peers, ex-Pres. of Hokkaido R'ly. Co., b. '36 in Tottori; began his civil career in '69; afterward Secretary of the Home Department, then Governor of several prefectures, last appointed Vice-Minister of Home Affairs which he resigned in '99. Add. Kyoto. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kitagawa, Reisuke** Man. Dir. of Chiyoda Mutual Life Ins. Co., Dir. of the Tamagawa Electric R'ly Co., was b. '61 in Fukui-ken; was once editor of the Jiji. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kitakoga, Takeichiro** Rear-Adm., ex-Chief, Torpedo Corps, Yokosuka; was b. '58 in Saga-ken; Ensign '83, promoted to the present rank, meanwhile filling the posts of Superintendent of Naval Ordinance, Sectional Chief of the Tokyo Naval Arsenal; Chief of the Kure Arsenal, etc. Was granted 4th class of Golden Kite '06; placed on retired service '09. Add. Osaki-mura, near Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kitamura, Shichiro** Head of the Yokohama Branch of the Mitsui Bussan; was b. '64 in Saga-ken; grad. the Tokyo Higher Commercial School and got into the Mitsui Bussan to be promoted in time to present position. Add. Tsukioka-cho, Yokohama. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))

**Kitazato, Shibasaburo** M.D., President of the Japan Medical Society, b. at Kumamoto '59; studied in Germany under Prof. Koch '85-'91; discovered the germs of tetanus, diphtheria, pest (in conjunction with Dr. Aoyama), etc., and is regarded as one of the foremost bacteriologists of the world, has charge of the Gov. blood-serum Laboratory, was bostowed with the Red Eagle by the Kaiser in '09 in appreciation of his distinguished scientific achievement. Add. Nakano-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 123](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n123/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kiuchi, Jushiro** life Mem. House of Peers ('11), ex-Director of Agr. and Ind., Korea, b. '65 in Kazusa ; graduated Law, Imp' Univ., Tokyo, '88, and further studied at the Univ. Hall. Subsequently held posts at Legislative Bureau, House of Peers and finally appointed Dir. Commercial Bureau, Dep't. Agri. & Com., but owing to the opposition of businessmen against reorganizing the Stock Exchanges along the line of Bourse carried out by him, he had to resign in '03 ; was a Bureau Dir., Korean Residency-Gen. from '06-'11, when he resigned. Add. Seoul, Res.-General. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Kiyosu, Iyenori** Count, Governor of Niigata Prefecture, Mem. of the House of Peers, Dir. of the Japan Red Cross Society, is 12th son of the late Prince Kuniiye Fushimi, and was born '62 in Kyoto. In '88, he was ordered to create the Kiyosu family and was appointed Lord Abbot of Bukkoji in Kyoto '73, but afterward he turned a layman ; Mem. of the House of Peers '90 ; Governor of Yamanashi '97, that of Ibaraki '98, and afterward to the same of Niigata-ken. Add. Shimo-6-bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Kiyoura, Keigo** Visc., Privy Council, was b. '50 at Kumamoto ; was at one time a schoolmaster ; then a humble clerk in the central Gov. where his promotion was quite rapid, chiefly in the Justice and Home Offices. In the former he rose to the highest post and twice held the chair of Ministry '98-1900 and '01-'03 ; was transferred to that of Agr. and Com. in July '03 which he resigned '06. He is one of the trusted lieutenants of Marshal Prince Yamagata ; created Baron in '02 in connection with the conclusion of the Anglo-Japanese treaty and appointed to the present post in '07. Add. Kubo-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Koba, Sadanaga** D.C.L. (Japan), Member of the House of Peers, b. in '59 ; studied in Germany and Austria, '82-'85 ; Private Secretary to the Minister of Education, &c., '85-'92 ; afterwards the Director of the Ordinary Education Bureau and Chief Councillor Education ; was made Vice-Minister of Education '03, which he resigned '05. Add. Harajuku, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Becker** lawyer, legal adviser, Director of some companies, is an English-born naturalized Japanese ; was b. in 1863 and come early in Japan ; was adopted by the family of N. Kobayashi as husband of his daughter Suzu in 1889. Add. Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Genzo** Director of the Imperial Railways, was b. in 1867 in Yonezawa, and adopted in 1894 by Y. Kobayashi of the same place ; graduated from Law Coll., Imperial Tokyo University in '96, appointed a Secretary of the Imperial Railways the following year and has since continued in the service. He was one of those civilians who were on board the transport Hitachi Maru and taken prisoner by the Rosia in the late war. Add. Shiodome, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Koui** member of the Metropolitan Council of Tokyo, was b. in '45 in Tokyo, and served for a long while at the Treasury in which he rose to the position of a Bureau Director, which he resigned 1891. He has been on the Board of Directors of various companies. Add. Yushima, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))

**Koda** A remarkable family of artists. "ROBAN," b. '67 is one of master novelists, a George Meredith of Japan. Among his famous works are "Gojunoto," "Futsuka Monogatari," etc. His elder brother, LIEUT. GUNJI (ret.) undertook the colonization of northerly islands of Kuriles, in 1894, and was taken prisoner at Kamchatka during the late war, but released in '05 ; his younger brother, NARIMOTO, is a grad. of the Col. Lit. Imp. Tokyo Univ., two sisters Miss NOBU, and and Mrs. Ando (her younger sister) were b. at Tokyo, the elder in '70 and the younger '75; both showed a great talent for music from childhood; sent abroad by the Gov. to study music, Miss Nobu, to study in U.S.A., Germany and Austria '89-'95; then Profs. of the Gov. Tokyo Music Academy. Both have resigned. "Roban" was Lec. Col. Lit., Imp. Kyoto Univ., and resigned '08-'10; D. Litt. (Japan). Add. Mukojima, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 124](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n124/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kodama, Hideo** Count, Sectional chief of the Residency-General, Korea, was b. in '76 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late celebrated General Kodama, chief of staff in the late War; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo University in 1900 and his since been in the service at above. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Kodera, Keigo** Lieut. (cav., ret.), D.C.L., M.P., was b. '77 in Kobe; edu. Kobe Com. School, Colombia, Johns Hopkin's, and further in Germany etc., went through one-year volunteer service and was sent to the front in the late war. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Kodera, Shinsaku** Secretary at the Foreign Office. was b. in '55 at Himeji, grad. Literature, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '80, Studied in England and Germany '81-'86, Prof. at the Tokyo Higher Normal School till '91 when he removed to the Foreign Office, was at the Legation, London '94-'95, then in St. Petersburg, Peking etc. Add. Sugamo-Myogizaka, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Koezuka, Ryu** deputy Pres. House of Representatives, was b. '51 in Hyogo-ken, studied under late Kei-u Nakamura and early took to journalism and political life in Tokyo, Dir. of Mining Bureau when the Kenseito Cabinet was formed in '98, then Governor of Tokyo which he resigned with fall of the Cabinet, is a leading member of the Nationalist party. Add. Hitotsugi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/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 sat on the bench of Supreme Court '98 and was transferred to Dir. Police Bureau of Home Office in '06, to resign it '08 with the fall of the Seiyukai Cabinet, and again to the present post in '11. Add. Yamabushi-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Koganei, Seiryo** M.D., 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, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Koike, Chozo** Consul-General at Mukden, Manchuria, since '08, b. '73 at Fukushima, passed the diplomatic and consular service examination in '96, attaché at Seoul in the same year, transferred to London in '97, personal Sec. to Foreign Minister in '00, Legation Sec. at Peking in '01, transferred to London in '02, Consul-General at New York in '06 at San Francisco, and finally to the present post. Edu. Graduated from the Tokyo Imp. Univ. (Law) in '96 — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Koike, Kunizo** Broker of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Member of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, b. in Yamanashi-ken in 1866. Began his career under Mr. Wakao, millionaire merchant of Yamanashi and engaged in the business of banking, silk export, and gold-mining. In 1898, just after the Sino-Japanese war, opened business on his own account as a stock broker in Tokyo and by strict integrity and diligence he succeeded in gaining the confidence of his clients; with the expansion of his business, he organized it in 1907 as semi-partnership firm under the name of Koike & Company. He was one of the Japanese business men, who, invited by the United Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Coast, undertook a tour through the States in 1909. Add. Office, 2, Kabuto-cho; residence, Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n125/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Koike, Masanao** Baron (cr. '07), Surg.-Gen. (ret.) and ex-Dir, Med. Bureau, Army, b. in Yamagata in '54; entered the Mil. Surgery School '77, Capt.-Surgeon '84; Chief Surgeon of the 1st Army in the Japan-China War and 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 honour). Add. Kobinata, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Koizumi, Yeitaro** Rear-Adm., Chief Staff to Yokosuka Admiralty; was b. in '65 in Tokyo; Midshipman '81; Captain '02; Rear-Adm, '08, was Divisional Commander of the Matsushima in the Japan-China war; was on the Committee charged to bring home the cr. Azuma from France in '01; Chief Staff to Takeshiki Naval Station '03-'04. Add. Yokosuka Admiralty. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Kojima, Kenshi** B. Ar. (cornell, class '81), Prof. First High School since '86, and Mem. of the Teacher's Licence Committee; is reputed as English scholar. Add. Yumi-cho, 1/23 Hongo, Tokyo.. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Kenjiro** Vice-Minister of Communications, was b. '63 in Nagano-ken, grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88, and has been connected with the Department ever since, having been promoted to the present post in 1911. Was despatched abroad in '97 on official business; was severely wounded by a burglar in Sept. '11 in his official residence. Add. Official Residence Dep't. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Midori** Dir. Foreign Affairs Bureau, Korean Gov.-Gen., was b. '65 in Tokyo; grad. at Michigan Univ., '90; translator and Secretary of the Foreign Office till '07; transferred to Korea where he has risen to the present position. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Teruhisa** 2nd Lieut. (Navy), Marquis newly created in '10 to succeed the House of the late Prince Komatsu who died without an heir; was b. '88, fourth son of the late Prince Kita-Shirakawa; grad. at Naval Academy '09. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Komatsubara, Yeitaro** ex-Minister of Education and Member of the House of Peers, b. in '52 at Okayama; took active part in democratic movement and was even imprisoned for some years; afterward appointed a Secretary of Foreign Affairs '81; next Secretary of the Legation at Berlin; Vice-Minister of Justice, and next of Home Affairs Nov. '98—Sept. 1900; and afterwards entered Osaka Mainichi Shimbun, but resigned the editorship in 1903; Minister of Education from '08 till '11. Add. Kudan-zaka, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Komoto, Jujiro** D.M., b. '59; studied in Germany and Austria '85-'89; Prof. at the Medical Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., and is one of the most distinguished ophthalmologists of the day. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Komura, Jutaro** Marquis (cr. Baron '02, Count '07, Marquis '11), ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, was b. in Hyuga '55; one of the first batch of students sent by the Government to America for studies, grad. from 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 Chargé d'Affaires 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 relations 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 he was transferred as Minister at Washington; to 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 portfolio of Foreign Affairs in the Katsura Cabinet '01-'05, and had to direct diplomatic affairs of the country at the most momentous period in the history of his country first in regard to the conclusion of the first Anglo-Japanese Agreement, 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; was next Ambassador to England '06-'08, and then to the Ministerial post for the second time and resigned in '11. He was granted K.C.B. by the late King Edward. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n126/mode/1up))


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**Kondo, Rempei** Baron (cr. '11), 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 relative by marriage he subsequently became; was appointed a Director on the creation of the present Co.; elected Vice-President at the time of the Japan-China War and finally its President; bears the 2nd Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of his service in transport business during the war. Was M.P. in the 1st session of the Diet, but has lately kept aloof from politics. Add. Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Kondo, Motoki** Inspector General of Naval Construction, Pres. of the Kogyoku-sha, Director of the Naval Experimental Section, Mem. of the Dep't of Materials, Navy, was b. '64 in Tokyo; is Director of the Kogyokusha, private school founded by his father who did much in the cause of naval education. Add. Hiratsuka-mura, Tokyo-Fu. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Kono, Hironaka** Leader of the Kokumin-to, M.P. of unbroken record, b. at Fukushima '49; entered early political career, joined the democratic movement started by Count Itagaki, and is one of the pioneer Liberals who fought in the cause of freedom and suffered much from collisions with the authorities. Was the leader of the Fukushima trouble and thrown in prison for several years: seceded '98 from the Liberal Party to join its rivals' the Progressives, and at once sprang into notoriety for a short while when as President of the Lower House he invited its dissolution by submitting an impeachment Reply to the Throne soon after the opening of the session of '03; had previously seceded from the Progressives; was arrested on the charge of sedition in connection with the Anti-Peace violence of Sept. 5th, but was acquitted. Add. Kobinata, Daimachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Konoike, Zenne-mon** Baron (cr. '11); is one of the oldest millionaire families in Japan, dating 3 centuries back; runs the Konoike Bank, and is at the same time the largest shareholder of the Nippon Life Insurance Co. and the Osaka Savings Bank. The family shares with the Sumitomo family the honorable post of being the oldest merchant prince in Osaka, but the latter is more conservative than the other. Mr. Zenzaburo Ashida, Gen. Man. of the house, has charge of the affairs of the family whose head Ben-emon Konike, remaining as a titular head, like a monarch in a fully developed constitutional country. Add. Konoike, Osaka. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n127/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Konoye, Fumimaro** Prince, one of the proud Fajiwara houses and a gosseke (see Ichijo); was founded by Motozane (1143-66 A.D.) whose brother Kanezane (1148-1207) founded the three princely houses of Kujo, Nijo and Ichijo. The present head is still a minor and his father Atsumaru (1863-1904) was President of House of Peers. Add. Shibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Koyama, Junji** Governor of Gumma, was b. in '70 at Kumamoto, graduated law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '95 was clerk at the Home Office and next Secretary in the provinces and also in Tokyo, having held posts of Personal Secretary to the Ministers of Justice and of Agriculture and Commerce, Director of Fishery Bureau in the latter Department in '06 and transferred to the present office in '08. Add. Maebashi. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Kozai, Yoshinao** D. Agr. (Japan), Ph. D. (Leipsic), Dean and Prof. of Coll. Agriculture, Imp. Univ., Tokyo; was b. 1865 in Kyoto-fu; grad. the Komaba Agr. Col. '85; Prof. at the alma mater '89-'95; Leipsic '95-'99, and resumed the duty at Komaba; Agriculturist to the Gov. Experimental Farm at Nishigahara '03 and then its chief '06; Dean in '11. Add. Nishigahara, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Katsumi** Dir. of the South Manchuria R'ly Co., 3rd son of Denye-mon Higuchi, was b. '69 in Kagoshima; was adopted as son and heir by the late Mr. Kubota; graduated from Law Col. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '94; to be soon attached to the Bureau of National Treasury of the Nippon Ginko, and then transferred to the present post in '05. Add. South Manch. R'ly Co., Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Seishu** ex-Dir. of South Manchuria R'ly was b. '71 in Hokkaido; grad. Law, Imp. University of Tokyo in '95 and then entered the legal service as Public Procurator till '06 when he was appointed Governor of Yamagata, but transferred in the same year to the present post. Started for Europe in '08 on a tour of inspection of railway affairs, and returned home in '10. App. Governor of Miye in '11. Add. Tsu, Ise. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Seitaro** Judge, Adm. Litigation Court. b. '64 in Okayama; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '91; Sec. at local and the Home Office till '94; was sent abroad to investigate sanitary matters relating to factories '98-'99 and was transferred to be Secretary of Agr. and Com. to draw up draft of factory law, remaining as additional post Secretary of the Home Office; Dir. Sanitary Affairs Bureau '03—10. Add. Fukide-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Yuzuru** Baron (cr. '07), ex-Minister of Education, Mem. House of Peers (since '94) b, '47 in Tajima; entered the civil service in connection with Education in which he became Vice-Minister '93-'94, and finally its chief, had to resign the Ministry Nov. '05 in connection with the University Prof.'s demonstration affair. Holds 1st class of the Order of Sacred Treasure. Add. Kanatomi cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))

**Kuga, Michihisa** Marquis, formerly courtier, the house being founded by Prince Tomohira, son of the Emperor Murakami. The present head b. at Kyoto, '41; was appointed a commander of the Imp. Army at the time of the Restoration, Sec of the Imperial Household and the Cabinet, then Governor of Tokyo '96-'97. Appointed Director of Board of Decorations in '09. Add. Shin-ogawa-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 128](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n128/mode/1up))


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**Kujo, Michizane** Prince, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and formerly a gossekke (see Ichijo); founded by Kanezane (1148-1207). The present head was b. 1869 and Ritualist on duty at Court, and one of his sisters is now the Crown Princess. Add. Fukuyoshi-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kuki, Takadzu** Baron, (cr '05) Privy Councillor, b. '52 in Settsu; was for several years a high official in the Dep't of Education; Minister at Washington between '84 and '88, Director of the Imperial Nara Museum since '90; Exhibition Commissioner, etc. Sat for a while in the House of Peers, but resigned the post on being appointed a Privy Councillor; is a great virtuoso in Japanese painting. Add. 14, Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kuma, Tokuzo** Paymaster-General of the Imperial Bodyguards Division, was b. in Fukuoka in 1862, Sub-Lieutenant in 85, Lieutenant in '88, removed to the Accountant service in '93, Paymaster-Colonel in '05 and Paymaster-General in '09. Add. Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kume, Keiichiro** 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 landscape painting. Add. Iigura-Katamachi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kume, Kinya** ex-Vice-Minister of the Dep't Agr. and Com., b. '67 in Tokyo; finished Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ., '86, and has since held post of Councillor or Secretary at the Communication Dep't in which he rose to be Dir. Communication Bureau, to be transferred to that of Patent Bureau '04 and then Dir. Forestry Bureau '06-'07. Resigned the post of Vice Min. in '08. Add. Nagazumi-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kume, Kunitake** D. Litt. (Japan), historian, Prof. Waseda Univ.; b. 1844 in Saga; was on suite of the late Prince Iwakura's mission to America and Europe in 1872; was next in the compilation Bureau, Cabinet, and afterward Prof. of the 1st High School, but his article about the origin of the Japanese race obliged him to resign; has been connected with Waseda ever since. Add. Meguro, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kume, Ryosaku** Dir. of the Tokyo Gas Works since '07, was born '67 in Saitama; studied at the Keiogijuku and another private university in Tokyo; was for years Managing Director of the Nippon Railway Co. before its nationalization. Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kunisawa, Shimbei** Vice-President of the South Manchuria R'ly Co. since '06; was born in '64; a native of Tosa; grad. in '89 from Eng. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; engineer of the nationalized Kyushu R'ly Co. '89; served at the Railway Department '92-'05; was connected with the field railroads in Manchuria before the South M. R'ly Co. was created. Add. Dairen, Manchuria. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))

**Kurachi, Tetsukichi** Dir. of Political Bureau, b. '71 in Kanazawa, passed higher civil service examination in '96, Councillor of Foreign Office in '97 3rd class Sec. at Berlin in '99, Councillor at head office '01 and Secretary of Agri. and Com. which latter he resigned in '03, attached to the Japanese Envoy to the Peace Conference at the Hague in '07, decorated with 4th class Rising Sun, 3rd class Sacred Treasure for his service in regard to the conclusion of conventions with France and Russia, and with 3rd class Rising Sun for the latter service. Decorated with 2nd class Rising Sun for the Annexation of Korea. Edu. Grad. from Tokyo Imp. Univ. (Law) in '94. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 129](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n129/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kuratomi, Yuzaburo** Pres. Justice Dep't, since '09. Korean Gov.-Gen., b. '53 in Fukuoka Prefecture; grad. the Law Coll., Justice Dept. '79; Judge '82; long held post of Councillor of the Judicial Dep't. Dir. Civil and Cri'l Bureau '98; Vice-Minister '99; Procurator of the Supreme Court, and Chi. Procurator of the Osaka and Tokyo Appeal Courts, Bureau Director and Vice-Minister of Justice; Vice-Min. of Justice of the Korean Gov. '07. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/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 devoted to statistic work. Was sent abroad to U.S.A. and Europe 1900 to investigate statistic affairs. Is teaching his special science at various institutions. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/mode/1up))

**Kure, Daigoro** Chief-Man. of the Mitsui Bussan, was b. '62 in Nagasaki; was sent to China by the Foreign Office in '77 to study the Chinese language; attaché to the Japanese Consulate at Tientsin '85; Chancellor to the Japanese Consulate at London '86; transferred to Bombay which post he soon resigned to enter the Mitsui Bussan. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/mode/1up))

**Kurino, Shin-ichiro** Baron (cr. '07), Amb. to France b. at Fukuoka '52; Commissioner of the Foreign Office '81; Junior Secretary '84; Vice-Chief of the Investigation Bureau '86; transferred to the Communication Dep't to act as Personal Secretary to its Minister, promoted to be Director of the Foreign Correspondence Bureau in the Dep't three years after; returned to the Foreign Office '91 as Director of the Investigation Bureau and then that of the Political Bureau. Next commenced his diplomatic career first as Minister at Washington '94; 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. Was granted patent of Barony and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun as War honour. Add. Imp. Jap. Embassy, Paris. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/mode/1up))

**Kuroda, Kiyoteru** b. 65; studied painting at Paris '84-'93; startled purists and unsophisticated circles by exhibiting nude pictures at Exhibition; is one of the master painters of Western school. Prof. Tokyo Art. Acad. since its commencement. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/mode/1up))

**Kuroda, Nagashige** Marquis (cr. '08, formerly Daimyo of Fukuoka), Vice-President of the House of Peers, b. '67 at Fukuoka; studied at Cambridge Univ. '84-'89; a Master of Ceremonies '89-'90; is President of the Oriental Association. Add. Fukuyoshi-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/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. Kogai-cho Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/mode/1up))

**Kuroki, Iten** Gen. (ret.) Count, (Baron '95, elevated '07), 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Class of Rising Sun and Paulownia (war honor), b. in Satsuma, '44; commanded the Kumamoto Army Division in the Japan-China War, and achieved a distinguished service at Weihai-wei under Marshal Oyama, Feb. '95; promoted General in Nov. 1903; commander of the First Army in the late War and won the first great victory at the Battle of the Yalu, succeeded by the brilliant series of successful campaigns; appointed Mem. of the Supreme Military Council Dec. '95. Attended Jamestown Exhibition U.S.A. as representative of Japan. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 130](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n130/mode/1up))


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**Kurose, Yoshikudo** Baron ('07). holder of Grand Cross of Rising Sun, Lieut-Gen. (ret.), b. '46; in Okayama; ensign '71; was Commander of Artillery Corps of the 2nd Army in the Japan-China War and was rewarded 4th Order of Golden Kite; Lieut.-Gen. '01 and put on retired list the following year. He was commissioned Commander of Formosan Garrison in the late War. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/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 architectural section of Japan at the Centennial Exhibition and St. Louis Exhibition. He was Chief Architect in building the present Japan Bank building and several other edifices. Add. Edogawa, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/mode/1up))

**Kusakabe, Benjiro** Engineer, D. Eng. (Japan) Chief Engineer of the Tokyo City-Office; was b. '61 in Shiga-ken; grad. Eng. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85; was long at the Home Office as its Chief Engineer and once been to Europe; received his doctorate in '01. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/mode/1up))

**Kusakabe, Sankuro** ex-Dir. of For. Sec., Gov.-Gen., Kwantung, b. '70 at Kuwana, passed dip. and con. service examination in '94, attaché at Seoul the same year. eleve Consul at Honolulu in '85, attaché at Rome '96 where he remained till '01, Sec. at St. Petersburg in '01, at Sweden Norway in '04, at Rome '06, decorated with 4th class Rising Sun with grant of money for the late War. Edu. Graduated from the Imp. Tokyo Uniu. (Law) in '94. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/mode/1up))

**Kusunose, Yukihiko** Lieut.-Gen., Director Technical Investigation Bureau was b. '58 in Tosa; Sub-Lieut. of the Army (Artillery) '79; was sent to Europe in suite of Generals Nogi and Kawakami, in '86; Major-General '01, and Lieut.-General in '07: filled in the meanwhile the posts of adjutant to the General Staff, Chief Staff Officer of the 12th Division, Com. of the Tsushima Garrison, Head of the Osaka Arsenal, Head of the Saghalien Government, and Com. of the Yura Fort. Add. War Office. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/mode/1up))

**Kuwada, Kumazo** D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. University, Tokyo. Member of the House of Peers as highest-tax-payer in Tottori-ken; b. '68 in Tottori-ken; grad. Law Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '93; Manager of the Kōgo Club; further studied in Europe '96-'98, especially Social Politics, to organize the Social-Political Association on his return home; elected Member of the House of Peers by mutual vote, the same year: wrote "On Industrial Economy," "The General Trend of Social Problems in Europe," and factory law and labor Insurance. Add. Sendagi Hayashi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/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 an industrial league. The present Goni-kai (Five-two Staple Association) was result of his extensive canvassing. Add. Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 131](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n131/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Maeda, Takeshiro** Meg. of the Nippon Electric Co., Agents for the Western Electric Co., Proprietor of the Industrial Magazine, Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, was b. in Niigata-ken '67, graduated from the Post and Telegraph School '88; and has by self-study and indefatigable diligence risen to eminence in the electric world; made a tour of inspection through Europe and America in '05. Add. Shin-ami, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/mode/1up))

**Maejima, Mitsu** Baron, (cr. '03), b. '35 in Echigo, and had charge of postal affairs in the inital stage of tha service, and laid the foundation of its present perfection. Resigned the post '81 when Count Okuma, his great friend, left the Government, and has ever since led comparatively retired life. When the 30th anniversary of the postal service was celebrated in '03 he, "Father of Japanese Postal Service," was retrospectively rewarded with grant of patent of Baron. He is one of the enthusiastic language reformists and advocates of Roman spelling system. Add. Sekiguchi, Koishikawa, T. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/mode/1up))

**Maki, Bokushin** Adviser of Japan Fishery Co., was b. in '54 in Shimabara, and held various offices in provincial and Central Offices from '75 to '87; President of Sobu R'ly '83; was in Formosa as Governor and in other capacities '85-'86; transferred to be Dir. Police Bureau, Home Office, then to that of Fishery Bureau '98, and finally to the Forestry Bureau '06 which he soon left. Once sat in Parliament as politician of the now dissolved National Union. Add. Tansu-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/mode/1up))

**Makino, Nobuaki** Minister of Agr. and Com. Baron (cr. '07) second son of the late Okubo, b. Oct. '61; Secretary of the Foreign Office '89; Private Secretary to the then Premier Count Ito (late Prince) '88; a local Governor '91-'92; Vice-Minister of Education '93; Minister at Rome '97; transferred to a similar post at Vienna which he resigned in Mar. '06 to be made Min. of Education, post which had been reserved for him. Privy Councillor in '09 and to the present post in '11. Was granted Grand Cross of Rising Sun and patent of nobility as war honor. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/mode/1up))

**Makoshi, Kyohei** Dir. Japan Beer Co. (formed by uniting Yebisu, Asahi and Sapporo Beer Breweries), was b. '43 at Okayama; reached Tokyo '70 to find work with almost empty purse; started a lodging house; became acquainted with Mr. Takashi Masuda and was appointed clerk of the then existing Senshu Gumi, exp. and imp. firm at Yokohama, subsequently transferred to the Mitsui, forerunner of present Mitsui Bussan; which establishment he left '88 to start the Yebisu Brewery at Meguro. Twice sat in the House of Representatives, but has since abandoned politics. Add. Sakuragawa-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/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 University. Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers London, studied practical side of the science at Armstrong Works and returned home '90. Was appointed Prof. at the Imp. Univ.; sent to Paris on the occasion of the World's Fair; elevated to the present post '01 retaining the chair in the University. Also acts as senate of the Imperial University of Tokyo, member of the Deliberative Council of the Tokyo Higher Commercial School. President of the Imperial Earthquake investigation committee. Add. Kami Rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/mode/1up))

**Masaki, Naohiko** Dir. Gov. Fine Art Academy, Tokyo, b. '62 in Kyoto, grad. Law, Imp. Univ., '82. After serving at various provincial schools, he was appointed Personal Sec. of the Min. of Edu. '97 combining post of Chief of Art Section. Was dispatched abroad to inspect art business in Europe and America, and after holding posts of Inspector at head office and lecturer of schools, he was appointed to the present post '01; was Commissioner of the Auglo-Japanese Exhibition '10. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 132](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n132/mode/1up))


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**Masuda, Eisaku** Dir. of the Mitsukoshi Dry-goods Joint-stock Co.; was b. '65; in Tokyo and is brother of Takashi Masuda. Add. Ippongi, Shinagawa, near Tokyo; — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/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 cavalry officer shortly before the Restoration and was at the same timo interpreter for the German officers engaged by the Shogunate at that time; gave up military career with the Restoration and entered the Senshu Kaisha, an export and import firm started at Yokohama by the present Marquis Inouye early in the era, and with the transfer of that firm to the Mitsui he entered the service of the latter and has remained in it to this day, drawing the highest salary of any in Japan. He is a noted connoisseur of arts, his collection of Buddhist pictures and images is reputed to be the finest in the country. Add. Goten-yama, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/mode/1up))

**Masuda, Taro** Dir. of the Yingkow Hydraulic Electric Co., the Nippon Marine and Fire Insurance Co. and of the Japan Fire Insur. Co-, etc.; was b. in Tokyo '75, eldest son of Takashi Masuda; educated in England and is also a popular amateur dramatist. Add. Hama-cho, Nihombashi, Tokye. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/mode/1up))

**Masujima, Rokuichiro** D.C.L. (Japan), lawyer, b. '57 at Hikone; one of the pioneer graduates of Law Imp. Uni., Tokyo in '77. and a graduate of the Middle Temple '83. Was for somewhile Lecturer at the Imp. Univ., but soon resigned to open with several friends the English Law School (now Central Univ.). He has undertaken various important cases and also played distinguished part in business of international description as intermediary and adviser. He is a consulting lawyer to many Japanese and foreign establishments. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/mode/1up))

**Matano, Taku** Director of the Imperial Museum, b. '46 in Sano fief which sent him to Yedo for prosecution of study; entered civil service, '71 and was Dir. of the then existing Record Bureau, Cabinet, to be transferred '89 to the present post. Add. Nakano-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/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, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/mode/1up))

**Matsuda, Masahisa** Minister of Justice, b. '45; in Saga; studied in France; served for a short while in the Justice Department; started with Marquis Saionji 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 he entered the Cabinet. Minister of Justice '06-'08 transferred to Treasury in consequence of resignation of Baron Sakatani in Jan. '08. and again to the present post in '11. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, T. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 133](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n133/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**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 President of Japan Sericultural Association. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/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. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/mode/1up))

**Matsui, Keishiro** Coun. Japanese Embassy in Washington, b. '68 at Osaka; grad. Law. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; dip. attaché '90 at the Seoul Legation and Sec. '93 at the same place; 2nd Sec. of Legation at Washington '94; 1st Sec. at London '97; transferred to a similar post at Peking '02; again appointed Sec. at London, to be transferred to post of Councillor, Embassy in Paris early '06; transferred to present post in '08. Add. Japanese Embassy, U.S.A. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/mode/1up))

**Matsu-ishi, Yasuharu** Major-Gen., Dep'tal chief of the General Staff Board ; b, '59 in Fukucka ; Sub-Lieut. of infantry in '83 ; Col. in '03 ; Major-Gen. in '07. Add. Kobinatadaimachi. Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/mode/1up))

**Matsukata, Iwao** Vice-Pres., 15th Bank and Dir. of some other Co's., b. '62 at Kagoshima; eldest son and heir of Marquis Matsukata; was once a dip. attaché but soon left Gov. service to devote himself to business. Add. Minamisakuma-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/mode/1up))

**Matsukata, Kojiro** 3rd son of Marquis Matsukata; b. '65 at Kagoshima. Has been exclusively devoting himself to business from the first, being at present Pres. Kawasaki Dockyard Co., and Dir. of several other leading concerns in Keihan districts. Add. Kawasaki Dock, Kobe. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/mode/1up))

**Matsukata, Masayoshi** Marquis (Count '84 and Marquis '07), hon. LLD. (Oxford) ; one of the "elder statemen" b. '40 at Kagoshima ; connected with the Treasury soon after the advent of the present era of Meiji, till in '81 when the Minister of Finance of the day (Okuma) resigned, the subject of this sketch as Vice-Minister succeeded him, continuing to occupy this chair for more than ten years and did much in restoring the credit of paper money which had fallen below par in consequence of excessive issue in the civil trouble, '77. In '91 he undertook the task of forming a Cabinet, combining the function of Minister of Finance ; but the Ministry fell the following year unable to withstand the united attack of the Liberals and the Progressives ; had to assume the portfolio of Finance on the occasion of the Japan-China War. His second Ministry '96-'97 was memorable in the establishment of gold monometallic standard and also for the conclusion of entente with the Progressives, but it came abruptly to an end, followed by the miserable collapse of the Cabinet ; was Finance Minister in the Yamagata Ministry that followed his ; a Privy Councillor in July '03 which was an outcome of peculiar circumstance. In '02 he travelled through Europe and America and on the death of Count Sano, President of the Japan Red Cross Society, '03 he was appointed as his successor. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 134](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n134/mode/1up))


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**Matsukata, Shosaku** ex-Minister to Siam (resig., '07), b. '63 at Kagoshima; 2nd son of Marquis Matsukata, started career as clerk in Foreign Office, to be attached to the Legation at Paris and other places; was ordered to prosecute study at official expense at Brussel Univ. which finished, '88. Appointed attaché, '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 be 1st Sec. the same year at the same post of duty; Sec. at head office '02. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/mode/1up))

**Matsukawa, Sei-in** Lieut.-General and Pres. of the Oriental Development Co., was b. '59 in Miye-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '82; Major-General in '65, meanwhile serving as Military Attaché to our Legation at Berlin; Chief of the 1st Section of the General Staff Office, etc.; took active part in the Sino-Japanese War as a Staff-officer of the 2nd Army; also staff-officer to Marshal Oyama during the late war; Sectional Chief of the General Staff in '07; Lieut.-Gen. '08; filled the present chair in '08. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/mode/1up))

**Matsuki, Kan-ichiro** Dir. Electric Bureau, Tokyo City Office, was b. '72 in Iyo; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '96; was Secretary of Communication Department '97-'07; Secretary and Director of the Imperial Railways till his transfer to the present post on the municipalization of the Tokyo Street Electric Railways. Add. Tokyo City Office. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/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. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Yasushi** Rear-Adm., Dir. of the Naval Construction Board, Member of Admirals' Council; b. '59 in Tokyo-fu; appointed Sub-Lieut. of the Navy, '83; Chief Navigation Officer and Staff of the Standing Squadron; attached to the Bureau for Naval Affairs; Com. of the Yayeyama; Mem. of the Naval Dep't of Materials; Rear-Adm. and Chief of the Yokosuka Naval Yard in '07 and then transferred to the present post. Add. Hikawa-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/mode/1up))

**Matsumura, Mosuke** was b. '66 in Shizuoka grad. Law College of Imp, Univ. of Tokyo '94; an official at the Hokkaido Prefectural Government; passed the higher civil service examination '96; Secretary of the Iwate Prefectural Office and Secretary of Nagasaki-ken; Councillor of the Educational Office '00; Director of Ordinary Education Bureau '08-'11. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/mode/1up))

**Matsunaga, Masatoshi** Baron (cr. '07), holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honor), Lieut.-Gen. and Com. 2nd (Sendai) Div., b. in Kumamoto '51; Sub-Lieut., '76; was rewarded with 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 promoted to the present post in '06. Add. Sendai Army Div. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 135](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n135/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Matsuoka, Koki** ex-Min. of Agr. 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, and then removed to be President of the Adm. Litigation Court till Jan. '06, when he entered the Cabinet. He is one of the staunch followers of Prince Yamagata. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Matsura, Atsushi** Count, mem. House of Peers, formerly of the house that held the fief of Hirado; studied at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, and at Trinity, Cambridge; succeeded to the title in '08. Add. Mukoyanagiwara, Asukusa, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Matsuyama, Yotaro** Dr. and Dir. of the Sonseido Hospital; b. in Tokyo '73; studied at the Jikei-in Medical Col.; passed the medical practioners' examination and then prosecuted immediately afterwards further study at Berlin, Strasburg, and Vienna, returning home in '00. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Matsuzaki, Kuronosuke** D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. at Imp. Univ., Tokyo. b. '62; grad. Univ., '85; studied further in France and Germany; Prof. both at Agr. Col. and Law Col. of the Univ., appointed to the post of the Director of the Higher Com. School. Was compelled to resign the same '08 owing to the student's agitation to have the school raised to the status of univ., to which demand he was decidedly opposed; is now Prof. Law, Imp. T. Univ. Add. Imperial Tokyo University. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Mayeda, Toshitamé** Marquis, head of the house of the former daimyo of Kaga with the fief of 1,022,700 Koku, the house having been founded by Toshiiye (d. 1599), trusted lieutenant of Hideyoshi. The present head was b. 1885, son of a scion of the house and was adopted by it which had no male issue. Add. Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Megata, Tanetaro** Baron (cr. '07), ex-Financial Adviser to Korean Government, member of the House of Peers, b. '51 in Tokyo, one of the first Japanese who grad. Harvard, and for about 25 years ending '04 when he was engaged by the Korean Gov., Mr. Megata continued in the service of the Finance Dep't where he occupied the post of Bureau Director which was abolished in consequence of the new Japan-Korea agreement in Oct. '07; is chairman of the Harvard Club. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Minakami, Hiromi** ex-Mayor of Kobe, b. '63 at Kumamoto; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '88; appointed Councillor of Legislative Bureau and dispatched to Europe to investigate Parliamentary system; appointed Sec., House of Representatives, of Nagasaki Local Office, Customs House at Kobe and that at Yokohama in turn, which last he resigned '05 to take up the Mayoralty; he resigned in '09. Add. Nippon Club, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Mikami, Sanji** Historian, D. Litt. (Japan), Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo University since '92, was b. '65; grad. Lit. Col. of the Tokyo Uni. in '89, and subsequently studied in the Post-Grad. Course to be afterwards appointed Lecturer at the same Col. ('91); Prof. at the Girls' Higher N. S. '92; is Superintendent of the Historiographical work in charge of the University; sent to Germany to attend a conference, the International Oriental Society whieh was held at Hamburg in '02. Add. Sendagi Hayashi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))

**Minami, Hiroshi** Chief Secretary, Cabinet, b. Toyama-ken, graduated Law, Tokyo Imperial Univ. in '96, to be appointed Secretary of the Cabinet where he was steadily promoted till he rose to the above post in January '08, which he resigned with the fall of the Seiyukai Cabinet in July '08 and again appointed in '11. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 136](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n136/mode/1up))


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**Minobe, Shunkichi** Pres. Hokkaido Colonization Bank, b. '68 at Takasago, Harima; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '93; private secretary, and sectional chief at the Dep't Agri. and Com. and the Treasury; elected to the present post '03. Add. Hokkaido Col. Bk., Sapporo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Minobe, Tatsukichi** D.C.L. (Japan) Men, of Imperial Academy, Prof. Imperial Univ., Tokyo, was b. '73; in Hyogo-ken, brother of S. Minobe above; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '97; studied in Germany, France and England '99; '01. Add. Takehaya-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Minoura, Katsundo** ex-Vice-President of the House of Representatives, M.P. of unbroken record, b. '54 in Bungo, [illegible] for a long while as manager of the Hochi. He began political life under Count Okuma; twice entered that Government service, first as Director of the now abolished Commercial Bureau of the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '97 and in '98 as Vice-Minister of Communications, Chairman, Intarnational Press Society, Tokyo. Add. Higashigoken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Mishima, Ki** 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. Goban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Mishima, Tsuryo** M.D., Lecturer in the Tokyo Imp. Univ., Dir. of the Mishima Pediature Hospital; was b. '67; in Tokyo; grad. Med. Col. of the Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '89; and studied in its post-grad. course afterwards; Prof. at the Higher Normal School and Superintendent for School Hygiene '96, honoured with the doctorate in '02. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Mishima, Yataro** Viscount, member of the House of Peers and Pres. of the Yokohama Specie Bank, b. '65; in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Mishima Tsuyo, founder of the house; studied economics in America, '84-'88; repeated his visit '89-'92; President '11. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Misu, Sotaro** Baron (cr. '07) holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite and of Rising Sun (war honour), Vice-Admiral, Member of the Admirals Council, b. at Hikone, '54; Captain at the time of the Japan-China War; Rear-Adm., '01, and Director of the Personal Bureau; during the late War he was Com. of the 2nd squad. under Adm. Kamimura and was slighsly wounded in the memorable Battle of the Japan Sea; promoted Vice-Admiral, and Chief Naval Station, Port Arthur, Feb. '06, appointed to Deputy Chief, Naval Staff, '06, to present post '09. Add. Omote-cho, Koishikawa. Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/mode/1up))

**Mita, Kitsu** Auditor of the Bank of Japan; was b. '51; in Shizuoka; entered the Naval Academy at Numazu when a boy, but gave it up owing to ill health; proceeded to France in '78; and then to England to prosecute his study; he was made a clerk, attached to the Japanese Legation at London; an official in the Financial Office '81 on his return; has since been connected with the Bank. Add. Yokohama City Office. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/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. The eleven heads of the main stock and scions of the family are proprietors of different concerns the control of which is however left in the hands of "executive officials." The establishments are the Mitsui Bank (manager Mr. Senkichiro Hayakawa), Mitsui Bussan Kaisha (trading dep't.) and Mitsui Kozan Kaisha (mining dep't); the second under Mr. Giichi Iida and the third under Dr. Takuma Dan. They are backed with registered nominal capitals of 8½ mil. yen and reserve funds amounting to 17 millions. The head of the main stock Hchiroemon Mitsui, was b. in '57 in Kyoto, and studied at New Brunswick, U.S.A., '72-'74, succeeded to the estate in '85, he being the youngest brother of his prodecessor who had no issue, was created Baron 1900, in consideration of valuable services rendered by the family to cause of public interest from former times. The eleven houses of the Mitsui are Hachirojiro (Pres. of Bussan Kaisha), Tckuemon (Pres. Shinagawa Woolen Factory) Takayasu (Pres. Mitsui Bank), Genemon (Pres. Mining), Morinosuke (Pres. Shibaura Works), Yonosuke, Takenosuke, Morinosuke, besides the Baron mentioned above. Hachirojiro was created a Baron in 1911. Add. Imai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 137](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n137/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 Baron shortly before death. Of the three others the eldest is Baron Kikuchi (which see) adopted by a relative of the house ; the second, Prof. K, Mitkurski of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., biologist, died in '10 ; The youngest, Prof. G. Mitsukuri, was b. '62, grad. Science at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85, sent to Germany, where owing to weak eye-sight, he changed subject of study to history, returning home '93 and has since been connected with the Col. of Lit. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Rinsho was created a Baron in '97 and the title is now borne by his youngest son Toshio who was b. in '89. Add. Tokyo Imp. Uuiv. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n138/mode/1up))

**Miura, Goro** Privy Councillor since 10, Lieut.-Gen. (retired), Visc. (cr. '84), b. '46 in Choshu ; fought at the Civil War of '77 ; promoted Lieut.-General '79 ; afterward Commander of the Tokyo Army Division, &c., retired from military service '88. It was while he was at Seoul as Japanese Minister '95 that the memorable tragedy of the assassination of the Queen took place ; he was arrested on suspicion of implicity, but the suspicion was cleared on examination and soon set free. He is an earnest votarist of the Zen doctrine of Ruedhism. Add. Naka-Tomisaka, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n138/mode/1up))

**Miura, Kinnosuke** M.D., Prof. at the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, was b. in Tokyo '64 ; grad. Med. Col. of Univ. '87 ; prosecuted his study in Germany and America '89-'92 ; was appointed Assis.-Prof. in his mother College on returning home ; full Prof. in the same in '95, and was conferred with Iyakuhakushi a little later. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n138/mode/1up))

**Miura, Moriji** M.D., Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '57 ; in Fukushima-ken ; studied Medicine in the Imp. University of Tokyo and in Germany, first in '82 and next in '02 ; has charge of the chair of Pathology and Anatomy. Add. Suehiro-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n138/mode/1up))

**Miura, Taisuke** ex-Pres. of lately nationalized Kobu R'ly, b. in Choshu '56 ; brother of Vis't Aoki, Privy Councillor ; accompanied his brother to Berlin and studied agriculture and wine brewing '74-'79 ; commenced farming on the field purchased by his brother at Koganehara, Chiba, which however was not a success ; was engaged '87-'89 on the reclaimed foreshore at Kojima, Osaka, undertaken by the Fujita family ; Pres. Kobu R'ly, '90-06. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n138/mode/1up))

**Miwata, 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. Goban-cho, Kojimachi Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 138](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n138/mode/1up))


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**Miyabe, Hisahi** 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. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyabe, Kingo** D. Sc. (Japan), Dr. Sc. (Harvard), Prof. of the Sapporo Agr'ture Col., b. in Tokyo '59; grad. the College '81, and was soon sent to U.S.A. to study botany under Asa Gray; returned home '87; is one of the foremost specialists in Japan in this line. Add. Sapporo, Hokkaido. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyagawa, Kozan** originator of the Makuzu Porcelain Ware and Art Commissionner 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. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyagawa, Kyujiro** Vice-Man. of the Yokohama Specie Bank, is the 3rd son of Hikogoro Miyagawa, was b. '62, in Tokyo. Early grad. the Higher Commercial School of Tokyo, and subsequently entered the Yokohama Specie Bank, to be gradually promoted to the present post. Add. Sendagi Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyahara, Jiro** Baron (cr. '07), D. Eng. (Japan), Naval Eng.-General (ret.) was b. '58 in Shidzuoka-ken; Eng.-Lieut. in '83; filled posts of Inspector of Naval Construction, member of the Board for Naval Construction, etc. Was created peer and granted 3rd Class of Golden Kite in connection with the Russo-Japanese War in '04. Mem. of the House of Peers '11. The Baron invented Miyahara Boiler. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyake, Hiidzu** M.D. mem. House of Peers; mem. Imperial Academy Emeritus Professor of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. 1848 at Tokyo. Add. Takehaya-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyake, Yujiro** D. Litt. (Japan), author and journalist, b. '60 at Kanazawa, and grad. philosophy at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '81; visited the South Seas and in '03 made a trip round the world. He is a conspicuous figure in the world of letters and journalism, being a writer of great originality, of powerful style and deep thought, though an awkward stammering speaker; wrote many works chiefly of philosophical and literary interest. He was for long chief editor of the Nippon, but quarelled with its new proprietor, and resigned with the whole staff, in Nov. '06. The fortnightly magazine, Nippon-jin, is now the organ of this clique. Add. Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))

**Miyaoka, Naoki** Rear-Adm., Commander of Chin-hai Bay Fort, Chosen, was b. '59 in Kanazawa, Kaga; Sub-Lieut. of the Navy '82; has recently been promoted to the present rank after having held posts of Member of the 2nd Section of the Naval Staff Board, Attache to Japanese Legation in America, Vice-Com. of the Itsukushima, Captain of the Chokai, Tsukuba, and Hashidate, Commander of the Standing Squadron, etc. Add. Masan, Chosen. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 139](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n139/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Miyaoka, Tsunejiro** Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Registered Patent Agent; b. Nov. '65 in Osaka, second son of Chikanori Takenaka, succeeded by adoption Chikanori's father Kanyemon Miyaoka; m. Kei Masaki '88; graduated Law College Imperial University, Tokyo, qualified for legal profession and entered Diplomatic Service '87; worked in the Law Department of the Foreign Office '87-'92; Sec. Japanese Legation, Washington, '92-'94; Charge d'Affaires to U.S.A. '94; First Sec Japanese Legation, Berlin, '94-'99; Charge d'Affaires to Germany and Belgium '97-'98; Minister Resident and Principal Law Officer of the Foreign Office 1900-'06; represented Japan before International Arbitral Tribunal of The Hague '04-'05; Counsellor of Embassy at Washington with rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary '06-'08; represented Japan at International Opium Conference, Shanghai '09; resigned Government service and started general law practice in October '09. Residence: 13 Shinsakamachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. Office: 1 Kagacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/mode/1up))

**Miyazaki, Michisaburo** D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo; was b. '55 in Ise and grad. the Law Col. of Tokyo Univ. '80 and subsequently entered service of the Educational Dep't; went over to Germany in '84 for study; Prof. at his alma mater with an additional officer of Councillor to the Legislative Bureau on his return home, in '88. Has charge of the chair of History of Legislation. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/mode/1up))

**Miyoshi, Manabu** Botanist, D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo University, b. '61 in Tokyo; grad. the Col. of the Science of the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '90 and further studied in its post-grad. course and in Germany ('92-'95). Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/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 he resigned in '97. Add. Sendagaya, Onden, T. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/mode/1up))

**Mizumachi, Kesaroku** Vice-Gov. Bank of Japan, was b. '63 in Saga; graduated from Law, Imperial University, Tokyo in '89; Junior Councillor of the Treasury '91; despatched to Europe to investigate financial and economic situation in '98; filled chair of civil code at the alma mater as additional post, but resigned it '01; Dir. Finance Bureau '04 with additional post of Temporary Pension Adjustment Affairs Bureau; Vice-Minister in '06; ordered to proceed to Europe and to change post with Mr. Wakatsuki who represented the Treasury as Financial Agent and held the post till his transfer to the Bank in '11. Add. Bank of Japan, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/mode/1up))

**Mizuno, Rentaro** Director of Public Works 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. Add. Shirokane Saru-machi, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/mode/1up))

**Mochizuki, Kotaro** ex-M.P., Editor and Prop. of an English News-agency and of a Financial and Economic Monthly, was b. in '65; grad. the Keio Gijuku and also Middle Temple coming home about '98; meanwhile was on the suite of Prince Yamagata when he attended the coronation ceremony of the Czar '96. Has been twice returned to the House, visited abroad with his wife in 1910. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 140](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n140/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Mogi, Sobei** Agent of the Mogi Ginko, was b. '67 in Gumma-ken; adopted in '74; by Yasuhei Mogi, millionaire in Yokohama. Add. Benten-cho, Yokohama. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Mogi, Yasuhei** Agent of the Mogi Ginko. Pres. of the Yokohama 74th Bank; Dir. of the 2nd Bank, and of the Yokohama Savings Bank, Mem. of the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce; b. '72; in Aichi-ken, and adopted by the late Yasuhei Mogi, and succeeded to his estate '94. Is a leading businessman in Yokohama. Add. Benten-dori, Yokohama. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Mori, Goro** Baron Member of the House of Peers, Manager of Red Cross Society, etc. was b. in '71 in Tokyo; a son of late Prince Gentoku Mori, of the House of Choshu, was created a Baron and ordered to set up a new house in recognition of his father's service in the grand work of Restoration, educated in England from '88-'96. m. in '96, lady Masako. aunt of Marquis Matsudaira, and has four sons and two daughters. Add. Takanawa Shiba, T. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Mori, Ichibei** Rear-Adm., Commander of Torpedo Corps, Kure; was b. in '58 in Satsuma; midshipman in '81; divisional commander of the cr. Itsukushima in the Japan-China War '94-5; was on the committee charged to bring home the cr. Chitose from America in '98; Captain in '02; commander of the Takachiho '03-4; Rear-Adm. in '08. Add. Kure Admiralty. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Mori, Moto-aki** Prince, one of the great daimyo founded by Motonari, (1497-1571 A.D. and enjoying fief of 369,000 koku at Choshu to which it was cut down from 1,200,000 koku for having sided with the enemy of the Tokugawa in the battle of Sekigahara. The clan, together with the house of Shimazu, was chiefly instrumental in overthrowing the Tokugawa Regency and in consummating the Restoration. forty years ago. The present head was b. in 1855. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Mori, Rintaro** M.D., D. Litt (Japan), Lieut.-Gen I.A.U.C. and Dir. of Medical Affairs, War Office; b. in Iwami '60; is probably more widely known as literateur and writes a highly finished style. He is equally famous in his official career, having been connected with military hygiene since he came back '88 from Germany where he had stayed about four years to complete his medical studies. Principal medical officer of the Tokyo Division '03-'07; promoted to the present office in '08. Was granted 3rd Class Golden Kite 2nd class Rising Sun (war honor.) Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Morikawa, Takeshi** Commander of 26th Brigade of Infantry, was born in 1857 at Mito, graduated from the Military Cadet School in '81, Lieutenant in '85, Captain in '91, Major in '96. Lieutenant Colonel in '02, Colonel in '05, Major-General in '08. Bdd. Asahigawa, Hokkaido. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Morimura, Ichizaemon** b. Oct. '39 in Tokyo; engaged in export and import business for two decades and more, maintaining a branch store at New York and other places; runs the Morimura Bank, Cap. Yen 500,000, and was once a director of the Bank of Japan. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))

**Morita, Mokichi** ex-Dir. Com. and Ind. Bureau, Dep't Agr. and Com. b. '66 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., '90. and held posts at perfectural offices and also Central Government till appointed Director of Sanitary Bureau '02, to be transferred to the Department of Com. & Agr. the following year. Has travelled through Europe and America twice on official business and also visited India in '07. Is now Pres. of a spinning Co. in Kyoto. Add. Kyoto. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 141](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n141/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Morinaga, Taichiro** proprietor of the Morinaga Firm, one of the largest confectionary factories in Tokyo, was born in '65 at Saga, came up to the capital about '90 where he started confectionary manufacture in foreign style, then proceeded to U.S.A. and England to study the art, returned home about '03 and started the business. Add. Tamachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Morishita, Gannan** President of the Tokyo Mercantile Agency, was born at Wakayama in '52, graduated from Keio Gijuku in '74, appointed Director of former Mitsubishi Commercial School founded by the Mitsubishi in '78, appointed junior secretary of the Treasury in '81, left it the following year and joined the staff of the Jiji. Started the Mercantile Agency in '95 toured in Europe and America '07. He combines auditor of Imperial Life Ins. Co. Add. Shirokane Sankocho, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Motoda, Hajime** Pres. of Colonization Bureau, M.P. of unbroken record, lawyer, b. '58 in Oita; was a leader of the National Association which was oganized in '92, by the late Marquis Saigo and Viscount Shinagawa as organ of the clan statemen; was one of those who rallied round the standard raised by Prince Ito when he organized the Seiyukai in 1900; was Vice-President of the House of Rep. '98-1902, appointed to the present post in '11. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Motoda, Sakunoshin** B.A., M.A., Ph. D. (Philadelphia), Dir. Rikkyo Daigaku, a prominent Christian teacher, b. '62. in Kurume; crossed over to America '86; and remained there till '96, meanwhile studying Divinity, Philosophy etc. at Kenyon Collage, University of Genn. and Columbia University and also attending to religious work. He attended the Jubilee Convention of Y.M.C.A. held at Boston '01 as representative of Japan and in '08 travelled through India as a lecturer. In 1910 he was in America again to attend the General Convention of the Church to which he belongs. Add. Nishi-Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Motono, Ichiro** Baron (cr. '07), D.C.L. (Japan), Japanese Ambassador at St. Petersburg, b. '62, in Saga-ken; was translator in the Foreign Office '90, then Councillor '93. and transferred to the Secretaryship of Legation at St. Petersburg '96; appointed Minister Resident at Brussels '98; transferred to be Minister at Paris '01; finally to the present post early '06. He was a junior Detegate of Japan in the Peace Conference held at The Hague '99. Granted 2nd Order Rising Sun. Add. Japanese Embassy, Russia. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Moto-ori, Ho-ei** D. Litt. (Japan), tutor to 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, Uyeno, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Motora, Yujiro** D. Litt. Prof. of Imp. Uni., Tokyo; b '58 at Sanda, Settsu, studied at the Doshisha, '76-'79 proceeded to America and studied Philosophy and Mental Science at Boston and Johns Hopkin's Universities '83-'88, receiving Ph, D. from the latter. Appointed to the present post on returning home. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))

**Motoyama, Hak-un** sculptor, b. '71 in Kochi, studied the art under Prof. Takamura Ko-un and graduated the Tokyo Fine Art Academy '95; he filled for a short while the chair of assist. teacher at the alma mater and at some places. Gave up teaching, having been commissioned by Baron Iwamura Michitoshi to cast bronze images of modern notables who took distinguished part in the grand work of the Restoration, and has already produced images of late Count Goto, Prince Ito and some others. Add. Harumachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 142](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n142/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Mudaguchi, Gengaku** was 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 Goverment in '81. From that time till '93 he was engaged in various undertakings with the Count's backing, but generally ended in failure, but tide of fortune began to set in his favour with his appointment to President of the then Tokyo Horse Tram Co., which soon rose into prosperity under his management. With the conversion of horse trams into electric trams and the amalgamation of the three Tokyo Street Electaic trams, he was for a while President of the new concern in '06. Add. 5, Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))

**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 begun 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 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 import of foreign cigarettes, his brands and those of his imitators began to go to China and elsewhere in a large quantity. The American Tobacco Co. then offered to form a trust with him and the result was the Murai Brothers & Co. with a capital of yen 12,000,000 of which Murai's assets were valued at yen 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 yen 1,000,000. They also undertake printing and cotton thread business. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))

**Murai, Masao** of the Murai Ginko, was b. 63; in Okayama-ken, studied at the Doshi-sha, and was adopted by the Murai family; proceeded to N. Carolina, U.S.A., 94; to study tobacco industry. Add. Minami-Sakumacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))

**Murai, Teinosuke** Ph. D. (Yale), Mg. Dir. Murai Bank, Dir. of Japan Fertilizer Co., etc., was b. '70, in Wakayama-ken, and was adopted by the Murai family. Add. Kami Rokbancho; Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))

**Murai, Yasukata** Dir. of the Yokohama Kiito Gomei Kaisha, was b. '54 in Hyogo-ken; engaged in foreign trade at Kobe from the opening of the country to foreign intercourse, and was New York agent for several firms; m. an American lady. Add. Kobikicho IX/30, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))

**Murakami, Kakuichi** Rear-Adm., Sectional Chief of the Naval Education Board; b. '61 in Saga-ken. Early entered the Navy and had long served as Adjutant to the Naval Minister before he was promoted to Rear-Admiral in '08 and transferred to the head office. Add. Kasumigaseki, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))

**Muraki, Masami** Baron, (cr. '07) Lieut.-Gen., Chief aide de camp to the Crown Prince, was b. '56 in Kochi, Sub.-Lieut. of Art. '79, studied in France '80-'83, was afterward prof. at the Cadet School, Per. Sec. to the War Minister etc., Lieut.-Gen. in '96. Add. Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 143](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n143/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Muraoka, Han-ichi** D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. Imp. Univ., Kyoto, was b. '53 in Tottori; official of Edu. Dept. '75, studied physics in Berlin '78-'81, Prof. Imp. Univ., First Higher School, etc., and finally transferred to the present post. Add. Kyoto Imp. Univ. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murase, Haruo** D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. Tokyo Higher Com. School, etc., Mg. Dir. of the Imp. Marine Transport and Fire Ins. Co., was b. '71 in Fukuiken, edu. Kobe Com. School, Tokyo Higher Com. School, Antwerp Higher Com. School, and Leipsic University. Add. Haruki-cho 3/24, Hongo, T. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murata, Jun** Lieut.-Gen., and Chief of the Fortification Dep't, War Office, having been transferred to it in '09, from the duty of attaché to the Residency-General, Seoul, b. '54 in Shizuoka; Captain '86; studied tactics in France and Italy '86-'89; Major '91; Lieutenant-Colonel '95; then Military Attaché to the Japanese Legation in St. Petersburg; promoted to Lieut.-General in July '09. Add. Naka-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murata, Tamotsu** Mem. House of Peers since '90, b. '42 in Osaka, once an official of Justice Dep't, and was dispatched to England '79 to investigate criminal laws, etc., has been active as fishery propagandist since he resigned '90. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murata, Tamryo** b. July '72, is noted as a painter of history subjects. Add. Nishi-machi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murata, Tsuneyoshi** Maj.-Gen. (retired), Baron, inventor of the Murata rifle, mem. House of Peers since '90, b. '38 in Satsuma; entered the military service early, and took part in the Civil War of '77 as a Major. Add. Sambancho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murayama, Ryuhei** proprietor of the Tokyo and Osaka Asahi newspapers, b. at Wakayama '50; is a "Harmsworth" of Japan in a small way, and by his shrewd business management raised the two Asahis to the present stage of prosperity and importance. Once sat in the House for Osaka-fu. Add. Osaka Asahi Office, Osaka. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Murota, Yoshibumi** Member of the House of Peers, President of Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co. and of 110th, Bank at Shimonoseki, was b. in '47 at Mito, entered the Foreign Office in which he steadily rose till he was appointed Resident-Minister at Mexico '02-'04, resigned the service and then entered business. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Muto, Sanji** Mng. Dir. Kanegafuchi Spinning Co., was b. '67 in Gifu, grad. Keiogijuku about '90 and has since been connected with business; rewarded with Blue Ribbon medal in '10 for his service in promoting spinning industry and yen 100,000 disbursed for protection of operatives. Add. Mukojima, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Mutsu, Hirokichi** Count b. '69, eldest son of the late Count Mutsu (d. '96) distinguished diplomatist about treaty revision and Shimonoseki treaty; the new Count studied in England for several years beginning '87 and returned home as Barrister; passed exam. of dipl. and cons. service '95; 3rd Sec. of Legation (U.S.A.) '96; 2nd Sec. at Rome '00; transferred to be 1st Secretary at Japanese Embassy at London '04, and then appointed Secretary on leave of absence, having returned home in '10. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))

**Nabeshima, Chokudai** Marquis (cr. '84, formerly Daimyo of Saga, Hizen), b. '49; studied in England for several years from '71; Min. at Rome '80-'82, Master of Ceremonies at the Court; is Pres. Italian Association, Tokyo. The Marchioness is Pre. of Volunteer Nurse Association. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 144](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n144/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Nabeshima, Keijiro** Minister Plen. Env. Extraordinary to Belgium, b. '60 in Saga, attaché in '86, attached to Legation, London in '87, Sec. at head office in '92, was on suite of Prince Arisugawa in late Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in '97, 1st Legation Sec. at Washington in '00, and to London in '02. Sec. at head office in '03, Chief of Foreign Affairs, Korea, in '07-'09. Add. Japanese Legation, Brussels. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Nagai, Kiuichiro** Yokohama Agent of N.Y.K.; long held posts in the Dep't of Education which he resigned about fifteen 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. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Nagai, Nagayoshi** M.D. and D. Phr. Prof. Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. '45 in Tokushima; was ordered to study his speciality in Germany ('70-83); appointed Prof. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and continues to hold the post. Mrs. Nagai is a German lady. Add. Minami-cho, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Nagamatsu, Takuboku** Baron, Member of House of Peers, Dir. of Tokyo Fire, Marine Transport Ins. Co., was b. '64; in Tokyo. eldest son of Cho-Kan, 1st baron; studied at the Peers School, Imp. Tokyo Univ., and Berlin, whence he returned in 86; was for a while Prof. at the Peers school. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Nagamori, Tokichiro** was b. in Saga, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; long served as Public Procurator at Tokyo District Court and elsewhere, resigned '00; appointed Chief Councillor of the Taeasury '01 but had to resign it owing to the abolition of the post; he attracted wide attention for his reclamation undertaking in Korea in '04; has undertaken some business with French capitalists but has given it up. Add. Shibuya near Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Naganuma, Shūkzi** metal-carver, gold-medalist (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, Akasaka, T. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Nagaoka, Gaishi** holder of 2nd Class Golden Kite Lieut.-Gen., Com'der of 13th Div., 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 before he was succeeded by Lieut.-Gen. Fukushima, in Mar., '06; Com. of 1st Brigade, Bureau Chief in War Office; Lieut-Gen. '09, and transferred to present post in '08. Add. Takata, Echigo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki, Seigo** H.I. M's Court-Councillor and Director-General of the Bureau of the Supplies, and Grand Master of the Household of H. I. H. Prince Kan-in, born at Kagoshima, 1855, studied in America and England; returned home about 1880 and has been connected with the Court ever since; bearer of the First Class Order of the Sacred Treasure; the Grand Cross of Royal Victorian Order; of the Kinght Commander of St. Michael and St. George and several Grand Crosses of other foreign Orders. Add. Ichiban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 145](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n145/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Nagashima, Washitaro** M.P. and Barrister at Tokyo, was b. in Sakushu in '68, grad. Law. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90, appointed junior Councillor of Justice, resigned '93; and then began practice, travelled abroad in '09. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakada, Keigi** Mg. Dir. of the Furukawa Mining Co., was b. '58; in Ishikawa-ken; junior Sec. of the Dep't of Foreign Affairs about '85, Sec. of Japanese Legation at Peking; Per. Sec. to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Secretary of German Legation and others; chief of the Political Bureau, Foreign Office, '95; which he resigned in '98; nominated member of the House of Peers '00. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakada, Kinkichi** Director of the Sumitomo General Head Office and Manager of the Sumitomo Bank, was b. '60 in Akita grad. Law (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '90; Judge at various Courts which post resigned and became manager of Besshi Copper Mine of the Sumitomo; transferred to the present post in '10. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Osaka. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakadate, Chozaburo** Surgeon-General and Medical Chief of the Fourth Division, was born in '63 at Tokyo. appointed Surgeon-Sub-Lieutenant in 85, Surgeon-Major '95, Surgeon-Lieut. Colonel '97, Surgeon-Colonel '04, promoted to Surgeon-General '08. Add. Kanazawa. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakagawa, Kenjiro** Pres. of the Women's Higher Normal School, Tokyo; b. '70 in Kyoto-fu; grad. from the Tokyo Kaisei Gakko; Prof. at the Peer's School and the Tokyo Girls' Normal School, etc., with an additional office of Inspector of the Educational Department; of the Sendai Technical School '06-'10 and then appointed to present post. Add. Gov. Women's Higher Normal School, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakahama, To-ichiro** M.D. was 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, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakahashi, Tokuguro** 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 Railway Bureau, which he resigned about '98; to take charge of the company which he has raised to the present state of activity. Add. Osaka, Shosen Kaisha. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakamatsu, Morio** Dir. of the Patent Bureau, was b. '65; in Wakayama, grad. Law (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) '91, entered the Dep't of Agr. and Com. as Councillor and Patent Examiner, then as Sectional Chief of the Bureau, and finally its Director in '09. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakamizo, Tokutaro** Baron (cr. '07), Vice-Adm., ex-Member of Admirals' Council, and ex-Dir. Military Affairs Bureau, Navy; was b. in Saga in '57; midshipman in '78; Captain '97; Chief Staff at Maizuru in '01; Naval attache to the Legation in London '02-'03, and promoted to be Rear-Adm. in '13; Chief Staff at Kure in '04; placed on retired list '10. Add. Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/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 fleet of Japan. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Junzo** President of the Kumamoto Higher Technical School and mechanical engineer; b. in Kumamoto in '56· graduated mechanics at the now defunct Engineering College in '82; studied in England and Germany '95-'97; appointed to the present post in '06. Add. Kumamoto Higher Technical School. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 146](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n146/mode/1up))


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**Nakamura, Kaku** Baron (cr. '07), Lieut. Gen. and Chief Aide-de-Camp to the Emperor since '08, b. '54; in Shiga-ken; Sub-Lieut., '75; took part in the Japan-China War as Reg. Commander; Maj.-Gen., '99; commanded the forlorn-hope at Port Arthur on Nov. 26, when he was slightly wounded; Lieut.-Gen. '06 and appointed Chief of Staff of the Military Education Board, Com. 15th Division '07. Add. Yodobashi, near Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Mu-ichi** Commander of 3rd Brigade of Infantry, was born in '63 at Nagasaki, graduated from the Military Cadet School in '79, Sub-Lieutenant in '83, Captain in '87, Major in '95, Lieutenant Colonel in '02, Colonel in '05. Major-General in '09. Add. Sendai. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Shingo** lawyer and Prof. at the Waseda Univ., etc., b. '70; in Niigata Prefecture; grad. Law from Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '94 and continued his study at its University Hall and in England, Germany and France (International Law and History of Diplomacy); one of the "Jingo Professors" in the late war. Add. Babashita, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Tatsutaro** Professors of architecture at the Imperial University, Tokyo; b. in Tokyo in '60; graduated from the now defunct Engineering College in '82; was assistant architect in the work of building the Imperial Palace '83-'86, then Professor at the present University, besides holding a post in the Home Office; studied in Europe in '92-'93; sent in '97 to Assam, India, to study architecture as affected by earthquake, and also to Naples in '09 on a similar mission. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Yūjiro** Lieut.-General (Ret.), Baron, Chief of the Steel Foundry of the Dept. of Ag. and Com. since '03, Mem. of House of Peers, was b. '52 in Miye-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '74 and through gradual promotion, to the present high position. Once held the post of Vice-Minister of War, Head of the Board of Military Affairs, and finally the present post since '06. Add. Steel Foundry, Wakamatsu. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Zeko** President of the South Manchuria R'ly, was b. in '65 in Hiroshima-ken; grad. law at the Imperial Tokyo University '93; appointed an official in the Governor-General's Office, Formosa, where he rose to be Director of the Industrial Bureau; transferred in '06 to be the Dir. of Civil Affairs Bureau, the Governor-General's Office in Kwantung provinces, Manchuria; succeeded Baron Goto as President of the Company in '08. Add. Dalny, Manchuria. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakano, Buyei, M.P** 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 time the Director of the Tokyo Tramway Co. (fore-runner of the present Tokyo Street R'ly Co.), and has been elected Pres. of the Tokyo Stock Exchange several years ago. He sat in the House from '90 to '02 as a Progressive M.P. and again returned from Tokyo at the last general election. Add. Moto-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))

**Nakano, Hatsune** Prof. of Electrical Engineering in the Imperial University, Tokyo since '82; b. '59 in Hizen; graduated from the former Engineering College in '81; studied in Europe in '88-'90. Add. Hisakata-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 147](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n147/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Nakao, Yū** Rear-Adm., Dir. of Hydrographic Bureau in the Naval Dep't. b. '56 in Hiroshima; appointed midshipman in '78, and promoted Rear-Adm. in '07; at one time served as Adjutant to the Commander of Yokosuka and Kure Admiralty. Instructor at the Naval Academy, Com. and Vice-Com. of several men-of-war, Staff-Officer attached to the Imperial Headquarters and afterward Vice-Com. of the Idzumi at the time of the China-Japan War; holds 3rd class of Golden Kite for service in connection with the late war. Add. Nagasaka-cho, Aaabu, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nakashoji, Ren** ex-Vice-Minister of communications, b. '66 in Tokushima-ken; studied law at a private school and Pub. Procurator Examination; was Judge in the assassination case of Kim Okun and the Tokyo Waterpipe scandal; appointed Chief Councillor for the Dep't of Com. '01; resigned in '02; Director, Seoul-Fusan R'ly '03-'04; Dir. Police Bureau, Home Office '04-'06, sent abroad '10, Vice-Minister of Communication from '06 till '11. Add. Hikawa, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nakaya, Hirokichi** Chief of the Electric Bureau, Communications, was b. in Kyoto '71; grad. Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96; entered the service of the Dep't of Communications; Secretary of the Department: Head of the Postal and Savings Bureau; per. Sec. to the Minister of Com., senior councillor and finally to the present office, newly created Bureau in '09. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nakayama, Hidesaburo** Prof. Civil Engineering at the Imperial University, Tokyo; b. in '67; in Mikawa; graduated from the University with honour in '88; engineer to the Kwansai R'ly Co. for some years: Prof. at the alma mater since '90 down to the present, railway and hydraulic engineering being his speciality which subject he studied further in Germany and other countries in '96-98. Add. Maruyama, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nakayama, Takamaro** Marquis, of a former courtier family, founded in the 12th century; b. 1852 and filled till quite recently post of Lord Steward to the Crown Prince; his aunt Yoshiko who died in Oct. '07; had stood in special relation to the Imperial Court. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nakazawa, Iwata** Chemist and President of the Kyoto Higher Technical School; b. '58; in Echizen; graduated chemistry at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '79; further studied in Germany '83-'91. to be appointed Professor at the alma mater. He has been connected with the Patent Office and also several manufacturing works. Add. Kyoto Higher Tech. Sch. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Namba, Hajime** M.D. Medical practitioner of internal disease, was b. in '53 in Okayama, grad. Medicine at the Imp. Tokyo University early in the 70th. Add. Sakuragawa-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nambu, Heinai** Maj-Gen. and ex-Dir. Military Academy., b. '56; in Ishikawa-ken; Snb-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 one of the enemy's corps at Likanpao on Mar. 8 in the great battle of Mukden. Was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite of Rising Sun (war honour). Add. Mil. Staff Col., Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))

**Nambu, Kameo** Baron (cr. '96), Privy Councillor, ex-Pres. of the Supreme Court, b. '45 in Tosa, 2nd son of a retainer of that clan; took some active part in the work of Restoration; was appointed a junior judge '72, and subsequently rose steadily in the legal service till he occupied post of chief Judge at the Tokyo Appeal Court, '91 and promoted to the Supreme Court '96. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 148](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n148/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Nambu, Koshin** ex-Dir. of the Public Works Bureau, Home Office, was b. 1884 in Kyoto, brother of Count Karasumaru and adopted by Baron Kameo Nambu ; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90. was Secretary of the Home Office '91, the Director in '07. Add same as above. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Nambu, Kinugo** D. Eng. (Japan), Director of the Mining Deparment of the Mitsubishi firm, was born in 1855 in Fukui; studied at the Imperial University in '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 mine. Has been connected with this firm ever since. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Nanjo, Bunyu** D. Litt. (Japan), b. '49 ; in Mino ; grad. Oxford Univ. in '84 where he studied Sanskrit under Max Müller ; was oppointed chair of Sanskrit at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1895-97, visited China and India '97, was abbot of a temple at Echizen, Pre. of the Bud. School at Nagoya '88, Prof. at the Peers' Female School '90, Dir. of Shinshu Mid. School at Kyoto '94, Pres. of Shinshu Univ. '03. Add. Shimo-rokuban-cho, Kojimachi. Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Narabara, Shigeru** Baron (cr. '96), and mem. of the House of Peers, b. '34 in Satsuma ; was on the suite of Prince Shimazu when the Namamugi tragedy took place '62 ; that led to the bombardment of Kagoshima, by British warships ; was once President of the Nippon R'ly Co., and Gov. of Shizuoka-ken '83 ; occupied the post of the Governorship of Okinawa-ken, '92-'08. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Naruse, Jinzo** President of the Women's University, b. '60 in Yamaguchi-ken ; 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, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Naruse, Seikyo** Dir. of 15th (Peers) Bank. was b. in Sanuki in 68, studied at Keiogijuku. then at Bryant and Stratton Bus. School (Chicago), Cornell Univ., returning home '90, to enter the Yokohama Specie Bank, and then the present bank in '98. Add. Sankocho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Natsume, Kinnosuke** pen-name Soseki, is a noted author who joined in '07 the staff of the Tokyo Asahi by resigning the post of Prof. at the Lit. College, Imp. Tokyo Univ. ; was born '67 at Kikuicho, Ushigome, Tokyo and graduated course of English Literature at Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '93. Teacher of English at Kumamoto Higher School for several years after graduation ; was dispatched to England to further prosecute study '08-'01 ; Prof. at his alma mater till he joined the Asahi. Has written "I am a Cat" and other works. Add. Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))

**Nawa, Matahachiro** Rear-adm., Chief of Staff of Naval Staff Office, was born in Fukui in 1863, graduated from Naval Cadet School in 1883, Captain in 1905, Rear-Admiral in '09. Add. Iida-machi, Sanchome, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 149](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n149/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Nedzu, Kaichiro** M.P., Pres., of the Tokyo Rice Exchange, Kabuto Beer Brewing Co., Dir. of the Bō-sō R'ly Co., etc. 2nd son of Toyemon Nedzu, was b. '60 in Yamanashi-ken. Came up for study to Tokyo in his youth, but to return home to attend to family affairs, owing to frail health of elder brother; took active part in village and provincial affairs. Has been returned from his native district in the last two general elections; was one of the business-men who visited U.S.A. in the fall of '09 at the special invitation of American Chambers of Commerce. Add. Yamamoto-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Nemoto, Sho** M.P., Dir. of the Teikoku Oil Co., etc. Inspector of the Dye-Stuff Manufacturing Co., was b. '51 in Ibaragi-ken; went over to America in '79 for study; sent by the Government to Mexico and Brazil to inquire into emigration affairs '03; has sat in the House since '02 and took active part in instituting the free primary education system. Add. Mita Shikoku-cho, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Niiyama, Ryochi** Commander of 17th Brigade of Infantry, was born in 1855 at Yamaguchi, graduated from the Military Cadet School in '77, Lieutenant in '83, Captain in '87, Major in '94, Lieutenant-Colonel in '00, Colonel in '03, Major-General in '07. Add. Toyohashi, Aichi. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Nijo, Motohiro** Prince, one of the five proud gosseke (see Ichijo) families formerly and was founded by Yoshizane (1216-1270 A.D.), Prime Minister of the time and scion of the house of the Kujo. The present head b. '59, was 8th son of Prince Kujo and adopted into the family; studied at Cambridge, England, '87-9. Add. Tsukudo, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Nishi, Genshiro** was born in '62; in Yamaguchi-ken, attaché in '93; Sec. of Legation at Berlin in '93, transferred to Holland in March '99, to Vienna in Nov. '90, where he was 1st Secretary till '08. Edu. Studied in China '83-'85 and in Belgium '85-'93. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Nishi, Kwanjiro** General, Viscount (cr. Baron '95, Vi't in '07) member of Supreme Military Council, b. '46 in Satsuma; 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 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 in May '05 to the Inspector-Gen. of Education Board; he visited England in '07 as a member of Prince Fushimi's suite, on misson to the Court of St. James; 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Nishi, Tokujiro** Baron, (cr. '96), Privy Councillor. b. in Satsuma '47; entered diplomatic career early; Minister at St. Petersburg '86-'96; was the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nov, '97 to June '98 (under the Matsukata and Ito Ministries); Japanese Minister at Peking on the occasion of North China trouble in '00 and was one of those who sustained the memorable siege. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))

**Nishijima, Sukeyoshi** Baron (cr. '07), 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun, Lieut.-Gen. and ex-Com. 6th Army Div. (Kumamoto), b. '48; in Yamaguchi-ken; Sub-Lieut. '73; granted 4th Class of Golden Kite for his services in the Japan-China War; Maj-Gen. '98; Com. of a Brigade of a Div. in the late war, commander of the 2nd Army Div. (Sendai), '06, was placed on retired list '09. Add. War Office, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 150](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n150/mode/1up))


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**Nishikawa, Churyo** Mg. Dir. Tokyo Tsukiji Type Foundry, was b. in Nagasaki '55, entered the present office, one of the pioneers about '85. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))

**Nishikawa, Ratsuzo** Veterinarian, and Chief Insp. of Cattle Station at Fusan, was b. in '54; at Hiroshima, grad. Agr. Coll., Tokyo in '80, entered service of Dept. of Agr. and Com. '92, despatched to Europe '98, Chief of Live Stock Section '02-'09. Add. Fusan, Korea. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))

**Nishimura, Seiichi** Baron, Lieut.-General (Ret.), Director of the Tokyo Military Arsenal since '03; was b. '55 in Yamaguchi-ken; Military Cadet '75, Sub-Lieut. in the following year; Lieut.-General in Sept. '06; all that while, he filled the posts of Lecturer at the Military Cadet's School, Commander of the 1st Battalion of field art., Commander of the 10th Reg. of field artillery, etc. Add. Suidobata, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))

**Nishino, Keinosuke** Mg. Dir. Imperial Theatre, Tokyo, was b. '64; in Kyoto; grad. at Keio '88; entered the former Sanyo Rly Co. in which he rose to be a department Chief; on its nationalization '06, he was elected to the present post. Add. Shirokane Sanko-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))

**Nitobe, Inazo** D. Agr. (Japan), D.C.L. (Japan), Dir., First High School, Prof. Imp. Univ., Tokyo since '06; was b. '03 in Iwate-ken and grad. Sapporo Agri. Col. '81; studied Political economy at the Johns Hopkins Univ., and at Bonn Halle, Berlin, Prof. in the Sapporo Col. for several years after his return; then official of Formosan Gov. which he left in '04; to fill chair of Economy at the Univ. of 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; has been selected as a first Japanese professor in the Japan-America exchange lecture arrangement started in '11. Mrs. Nitobe is an American lady. Add. 1st High School, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))

**Nogi, Kiten** Count (cr. Baron '95 and promoted '07), General and Mem. Supreme Military Council (app. Dec. '05) Pres. of Nobles' School (Gakushuin), b. '49 in Choshu; Captain in the Civil War of '77; as Commander of a brigade fought at Kinchow and Port Arthur, in the Japan-China War; on its conclusion was 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 soon returned to his congenial life as Commander of the 11th Division (Marugame); resigned the post about the fall of 1900; appointed, on the outbreak of the late War, Commander of 3rd Army and undertook attack of Port Arthur and turning movement in the battle of Mukden, he having been promoted to full General in June '04. The loss of his two sons, both young officers in a Division composing his Army, won profound sympathy both at home and abroad; was on the suite of Prince Higashi Fushimi who attended the coronation ceremony of King George V. Was invested with 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia. Add. Shin-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))

**Noguchi, Sho-hin** a lady painter, b. '47 at Osaka; is a master of landscape painting. Is an Art Commissioner to the Court. Add. Uchi-saiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 151](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n151/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Nozaki, Keiso** Solit.-Gen. of the Supreme Court, b. '52 in Hiroshima; entered the service of Justice Dep't, '75; public Procurator, '82; despatched abroad '89 to investigate judicial system; appointed Chief Public Procurator of 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. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Numada, Ichiga** gold-medalist (St. Louis Fair) Lecturer on modelling at the Gov. Art Academy, b. '73 at Osaka, son of a doll-maker; studied wax-modelling under Okazaki Sessei, appointed lecturer at the Academy in '95 and succeeded his master when he resigned in '98, proceeded to France to prosecute study '03-'06 and was admitted to the Royal Porcelain Works at Sevres and his Japanese dolls sent to St. Louis World's Fair own a gold medal; was bestowed Officier d'Académie in '08 by French Academy. Add. Tokyo Art Academy. Uyeno, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Ochi-ai, Kentaro** 1st Sec., Embassy at St. Petersburg since '06, b. '67 in Omi, eleve Consul at Seoul in '95; transferred to Hanchow; attache at St. Petersburg in '97; Sec. at head office in '02; Sec. at Paris in '03; appointed to accompany, on suite of the Peace Delegate in '05; Dec. with 5th Class Rising Sun and annuity for his services in the late War and with 3rd Class Rising Sun in '07. Edu. grad. from the Tokyo Imp. Univ. (Law) in '95. Add. Jap. Emb., St. Petersburg. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Ochiai, Toyosaburo** Lieut.-General, Inspector of Engineering Corps, Military Education Board; was b. '61 in Shimane-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Engineer in '80; entered the Military Staff College in '85; Colonel of Engineer in '97, and then Major-General a few years later. Was once Attaché to the Japanese Legation at Berlin, and then in Italy. He was chief staff officer to General Oku's Army in the late war. Add. Okubo, near T. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Oda, Hajime** Coun., Agr. Com. Dep't, b. '64 in Aichi-ken; graduated Law, Tokyo Univ., '89, and after the service for a few years at the Home Office and elsewhere, he was transferred '96 to the present Department as Councillor and has since been connected with it, having been a Bureau Dir. '04-'08; Chief Commissioners for the Yukon-Alaska Pacific Exhibition at Seattle in '09. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Ogasawara, Naganari** Viscount, Commander, Staff officer of the Naval Staff Board; is of family which formerly held the fief of Karatsu clan; was b. '67 entered the Naval Acad. in '84 to grad. in '88; is noted for his literary ability. Add. Yoyohata, near Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Ogata, Gekko** b. '55, is perhaps the most celebrated living painter of the Ukiyoye school, which is chiefly devoted in depicting manners and customs in contrast to other schools whose ambition lies in choosing more "philosophical" subjects. Add. Tsukiji, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Ogata, Masanori, M.D** was b. '53 in Kumamoto-ken; studied medicine in Germany '81-'84; is a follower of the famous pathologist Virchow, and frequent has been the controversy between him and Dr. Kitazato on points of medical theory as was the case between their respective masters in Germany; is Prof. at the Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Higashikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))

**Ogawa, Heikichi, M.P** for Nagano-ken, Barrister, was b. in above place in '69, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '92, and has since devoted himself to the profession; has also exerted himself in creating the Pan-East Asia Society etc. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 152](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n152/mode/1up))


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**Ogawa, Shigejiro** D.C.L. (Japan), Adv. of Prison Affairs at Peking, was b. in Shinano in '63; grad. Waseda Semmon Gakko '84, entered the Police Affairs Bureau (Home Office) in '86, was chief Warden of Kanagawa Prison '90-'92, despatched to Occident to investigate prison '93, Sectional chief at the Home Office till '08 when he was engaged by the Peking Government. Add. Peking, China. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/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 Nagoya English School, then at that in Osaka, which latter he resigned about '77 to enter the Mitsubishi Co On its amalgamation with the Kyodo Unyu to form the present N.Y.K., continued in the service of the new Co. where he holds a post of Director. Is also President of a Sugar Refinery Co. in Formosa. Add. Goken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**Ogura, Hyoichiro** Vice-Admiral, was b. '53 in Tokyo; Midshipman '81; Captain in '98; Rear-Adm. in '04; Vice-Adm. '08. Add. Sangenya, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**Ohashi, Shintaro** Prop. of the Hakubunkan, a wellknown publishing house, Vice-Pres., Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, etc.; b. '63, eldest son of the late Sahei Ohashi, founder of the house; studied at the Doninsha and was his father's right-hand man in carrying the publishing business to the prosperity it attained. In pursuance of his father's will, he founded the Ohashi Library several years ago at a big outlay. Sat for a while in the House of Representatives for Tokyo, travelled abroad in '09. Add. Kami-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**Ohashi, Suiseki** Gold medalist at Paris ('00), St. Louis ('03), and Anglo-Japanese ('10), b. '65 in Gifu-ken; first studied painting under the late Watanabe Shokwa and at first followed the Chinese style of southern school; afterward turned his power to depicting animals, especially tigers for which he has become famous both at home and abroad, his productions having won high-grade medals at domestic and foreign exhibitions. Add. Ogaki, Mino. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**O-i, Kikutaro** Major-General, Commander of the 19th Brigade, was b. '63; at Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieut. of the Army in '81; entered the Mil. Staff Col. in '86; sent abroad to study military science in Germany; Major '97, Colonel '65; and Major-Gen. '09, and was honoured with 5th Class of Golden Kite at the time of the China-Japan War, and again with 3rd Class of the same in the late war. Add. Kyoto. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**O-i, Saitaro** Electrical Eng., b. '56; in Ise; grad. '82, from Imperial Eng. Col'ge; on duty at Dep'ts of Edu. and Commun'tions '82-87; Prof., at the Tokyo Post and Tel. Sch. '87, transferred to the Commun'tion. Dep't. Add. Shiba-Park, Shiba. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**Oimikado, Ikumaro** Marquis, of a former courtier family founded in the 12th century. The present head was b. in '75. Add. Mukojima, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))

**Oishi, Masami** M.P., leader of the Nationalist Party, was b. '55 in Tosa, and became follower of Count Itagaki but deserted him '82; arrested '85 with the late Baba about dynamite affairs, and confined some months; travelled abroad; was Min. Resi. in Korea, '92-'93; left the Gov. service and joined the Opposition led by Count Okuma; twice entered the Gov., first as Vice-Minister of Agr. and Com. when the Matsukata Cabinet concluded an entente with the Progressive, '96-'97, and next as Minister of the same Dep't, '98 in the Okuma-Itagaki coalition ministry. He has sat in the House since '98. Diplomacy is considered as his special province. Add. Minami-temma-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 153](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n153/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Oka, Genkyo** Baron (cr. '07) Igakuhahakushi, chief physician-in-waitng to His Majesty; is one of the pioneer grad. of the Med. Col. which has subsequently become the Imp. Tokyo Univ. For some years he further pursued the study of his special line in Germany. Add. Kudan-shita, Kojimachi, T. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Oka, Ichinosuke** Maj. Gen., Vice-Min. of War, was b. 60 in Kyoto, Sub-Lieut. of infantry '81, grad. from the Staff Col. '83, Commanded 22 Brigade in the Russo-Japanese war, having been promoted Maj.-Gen. in '05, chief of Military Affairs Bureau (War Office) 09, then Vice-Minister '11. Add. Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Oka, Minoru** Dir. of Ind. Bureau, Dep't of Agr. & Com. (app. 10), was b. in Yamato in '73, grad. Politics (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) '98, passed higher civil ser. examin. same year, appo. Councillor of Legislation Bureau and then Sec. at present Dep't, was Chief Commissioner at the Liege Worlds Exh. at '05, also attended various international conferences, travelled through the Americas '08. Add. Sanko-cho, Shirokane, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Okabe, Choshoku** Viscount (cr. '84), formerly Daimyo, ex-Minister of Justice, Mem. House of Peers, b. '54; studied in America and England '75-'83; appointed Councillor of the Japanese Legation in London '86; Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs '80-'90; was appointed Minister Plenip. (unattached) '91; Governor of Tokyo-fu '94-96; he has leased a wide tract of land in northern Korea, with the object of setting an example to his fellow Peers to convert it into a model plantation; was Minister of Justice from '08 till '11. Add. Oimatsu-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Okada, Asataro** lawyer, D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at the Law School, Peking; was b. '68 in Ogaki, Mino; grad. law of Imp. Univ., Tokyo in '91, subsequently studied Criminal Law at its Univ. Hall; taught in the Law Col. and some other schools as lecturer, or as Assis.-Prof. '93-'99; was sent to Germany for study '99-'00, Prof. at the University after his return; engaged by the Peking Government in '06. Add. Peking. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Okada, Jiyemu** M.P., Dir. of Toky Street Railway Co., etc. was b. at Yamaguchi, was in the Yusen Kaisha '86-'89, held a village headman and local assembly member in his native place for some years, removed to Tokyo '02. Add. Nishikubo, Tomoecho, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Okada, Ryohei** ex-Vice-Minister of Education, b. '64 in Shizuoka-ken; graduated College of Literature. Imp. Tokyo University in '87; was teacher of the Tokyo High School till '93; then transferred to be Councillor of the Dep't of Education and next Director of Yamaguchi High School; Vice-Minister of Education in '01-'03; Deputy President of the Peers' School, '06-'07; President Imp. Kyoto University '07; appointed Vice-Minister of Education '08 and held the post till '11. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Okada, Takeyoro** Engineer and Sectional Chief, Imp. Rly Board, was b. '65; in Tokyo grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90, was engineer to Tokyo and Saitama Prefectural Offices, then transferred to the Imp. R'lys '03. Add. Imperial Rl'ys, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))

**Okakura, Kakuzo** art critic and author, was b. '62 in Fukui; grad. Literature, Tokyo Univ. '80; an official of the Dep't of Edu. in charge of music affairs; sent abroad on official business '86-'87 to inquire into art affairs; manager of the then established Fine Art Academy, next its Director, but which post he had to resign '98 owing to some collision with the authorities. Started with late Hashimoto Gaho and several others who resigned at the same time private institute, which has ceased to exist after a few years; 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. Nara, Yamato. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 154](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n154/mode/1up))


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**Okakura, Yoshisaburo** Prof. at the Tokyo Higher Normal School, and younger brother of the above, b. in '65; grad. Philology, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '88; was sent to Korea to investigate Korean language; next to England to study method of Teaching English '82-'04, to resume his duty at the Normal School. Lectures at the Lowell Institute Boston '09. Wrote "The Spirit of Japan," etc. Add. Zoshigaya, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n155/mode/1up))

**Okamura, Teruhiko** D.C.L. (Japan), lawyer, b. '55 at Osaka; studied law in London '76-'81; afterward became a judge and was appointed President of the Yokohama Local Court, but retired in '91, since then he has been practising law; dispatched to London in '95 by the Government in connection with the Chishima-Ravenna collision case, which was decided by the Privy Council in favour of Japan. Add. Onden, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n155/mode/1up))

**Okano, Keijiro** D.C.L. (Japan), Dir., Legislative Bureau and Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. in Tokyo '65; grad, Law in said university '86; and further studied mercantile law in the Univ. Hall, after which he filled chair assist. Prof. at the alma mater. Studied in Germany, '91-'95 and took chair of Mereantile 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 Leg. Bureau by the Saionji Ministry, and resigned in '08 and again to the present position on the formation of Saionji Cabinet in '11. He was granted 2nd Class Rising Sun in '07 for his service in connection with the Imperial Family Affairs Investigation Commission. Add. Yushima Tenjin-cho, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n155/mode/1up))

**Okazaki, Kunisuke** M.P. and Dir. of the Furukawa Min. Co., but is more widely known as politician of acute discernment and fertile resources. He was a confidant of the late Count Mutsu and was 1st Councillor of the Communications Dep't when the late Hoshi held the portfolio. Add. Akashi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n155/mode/1up))

**Okazaki, Sessei** veteran metalcaster and modeller, b. at Fushimi near Kyoto and studied the art under his father and others; Prof. at Gov. Fine Art Academy '90; was on Japanese Commission at the time of Chicago World's Fair and finished the casting of Nanko's bronze image which now stands in front of the Imperial Palace, '94; resigned the Professorship '98; travelled through Europe, 1900. Won a Gold Medal at Paris Fair 1900 and Grand Prize at St. Louis. Add. Yanaka, Uyeno, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n155/mode/1up))

**Okino, Tadao** Engineer of the Home Office, b. in '54 in Tajima; studied at the Tokyo Univ., next at the Polytechnique Institute, Paris, from '78-'81; Prof. at Government schools before he got appointment in the Home Office, hydraulic engineering being his speciality. Add. Public Work Office, Osaka. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 155](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n155/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Okochi, 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 ; Chief Public Procurator and Chief Judge of an Appeal Court '73 ; transferred to the Court of Cassation and, then to the Senate. He was raised to Peerage in 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. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))

**Okonogi, Shinrokuro** Director of the Okonogi Ear Hospital, was b. '60 ; in Fukushima-ken ; first studied in the Imperial Univ., but soon discontinued it to go over to Germany for study '89-'94 ; to establish his own hospital in '96. Add. Moto-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))

**Okoshi, Nari-nori** ex-Min. Resident to Brazil, b. in Tokyo ; first entered the Foreign Office '76 ; appointed Consul at Lyons, '85-'90 ; chief Consul Gen. at London '90-'93 ; transferred to be Chief of Yokohama Customs '94 ; Bureau Dir. at the Communications Dep't '98 ; Min. Resident and Con.-Gen. at Brazil '99 ; which he resigned '04 to become a partner of the Anglo-Japanese Syndicate. Add. Shibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))

**Oku, Kyoho** Marshal, Chief of General Staff and Mem. Supreme Military Council, Count (cr. Baron '95, Count in '07), b. '44 in Fukuoka-ken ; entered the Army '71 ; won distinction in the Civil War of '77 for having cut through the besieging lines of the rebels laid round Kumamoto and thus establishing connection with the reinforcements that were coming to its rescue. Commanded the 5th Army Division (Hiroshima) in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with Peerage and the 3rd Class of the Golden Kite. Commander of the Tokyo Bay Defence, Commander of the Eastern Military Districts, and other high posts, meanwhile promoted to full Gen. '08 ; 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 Paulownia. He was appointed to the present post when the late Vis. Kodama suddenly died in Nov. '06 ; Marshal in '11. Add. Suido-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))

**Okubo, Shunya** Baron (cr '07), General and Commander of the Japanese Garrison in Korea b. in Shizuoka-ken '46 ; was sent to France to study military science as early as '07 ; Maj. '80 ; Col. '89 ; Director Toyama Military School '90 and that of the Cadets School '91 ; chief staff officer to 2nd Army Div. '92 ; Maj.-Gen. '94 ; Lieut.-Gen. '00 and chief staff officer of Mil. Education Board ; transferred to the command of the 6th Div. (Kumamoto) '92, and fought in Marshal Nozu's Forth Army in the late War, for which he received 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Commander of the 3rd Division '06 ; General in '08 and at same time transferred to the present post. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))

**Okubo, Toshikazu** Marquis, b. '59, eldest son of Toshimitsu, one of the greatest statesmen who consummated the work of Restoration and who was assassinated in '78 ; the present head was once a junior secretary of the Treasury. Add. Nihon-yenoki, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))

**Okubo, Toshitake** Dir. Commerce Bureau, Dep't Agr. and Com. since '07 ; b. '95 ; in Kagoshima ; son of the late Toshimitsu Okubo, a great statesman of the era ; studied in U.S.A. and Germany '87-'94 ; Secretary at Formosa Government-General '95-'96 ; Dir. of the Prison Affairs Bureau '99 ; then Governor of Tottori-ken. Oita-ken, Saitama-ken. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 156](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n156/mode/1up))


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**Okuda, Yoshito** Councillor to Court, D.C.L. (Japan), b. '60 in Tottoriken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '84, and was at once appointed an official of the Dep't of Agr. and Com. and Director of Patent Bureau '90; transferred to Director of the Official Gazette Bureau; Chief Secretary of the House of Representative '96; Vice-Minister of Agri. and Com. '98, and that of Edu. '99; Director of the Legislative Bureau '00-'02, and a member of the Imperial Family System Investigation Commission with the late Prince Ito as chief, and on its dissolution '07 he was appointed Commissioner to the Court and also its Councillor; was granted 2nd Class Rising Sun for his service; sat in the House of Repr. '03-'08 for his native city; is a founder of the Hogakuin (private Law Col.); travelled abroad '99. Add. Nakaroknbancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n157/mode/1up))

**Okuma, Nobutsune** son and heir (adopted) of the Count Okuma b. in Tokyo '70, 3rd son of the late Count Matsu-ura; graduated the Peers' School in '93 and then Law, Imp. University, Tokyo in '97; was in Hamburg for a few years after as agent of the Mitsui Bussan; studied at Cambridge '05-'07. Add. Waseda Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n157/mode/1up))

**Okuma, Shigenobu** Count, (cr. '87), was b. Feb. '38 in Saga, one of the foremost living statesmen; he had charge of the Treasury first as Vice-Minister and then as full Minister and this post he had to resign '73-'81, and then formed the Kaishin-to, the forerunner of the present Nationalist Party; in '88 he filled the chair of the Foreign Office and undertook the important task of revising the Treaties, but the clause in the draft treaty for appointing foreign judges in the Supreme Court, had evoked popular discontent and his leg suffered serve injury from an assassin's a bomb and had to be amputed. When the Progressive joined hands with the 2nd Matsukata Ministry '96, the Count re-entered the Cabinet as Foreign Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Commerce; and he assumed the Premiership with additional duty as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Ministry In Feb. '07, he resigned the leadership of the Party. But he continues to take active interest in politics and other affairs, for he is a many-sided man and can boast success in other spheres, especially in the founding of Waseda Semmon Gakko (now Waseda University) in '82 and for which he has been installed as Chancellor and while was granted a sum of money by His Majesty in '07; horticulture is his hobby. Compiled or supervised compilation of various works as "Fifty Years of Japan," "National Reader," and edits a magazine, The Shin Nippon. Was invested with Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia in '10. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n157/mode/1up))

**Okuma, Ujihiro** noted sculptor of Tokyo, was b. 1856 at Hatogaya, Saitama; grad. the Art Department of the former Engineering Col.; in 1880; studied in Italy 1895-99, the bronze statue of Omura in the Kudan Park, is the first cast in Japan since the Restoration, was undertaken by him; has also cast the statues of the late Princes Kitashirakawa and Arisugawa, Prince Ito, Mr. Fukuzawa, Princes Yamagata, Marquis Inouye and others and has won gold or silver medals at home and abroad. Add. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n157/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 plants and such big things. In '99 he founded a private business school to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his business enterprise, by endowing it with the fund of half a million yen; has made other endowments. He travelled twice through Europe and America, first in '72 and second in '00 to visit the World's Fair at Paris in company with Mrs. Okura. He holds a court title and wears the 2nd Order of the Rising Sun, and his private collection of art objects is famous. Add. Aoi-zaka. Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 157](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n157/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Omori, Fusakihi** D. Sc (Japan), seismologist and Prof. in Imp. Tokyo Unive., 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 British-India '04 and to San Francisco '06 to investigate the disastrous earthquakes that visited the two places the respective years, sent also to Italy '09. Has invented various seismological instruments, and has also contributed valuable work to the world's literature of this science. Add. Suido-cho, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**Omori, Sho-ichi** Gov. of Kyoto-fu, b. '56 at Fuchu, Shizuoka-ken. He began his career in civil service as a clerk in the Mint '73, to be transferred shortly to the Dep't of Justice, then to the Home Office with which he has since been connected; was Dir., Local Adm. Bureau '94; Gov. of Nagasaki-ken '96; then of Hyogo-ken, and after a short service as Vice-Min. of Home Office he was transferred to the present post in '03. Add. Kyoto. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**Ono, Kinroku** Dir. of the Tokyo R'ly Co. and others, was b. in Kai in '52, experienced failures in several enterprises attempted, but succeeded in silk and rice deal about '77 and laid the foundation of his fortune. Add. Iidamachi, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**Ono, Kokei** b. '45; in Shinano; is one of the leading merchants of Yokohama where he has been engaged in silk trade since it was opened to foreign trade. Is a promotor of Yokohama Specie Bank and is also connected with several important undertakings carried on at the port. Add. Minami Nakadori, Yokohama. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**O-oka, Ikuzo** M.P., a leader of the Seiyukai, b. '56 in Choshu; was long a lawyer in Tokyo which business he has subsequently left to devote himself to politics in which he was once a member of the National Unionist Association and now one of the Seiyukai, chairman, City Council, Tokyo; he sold his daily Chuo to Seiyukai in '09. Add. Yamahiro-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**Osawa, Kaiyu** Maj-Gen., Sectional Chief of General Staff, was b. in 1860 at Tokyo, grad. Military College in 81, Lieut. infantry in '85; transferred to Commissariat Service in '89, Major in '95, Colonel in '01, Major-Gen. in '05. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**Osawa, Kenji** M.D., mem. House of Peers, b. '52; in Mikawa; pursued medical study in Germany '70-'74 and '78-'82; since then Professor at the Medical Faculty of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Higashi-kata-machi, Hg., T. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))

**Oseko, Shobin** Vice. (cr. '07), Gen. (ret.), and ex-Commander of the 7th (Hokkaido) Army Div., b. in Kagoshima '44; Capt. '72; Major '78; was created Baron with a further reward of 3rd Class Golden Kite for his service in the Japan-China War; Vice-Chief of General Staff Board '98-'00 to be 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 battle of Mukden. Promoted full General, May '06, and granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Nakacho, Yotsuya, T. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 158](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n158/mode/1up))


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**Oseko, Shodo** Lieut.-Gen. Inspector of Field Artillery of the Military Educational Board, younger brother of the above. was b. '54; in Kagoshima; appointed Sub-Lieut. of the Army in '79; Major-General '01' and finally to the present rank '07; was invested with 2nd class of Golden Kite as war honour. Add. Aoyama-minami-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshikami, Morizo** Major-Gen., Chief of the Military Ordinance Dep't, was b. '55 in Gifu-ken; Sub.-Lieut. of Artillery in '79; from which he gradually promoted to the present rank, having filled in the interval posts of Chief of the Tokyo Military Arsenal, Chief Staff-officer of the 1st Mixed Brigade of the Formosan Garrison, and some others. Was honoured with 4th Class of Golden Kite in the China-Japan War, and again with that of 3rd Class in the case of the late War. Add. Kobinatadai, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshikawa, Nariyoshi** Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, was b. in '58 in Kumamoto; grad. in '80 from the former Komaba Agricultural College (now Col. of Agr., Imp. Tokyo Univ.); was for many years agriculturist at the present Department and also Prof. at the alma mater; Governor of Nagano, Iwate, and Kumamoto with a short break; promoted to the present post in '08. Add. Aoyama Minamicho. Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Hisanao** Viscount (cr. '07) General, Councillor of Military Supreme Council, b. '48, at Akita; Lieut. '71; Major '74 and took part in the Satsuma Civil War; Lieut.-Col. '81; Maj.-Gen. '92. He was at the head of a Brigade in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with Barony and 3rd Class of Golden Kite. Promoted to Lieut.-Gen. '98. His Division formed part of Gen. Nogi's first investing Army at Port Arthur and next the outflanking corps at Mukden. Promoted full General, May, '06, and granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun; Commander of the Body Guards '07, to be soon transferred to Chief of Military Inspector Board and to the present post in '11. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Ken-ichi** Major-Gen., Dep'tal Chief of the General Staff Board; was b. '58 in Mino; Sub-Lieut. of Artillery in '31; ordered to prosecute study in Germany and France '90-'93; was on Marshal Yamagata's suite when he attended the Coronation Ceremony of the Czar in '06, and also on the suite of Prince Kan-in when his Highness was sent to Europe on official mission in 1900. Lieut.-Col. in '01; Col. in '05; Major-Gen. in '08. Add. Wakamiya-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Kumaji** ex-Dire. of Civil Administration Bureau of Formosa, Governor General's Office, b. '64 in Aichi-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '88; Secretary at the Legislative Bureau and then at the House of Representatives until 1896 when he was transferred to Formosa where he has steadily risen in importance till he was appointed Chief of Police Affairs in '06; the Civil Director till '10. Add. Nihon-e-noki, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Michitaro** Chief Eng. of the Gov. Steel Works at Wakamatsu, b. '61 at Morioka; entered the then Gov. Univ. '70; proceeded to Germany and graduated Metallurgy at Freiberg '79-'81; appointed Eng. to the Imperial Estate '90; Chief Eng. of the Steel Works since '96. Add. Wakamatsu. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Yoshimasa** Viscount (cr. '07), Gen. and Gov.-Gen. of 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 honour of inflicting a first blow on the Chinese troops at Songhwan; undertook frontal attack in the battle of Pingyang, which cost rather heavy casualties; was rewarded with peerage and 3rd Class of Golden Kite. During the late War he was in Gen. Oku's Army at the head of the 3rd Army Div. and fought as far as the Battle of Mukden in which he was in the Central (Nozu's) Army; then transferred to the present post, and granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Port Arthur. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 159](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n159/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Ota, Minesaburo** Chief Secretary, House of Peers, b. '61; in Fukuoka; finished Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. about '85. Add. House of Peers, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))

**Otagiri, Masunosuke** Director of the Yokohama Specie Bank and Chief of its Branch in Shanghai; was b. '65; sent by the Foreign Office to Tientsin in '86 to study Chinese, and subsequedtly till '06 when he entered the Bank, he was connected almost without interruption with consular service in China, ultimately rising to General-Consularship at Shanghai. Add. Specie Bank, Shanghai. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))

**Otaguro, Jugoro** who has charge of the Mitsni Shiba-ura Eng. Works, was b. in Tokyo '67; grad. Higher Com. School '90 to be appointed for a while Man. Osaka Com. Museum; entered the Mitsui's service in '94. Add. Shiba-ura Eng. Works, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))

**Otani, Kahei** b. '44 in Ise; 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 on his own account number of years ago and is now the foremost tea exporter; has done much for maintaining the fame of Japanese tea in America in the face of aggressive measures taken by its Ceylon rival. Is the chairman of the Japan Tea Guild and of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, and President of the 74th Bank, Yokohama. Add. Moto-hama-cho. Yokohama. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))

**Otani, Kodzui** Count (sue. '03), b. at Kyoto '76; is the Lord Abbot of the Western Hongwanji Temple, one of the two greatest Buddhist centres in Japan. Studied long in Europe, and started for home '02; via the Central Asia, but was obliged to hurry home before he could carry out his programme on learning the death of his father. m. Princess Kadzuko (elder sister of the Crown Princess), 2nd d. of the late Prince Kujo, Jan. 98, and with her he visited Saghalien and China '07; and also India in 1910. Add. Nishi-Hongwanji, Kyoto. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))

**Otani, Kokei** Count, (cr. '96), b. '51; at Kyoto, Lord Abbot of the greatest Buddhist centre in Japan, the East Hongwan-ji 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, while in '09 a large number of heirlooms were put to auction. Fortunately, things seem to have begun to improve. Add. Kyoto. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))

**Oura, Kanetake** Baron (cr. '07), mem., House of Peers and ex-Minister of Agri. and Commerce, b. in Satsuma, '50, was a chief Constable in Tokyo '71; Police inspector '75, and fought in the Civil war of Saigo; Governor of Shimane-ken, '93, afterward that of Yamaguchi-ken, Kumamoto-ken, Miyagi-ken, &c.; Inspector-General of the Metropolitan Police '98-'00 and '01-'03; was given the portfolio of Communications in Sept. 1903, which post resigned in Jan. '06; Minister of Agr. and Com. from '08 till '11; is one of the ablest lieutenants of Marshal Yamagata, and a leader of the central Club. He wears the Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Sakurada-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 160](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n160/mode/1up))


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**Oyama, Atsushi** Director of Prison Bureau, Justice Dep't since '07; b. '65 in Nagoya; graduated '89, Law, Imp. University Tokyo; continued in juridical service either as Judge or Public Prosecutor till '04; when he resigned the post at the Court of Cassation and went abroad for purposes of study, returning home in '06; to be reinstated in the former service and finally transferred to the present post. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, T. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n161/mode/1up))

**Oyama, Iwao** Marshal Prince, cr. Count '84, gr. Marquis 95; and Prince in '07), ex-Commander-in-Chief of the Manchurian Army, an ex-Chief of the General Staff; b. '42 in Satsuma, is a nephew of the Great Saigo, and took some distinguishing part in the work of the Restoration; sent to Europe to study military tactics early in the era, followed the Franco-Prussian war as attache' of the latter Army; was promoted Lieut.-Gen. '78 and full General '91; meanwhile, surrounded by a staff of 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 he soon resigned to be succeeded by the late Gen. Viscount Kawakami. His premature death and the death of his successor, the late Prince Komatsu, obliged the Marshal to resume the former post. Soon after the outbreak of the late War he was made the Commander-in-Chief of Manchurian Army with the late Gen. Kodama, and staff of brilliant officers under him. The Prince bears the 2nd Class 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 the late King Edward. Princess Oyama was one of the young ladies who were first despatched by the Government for study to U.S.A. in '71, and is a grad. of Vassar Col. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n161/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. Roppodgi, Azubu, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n161/mode/1up))

**Ozaki, Yuki-o** M.P., of unbroken record, Mayor of Tokyo, b. '59 in Mie-ken; studied at Keiogijuku and for a short while held post of Jun. Secretary at Central Gov., leaving which he soon attracted public notice as one of those prominent politicians who opposed to the clan Gov. and swore to introduce party politics; was ordered to leave Tokyo by the coup d'etat in '87, went to England, returning home on the eve of the summoning of the 1st session of the Diet. to sit in it ever since. He was Chief Councillor of the Foreign Office, '97, in the Matsukata Progressive Cabinet; was the Minister of Education in the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Cabinet in '98, but had to resign from a trivial cause which, however, led to his severing connection with Count Okuma's party with which he had been identified since its inception. He next joined Prince Ito's new party and was made its leader in the House, but in '03 he left it, and he was for a while a free lance; again joined it in 10; was elected Mayor of Tokyo in '03; in '05 married Miss Theodore. d. of Baron Ozaki by English lady; visited Europe with his wife in '10. Add, Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 161](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n161/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Ozawa, Kaiyu** Major-Gen., Depar'tal Chief of the General Staff Board, was b. in '59 in Aichi-ken; Sub-Lieutenant of Commissariat Corps in '81; sent to Germany for study in '93; Major-Gen. in '05. Add. Higashi Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Ozawa, Takeo** Baron (created '87), Lord in Waiting of Kinkei Hall, Mem. of House of Peers, Vice-Pres. of the Japan Red-Cross Society. etc., was b. '44 in Kokura; was long connected with the Army, having retired in '90 with the rank of Lieut.-General. Add. Shimo-roku-ban-cho, Koji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Saburi, Isshi** Engineer, D. Eng. (Japan), Dir. of the Yokosuka Elec. Co., the Keihin Elec. R'Ily Co., and the Kei-han Elec. R'ly Co., was b. in Tokyo. Early entered the Govt. Engineering Col. from which he grad. in '86, was conferred with the doctorate later on. Add, Minami-machi, Ushigome. Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Saga, Kinto** Marquis, of a former courtier family founded about the 12th century; was b. 1863. Add. Nicho-machi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Saigo, Kichigi** Surgeon-Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Physician-in-Waiting at the Imp. Household; was b. '55 in Shinano. Early entered the Military Guard Division and VicePres. of the Military Medical College, was promoted to Surgeon-Gen. and then placed on the retired list; subsequently appointed to the present post. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Saigo, Toratairo** Marquis (cr. '03). Major of Infantry, son of the Great Saigo who was one of the most conspicuous figures before and after the Restoration and whose numerous followers raised in his name the banner of rebellion in Satsuma in 1877; the subject of this sketch was erected Marquis by way of amnesty; the Marquis was b. in '66. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, T. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Saigo, Yorinori** Marquis, Capt. Infantry, son of the late Saigo Yorimichi (d. 1902) one of the notables associated with the Restoration; the present head was b, in '78. Add. Shibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))

**Saionji, Kimmochi** Marquis, (cr. '84, formerly courtier), Premier and Leader of Seiyu-kai, b. '49 at Kyoto, young brother to Marquis Tokudaiji (Lord Chamberlain) and adopted as heir by the present house; took part when under 20 in the grave councils of the Restoration; at 19 he was Commander-in-Chief of an Imperial Army; Gov. of Niigata-ken for a few months in '68; studied in France '69-'80, and brought home highly democratic notions, issuing a democratic paper with the late Mr. Nakaye and Mr. Matsuda, (M.P., Min. of Justice) which he had to discontinue. Then commenced his official career, first as Vice-Senator, '81; accompanied Prince (then Mr.) Ito to Europe and U.S.A. to investigate Parliamentary system, '82; Senator '83; Minister to Austria, '85; then moved to a similar post at Berlin, '88; President of the Board of Decoration, '91; Vice-Pres. Code Investigation Commission and Vice-Pres., House of Peers, '93; Privy Councillor, '94; held portfolio of Education in the 2nd Ito Cabinet '94-'96, temporarily acting as Min. of Foreign Affairs in consequence of the late Count Mutsu's illness; Min. of Education in the 3rd Ito Cabinet and was nominated President of the Privy Council on the death of Count Kuroda, and as President he had to occupy post of Prime Minister ad interim no less than three times during the interval between the resignation of one Ministry and the formation of another. When the late Prince Ito had to enter the Privy Council, July '03, the subject of the sketch exchanged post with him and became Leader of the Seiyukai. On the fall of the Katsura Ministry, the Marquis formed his Cabinet in Jan. '06 lasting till July '08 and again formed his Cabinet in '11. His younger brother, Baron Kichizaemon, is the head of great Sumitomo family by whom he was adopted. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 162](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n162/mode/1up))


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**Saito, Hidesaburo** educationist and English scholar, Pres. of the Seisoku English Language School, was b. '66 in Miyagi-ken; studied first at the Kōbu Daigaku about five years, but left it unfinished; taught English at the Miyagi Middle Sch. '87; lecturer at the 2nd Higher Sch. '88; prof. at the 1st Higher Sch.; on resigning the post he founded the present school in '95. Has written a number of text books on English grammar and other English works. Add. Gobancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/mode/1up))

**Saito, Koji** Pres. of the Tokyo Prefectural Assembly, Barrister, was b. '56 in Saitama; took active part in the Civil war of '77 as a police sergeant; studied Law and passed the Barrister's examination in '82. Was a trusted follower of the late Mr. Hoshi and is a Liberal Politician of long standing. Add. Ura-Jimbo-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/mode/1up))

**Saito, Koshi** Rear-Admiral and Com. of Reserve Squadron, Kure, was b. '60 in Taira, Iwaki; Midshipman in '83, and promoted in course of years to the present rank in '06, having meanwhile served as Chief Staff Officer at Saseho, per. Secretary to the Minister of the Navy, Aide-de-Camp to the Emperor, Vice-Com. of the Chin-en and the Tokiwa, Capt. of the Izumi, Naniwa, etc. Holds 3rd Class of Golden Kite (War honour). Add. Kure Admiralty. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/mode/1up))

**Saito, Miki** Consul-General at Honolulu since '93, b. '57 in Nagato; clerk on duty at the head office, Hongkong and Singapore from '86 to '90 Consul at Tacoma. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/mode/1up))

**Saito, Minoru** Baron (cr. '07), Vice-Admiral, Minister of the Navy, b. '58 in Iwate-ken; entered Navy '73; Sub-Lieut. '82; was Naval attaché to the Japanese Legation at Washington '84-'89, attached to the Naval Staff Board as Lieutenant; Flag Lieut. of the Standing Squadron '90, to be attached again soon after to the said Board; acting Com. of the Takao, '92. At the cutbreak of the Japan-China War he held post of naval aide-de-camp to His Majesty; transferred to be Commander of the cruiser Izumi and then Flag Commander of the Standing Squadron, and was rewarded with 4th Class Golden Kite for his service in the War; undertook as second in command the task of bringing home from England the battleship Fuji '96; Lieut.-Commander '92, and Captain '98 in command first of the Akitsushima on which he cruised to Manila the same year and next of the Itsukushima. Appointed the same year Vice-Minister of the Navy under Adm. Count Yamamoto; Rear-Adm. 1900; and Vice-Adm. '04; recommended as his successor when the Count left the chair. Granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in connection with the late War. Add. Yotsuya Nakacho 3-chome, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/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 post. He frequently travelled abroad on suite of one or another Imperial Prince, the last occasion being the Wedding Ceremony of the Crown Prince of Germany when he was on the suite of T.H. Prince and Princess Arisugawa. Add. Omote-cho, Ak., Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/mode/1up))

**Sakaino, Daikichi** Man.-Dir. of the Tokyo Fire, Marine and Transportation Insur. Co., Dir. of the Tokyo Building Co., was b. '63 in Himeji. Was at first an official in the Home Dept. '76, then in the Forestry Bureau of the Dept. of Agr. and Com., resigned that post to enter business. Add. Tsumagoi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 163](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n163/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Sakaki, Junjiro** M.D., 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; founded the present hospital which is one of the most flourishing establishments of the kind in the city. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakamoto, Hajime** Vice-Adm., Chief of Naval Yard, Yokosuka, was b. '59 in Kochi-ken; Midshipman in '83 and gradually promoted to the present rank, having filled in the meanwhile posts of Vice-Com. of the Katsuragi; Navigating-Lieut. of the Fuji, Capt. of the Yashima, Chiyoda and Toyohashi, Chief of the Hydrographical Bureau, etc.; Holds the 4th Class of Golden Kite (War honour). Add. Yokosuka Admiralty. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakamoto, Toshiatsu** Baron ('07). Vice-Adm. and Chief of Naval Edu.; was b. '58 in Nagano-ken; Midshipman in '79; Captain in '97; Rear-Adm. in '02; Vice.-Adam. in '05; Commanded the Hiyei in the Japan-China War; attended the Coronation Ceremony of the Czar in '96 and the Peace Conference in '99; President of the Naval Staff College '02-'03; attended the International Maritime Conference at London in '08. Add. Ichigaya, Kogacho, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakata, Jujiro** Director of Commercial Affairs Bureau, since '11 b. '69 in Izumo, graduated from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '94, passed the diplomatic and consular service, examination '96, Consul at Fusan the same year, attaché at Washington '97, élève Consul at Mokpho in '99, transferred to Fusan the same year, Masan in '00, Councillor at head office in '02, Consul Gen. and Sec. of Emb. London '06-'11. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakata, Tei-ichi** Professor in the Tokyo Higher Technical School since '87, having at one time acted as its Director; b. in '57 in Tokyo and graduated in '80; studied in Germany, England, etc. in '90-'92; attended the Paris World's Fair in 1900 as member on the International Committee of Science; is also a comptroller of the Patent Office, also Prof. of Waseda. Add Naka-cho. Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakatani, Horo** Baron (cr. '70), D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Minister of Finance, b. '60 at Okayama, son of a celebrated scholar in Chinese. Grad. the Gov. Univ., Tokyo and entered the Dep't of Finance, '87, with which he was connected without a break, having been successively Councillor, Accountant, Director of Accountant Bureau, Vice-Min. '01; full Minister '06, which res. early '08; toured around the world, '09. Vice-President of Census Com. '10; attended the Peace Conference at the Hague '11. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakuma, Kozaburo** Director of the Kissa Emigration Joint-Stock Co., the Toyo Emigration Co., the Shuyei-sha Printing Co., was b. '72 in Tokyo, was adopted as son and heir by the late Teiichi Sakuma and succeeded him in '97. Add. Nijikki-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))

**Sakuma, Samata** Gov.-Gen. of Formosa, General, Count, (cr. Visc. '95, Count '07), b. in Choshu, '44; took part in the Civil War of the Restoration; Lieut. '72; Major-Gen. '81; Lieut.-Gen. '86; and Commander of the 2nd Division (Sendai); appointed Military Commander of the Districts of Occupa- tion in the Japan-China War; promoted full General '98 and at present holds the post since '06. Add. Taihoku, Formosa. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 164](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n164/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Sakuma, Seiichi** Dir. of the International Transportation Co., Iwaki Coal-Mining Co., Tsushō Ginko, Ibaraki Coal-Mining Co., etc.; was b. '54. Once he established a private school to receive Chinese students, but afterward gave it up, and took to business. Add. Shimo-niban-cho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))

**Sakurai, Shozo** D. Eng. (Japan), Inspector of Naval Construction (ret.), was b. '54 in Tokyo; sent abroad by the Naval Dep't. '77 and entered its service on returing home '81, sent to England and America to take charge of the crs. Chiyoda ('87) and Chishima ('92); was sectional Chief of Kure Yard during the China-Japan War; was on commission charged to bring home the Chitose and Kasagi '99; Prof at the Naval Staff College afterward and placed on retired list '00; is now connected with the Uraga Dockyard. Add. Nishi-Katamachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))

**Sakurai, Joji** D. Sc. (Japan), L.L.D. (Glasgow), Prof. of the Imp. Tokyo University, b. in Tokyo 1859; studied chemistry in University college, London, '76-81; was sent to Europe for inspecting Universties and other educational institutions, 1901; represented Japan at the International Council of the International Catalogue of Scientific literature, at London in '07 and also in '10. Add. College of Science, Imperial Government University. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))

**Sakurai, Tetsutaro** Dir. of the Bureau of Customs Affairs, Finance Dept., was b. '65 in Shidzuoka-ken, Grad. Law Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '89; was given a post in the Dept. of Finance '90: Councillor of Nagano-ken '91; and having filled the posts of Councillor of Ishikawa, Chief-Police of Okayama, Sec. of Ibaraki-ken, Chief of the Kobe Custom-House, etc., Chief of Tax Bureau '03, transferred to the present post '09. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/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, removed as clerk in the Foreign Office about '82, then Per. Sec. to the Count Okuma, next to the late Prince Ito as Premier, and repeatedly held post of Chief Sec. of the Cabinet formed by his chief. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))

**Saneyoshi, Yasuzumi** Viscount, M.D., ex-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 in the Navy till was find him occupying the highest post of Surgeon-Gen. '92, to be appointed Dir. Medical Bureau as additional post, then placed on retired list in '08. He was created a Peer with the patent of Baron '97, Viscount '07, and was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun. Add. Torii-zaka, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))

**Sanjo, Kimiyoshi** Prince, formerly courtier, and one of the seven Seika (next to Gosekke for which see Ichijo), Houses of Fujiwara; founded by Saneyuki (1080-1160 A.D.). The present head was b, 1875 and his father Saneyoshi (1837-'91) was one of the most distinguished builders of the grand work of Restoration, for which he was raised to the rank of Prince. Add. Torii-zaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))

**Sano, Tsuneha** Count, Commander, (Navy), son of 1st Count Tsunetami who was created Peer for his service in the work of Restoration, was b. '71, and succeeded to title in '02; staff officer at Kure Admiralty. '06-'10; attache to the Embassy, Berlin '11. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 165](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n165/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Sasaki, Chujiro** Zoologist and sericultural expert, D. Sc. (Japan), Prof. in the Agr. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '57 in Tokyo; grad. Science Col. of the Univ. '80, entered official service in the Dept. of Agr. and Com. in '81; Assist.-Prof. in the present Col. '82; Prof. in the 1st High School, etc. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Genjiro** chief technical official of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, and chief of manufacturing section, was b. in 1864 in Ehime, grad. Imperial Agricultural College at Komaba in 1880. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Shinshiro** b. 48 in Tokyo, is Pre. of 20th Bank besides being Dir. of various cos., is elder brother of Y. Sasaki mentioned below. Add. Nishiogawa-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Toyo** M.D., one of the highest authorities in internal diseases, b. '39 in Tokyo, and succeeded to the family profession, being one of the pioneer doctors of the Western school. Runs his own hospital styled Tō-un-do. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**——— Masakihci** M.D., eldest son of the above, b. '56, grad. Med., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '78, further studied in Germany '79-'83 to be appointed on his return Prof. at his alma mater, was appointed Dean of the College of Medicine, but he soon resigned the post to devote himself to practice. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Yotaro** Manager of the Bureau of Imperial Estates, was b. '50 in Yamaguchi-ken, was first a junior official at the Dept. of Finance, and next transferred to the Imperial Household Dept. Add. Takehaya-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Yunosuke** Dir and Gen. Mag. of the 1st Bank, was b. '54 in Tokyo. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Satake, Gisei** Marquis, of a former daimyo founded in the 16th century, which had the fief of 200,000 koku at Akita. The present head was b. in '67. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Satake Sakutaro** M.P., Pres. of the 10th Bank. Tokyo Elec. Light Co., etc., was b. '49 in Kofu, took active part in local communal and civic affairs, and had charge of the Agr. and Ind. Bank of the Prefecture. Has been returned twice to the Lower House for his native district. Add. Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**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 Class Sec. to the Legation at Paris, '96 and next at Berlin; Min. Res., '00 accredited to Mexico; recalled home in '02 to be relieved of the post and ordered to attend duty at the Head Office; had charge of the special correspondence business during the late War and was on the suite of the Peace Plenip. at Portsmouth '05. Add. Jap. Legation, Hague. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))

**Sato, Sankichi** M.D., Igakuhakushi, Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '87, and Dir. of its Hospital: was b. 57 in Gifu-ken. At first he learned Mineralogy at the Tokyo Kaisei Gakko, but afterward took to Medicine which he finished in '82; was sent to Germany for study '83-'87, to be appointed Prof. at his alma mater on his return. Add Sarugaku-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 166](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n166/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Sato, Shosuke** D. Agr. (Japan), Ph. D., Dean of the Col. Agri. (Sapporo), (Sendai), b. '55 in Hanamaki, Iwate-ken; grad. the then existing Foreign Language School '76; grad. he Sapporo Agr. Col. '80; further studied ag'l economy at John' Hopkins' and in Germany, '82-'86, and was appointed Professor in the Sapporo Col., on returning home; President, '94. Add. Sapporo, Hokkaido. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))

**Sato, Susumu** Baron (cr. '07), M.D., b. '45; studied medicine in Germany, and was the Presiding Surgeon of the Hiroshima Military Hospital at the time of the Japan-China War and undertook the operation on Li Hung-chang, the late world-famed Chinese statesman, when he was shot by a 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, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))

**Sawada, Shunzo** Barrister, L.L.D., Dir. of the Oji Paper Mfg. Co., was b. in '52 in Saitama-ken; studied foreign language in Tokyo and Yokohama, and also laws; went over to America and prosecuted study at Yale and Pennsylvania, to return home in '87; Vice-Pres. of Univ. and the Keio Gijuku but afterward resigned the posts to devote himself to his profession. Add. Hiyoshi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))

**Sawayanagi Matsutaro** Pres. Northeastern Imp. University since '10, was b. '66 in Nagano-ken; graduated Col. Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88; Secretary of the Dep't of Education '90, to combine post of Personal Secretary to the Minister the following year; Dir. of the Hongwan-ji Middle School, '93-'95; next that of 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; attended the World's Oriental Conference held at Berlin, '02. He proceeded to London Apr. '06 to deliver a course of lectures on Japanese education at the London University, but had to return home in hurry before commencing the lectures to be appointed Vice-Minister in '07, resigned it '08, Acting Pres. of Higher Com. School, Tokyo, '09. Add. Sendai. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))

**Semba, Taro** Lieut.-Gen., Commander of the 17th Division (Okayama), was b. '55 in Ehime; Sub-Lieut. (Infantry) in '78, entered the Staff College and further studied in Germany '90-'93; commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China war and in the later war; Lieut.-Gen. in '10, after having been a Sectional Director for several years in the General Staff. Add. Okayama. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))

**Seino, Chotaro** Director of the South Manchuria R'ly Co. since '08, was b. '69 in Takamatsu, Sanuki; grad. in '95 from Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., then began his official career in the Home Office, and in local offices and as Sec. of the Home Office, attended the International Census Conference held in Brussels '03; Governor of Akita-ken '08, and then the present semi-official post. Add. Dairen, Manchuria. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))

**Senge, Takatomi** Baron. (cr. '84), ex-Min. of Justice, member of the House of Peers, b. '45, of an ancient family who hereditarily acted as Grand Custodian to the Great Shrine of Izumo; appointed Director of the Ord. Education Bureau, '92; Gov. of Saitama-ken '94; that of Shizuoka-ken '97; and lastly Gov. of Tokyo-fu. '98-'08; was granted Barony '90 in consideration of the honourable position the family occupied from ancient time, being considered as almost rivalling the Imperial House in respect of hoary antiquity. Appointed to the Ministerial post in Mar. '08, but resigned a few months afterwards, when the Ministry fell; appointed to the President of Tokyo Street Rly. Co. '08-'11. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 167](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n167/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Sengoku, Mitsugu** M.P., ex-Pres., the nationalized Kyushu R'ly Co., b. in Tajima '57; a pioneer grad. of Engineering '79, Tokyo Imp. Univ.; was long connected with the Gov. R'ly as its sectional chief; Pres. of the Kyushu R'ly Co. since '00. Add. Fujimi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Setsuda, Hikosuke** Pres. of the Nippon Shosen Kaisha, and of the Antiseptic Timber Co., Auditor of the Rumoe Coal Mining Co., etc. was b. '48 in Tokyo; made much profit by selling spirituous liquors just after return of tranquillity in the earlier part of the era. Add Minami-Shimbori. Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Sewaki, Toshio** M.D., L.R.C.P. and M.R.C.S. St. Thomas Hospital College, England; b. '64 in Kagoshima; finished the Medical School at Osaka, '85, further prosecuted studies at St. Thomas Hospital and Brompton, '86-'90, returning home in '90, and was at once attached to the Tokyo Charity Hospital, and the following year was made chief doctor of the Tokyo Hospital. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Shiba, Chuzaburo** Prof. of Shipbuilding at the Imp. Univ., and consulting engineer to the Kawasaki Dockyard, b. in Kaga in '82; graduated from the University in '95, and afterward studied at the Central Technical College, London, and also at Humphrey, and Tennant's Works and finally at Berlin; undertook the designing of the Tokyo Kisen Kaisha's sister steamers, Tenyo and Chiyo. Add. Akebono-cho, Komagome, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Shiba, Goro** Maj.-Gen. (Art.), Commander of 2nd Brigade of Heavy Artillery, 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 Class Golden Kite. But it was during the memorable siege of the foreign dip. corps at Peking by the Boxers '00 that his name began to be widely celebrated; appointed attache as Col. and then Major-Gen. for the second time at London; transferred to the present post in '09. Add. Toyohashi, Mikawa. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Shiba, Junrokuro** Dir. of the Religion Bureau of the Home Dept. since '98, was b. '61 in Kanazawa; grad. Law Col. of Tokyo Univ. '84-7; Prof. at his alma mater '00 his return home in '98; appointed Councillor to the Legislation Bureau of the Ind. Office in the following year and then transferred to the present office. Add. Shio-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Shiba, Shiro** elder brother of Maj.-Gen G. Shiba, b. at Aizu '52; studied in America, and in '86 was appointed Personal Secretary to the Minister of Agr. and Com. of the time (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 highly polished Sinico-Japanese; and which had a wide circulation; arrested on the charge of complicity in the Korean Queen assassination affair in '95, to be acquitted on examination; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com., '98 in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet. He has frequently sat in the House as mem. (Prog.) from his native district, and has lately joined the Central Club. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 168](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n168/mode/1up))

**Shibata, Xamon** mem., House of Peers, ex-Pres. Colonial Board, was b.'61 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. Law of the Imp Tokpo Univ. '85; appointed Councillor, Home Office '86; Secretary of the Cabinet '89; Dir. Local Adm. Bureau, Home Office '95; Chief Sec. of the Cabinet in the Katsura Ministry '01-'05; reappointed to the post in '08; then elevated to the Presidency, resigned '11. Add Naka-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n169/mode/1up))

**Shibayama, Gorosaku** M.D., Member of the Infectious Diseases Institute and of Medical Inspection Staff, was b. '71 in Tochigi; grad Med. Col. of Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '98; was made an assistant at the Infectious Diseases Investigation Laboratory in the same year; quarantine officer '00, and finally to the above post. Was invested with the doctorate by presenting a thesis in '08. Add. Dai-machi, Aksaka, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n169/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 in '87 to make makiye-frame for mirror in the Empress' chamber; organized the Japan Lacquer Art Society with some others '90, and was appointed Prof. of the Academy the following year, resigning the post '01. He is specially famous for " level polish makiye," and has frequently received orders from the Imperial Court. Add. Kobiki-cho, Itchome, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n169/mode/1up))

**Shibayama, Yahachi** Baron (cr. '07), Adm. (ret), b. '50 in Kagoshima; Sub-Lieut. of the Navy, '74; Rear-Adm. and Com. Saseho 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'ty during the late War; transferred to be Com. of Port Arthur '05; raised to full Adm., '06 and placed on retired list. He was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in the late War. Add Kami-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n169/mode/1up))

**Shibusawa, Tokuji** Auditor of the 1st Bank, Pres. of the Chuo Paper Mfg. Co., etc., son and heir of Baron Shibusawa, was b. '72 in Tokyo. First studied at Peer's School, but left it and afterward entered the 5th Higher School at Kumamoto, which he did not finish. Subsequently studied Laws and Economics under his private tutors. Had been once to Europe in company of Dr. Hodzumi, his brother-in-law Add. Tsuna-machi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n169/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 Marquis Inouye) in consequence of his opposition to the policy of the Minister. From that time to this day the subject of this sketch consistently kept aloof from Gov. service, though very frequently the chair of Finance has been offered to him. Founded the 1st Bank (Dai-ichi Ginko), pioneer of national banks, in '73; was the chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce from its inauguration till spring of '05 when he resigned on account of ill-health. Before the outbreak of the War he fell seriously ill and severed his connection with a large number of business establishments; though the connection has been restored by the revived activity of business after the War. He has again resigned most of those posts lately. Visited U.S.A. at the invitation of its businessmen. His elevation to Peerage was in consideration of immense service he had rendered to the cause of public well-being. Travelled through Europe and America in '02, then through U. S. A. in '10. Add. Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 169](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n169/mode/1up))

**Shibuya, Ariaki** Lieut.-Gen. Inspector of Commissoriat, Military Education Board; was b. '56 in Wakayama; appointed Sub-Lieut. of Cavalry '79; entered Military Staff Col. in '84; also served for years as Aide-de-Camp to the Crown Prince, Adjutant to the Inspector of Cavalry and Com. of the 15th Regiment of Cav., etc.; Maj.-Gen. in '00 and then to the present post in '06. Is the holder of 3rd Class of Golden Kite (war honour). Add. Sendagaya Hara-juku, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))

**Shido, Akira** Commercial Agent in New York, was b. 1860 in Kumamoto, grad. 85 the Komaba Agr. Col. and was in the service of Prefectural Offices and Department of Agr. and Com. as agriculturist, having been chief Silk Conditioning House till '10 when he was transferred. Add. Japanese Consulate General, Japan. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))

**Shida, Kotaro** D. C. L. (Japan) Prof. in the Tokyo Higher Commercial School, and in the Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Special Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, was b. '68 in Chiba Prefecture; grad. '94 from Law Col. of Imp. Univ., and further studied in its post-grad. course, being at the same time Professor in the Tokyo Higher Com. S. in '97, sent to Germany '98-'01 to study Com. Law. Add. Yokoami, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))

**Shiga, Shigetaka** ex-M.P., journalist, traveller, author, and Prof., Waseda Univ., b. '63 at 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 his "Affairs in the South Seas" acquired a wide reputation for charming style; joined the Progressists '95; appointed Dir. Forestry Bureau, '97; Chief Councillor Foreign Office, '98; left the Progressists '00 and went over to the Seiyu-kai; was 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, visited South America, Africa and Europe on board of cr. Ikoma. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))

**Shijo, Ryuai** Marquis, of a former courtier family which descended from Fujiwara Kamatari; the present head was b. '89; and is Lieutenant of Cavalry. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))

**Shimada, Saburo** M.P. of unbroken record, b. '52; in Tokyo; 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 publicists. In '09 he sold a daily he run for years to Count Okuma. Joined the Nationalist Party in '10. Wrote several works of historical interest, notably "How Japan was opened to Foreign Intercourse;" visited America to deliver lectures '11. Add. Naka-rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))

**Shimamura, Hayao** Vice-Adm., Commander of the 1st Squadron, b. in Kochi-ken '58; Midshipman, '81; sent abroad for study in England and Italy '88-'89; and staff officer on board the flag-ship Matsushima, in the Japan-China War when he was slightly wounded in the battle of Yellow Sea; Commander soon after and attached to the Naval Board; Prof. at the Naval Staff Col. '96; and in the same year attached to the Japanese Legation at Rome; attached to the Naval Board on returning home the same year; Capt. ,99; was Commander of the Suma, and Chief Staff of the Standing Squadron in the Boxer Trouble '00; attached to the Naval Board and also Prof. at the Col. on returning home; Rear-Adm. in 02; was Chief of Staff to Adm. Togo in the late War; Vice. Adm. and Pre. of Staff Col. '07, attended The Hague Peace Conference held' 07, appointed to the present post in '09; Com. of the Squadron that attended King George's Coronation Ceremony. Add Naval Staff Co., Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 170](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n170/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Shimazu, Chusai** Prince, 6th son of Prince Hisamitsu (d. 1887), scion of the house, and in recognition of the distinguished service in consummating the work of Restoration, the title of Prince was conferred on him in 1884. The present head was b. in 1855. Add. Sannen-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimazu, Tadashige** Prince, formerly of the great house of Satsuma, with a fief of 700,000 koku, and 30th head of the line which was founded in 12th century; his predecessor Seihin and uncle Hisamitsu did much for rehabilitating the Imperial power. The present head was b. 1886. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimizu, Cho** D.C.L. (Japan), Judge of Adm. Litigation, b. '68 in Kanagawa, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '94, secretary of the Home Office and Prof. at the School and studied in Germany and Austria '98-'99. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimizu, Ichiro** President of the Appeal Court at Sendai, b. in '58 in Kaga, grad, the former Law College under control of Justice Dept. '84, and has since sat on the Bench in which he was Judge at the Supreme Court, President of Kobe District Court. etc. Add. Sendai. Appeal Court. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimoda, Utako** Mad., enjoys the reputation of being one of the foremost blue-stockings and educationalists; appointed a Court maid of honour when about 16 years old, and again after the death of her husband, to whom she had been betrothed. Her great ability in composing uta (poems) having drawn the notice of Her Majesty and it was at her suggestion that her original personal name was changed to the present one which means poems. On the founding of the Peeress' School she was appointed an instructor, subsequently combining the executive duty of Lady Steward of the school, resigned in Nov. '07 when the internal system was reorganized, and has devoted herself chiefly to a private female school she founded about '99. She visited Europe '93-'95, and is perhaps only Japanese lady who was received by the Queen of England in audience wearing Japanese costume. Add. Harajuku, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimomura, Fusajiro** Adv. of Nippon Formosa Tea Co., was b. '56 in Yokohama. Was once an official in the Communication Dep't. and Prof. in the now defunct Post and Teleg. School, but resigned about '71 to devote himself to the work of publishing a magazine and afterwards to bringing Japan and Russia into closer touch commercially and socially, being a great authority on the Russia. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimomura, Kanyu** Maj. Gen., Commander of 24th Brigade, b. '57 in Kochi, grad. Military Academy '77, Capt. '85, Maj. '91, Col. '99 and was attached to Austria Legation, Maj. Gen. '04. Add. Kurume, Iyashu. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimomura, Ko** Dir. Postal Banks Bureau, was b. '75, eldest son of above. grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo '98, and has since been connected with the postal service. Add. Oi, Ehara-gun, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))

**Shimo-oka, Tadaharu** Dir Agricultural Bureau, was 1870 in Hyogo-ken, grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95, was appointed Secretary of Justice Dep't. and of Legislative Bureau, Gov. of Akita-ken '05-'08, transferred to present post in '08. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 171](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n171/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Shimoyama, Jun-ichiro** Doctor of Pharmacy, Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '53 in Ikuyama, Owari; grad. in '79 from Pharmaceutical course of the Med. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was appointed Army Pharmacist in '81; Assist.-Prof. in the Med. Col. that year; sent to Germany for Study '83-'86; full Prof. at his alma mater, and that in the 1st High School; received the doctorate in '99. Add. Shimo-Negishi, Shitaya, T. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Shin, Keita** Shipbuilder, Dir. and Man. of the Ishikawajima Shipbuilding Co., was b. '64 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. from Eng. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. about '86 and soon entered the said Co. Add. Aoyama Minami-machi Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Shiraishi, Matojiro** Dir. and Man. of the Tokyo Kisen Kaisha, Dir. of the Hamato Fire Ins. Co., etc., was b. '67 in Niigata-ken. Early grad. from Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Tokyo Kisen Kaisha to be elevated to the present post. Add. Hiroo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Shiraishi, Naoharu** D. Eng. (Japan) and Pres. of the Wakamatsu Harbor Works, etc., b. in '57 in Tosa; grad. Civil Eng. at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '80; studied in America and Europe from '83-6, to be appointed Prof. at the alma mater; afterward Pres. of the Kwansai R'ly Co. Add. Iigura, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Shiran[illegible], Takeshi** Chief Dir. Civil Adm'tive Dep't of Gov.-Gen., Kwantung; b. 63 in Fukuoka; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., 90; appointed at the Home Office in which he held post of Councillor, Section Chief and finally Dir. of Temple and Shrine Affairs Bureau '02, also serving for some years at the Hokkaido Office, and also at the Edu. Dep't. Transferred to Gov. of Tochigi-ken, '03; Dir., Ordinary Education Bureau, '06-'08; appointed to the present post in May, '08. Add. Port Arthur. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Shiratori, Kurakichi** Historian, D. Litt. (Japan), Prof. at the Peer's School and of the Tokyo Imp. Univ., was b. '65 in Chiba; grad. in '90 from Lit. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., further studied in Germany and Hungary '00-'05, and is an authority on Mongolian dynasties and allied subjects. Add. Nijikki-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Shisa, Suguru** Paymaster-General, Chief of Account Section of the Sasebo Admiralty; b. '64 in Nagasaki-ken; early entered the Naval service and long held the post of Pres. of the holder of 4th Class of Golden Kite conferred in recognition of his service in the late war. Add. Omori, near T. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))

**Sho, Ten** Marquis, of the "princely house" of Luchu that used to pay regularly tribute to the Court at Kyoto and Shogunate; formally incorporated into dominion of Japan in 1872, and in '72 the archipelago was converted in Okinawa prefecture; b. 64. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/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, Keiogijuku. Then entered the Mitsubishi firm soon after its inception and has perhaps done more than any other employé in carrying the establishment to the present state of prosperity; has charge of the Nagasaki Dockyard owned by the Mitsubishi firm for long while. Add. Hayashi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 172](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n172/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Shoda, Kazuye** Director of the Finance Bureau. Treasury; was b. '69 in Iyo; graduated from Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '95; passed the higher civil service examination in the following year; inspector of taxation affairs '97; promoted to the present post in '07, having been in the meanwhile Chief of Hakodate Customs, Secretary at the head office, etc. Add. Nakashibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**So, Shigemochi** Count, formerly the hereditary Lord of the feudatory of Tsushima, was b. in 1867; in '91 married Taka, daughter of late Baron Matsuzono. Add. Nichomachi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**So, Seijiro** Director of General Affairs Department of the Mitsubishi Company, was b. '62 in Nagasaki, grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ., studied in U. S. A.; Dir. of Kobe Branch.; Dir. Takasago Paper Mill. Add. Kobinata Snidocho, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**Soda, Kinsaku** one of the prominent merchants of Yokohama, b. '50 in Kōzukė, 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. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/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. 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 to the Crown Prince. He is one of the strongest members in the Upper House. Add. Surugadai, Kanda Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**Sōma, Nagatane** ex-Pres. of the Yokohama Specie Bank, Pres. of the Senshu Univ., Mem of Yokohama Chamber of Com., was b. '50 in Hikone, Omi; sent to America to study Laws and Economies at Yale Univ. as early as '71; established the Senshu Gakdo (now Univ.) in conjunction with Dir. I. Tajiri and Mr. Megata in his return home in '79; entered Yokohama Specie Bank, and was Pres. for about ten years till '09. Was granted 3rd Grade of Merit for his service in the late war in '07. Add. Naka-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**Sone, Tatsusuke** architect, b. in '55 in Karatsu; grad. architecture '80 in the defunct Govt. Engineering Col., was architect to the Kuré Admiralty for some years; architect of the Mitsubishi Firm '90-'07 and undertook building a number of brick houses in the extensive open space which the firm owns near the Imperial Palace, Tokyo; started business on his own account in '07. Add. Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**Sonoda, Jittoku** Director of various business companies, prop. of the Kikyono Horse Pasture. was b. at Kagosima in '48; took part in the civil wars of the Restoration and 1877; official in the Hokkaido Colo. Office from '72-'81; entered business and a number of companies in Hokkaido. He is an ardent patron of the turf Add. Tomoecho Nishikubo, Sb. Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))

**Sonoda, Kokichi** banker, President of Dai Jugo Ginko, (15th Bank), b. '48 in Satsuma, and adopted into the family; entered the Kaisei Gakko (forerunner of present Imp. Tokyo Univ.) '69 first as student, then appointed Assist.; removed to the Foreign Office as clerk, '71; dispatched to England, 74 as Jap. Exhibition Commissioner and subsequently appointed attache to the Legation ; personal Secretary to the Foreign Minister (then Inouye) '79 ; Jap. Consul in London, '82-'90 and was allowed to attend the Bank of England as apprentice for about six months, elected President of the Yokohama Specie Bank, '90, then verging toward ruin owing to adverse condition of exchange ; dispatched to London to bring home the indemnity from China, '96 ; transferred to the present post '99. Add. Shiba, Shirokane, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 173](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n173/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Sonoda, Yasuake** Baron. (cr. '97), ex-Governor of Hakkaido, and Councillor of Court, b. '50 in Satsuma. Was long connected with the Police affairs, having held the post of Police-Insp. of Tokyo twice ; was relieved of the last post in Dec. '06. Add. Shin-machi. Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Soyeda, Jittoku** D. C. L. (Japan). 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, to be appointed a Councillor of the Treasury on his return home, '87 ; was promoted to post of Vice-Ministership at the time of the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet, '98 ; appointed President of the Formosan Bank, '99 when that bank was inaugurated ; removed to the chairman of the Organization Com. of the Japan Ind. Bank and appointed its President on its being formally started '02. Has taken active part in the introduction of foreign capital. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Soyejima, Michimasa** 2nd Count (1st Count Taneomi, d. 1905 was a builder of the work of the Restoration) b. in '71 and was educated at the Peers School then at Leeds, and Cambridge, England, where he studied history under Prof. Seeley, class '95. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Sufu, Kimihira** Baron (cr. '08). Governor of Kanagawa-ken, mem., House of Peers, b. '48 in Choshu ; Secretary of Justice Department '76 ; promoted from one higher post to another till in time he was appointed Chief Secretary of the Cabinet ; he was appointed Councillor of the Legation, Italy, '87 and after returning home he was appointed Gov. of Hyogo-ken and in '00 to the present post. Add. Kanagawa-kencho, Yokohama. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Sugi, Kyoji** D. C. L. (Japan) and mem. of the Imperial Academy, b. '28 at Nagasaki, is one of the earliest statisticians of Japan. Add. Sasuga-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/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 connected with the Imperial Court ; Lord Steward to the late Empress Dowager's Household ; then the Treasurer of the Imp. Household ; appointed Privy Councillor, '97. Add. Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Sugimura, Toraichi** Minister Plen. to Sweden, b. '57 at Kanazawa ; took service at Justice Dep't '75 ; removed to the Foreign Office '85 ; Secretary of the Legation at Rome, '87 ; removed to Paris, '91 ; to St. Petersburg, '92 ; to Vienna, '94-'99 ; again to Mexico, '02-'06 ; finally promoted to the present post. Add. Jap. Legation, Sweden. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Sugita, Tei-ichi** M.P. of unbroken record, leader of Seiyukai, b. '51 in Fukui-ken ; is one of the dwindling old Liberals who struggled long for the cause of freedom by sacrificing personal interest and comfort ; appointed Gov. of Hokkaido in the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet, '98; was Vice-Pres. of House of Rep. in '06-'08. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 174](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n174/mode/1up))

**Sugiura, Shigetake** educationist and spiritualist, was b. in Shiga-ken in 55, studied at the pioneer Imp. Tokyo Univ. 70-76, at Owen' Coll. Manchester 76-80 to study chemistry under Roscoe, was afterward Principal of the University Preparatory School, Dir. of Special Edu. Bureau. M.P. in the 1st session. Add. Hisakata-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Sumitomo, Kichizaemon** Baron (cr. '11) b. '64 at Kyoto, represents one of the oldest millionaire families in Japan; is a younger brother of Marquises Tokudaiji and Saionji, and adopted by the family; once sat in the House of Peers as representative for the highest tax payers of Osaka. The family runs the Sumitomo Bank (Cap. Y1,000,000 and Res. Y4,000,000), copper mining and smelting, and also colliery. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Osaka. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suyematsu, Kencho** Viscount (cr. Baron '95, and Visc. '07), Bungakuhakushi, Privy Councillor, b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken; began public career as writer on the staff of the Nichi Nichi; appointed Chancellor of the Legation at London, where he turned his leisure fully to advantage by attending lectures; returned M.P. from his district, '90-'95; Director of the Legislative Bureau, '92-96. During the Japan-China War he was sent to Seoul on some important diplomatic mission which procured for him the portfolio of Communications in the Ito Cabinet, '98; Minister for the Interior, '00-01 in the Seiyukai Ministry; non-official agent in England during the War; appointed Privy Councillor, '06. Is a son-in-law of the late Prince Ito whose eldest daughter is Viscountess Suyematsu; had for a time charge of the education of the Crown Prince of Korea when he first arrived in Tokyo in '07. Wrote "Risen Sun Empire," "Japanese Fantasies," etc. Add. Nishinokubo, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suyenobu, Dosei** Pres. Tokyo Marine Insurance Company, Manager Meiji Fire Insurance Company, and of several other important concerns, b. '55 in Kochi-ken and was among the first batch of graduates of the Imp. (now Tokyo) Univ., and has ever since devoted himself to business. Add. Toriizaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Jyubi** Barrister, b. in Kambe, Ise, '54; first studied at Keiogijuku and next at the Imp. Univ., grad. '81, Law in the latter; connected with the Peer's School till '85; transferred to the Foreign Office and was Consul in Korea and Hongkong. Resigned in '89 and opened law office in Tokyo, also connected with business. Joined the Liberals, was returned from his native place in the 7th and 8th general elections, and held post of Vice-Min. of Home Office at the time of the Okuma-Itagaki Coalition Cabinet in '98. Add. Kaga-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Kisaburo** D.C.L. (Japan), Judge, Sectional Chief of the Tokyo Appeal Court; was b. in Kanagawa-ken '67; grad. Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '91, and has sat on the bench since '95; was dispatched abroad in '08 on a tour of inspection. Also holds a chair in Waseda University, teaching Civil Law. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Konosuke** Surgeon-General of the Suzuki Hospital was b. '54; in the clan of Tahara; began his career in the Navy first in '83 in which he was steadily promoted, and placed on retired list in '06. Add. Iigura, Katamachi, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Masaya** Gen. Man. of the Sumitomo family, Osaka. b. in Kana- zawa '62; grad. Law., Imp. Tokyo 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 16 years ago. Add. Sumitomo, Osaka. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 175](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n175/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Saburosuke** Dir. to the Japan Chemical Industry Co., and Proprietor of Suzuki firm, manufacturer and exporter of Iodine, etc., was b. in Kanagawa-ken '86. He established the former Co. in '06 and was Man.-Dir. till May '09 when he resigned at his own convenience and became a Director. Add. Minami-Tenma-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Shigemichi** Naval Surgeon-Gen., Pres. of the Yokosuka Naval Hospital, was b. '57 in Tokyo; Surgeon-Lieut' '97; was once Chief of Medical Dep't. of Maizuru Admiralty, promoted to the present rank of Surgeon-Gen. some time ago. Add. Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Sobei** Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce (Nagoya) and leading banker and business-man in that city, was b. in 56 in a house noted as a wholesale dealer in lumber; has sat in the House of Representatives for a long while. Add.Nagoya. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Tomoh** Dir. of Cash Bureau, the Nippon Ginko, was b. '54 in Miyagi-ken; was long engaged in educational work before he entered the bank about '96. Add. Awaji-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Tozaburo** M.P., business man, b. '55 in Shizuoka-ken; has made himself famous of late for his inventive ingenuities, having invented a candy manufacturing machine, lemonade manufacturing process, sugar refining machine, etc. Started a sugar refinery in '95, was converted as the Nippon Sugar Co. of noterious fame; the Soy Mfg. Co. formed to exploit the patent soy brewing process failed and was dissolved '10. Was returned from Shizuoka-ken to the House of Commons in '02. Add. Hama-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Umeshiro** Man.-Dir. of the Oji Paper Mag. Co., Dir. of the Japan Colonization Co., etc., was b. '62 in Nagano-ken; grad. from the Keio Gijuku '85 and often having been connected with the Jiji, turned to business. Is also connected with the Kyodo Fire and Marine Ins. Co. beside the above mentioned. Add. Oji, near Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Tachibana, Koichiro** Maj.-Gen., Com. of 1st Brigade (Imperial Guard infantry), b. '61; at Fukuoka, grad. Cadet School '83. Cap. '94, Major '98, Colonel '05, and Adjutant to the War Minister, Maj.-Gen. '09. Add. Tokyo Div. Office. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Tadokoro, Yoshiharu** Dir. General Education Bureau, Dep't. of Education, was b. '71 in Tokyo, grad. Law at Imperial Tokyo Univ. '95, passed the higher civil service examination the following year, Councillor at various local offices, and at Edu. Dep't. remained '03-'05 in Europe to investigate educational administration; commissioner of Anglo-Japanese Exhibition '10; to the present post '11. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))

**Tajiri, Inajiro** Viscount (cr. Baron '95, Visc. '07) D.C.L. (Japan) Chief of the Board of Audit., men. of the House of Peers, b. at Kagoshima '5'; grad. Yale Univ., U.S.A. in '79; Councillor of the Finance Dep't '81; afterward 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 enjoys as great a reputation as a scientist as he does as an executive officer; has written several works on political economy. Add. Kanatomi-cho, Koishikawa, T. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 176](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n176/mode/1up))


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**Takagi, Kenkwan** Baron, (cr. '05), M. D., D. S. hon. (Columbia and Penna.), LL.D. (Durham, Eng.), mem., House of Peers since '92, b. in Satsuma, '49 ; studied medicine in England, and was connected with the Naval Surgery from which he retired '92 after having held the post of Surgeon-General. It was during his tenure of office that he adopted barley-rice-mixed ration in place of rice alone for fleet as a preventive against the leg dropsy, which had prevailed extensively among men and officers of the fleet, and succeeded in putting a stop to this annoying disease. On retiring from the service, he with a number of persons charitably disposed, organized the Tokyo Charity Hospital, one of the most perfectly arranged medical institutions in Japan opened several years ago, the Tokyo Hospital as his own private enterprise. Visited England and U.S. A. '05-'06. Add. Nishikonya-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n177/mode/1up))

**Takagi, Masutaro** M.P. & Barrister, was b. in 69 in Tokyo, grad. from the Tokyo Hogaku-in in '91, passed the Judge and Procurators' Examination and Barristers' in 95, and has since been practising in Tokyo. Owns and edits a law journal, and is legal adviser to several business establishments. Add. Hon-Shirokane, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n177/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Kazutomo** Editor of the Japan Times (Tokyo), Prof. Keiogijuku Univ., was b. '62 in Kawagoye; entered Col. of Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, but left in '86, and proceeded to U.S.A. where he graduated Michigan State Univ.; attended to business in the States and Canada before he returned home '97 and joined the staff of the Japan Times. Add. Tsunohazu, Yodobashi, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n177/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Korekiyo** Baron (cr. '07), Gov. of the Bank of Japan, b. '54 in Tokyo, sent to America for study, '67 ; was for several months treated as a slave through the treachery of his knavish American "guardian" ; returned home the following year ; appointed an official of the Dep't Agr. and Com., '81 ; ultimately rising to be Dir., Patent Bureau, but this post he had to abandon owing to the notorious fraud of a "gold mine" in Peru, he and his friends who formed a company to exploit, having been victimized by a German swindler. Soon he found a post in the Bank of Japan ; promoted a Director having charge of the western section of Japan; removed to the Yokohama Specie Bank, '95 to be elected Vice-Pres., '97 ; elected Vice-Gov., Bank of Japan, then made President once more to the Specie Bank '06, retaining the former post. He was financial Agent for raising foreign loans in England and America, and was dispatched abroad twice on the important mission '04-'06 was promoted to the present post in '11. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n177/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Sakuye** D. C. L. (Japan) b. '65 in Nagano-ken; grad. Politics at the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94 ; legal adviser to Adm. Ito, Commander of the Combined Squadron in the Japan-China War; proceeded to England and France to study International Law. '97-'01 ; Prof. at his alma mater since his return home; wrote several works bearing on international law. Add. The Imp. Univ., Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n177/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Shinkichi** ex-Pres. of the Japan Hypothec Bank since '99, and Mem. of House of Peers; was b. '43 in Satsuma; studied Western learning in Nagasaki when quite young and complied early in the era an Anglo-Japanese dictionary which brought him a little fund enough to study in America for some years; returning home, appointed an official of the Taxation Bureau in the Financial Office in '75; Head of the Nagasaki, Osaka and Kobe Customs; Consul in New York; Secretary of the Finance Office, and finally Dir. of Commercial Affairs Bureau; resigned in '87, and Dr. of the now nationalized Kyushu R'Ly Co.; resigned the President in 1909. Add. Fujimi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 130 ([scan leaf 177](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n177/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Takahira, Kogoro** Baron (cr. '07). ex-Ambassador to Washington. b. '54 in Iwate-ken; began his career as official of the former Public Works Dep't, to be transferred to Foreign Office as translator, '76; Legation 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 of the Hague, '92; Envoy Extr. and Min. Plenip. accredited to the court at Rome, '94, to be transferred to Vienna shortly after; appointed Vice-Minister under Viscount Aoki, '99; and the following year appointed Envoy Extr. and Min. Plen. at Washington where he was Peace Plenipotentiary; relieved of the post in '05, Mem. of the House of Peers, appointed Amb. to Rome '07; to Washington '08-'09; was on staff of Prince Fushimi when he visited England '10. Add. Shimo-Shibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n178/mode/1up))

**Takakusu, Junjiro** M.A. (Oxf.) Prof, in Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. in Bingo '65; was connected with Buddhism while young; entered Oxford '88 and studied Sankrit, further studying in Germany to return home '97 and appointed Prof. at the Tokyo Univ.; Personal Secretary to the Minister of Communications (Viscount Suyematsu) and appointed Pre. Foreign Lan. School. He has translated several Sankrit and Pali works. Stayed in London under the Viscount during the late War, and resigned the Presidency in '08. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n178/mode/1up))

**Takamatsu, Toyokichi** Emeritus Prof. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo, Pres. of the Tokyo Gas Co., b. in Tokyo in '55; graduated course of Chemistry at the Imp. Univ. in '78; further studied at Owen's Col., Manchester, and at Berlin Univ., returning home in '82; held chair of applied chemistry at his alma mater and other institutions before he was elected to the present post in '05. Add. Tokyo Gas Co. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n178/mode/1up))

**Takamine, Jokichi** Dr., inventor of "Taka Diastase," "Adorenalin" and other patented medicines, 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 Agr. and Com' where he did much to improve sake brewing and indigo making. Attended World's Fair at New Orleans in '84 as Japanese Commissioner, and since then he has settled in U.S.A. where he married a daughter of a well-known druggist in Chicago and a relative of Henry George. He invented a powerful alcoholic ferment; established the Takamine Ferment Co., in Chicago. - Add. c/o Japan Club, New York. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n178/mode/1up))

**Takamura, Ko-un** master-artist in wood carving, Prof. in Gov. Fine Art. Academy, b. '52 in Tokyo; studied under Takamura To-un, a celebrated Buddhist image carver in Tokyo who died '79; undertook wood-model for the bronze images of Nanko 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 honoured to carve in presence of Their Majesties. Art Commissioner to the Imp. Household. Add. Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n178/mode/1up))

**Takarabe, Hyo** Vice-Min. of Navy, Rear-Adm., was b. '67 in Hyuga, graduated Naval Cadet School '90, was on staff at the headquarters in the '94-'95 and '04-'05 wars, Cap. '95, Rear-Adm., '09 and promoted to present post. Add. Sanko-cho, Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 178](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n178/mode/1up))


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**Takasaki, Chika-aki** ex-Gov. of Osaka-fu, b. '53 in Kagoshima and was one of those who were roughly treated as spies by the Kagoshima rebels in '77 and narrowly escaped death. Subsequently served as Chief PoliceInspector at various districts, then Provincial Governor at Ibaraki, Nagano, Okayama, etc.; also Bureau Director at the Home Office. Granted the Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in the late War. Add. Osaka-fucho, Osaka. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))

**Takasaki, Masakaze** Baron, Privy Councillor, b. '36 in Satsuma; took some active part in the work of the Restoration, and was dispatched early in the era to Europe to investigate some state affairs; subsequently connected with the Imperial Household chiefly for his eminence in Japanese poetry, being also a Privy Councillor; lost son and heir, Lieutenant of the Navy at Port Arthur. Add. Ichibei-cho. Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/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; studied the Japanese art divination; resumed business on being released; reclaimed several hundreds of acres of land between Yokohama and Kanazawa, that part of land sea-ward from the Gov. R'ly line and bearing the name "Takashima Street" and which reclaimed land he presented to the Gov.; one of the founders of the Yokohama Gas Works, and once held the chair of President of the Hokkaido Tanko R'ly and other business concerns. Add. Aoki-cho, Yokohama. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))

**Takashima, Kokinji** Vice-Pres. of the Okura firm, Dir. of the Nippon Shoe-making Co., was b. '81 in Tokyo; studied at the Keiogijuku and for years on the staff of the Jiji; then entered the firms, having married a daughter of its proprietor. Add. Nagata-cho. Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/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 years; Commander of Kumamoto Army Division, '83 and then at Osaka; twice entered Cabinet as Minister of the short-lived Colonial Dep't that was created soon after the Japan-China War and abolished about a year or two later. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))

**Takata, Koan** Doctor, Proprietor of Takata Hospital and Nanko-in Hospital, was b. '61 in Kyoto; grad. Med. Col. of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '90 and subsequently commenced practice. Add. Surugadai. Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))

**Takata, Kojiro** Pres. of the Hundredth Bank, Dr. of the Tokyo Chozo Ginko, etc., was b. '47 in Tottori. Add. Matsumoto-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))

**Takata, Sanae** D. C. L. (Japan) President of Waseda Univ., b. '60 at Tokyo; grad. Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '82, and has ever since been connected with the Waseda Univ. which was started the same year by Count Okuma; was once one of the leading members of the Prog. but has for years past kept aloof from active politics devoting himself to affairs of the Univ.; was Director of the Commercial Bureau, Foreign Office, '96-'97 and Senior Councillor of Education, '98. He has repeatedly been returned to the House from Saitama-ken. Add. Waseda, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))

**Takata, Shinzo** prop. of well-known Takata Shokai, exp. and imp. firm. b. in Sado '55; student-interpreter at Ebisu Custom House '69; reached Tokyo in '70 to seek fortune; entered the Allen's Firm, Yokohama, the following year, started business on his own account, '82 which, by his untiring pre- severance and extreme prudence, has been carried to present state of prosperity. Add. Yushima, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 179](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n179/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Takatsukasa, Hiromichi** Prince, formerly one of the five proud houses of Fujiwara extraction and Gosseke (see Ichijo); founded by Kanehira (1228-'94 A.D.). scion of the Princely House of Konoye. The present head was b. in '55 and is a colonel (inf.) and aide de-Camp to His Majesty. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Takayama, Jintaro** Chief of Industrial Laboratory, Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce; b. '53 in Daishoji, Kaga; grad. Applied Chemistry at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '78; chemist at the Home Office and Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce from '79 to '89; dispatched to Germany where he remained three years, attending Govt. Central Laboratory in Berlin and other institutes; is connected with the Higher Polytechnic School since '89 as additional post. Add. Nando-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Takekoshi, Yosaburo** M.P., author and journalist, b. in Honjo, Tokyo, '65, and adopted into the present family, studied at the Donin-sha and Keiogijuku, Began his journalistic career about '88 as writer on the staff of the Osaka Koron and Kokumin, then that of the Jiji; started his own paper in Tokyo, the Sekai-no-Nippon, '96; which, however, had to be abandoned after a few years' existence; chief de Cabinet of Marquis Saionji '98; regular contributor to the Niroku, and was returned from Niigata-ken in '02. Has written "History 2500 years of Japa" and other works. He travelled abroad in '06; next the South Pacific '09. Add. Higashi Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Takemura, Yoshisada** M.P., Proprietor of the Teikoku News Agency; was b. '61 in Niigata-ken; started the news agency in '96; sat for years in the Tokyo Municipal Council, returned from his native district in '08. Add Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Takenouchi, Heitaro** Rear-Adm., Chief Staff-Officer of the Kure Adm., b. '69; in Shimane-ken; appointed Sub-Lieut. in '85; Captain, in '01; Rear-Adm., in '07; had once served as Vice-Com. of the Akashi and Yashima, Com. of Atago and a sectional member of the Naval Dept.; honoured with 3rd Class of Golden Kite for his service in the late war, in which he was Commander of the Nisshin. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Takenouchi, Kyu-ichi** master sculptor, Art. Commissioner to the Court and Prof. in the Tokyo Fine Art Acad. since '88; was born '54 in Tokyo; learned carving under Ryusen Horiuchi, and appointed professor when the Acad. established. Add. Nagasumi-cho, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Taketomi, Kunisuke** Rear-Adm., Chief of the Bureau for Naval Affairs, was b. '52 in Saga-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '79; Capt. in '98, meanwhile Com. of the Akagi; Aide-de-Camp to H.H. the Crown Prince; Com. of the Iwate and some others. Add. Awoyama, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Taketomi, Tokitoshi** M.P., leader of the Nationalist 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, Dept 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 Nationalist members. Add. Waseda, T. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))

**Tamari, Chikakata** Vice-Adm., Com. of the South China Squadron, Holder of 4th Class of Golden Kite; was b. '53 in Kagoshima; appointed naval ensign in '80; Capt. in '99 and finally to the present rank after the Russo-Japanese War. All that while he had filled the office of Vice-Com. of the Tsukushi, Com. of the Akagi and of the Akitsushima; Naval Attaché in London ('01); Chief Staff Officer of Port Arthur. Add. Aoyama, Akasaka, Sokyo. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 180](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n180/mode/1up))


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**Tamura, Rishichi** Pres. Tokyo Cotton Mill, b. '48 in Tokyo; long connected with the Mitsui, and was Yokohama agent for the Mitsui Bank till '95; memorialized the Gov. to encourage spinning business, the enormons import of yarn having continued to upset for several years the balance of trade; resigned the Mitsui '85, and started with others the present Tokyo Cotton Mill, '86, the only factory in Tokyo at that time. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanabe, Sakura** D. Eg. (Japan), b. '62 at Tokyo; grad. '84 the Gov. Engineering Col.; undertook the work of connecting lake Biwa with the river Kamo by canal which was successfully carried out '90; Prof. in the Eng. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., then an Engineer to the Hokkaido Government; a Prof. in Engineering at the Imp. Kyoto Univ. from '00. Add. Imp. Univ., Kyoto. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanabe, Teikichi** adviser of the millionaire house of Sumimoto, Osaka, and Pres., Kyodo Fire Insurance Co., b, '46 at Numazu; first learned navigation; 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 serve in pushing the work of the house to the present greatness. Add. Osaka. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanahashi, Aya** b. '39 at Osaka; is one of the most noted lady educationalists; besides teaching at the Gov. Higher Girls' Normal School and other places she keeps her own private girls' school. Her son, Mr. Ichiro Tanahashi, ex-M.P., maintains the tradition of the family keeping a flourishing private boys' school of secondary education. Add. Maruyama-shinmachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Gentaro** b. '53 in Kyoto-fu; is a prominent citizen of Kyoto which he frequently represented in the House of Commons, 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. Add. Kyoto. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Ginnosuke** Auditor of the Taihoku Savings Bank, was b. '73 in Tokyo; is the grandson of the late Heihachi Tanaka, widely known as "raw-silk-king" of his time; studied at Leeds High School and Trinity, Camb., England, and is a well-known figure in social circles. Add. Ichibei-cho. Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Inagi** Chief Librarian of the Imperial Library, b. '56 in Suwo; grad. '81 course of Japanese and Chinese Literatures, Imp. Univ.; was subsequently appointed Lecturer at the Univ., combining other duties at the Edu. Dep't; visited Europe and America '88-'90 to study the science of library management and was appointed in '93 to the present post. Add. Akebono-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Mitsu-aki, Count** (cr. Visc. '87, Count '07) ex-Minister of the Imp. Household, b. '43 in Tosa; has had a varied career, having been connected with the Army till '81 when he held the rank of Quarter-master Gen. and then retired from the service; Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan loPice, '89-'91 ; transferred the following year to the post of President of the Peers' School, to be shortly after transferred to the office of Vice-Min. of the Imp. Household, where he succeeded Count Hijikata in the Ministry '98. His wife, Viscountess Tanaka, who was a leading figure in the ladies' society of Tokyo, was carried away by disease, '05 ; resigned the Ministry in '09. Add. Mejiro near Tokyo. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 181](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n181/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Tanaka, Shohei** D. Sc. (Japan), b. in Awaji, '62; studied acoustics at Berlin, '84-'98, and received a reward from the Kaiser for his invention of a wind instrument while studying at Berlin; is an officer of the Imp. railways and is doing researches on Western and Japanese musics to improve the latter. Add. Tsukijima, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Son** ex-Man. Dir. of the Oriental Compressor Co., adopted son of Count Tanaka, ex-Minister of Imp. Household; was b. '64 in Fukushima, brother of Sei Iwagami; studied law and economics in France '91-'00; lecturer at the Peers' School '01; was returned to the House from Kochi in '02. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Tsunenori** Chief of Bureau of Supplies in the Bank of Japan, was b. '60 in Tokyo. Early entered the Bank of Japan and has risen to be the chief of the Bureau of Supplies. Add. Naka-Roku-bancho, K., Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Yoshio** mem. House of Peers, Lord-in-Waiting, and one of the foremost botanists of the old school, b. '38 in Iida, Sinano. Sen. Secretary of Agr. and Com., Senator '93; mem. of the Japan Academy (cor. British Royal Society). He is not only a botanist but is a great authority on agriculture, fishery and forestry, and has always been connected with the Domestic Exhibitions. Add. Kinsuke-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tanakadate, Aikitu** D. Sc (Japan) b. in Iwate-ken, '56; after grad. the Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., he was sent to England and Germany to complete his studies in physics. Appointed professor of physics 1891 and then member of the committee of Earthquake Investigation, of the Impt. Geodetic commission, and of the Imperial Academy. Was granted 2nd Class Rising Sun for his service about military baloon during the late War. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tani, Kunihiro** Auditor of the Japan Hypothec Bank, Dir. of the Fuji Paper Mfg. Co., was b. in Oita-ken in '49; was once Per. Sec. to the Minister of Finance and hold some other posts; was made Vice-Pres. of the Hypothec Bank on its organization, which he left '01 to enter other business concerns. Add. Yarai-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tashiro, Yoshinori** M.D., Prof. in Med. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., wasi b. '06; grad. the Med. Col. in '89 ; was given a chair at his mother college '92 ; he established the Tashiro Hospital in '95 ; was entrusted with the duties of the president of the Mitsui Charity Hospital opened in '08. Add. Neribei-cho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Tatsuno, Kingo** D. Eg. (Japan) b. '56 at Karatsu; is a pioneer architect who has gone through a regular collegiate education, having grad. Architecture at the now defunct College of Engineering. He studied in England '80-'83, and had charge of the building of the Bank of Japan, Parliament and other large edifices. At present he practises his profession, and is a consulting architect to many important offices. Add. Yaesu-cho, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))

**Terada, Yukichi** Principal of the Seika School and the Nihombashi Girls' Sch., Manager of the Japan Athletic Association; was b. '53 in Tokyo; studied German and Mining in Kaisei Gakko as early as '70; sent to Europe and America in '89, and when returned, was appointed Councillor to the Edu. Dept.; Secretary, and then School Inspector of that Dept.; Pres. of the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '02, but resigned the post in '04. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 182](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n182/mode/1up))


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**Teragaki, Izo** Rear-Adm., Commander of the 3rd Squadron, b. '57 in Kanazawa; Sub-Lieut. in 82; Captain in '99; and Rear Adm. in '07; also served as Adjutant of the Yokosuka Adm., Com. of the Yoshino, Matsushima, and Amagi, Chief Staff of the said Adm. Add. Kasumicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Terajima, Seiichiro** Count, b. '70 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Count Terajima who in his days occupied chair of Foreign Office; studied at Oxford and next at Paris, returning home in '04 to be appointed Per. Secretary to Count Hayashi, then Foreign Minister; was elected Mem. of House of Peers '07 and '11. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Terano, Seiichi** Prof. of Shipbuilding at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '92, having graduated from it in '90, and further studying in England '94-'97. He was b. in '67 in Nagoya. Add. Hisakata-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Terao, Hisashi** D. Sc (Japan) Prof. in Col. of Science of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '55 at Fukuoka; studied mathematics and astronomy in France, '70-78; Dir. of the Gov. Observatory at Tokyo. Add. Azabu, Iigura, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Terao, Tōru** Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '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 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, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Terasaki, Kogyo** b. '66; Prof. Fine art Academy, one of the most prominent young artists of Japanese painting. Add. Uyeno, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Tera-uchi, Seiki** Marquis, (Vis. cr. '07, Count '11), General, ex-War Min., member of Supreme Military council and Korean Gov.-Gen. b. '52 Choshu; Sub-Lieut. '71; was wounded in the right arm in the civil war of '78 and its free use was permanently lost; Maj. '79; ordered to study in France, '82, and on his return was given post at the Mil. Cad. School; Per. Sec. to the War Min.; Vice-Dir. Toyama Mil. School, Dir. Cav. School, Chief Staff Officer to the 1st Army Div; Sectional Chief at the General Staff Board, etc. 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 Inspector General of Military Education, transferred to be Vice-Chief of the General Staff; appointed War Min. '02 in the Katsura Cabinet and resigned it in '11. He was granted G.C.V.O. by the late King Edward. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Teshima, Seiichi** Pres., Higher Polytechnic School, Tokyo, b. '57 in Kazusa; studied in America, '70-'74; held various posts as Dir. Bureau of Dep't of Edu.; Chief Commissioner of Japan at the Chicago and St. Louis World's Fairs. Add. Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))

**Toda, Ujitomo** Count, (cr. '84, formerly Daimyo of O-gaki); Grand Master of Ceremonies; studied in America, '71-'76; Legation Councillor, '86; Env. Extr. and Min. Plenip. accredited to the Court of Vienna; removed to the Imp. Household Dep't as Vice-Chief of the Board of Ceremonies, was on suite of Prince Higashifushimi in King Georgis Coronation. Add. Suruga-dai, Tokyo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 183](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n183/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Todzuka, Kankai** Surgeon-Gen. (ret.) of the Navy, Director of the Todzuka Surgeon Hospital; was b. '54 in Ehime-ken; appointed Normal 2nd Assist, Surgeon '81, and was finally promoted to the high rank in service, after having filled the posts of Head of the Naval Medical College, Chief Surgeon of the Yokosuka and Kure Adm., Instructor in the Naval Staff Col., etc. Add., Minami-Shinagawa. near. Tokyo. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n184/mode/1up))

**Togo, Heihachiro** Count (cr. '07), Admiral, O.M. (Br.), 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Order of Chrysanthemum, Mem. of Supreme Council of War, hero of the memorable battle of the Japan Sea. b. in '47, a son of petty retainer of the Lord of Kagoshima. He commenced sailor's career at 16 and at 21 first came under fire with the rebel chief, late Enomoto's Kwaiten. In '71 he with 13 young officers were sent to England for study, of whom he is the only survivor, prosecuting studies till '78, when he returned home, on board the Hiyei just completed at an English yard. At the very threshold of the Japan-China War, he the Captain of the cruiser Naniwa, sank the Chinese transport Kowshing, a British steamer flying the British flag. On the return of peace Togo was promoted Rear.-Adm. with the 4th Order of Golden Kite, and in 1900 he became Vice-Admiral with the command of Maizuru Admiralty, was appointed Commander of the Combined Fleet on the eve of the outbreak of hostilities with Russia. On the destruction of the surviving enemy's warships at Port Arthur, Togo, with his Admirals and Captains, returned to Tokyo by the express desire of His Majesty, arriving in Tokyo on Dec. 30th '04, and again on Feb. 6th '05. he left Tokyo on board the flagship Mikasa, and with his fleet calmly waited at Chinhai Bay, Korea, the arrival of the Baltic fleet which he practically annihilated in the historic Battle of Japan Sea fought on 27th May, '05. Togo was promoted full Admiral, June '04, appo. Chief of Naval Staff '05, and transferred to present post '09. Attended King George's Coronation on the suite of Prince Higashi Fushimi. The Adm.'s wife is a daughter of the late Vis. Kaeda, Privy Councillor, two sons and a daughtar being born of their wedlock. Add. Kami-rokuban-cho, Tokyo. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n184/mode/1up))

**Tokonami, Takejiro** Vice Minister of Home Affairs, b. in Kagoshima '63, graduated polities, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90, to enter civil service at the Home Office, either at head office or local office in which he rose to be Governor of Tokushima-ken '01, to be transferred to Dir. Local Administrations, Home Office in '03 and to the present post in '11. Add. Ichigaya Yakuoji, Tokyo. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n184/mode/1up))

**Tokudaiji, Sanenori** '11 (cr. Prince formely 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. Was granted Grand Order and Grand Cordon of Crysanthemum for his service during the late war. The Prince is an elder brother to Marquis Saionji and Baron Sumitomo, milionaire of Osaka. Add. Ichiban-cho Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n184/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Iyesato** Prince, (cr. '84), President of the House of Peers, b. '63 at Tokyo, is a third son of Yoriyoshi Tokugawa, the Tayasu branch of the Tokugawa, and was adopted as heir in '68 by the last of the Tokugawa Shoguns, himself an adopted heir, on the very next year of the surrender of Regency to the Imp. Court. Studied in England, '73-'77; has been appointed President of the House of Peers '03 where he had began to sit by right of birth soon after he reached majority. Toured abroad '10. the Princess is a sister of the late Prince Konoye. Add. Senda-gaya, near Tokyo. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 184](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n184/mode/1up))


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**Tokugawa, Keiki** last of the Shoguns, b. '37, seventh son of the Prince of Mito, one of the three main scions of the great house of Tokugawa; installed '66 as the 15th and last of the illustrious line founded by Iyeyasu and of the occupants of the Military Regency started by Yoritomo, 1186. 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 enlightend 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 therefore the great house of Tokugawa embraces two princes. Add. Kobinata, Koishi-kawa, Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n185/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Kuninori** Marquis, head of the clan of Mito with the fief of 350,000 koku which was one of the three House of Tokugawa and founded by Yorifusa, 11th son of Iyeyasu. The Marquis was b. '86. Add. Komme, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n185/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Rairin** Marquis, formerly one of the three great houses of Tokugawa enjoying at Kishu the fief of 555,000 koku; founded by Yorinobu, 10th son of Iyesasu. The Marquis is a brother of Prince Tokugawa Iyesato and 5th son of Tayasu branch of Tokugawa, was b. '72 and studied for several years in England. Add. Higura, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n185/mode/1up))

**Tokuno, Michimasa** member of the House of Peers, ex-Dir. Gov. Printing Works, b. at Kagoshima '52, his father filling the same office; was at first destined for the Navy; followed the Imperial troops sent against Hakodate; joined the late Marquis Saigo's (his sister's husband) expedition to Formosa, '75; subsequently connected mostly with the Printing Bureau becoming its Director in '88, the resign the post '07. Add. Shibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n185/mode/1up))

**Tokutomi, brother** Ichiro, journalist, chief editor and proprietor of the Kokumin Shimbun, life mem. House of Peers (app. 71) b. '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 a monthly magazine entitled "The Friend of the Nation," subsequently discontinued, and in '90 the "Kokumin" (Nation), a daily paper. An English monthly "Far East" was run for some years. His paper as the Gov. organ of the Katsura Ministry, and for its defence of the Peace Treaty was at that time made target of fierce denunciation and even assaulted by the mob. Occupied a high post in the House 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. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 185](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n185/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**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 immence 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 "Omoideno-ki," somewhat autobiographical, and "Kuroshiwo," (Black Current), incomplete and of socialistic tendency; "Yadorigi," a real story written by a retired officer and touched up by the novelist. He undertook pilgrimage to Jerusalem and to Tolstoy in '06, and issued a 4-page fortnightly as his organ. Add. Kasuya, near Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/mode/1up))

**Tomatsu, Magotaro** Baron (cr. '07), ex-Paymaster-Gen., Army, b. '47 in Wakayama, of a family named Obori and adopted by the present family when 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 honour). Placed on retired list in July '09. Add. Aoyama, Harajiku, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/mode/1up))

**Tomi-i, Masa-akira** D.C.L. (Japan), mem. House of Peers, b. '58 at Kyoto; grad. Lyon Univ., France '83, Prof. of the College of Law of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '85. Add. Iida-machi, Koji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/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 of 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, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/mode/1up))

**Tomizu, Hiroto** M.P., D.C.L. (Japan) b. '61 at Kanazawa; studied law in England and Germany '89-'94; was one of the most pronounced of the "Seven University Jingoes," and surprised the public by his daring expositions of the situation and his compulsory resignation occasioned the resignation of President Yamakawa, next the famous strike of the Faculty, and finally resignation of the Min. of Education. The agitation was finally settled by the reinstatement of the Prof. to his former seat; joined the Seiyukai '10. Add. Iida-machi, Koji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/mode/1up))

**Toshima, Yozo** Lieut.-Gen., Inspector of Heavy artillery, Military Education Board; was b. '52 in Hiroshima-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Art. in '79; further studied at the Artillery and Engineering School, Com. of the Tokyo Bay Forts in '02 and in the attack of Port Arthur he had charge of seige batteries as Maj.-Gen.; Lieut.-Gen.in '08. Add. Rokken-cho, Awoyama, T. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/mode/1up))

**Toyama, Mitsuru** Political boss, ex-Pres. of the Genyo-sha (a political club), was b. '55 in Fukuoka-ken; was thrown into prison for having sided with the rebels in the civil war of '77. On his release he played active part in democratic movement as wire-puller, but has lately stood aloof from politics. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 186](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n186/mode/1up))


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**Toyokawa, Ryohei** b. '52 in Tosa, and since his grad. from the Keiogijiku, has been connected with the Mitsubishi with whom he is related by blood. Has charge of the Mitsubishi Banking Dep't, and is a prominent figure in business circle of Tokyo. Add. Suido-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))

**Tsuboi, Shogoro** D. Sc. (Japan), 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 in the relies of Ainu and Kuropoguru races have awakened a wide interest among scientific circles of the world. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))

**Tsubono, Heitaro** Dir. Tokyo Higher Commercial School, was b. '59 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. Col. Law. Imperial Tokyo Univ. '85, was in the consular and postal services till 98, banker till '01, Dir. of the Kobe Commercial School and next Mayor of the City till 06; Dir. Yamaguchi Higher Com. School till '11, when he was transferred to Tokyo. Add. Tokyo, Higher Commercial School. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))

**Tsubouchi, Yuzo** D. Litt (Japan) author and a man of letters, was 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 Uni., is more widely known in public as the pioneer novelist of modern education, and his first writing, "Student's Life," pub. soon after his graduation, though a poor stuff as seen to-day, had an immense vogue on account of its unconventional treatment. Has since pub. several dramas; also works on ethics, and has been devoting his spare hours to the work of reforming Japanese dramas; is President of the Literature and Drama Society aiming at the improvement of drama, and which first gave Hamlet by its own troupe at the Empire Theatre in June '11. Add. Okubo near Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/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-employé of a certain bank in America; entered the Yokohama Specie Bank abont '90 and held post of junior agent at its London Branch; entered the present Co., '96. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, T. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))

**Tsuchiya, Tamotsu** Rear-Adm., Chief of the Naval Personnel Bureau, was b. in Tokyo-fu, '50; appointed Sub-Lieut. in '85; Mem. of the 1st Section of the Naval Staff Board and the Bureau for Naval Affairs: in the Japan-China War was on board the Matsushima, and also took active part in the late war for which he was honoured with 4th class of Golden Kite; promoted to Rear-Adm. '07. Add. Dote-San-bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))

**Tsuda, Umeko** daughter of the late 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., stayed there till '82, and on returning home was appointed teacher in the Peerage Girls' School and lecturer in the Women's Higher Normal School; is the proprietor of the Girls' English School founded in Kojimachi, Tokyo, about '00 and which enjoys a great popularity; started about the same time an English student magazine in conjunction with others, but lately discontinued. Has frequently visited America. Add. Goban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))

**Tsujimura, Kitsuzo** Paymaster and Director of the Account and Supply Bureau of the Army; b. in '65 in Kochi; graduated with honour from the Military Paymasters' School in '93; was Paymaster to the Guards' Division and instructor of the Paymaster School before he was transferred to the central Office in '02; subsequently appointed Pres. of the Paymasters' Sch., Chief Paymaster of the 10th Army Division, Garrison of Liaotung, Guards' Division, etc.; promoted to the present office in Aug. '09. Add. Ichigaya Nakano-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 187](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n187/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Tsukada, Tatsujiro** ex Dir. of the National Debt Bureau, Treasury, was b. '67 in Nagano-ken; grad. from the Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '95, to be made clerk in the Treasury; Chief Taxation Commissioner in Shimane-ken the following year; Secretary of the Treasury in '99; was placed at the head of the present Bureau which was created in '06; resigned in '10. Appointed Senior Councillor of Treasury '11. Add. Minami-cho, Awoyama, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsukahara, Osamu** journalist and novelist, b. '48 as Tokyo; was connected with the Nichi Nichi from '78, but lately joined the Mainichi Dempo. He is reputed as one of the foremost writers of romance. Add. Kioi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsukamoto, Yasushi** Prof. of Architecture, Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. '69 in Kyoto; grad. in '93 from University of which he was appointed lecturer; further studied in England, Germany and France '99-'02; Prof. at the alma mater on his return. Add. Hisakata, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsukuda, Ichiyo** Vice-Pres. of the Japan Industrial Bank, b. '63 in Ehime-ken; grad. Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90, and subsequently entered the Finance Dept. in which he served as Secretary, Chief of Customs House; etc., Adv. to Yuan Shihkai '03-'06, and then entered the Bank. Add. Harajiku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsumagi, Rai-o** Dr. Eng., Dir.-Gen. Construction Bureau, Finance Dep't. Vice-President of Japan Architecture Society, b. in Tokyo, son of a bannerman of Tokugawa who was magistrate of Nagasaki; studied architecture '78-'82 at the Engineering Col., Tokyo, then at Cornell Uni., U.S.A. class '84; appointed architect to Home Office '80; was sent to Germany to investigate his speciality '86-'30, to resume duty at the Home Office on returning home; transferred to the Treasury '96 to take charge of construction affairs; dispatched to Europe and America in '01. He built the Yokohama Specie Bank (plan of which won gold medal at the Brussels World's Fair), Tokyo City Office, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and many others. Add. Dai-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsuruhara, Sadakichi** Pres. Japan Manure Co., ex-Dir.-Gen. of Res.-Gen. Korea, b. '55, grad. Law at the Imp. Tokko Univ. '83, 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 post above mentioned Dec. '05 to resign it in '08. Add. Naka-roku-bancho, K., Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsuruta, Shikakichi** Surgeon-General of the Fleets and Hospitals, Dir. of the Kure Naval Hospital, b. '57 in Yanagawa, Kyushu; appointed 2nd Assist.-Surgeon of the Navy '81; Surgeon-in-Chief of the Naval Academy, and of Yokosuka and Kure Admiralties; Dir. of the Yokosuka Naval Hospital; Chief of Admiralties; Pres. of the Naval Medical College; Sectional Chief of the Naval Med. Dept.; promoted to the present rank in '07. Add. Mita-Koyamacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))

**Tsuzuki, Keiroku** Baron (cr. '08), Privy Councillor since '07 b. '62 at Tokyo; studied in Germany '82-'85, after grad. from the Imperial Tokyo University; appointed Secr. of Legation and Per. Secre. to the Foreign Mim. '76; travelled abroad '89 on the suite of Prince Yamagata, then in the Home Office in which he was subsequently appointed Dir. of Public Works Bureau, '94; again travelled with Prince Yamagata when the latter was dispatched to Moscow to attend the Tsar Nicholas' coronation ceremony; Vice-Min. of Edu., '07; Env. Extr. Mini. Plen. unattached, '98, Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '99 under Vis. Aoki but left it owing to some disagreement of views with his chief. Was on the suite of the late Prince Ito when he visited Europe, '01-'02. Appointed as Special Amb. to attend The Hague Peace Conference of '07; was created Baron for the service; is a son-in-law of Marquis Inouye. Add. Mamiana, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 188](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n188/mode/1up))


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**Uchida, Kakich** Dir. Civil Affairs, Formosa (app. Aug. '10) b. '66 in Tokyo; graduated Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '91, after which he entered the Department of Communications in which he held post of Dir. of Shipping Bureau till '10. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n189/mode/1up))

**Uchida, Sadachi** Minister and Consul General in Brazil since '07, b. '65 at Kokura, appointed attaché in '89, éleve Consul at Shanghai in '90, transferred to Seoul in '03, Consul General in '02, decorated with 3rd Class Rising Sun with grant of money in '06 for his service during the War. Edu. Grad. from the Tokyo Imp. Univ. (Law) in '89. Add. Jap. Legation, Brazil. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n189/mode/1up))

**Uchida, Yasuya** Viscount (Baron '07, Vis. '11) Minister of Foreign Affairs, b. '65 in Kumamoto-ken, appointed attaché of the Legation at Washington '87, Per. Sec. to the Min. of Agr. Com. (C't Mutsu). '90; held a similar post at the Foreign Office when his chief was transferred to it; Secr. of Legation at London '93; transferred to a similar post at Peking '95-97; Dir. of Political Bureau, to be promoted Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '00 and removed to the Legation at Peking, '01-'06; nominated Amb. at Vienna in Feb. '07; Amb. to U.S.A. '09 and to the present post in '11. Mrs. Uchida is a daughter of Mr. Dogura, a millionaire of Yamato, and was edu. at Vassar Col., U.S.A. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n189/mode/1up))

**Uchimura, Kanzo** Christian teacher and essayist, b. '61, in Saitama, gra. Sapporo Agr. Col. '81, clerk at the Dep't of Agr. and Commerce, studied at Amerhest Univ. '83-'88, instructor at the Higher School, Tokyo, and by his refusal to bow before the Emperor's portrait from religious scruple he had to resign; has subsequently devoted himself to journalism, educationist and non-Sectarian Christian teacher. Wrote "How I Become a Christian" and others and is now publishing a religious monthly. Add. Tsunohazu, near Tokyo. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n189/mode/1up))

**Uchimura, Tatsujiro** Mech., E., Mem., A.S.R.E., leading Patent Solicitor; was b. '67 in Tokyo; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Technical College in '90 and was examiner of the Gov't. Patent Bureau till '06, when he resigned to become chief expert of the Imp. Refrigerating Co., travelled through Europe and America to inspect cold storage business in '07; is the first introducer and erector of cold storage and refrigerating plant in Japan, and has also done much for Japanese fishery by applying Western mode and systems. He is Director of the Industrial-Improvement Association and of the Imperial Inventional Association. Add. Yariya-cho, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n189/mode/1up))

**Uchiyama, Kojiro** Lieut-Gen. and Commander of the 15th Army Division (at Toyohashi), b. '59 in Tottori; Sub-Lieut. (Art.), '70; 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; after return of peace he was appointed attache to Japanese Legation at St. Petersburg till '07 when he was promoted Lieut.-Gen. and appointed Commander of Yura Fort; removed to the present post in '08. Add. Toyohashi, Mikawa. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 189](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n189/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Ukita, Kazutami** D.C.L. (Japan), historian and educationalist, Prof. Waseda Univ., Chief Editor of the Taiyo, (monthly paper), b. '60 in Kumamoto; studied English under Capt. Janes of U.S.A. engaged by the Lord of the Fief and was converted into a Christian; entered the Doshisha '76 and grad. it '79 was for some while engaged in religious work and journal; Prof. at his alma mater; entered Yale '92 and studied philosophy and politics; was again Prof. at the Doshisha and next at present institution '97. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n190/mode/1up))

**Umezawa, Michiharu** Lieut.-Gen., Commander of the 6th Division (Kumamoto); was b. '53 in Miyagi-ken; Sub.-Lieut. '72; Colonel in '99; Maj.-Gen. in '05 and to the present rank of Lieut.-Gen. in '11; took part both in the China-Japan War and the late war in which his gallant feat at Penchihu, in the battle of Mukden was highly reputed. Attend Jamestown Exhibition, U.S.A. in '08. Add. Kumamoto Division. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n190/mode/1up))

**Uno, Hogara** Doctor and Prop. of the Rakuzando Hospital for skin diseases; was b. in Shidzuoka in '50; grad. Medicine at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '76; Assist.-Prof. in the Col. in '81, and subsequently appointed Vice-Pres. of University Hospital; was sent to Germany in '89 for study. Resigned the chair in '01 to establish the hospital. Add. Kojima-cho, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n190/mode/1up))

**Uryu, Shin** Dir. of the Kirin Beer Brewing Co., Auditor of the Tokyo Warehouse Co., etc.; was b. '53 in Fukui-ken; first studied English at Nagasaki and then at Tokyo in '67; was on suite of late Ambassador, Prince Iwakura, was made to stay in Europe '72-'75 to be made an official of the Railway Bureau on returning home; resigned it in '77, got into the service of the Mitsubishi firm. Add. Kami-roku-bancho, Koji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n190/mode/1up))

**Uryu, Sotokichi** Vice-Admiral, Mem. Admiral's Council, Baron (cr. '07), b. '54 at Kanazawa; entered the Navy early and was dispatched to Annapolis to complete study; Cap., '91; naval attache at the French Legation till '96; appointed Commander of the Akitsushima, Fuso, Yashima and others; Rear-Adm. '00 with a post at the Naval Staff Board; ordered to take the command of a detachment under Adm. Togo on the outbreak of the late war, the sinking of the Varyag and Koreetz 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 Vice-Adm. and appointed Commander of Takeshiki, and next Sasebo, of which he was relieved in '00, and made member of the Admirals' Council. He and his wife, who was educated in America, attended the Annapolis anniversary function in '09. Com'der Yokosuka Admiralty '09-'10. Add. Kanasugi, Nippori, near Tokyo. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n190/mode/1up))

**Usagawa, Kazumasa** Baron (cr. '07), Lieut.-Gen., President of Oriental Development Co., Seoul, b. '49 in Yamoguchi, 4th son of T. Fujimura and adopted by K. Usagawa of the clan; Lieut. '89, staff officer to the 1st Army in the Japan-China War which gained him the 4th Class Golden Kite; Major-Gen. '01 and promoted '06. He was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite as war honour and accepted the new duty early in '09. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 190](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n190/mode/1up))


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**Usami, Shofu** Dir. Internal Affairs, Korean Residency Gen., was b. '69 in Yamagata, grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '90; was in the service of the Home Office at provinces and the head office, appointed Gov. of Toyama in '80. transfersed to the Residency-Gen. '00. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Utsunomiya, Taro** Major-Gen., Dep'tal Chief of the General Staff Board ; was b. in Saga '61 ; Sub.-Lieut. of Infantry in '85 ; Col. '05 and Major-Gen. in '80. Was once attached to the Japanese Legation in London. Add. Sendagaya, Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uyeda, Bin** Man of letters and Prof. in the Lit. Col., Imp. Univ., Kyoto ; was b. '74 in Shizuoka ; grad. the English Lit. Course in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '97 ; Prof. in the Tokyo Higher Normal School in '99. to be transferred to the present post in '09 ; is an authority on English Literature. Undertook a tour through Europe in '08-'09. Add. Imperial Univ., Kyoto. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uyeda, Kisaburo** Consul-General at Sydney since Sept. '07, b. '64 ; in Akita-ken, clerk at San Francisco and Berlin in '92-'95, Consul at Hongkong in '07, transferred to San Francisco in '06, Edu. Grad. from the Tokyo Higher Com. School in '90. Add. Japan Consulate, Sydney. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uyeda, Mannen** literatteur, Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '67 in Aichi-ken, grad. Lit. Col. of the Univ. in '88, and subsequently sent to France and Germany to prosecute further study ; was once appointed acting-Dir. of the Tokyo Foreign Language School ; Councillor and Bureau Chief of the Educational Dep't. Add. Muko-Yanagiwara, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uyeda, Yutaku** Baron (cr. '07), commander of Korean Garrison since '11, was b. 1850 in Tokushima ; Captain '72, chief staff of the 5th Division in the Japan-China war, Maj.-Gen. '97, and Dir. of Staff Col., Lieut.-Gen. '02 ; and Chief of the Staff at the Military Inspection Board, took part in the late war as Com. of 5th Division ; Com. of 7th Division '07 ; Com. of Guards Div. '09-'11. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uyehara, Yusaku** Baron (cr. '97), Lieut.-Gen., Commander of the 14th Division (Utsunomiya), b. '56, in Hyuga and adopted into the present family ; Sub.-Lieut. (Eng.) '79, was ordered to study in France '89 ; staff officer to the 1st Army in the Japan-China War which gained him 4th Class Golden Kite ; to the present post in '11 ; attended the coronation ceremony of the Tsar and also The Hague Peace Conference ; during the late War was chief officer to Marshal Nozu to whom he is son-in-law. Appointed Com. of 7th Division (Asahigawa). '08. Was granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Rising Sun as war honour. Add. Utsunomiya. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uyemura, Masahisa** Prof. of Meiji Gakuin, and pastor ; was b. '97 in Tokyo ; is one of the few remaining faithful followers of the late Dr. Niijima, founder of the Doshisha and father of Japanese Christianity. Add. Nakarokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Uzawa, Somei** D.C.L. (Japan), M.P., barrister ; was b. '72, in Chiba, where his precocious ability attracted wide attention ; grad, Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class 99, and has been practising since then, being reputed as an expert in criminal cases. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))

**Wada, Eisaku** Painter of Western style, Prof. in the Tokyo Fine Art Acad., was b. '74 in Kagoshima-ken, grad. from the Academy in '96 and after having served as Assist.-Prof. at his alma mater for some years he was sent to France where he studied under Raphael Collin ; is a mem. of the hanging Committee of the Imp. Art. Society. Add. Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 191](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n191/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Wada, Hikojiro** life Mem. House of Peers, ('11), ex-Chief Commissioner of the Grand Exh. of Japan to be held in 1917, ex-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 Agr. Bureau, Agr. and Com., transferred to the Com. and Ind. Bureau, and then raised to be Vice-Minister; the Chief Commissioner '08; resigned in '11. Add. Kobiki-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Wada, Kensuke** Rear-Adm., Chief of the Naval Yard, Yokosuka; was b. in '61 in Kagoshima; Midshipman in '81; Captain in '02; Commander of the cr. Naniwa in the late war; Rear.-Adm. in '08. Add. Yokosuka Admiralty. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Wada, Toyoji** Man. Dir. of the Fuji Spinning Co., eldest son of Kunroku Wada, was b. '61 in Oita-ken; went over to America as Agent of the Kai Shoten about '90 and returned home about five years later; entered the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, and Kanegafuchi Spinning Co., which was started in '96. Add. Mukojima, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Wadagaki, Kenzo** economist D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. in the Agr. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., Principal of Japan Girls' Commercial School, etc., was b. '60 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Lit. Col. of the Univ. in '80; further studied Political Economy at Cambridge, England, in '81; and afterward in Germany; Prof. at his alma mater on returning home and then transferred to the present college; widely known rather by his profound knowledge of English language and literature; he rendered into English many fragments of Japanese and Chinese classics. Add. Kobinata Dai-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Wakatsuki, Reijiro** ex-Vice-Minister of Finance, b. '66 in Shimane, grad. Law of the Imp. Univ., '92; was appointed Councillor of the Treasury, soon after graduation, where he rapidly rose and was appointed to be made a Bureau Dir. '03, and then to be the Financial Agent in London in '06; recalled home and appointed for the second time Vice Minister of Finance '08 and resigned in '11. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Chiaki** Count (cr. Baron '00, Visc. '07, Count '11), Minister of Imperial Household, was b. '43 at Suwa, was clerk at a local office '69, Secretary and then Governor at Kagoshima and others till about 1900. Gov. of Shiga then Hokkaido '01, Vice-Min. of the Household '02, Gov. of Kyoto '04-'05, Treasurer of the Household '05, Vice-Min. '08 and Privy Councillor, Minister of the Household '10. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Chifuyu** M.P., and son of the Count adopted as heir by his uncle Viscount Kunitake Watanabe, was b. '76, grad. Law, (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '98, further educated in England, was for a while newspaper editor Add. Nishimachi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Chiharu** and heir of the Count, Dr. of Account Bureau of the Bank of Japan, was b. '70, grad. Coll. Literature (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '93, and has since been in the service of the Bank. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Kaichi** Pres. of the Osaka-Kyoto Electric R'ly., b. in Shinano '53; grad. in '83 Gov't Engineering College; conferred C.E. and B.S. by Glasgow Univ. which he finished in '86, then studied practical side under Sir John Fowler and other noted British engineers; elected member of Civil Eng'ing Society, London. Add. Shin-machi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Kunitake** Viscount (cr. '95), ex-Minister of Finance, b. '46 in Nagano-ken; was long connected with the Treasury till he rose to be the Vice-Min. '89-'92 and next to the principal post '92-'94, was temporarily transferred to the chair of Communications, but soon restored to the original chair of Finance which he left '95; was Finance Min. in the late Prince Ito's party Ministry in '00, but the Ministerial rupture over the question of financial adjustment and the retrenchment insisted upon by the Viscount culminated in the miserable collapse of the Cabinet. The Viscount is a great votarist of the Buddhist doctrine of asceticism, and wrote a little work on Indian philosophy. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 192](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n192/mode/1up))


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**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 for over 20 years till his return home '02, to take post at the head office and again London Director in '07. Mrs. Watanabe is an English lady. Add. Mitsui Bussan, London. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Wataru** Dean of Eng. Col., Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. '57 in Nagasaki; studied metallurgy in the Univ. (class '79), further studied at Freiburg, returning home in '75; had charge of Sado gold mine when it belonged to the Court, and then back to the alma mater. Add. Sendagi-Hayashi-cho, H., Tokyo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Watase, Shozaburo** Ph. D. Sc (Japan) Prof. of Zoology, College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo; grad. Imperial College of Agriculture Sapporo, 1884; Studied Zoology at Imp. Univ. Tokyo, '1884-'1886; Johns Hopkins Unives. 1886-1890; Clark Univ. 1890-'92. Was Lecturer at the University of Chicago, 1892-1900; travelled extensively in America, Europe and in Tropics. Add. 9, Minamicho, Ushigome, Tokio. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Watase, Torajiro** elder brother of the above, b. at Numazu '60; gard. Sapporo, Agr. Col. '84. Was connected with educational work at Tokyo and in the provinces; then started business as seed-grower and importer and exporter of agricultural instruments and requisities. Sits in the Municipal Council, in which he has charge of the Grand Exhibition Section. Add. Tame-ike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Hikohachi** Vice-Admiral, Commander of the 1st Squadron, was b. in Kagoshima '55; began his career in the Navy when young, and was promoted to the present high rank in '08. Was honoured with 3rd Class of Golden Kite. Add. Higashi-Goken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Saburo** Prof. in the Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was born '70 in Nara-ken; first studied at the Tokyo Semmon Gakko (now Waseda Univ.) and after grad. from it entered the special course and next the main course of the law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. which he finished in '96. Further studied International Private Law at the Univ. Hall and in Germany, England, etc. '97-'01, to be appointed Prof. at the Univ. on his return; is also Prof. in the Waseda Univ. and is editor of a law magazine. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome. Tokyo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Skin-ichiro** ex-Departmental Chief of the Formosan Gov't, was b. '64 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; enterad the Dep't of Home Affairs; Governor of Tottori '03-'07; appointed to the Formosan post in '08; relieved in '10. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))

**Yamagata, Aritomo** Marshal, Prince (Count '84, Marquis '95, Prince '07), Pres. of Privy Council, holder of Grand Cordon, O. M. (Br.), one of the eldest statesmen, was b. '38 in Choshu, and took a distinguished part in the civil strife attending the Restoration; appointed Major-Gen. and a junior Vice-Minister of War by the Imp. Government; Lieut.-Gen., '72 and the Minister of War '73; was chief of Staff of the Army of Subjugation commanded by the late H.I.H. Prince Arisugawa in the civil war '77 After having sat frequently in the chair of Chief of the General Staff and of War, circumstances obliged him to undertake various civil posts, chiefly connected with Home Affairs and Justice Department. Visited Europe and America, '83-'89 to study the local self-government system and the constitution of civil corporations; commander of the 1st Army in the Japan-China War, but soon compelled by ill-health to return home. Attended the coronation ceremony of Tsar Nicholas '96, and brought home the Yamagata-Lobanow Convention in regard to Korea. Formed a Ministry '89-'91, and had had rather stormy time with the freedom-loving people representatives, and also in his second Ministry '08-'00. The Marshal's political career outwardly ended with the second Premiership, but he still continues to wield potential power in active politics, for Prince Katsura is believed to be the Prince's successor in politics. On the outbreak of the late War the Marshal succeeded Marshal Oyama as Chief of the General Staff, to be transferred to the Presidency of Privy Council on Prince Ito's departure for Korea as Resident-Gen. The latter's return from Korea has been followed by a change in their relative position in home politics. Add. Sekiguchi, Tokyo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 193](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n193/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Yamagata, Isaburo** Deputy-Res.-Gen., Korea, ex-Minister of Communications, b. '57 in Choshu; held various subordinate posts in the Central Government and as Governor in several provinces; was Minister of Communications soon after the formation of the Saionji Ministry, in deference, it is said, to his powerful uncle and father-in-law, he being an adopted son and heir of Marshal Prince Yamagata, and son of his sister; resigned the chair early '08; appointed to present post '10. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 194](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n194/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Einosuke** D. Sc (Japan) Director of the Imperial Archives and Mausoleum; was b' '63 in Shimane-ken; grad. Physics at the Science Col. of the Tokyo Univ. in '84; Prof. in the First Higher Sch., and then in the Imp. Kyoto Univ. '97; President of the Peers' Sch. in '05; transferred to the present in '07. Add. Iidamachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 194](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n194/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Sogi** Dir. of the Revenue Bureau, Bank of Japan; was b. '51 in Shimane-ken. Had long served in the Financial Dept' as Bureau Dir., and entered the Nippon Ginko about twelve years ago. He is elder brother of Mr. Einosuke Yamaguchi. Add. Haraikata-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 194](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n194/mode/1up))

**Yamakawa, Gitaro** Prof. of Electric Engineering at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo, since '87; b. at Kawagoe in '60; graduated electricity from the Gov. Engineering Col. in '82; visited Europe for study '96-'99; has written several works on his speciality. Add. Sendagi-Hayashi-cho, H., Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 194](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n194/mode/1up))

**Yamakawa, Kenjiro** D. Sc (Japan) President Imperial Kyushu Univ., Mem. House of Peers, b. '54 at Aizu. studied physics in Europe and America, was connected with the Tokyo Imp. Univ. after his return in '72; ultimately rising to the President, but resigned it '05 dissatisfied with interference of executive authorities (v. "Tomizu"). Since '06 he has had charge of the Tech. Col. founded near Wakamatsu, by Mr. Yasukawa, millionaire coal-miner. Add. Hatsune-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 194](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n194/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Yamakawa, Yuki** Director and General Manager of the Yokohama Specie Bank, b '55 in Ishikawa-ken; an official of the Treasury '76-'78; entered the Specie Bank in '80 and has continued in its service, having had charge of the Kobe Branch and of London Branch (at the time of Russo-Japanese War). Add. Yokohama Specie Bank, Yokohama. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Gombei** member of Supreme Mil. Council, Admiral, Count (cr. Baron '02, Count '07), b. '52 in Satsuma and fought in the War of the Restoration on the Imperial side; one of the pioneer graduates of the Naval Academy, class '77; was on board a naval training vessel that visited America and then made a voyage round the world on board a German warship; promoted Lieut., '80, and appointed Vice-Commander of the cruiser Asama: was one of the commissioners sent to England, '85 to bring home the cruiser Naniwa, built there; Commander of the g.b. Amagi, '86; was dispatched to Europe and America in '87 on suite of the then Vice-Minister of the Navy (Adm. Kabayama); Captain '90 and Commander of the Takao, and next that of the Takachiho. He was soon transferred to the Naval Office first as Personal Secretary of the Minister; promoted Director of a Bureau and was gazetted Rear-Admiral, '95; Vice-Minister '96 when he was promoted Vice-Adm. and Minister from '98 to Jan. '06, having been appointed full Admiral, '04. Dispatched to England and U.S.A. on suite of Prince Fushimi '07 and was decorated with G.C.M.G. by King Edward. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Jotaro** Mag. Dir. of the Mitsui Bussan, was b. in 1867 in Fukui, entered the service of the Company in '82 and was attached to the Branch at Shanghai when he soon rose to its chief and remained till '04, when he was transferred to the head office. Add. Mitsui Bussan, T. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Nobumi** Major-Gen. and Commander of 13th Brigade, was b. in '63 at Kochi, Sub-Lieut. in '83, Captain in '92, Major in '97, Colonel in '05, Major-Geneal in '10. Add. Asahigawa, Hokkaido. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Tatsuo** Minister of Finance, mem. House of Peers, ex-Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan, b. '56 in Oita-ken; connected with educational work from '80 to '82 when he entered the Mitsubishi Firm and was appointed a Director of the Yusen Kaisha, formed by amalgamation of the Mitsubishi with the rival company Kyodo; entered in '90 the Bank of Japan in which he was appointed Dir. of Banking Bureau, to be nominated Governor, '98; relieved of the post '03, Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan '10, and appointed to the present post in '11. Add. Kami-Niban-cho, Kojimachi, T. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Yasujiro** Naval Eng.-Vice-Adm., Sectional Chief of the Naval Construction Bureau, was b. in Tokyo in '60, grad. Naval Engineering School '84, Eng. Captain in Adm. Togo's flagship Mikasa in the late War, Rear-Adm. '07 and Pres. of his alma mater '08-'9, transferred to present post '09. Add. Naval Office, Tokyo. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamanaka, Nobuyoshi** Baron, Lieut.-Gen. and Commander of 16th Army Division at Kyoto, was b. '52 at Yamaguchi, Sub-Lieutenant in '71, Captain in '73, Major in '80, Lieut-Colonel in '89, Colonel in '94, Major-General in '99, Lieut.-General in '05, was created a Peer in '07 in consideration of his service in the late war. Add. Kyoto. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))

**Yamane, Buryo** Baron, Lieut.-Gen. and Commander of 8th Division at Hirosaki, was b. '04 at Yamaguchi, Sub-Lieutenant of Engineering in '77, Captain in '84, Major in '90, Colonel in '95 and was appointed chief adjustant at 6th and 12th Divisions, Major-Gen. '00 and Commander of Sasebo Fort, Lieut.-Gen. in '06 and Commander of Shimonoseki Fort, Baron in '07, transferred to the present post in '08. Add. Hirosaki. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 195](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n195/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Yamanouchi, Ichiji** Dir. of the Imperial Railways, was b. in Kagoshima in '65, grad. Law (Imp. Tokyo Univ.) in '88, Secretary and next Sectional Chief of the Police Bureau (Home Office), Governor of Aomori '02-'4. Dir. of the R'ly Bureau '04-'6, Vice-Pres. of the Imp. R'ly's when its scope was expanded after nationalization of r'lys, was transferred to the present post with further expansion of the scope and appointment of Baron Goto as President. Add. Shiodome, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))

**Yamanouchi, Katsu-aki** Secretary and Ritualist at the Imperial Court, was b. '45 in Tokyo, entered the service of the Foreign Office in '73 but subsequently transferred to the Household Department where he was attached to the Cookery and other Sections, and finally promoted to the present posts. Add. Suido-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))

**Yamanouchi, Masuji** Baron ('07), Mem. House of Peers, ex-Commander Kure Admiralty, and Pres. of the Japan Steel Works, Hokkaido; b. '60 in Musashi; entered the Naval Academy in '73; Midshipman in '79; Sub-Lieut. '84; dispatched to France and Germany '84 to study naval arsenal affairs; on commission to bring home the Matsushima built in France '90; rewarded in '92 for his invention of safety device of gun and gun-frame; proceeded to England '93-'94 and again to England in Oct. of the latter year, returning home in July '95; Naval Constructor-Commander '97, and Captain '9; Rear-Adm. '02; his work in steel foundry affair and making of plug of Kure type was officially appreciated in '03; chief of Construction Section, Kure '03; Vice-Adm. '03; Commander of Kure Ad'ty '06-'09; next Pres. of the Japan Steel Works. Add. Hiyoshi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))

**Yamanouchi, Toyokage** Marquis and Capt. of Infantry (ret.), was b. in '75 in the house which formerly held the fief of Tosa, graduated from the Military Cadet School in '00 and has since been attached to the General Staff; proceeded to France for study '09 where he fell ill and returned home in '10. Married in '03 Princess Sachiko, eldest daughter of Fushimi. Add. Kojimachi, Tokyo, — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))

**Yamao, Yozo** Viscount (cr. '87), was b. '37 in Yamaguchi, and was one of those young men who with late Prince Ito and Marquis Inouye proceeded to England on the eve of the Restoration for study, returned home in '70 and appointed Secretary at the Public Works Department and finally rose to be its Minister in '80; subsequently appointed Vice-President of the former Senate Councillor at the Court, President of the Legislative Bureau, Lord Steward to the House of Arisugawa and Kitashirakawa, etc. Resigned the official service in '98 and has since been leading retired life. Add. Toriizaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))

**Yamasaki, Shoroku** Dir. Debt Bureau, Finance, was b. in '68 at Saga, graduated from Imperial Tokyo Univ. (Law) '96 and at the sametime, passed the higher civil service examination, Tax Inspector in '97 attached to the Taxation Office at Nagasaki, transfered to the Head Office to be made its Secretary '00, Customs Chief in '07-'10. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))

**Yamawaki, Gen** Mem. House of Peers and President of Adm. Litigation Court, b. in Fukui '49, studied in Germany '70-'72. He afterward filled various high civil posts and was app. to the present post in Jan. '06. Add. Hinoki-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 196](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n196/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Yamawaki, Haruki** chief of Exhibition Affairs Section, Dep't of Agr. and Com.; was b. '71 in Kyoto adopted as son and heir by the above named; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. in '99 and passed the higher civil service examination the same year; official in the Dep't of Agr. and Com. first as Per. Sec. to the Minister, then as Secretary and Sectional Chief; was Commissioner of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition and is chief of Exhibit Section of the Grand Exh. of Japan to be held in '17. Add. Hirakawa-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))

**Yamaza, Enjiro** ex-Dir. Poli'cal 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.; Dir. Political Bureau, '01-'8; Councillor of the Embassy in London '08. Add. Jap. Embassy, London. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))

**Yanagisawa, Yasutoshi** Count, Mem. House of Peers, mem. of Japanese census commission, consulting statist to the Cabinet, mem. of International Statistical Society, hon. mem. of Royal Statistic Society (England). Pres. of the First Mutual Life Assurance Com. etc., was b. 1870 in Echigo, son of Lord Mitsu-aki, scion of the House of Yanagisawa which hereditarily held the fief of Koriyama, Yamato; was adopted '86 as son and heir of the main house, and succeeded to the title '93; grad. at the Peers' College with honor '94; was sent by the Imperial Court to Germany for study and attended the Universities of Berlin, Vienna, and Strassburg, Brussels, Paris, studying statistics; meanwhile appointed on the suite of H.H. Prince Kan-in who was sent to attend the Diamond Jubilee of Emperor Francis Joseph; returned home in 1900. Has attended the International Statistical Conference six times as representative of Japan, from that at Christiana in 1899 and the latest at the Hague '11. Add. Tamachi, VIII/1, S., Tokyo. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))

**Yano, Tsuneta** Man. Dir. of the 1st Mutual Life Insur. Co., was b. '65 in Okayama; grad. the Third Higher School (Medical Branch Okayama) in '89; entered the Japan Life Insur. Co. and in '93 made manager of the Kyosai Life Insur. Co.; went over to Belgium to attend the International Congress of Actuaries held in Sept. '95; and afterward entered a German Life Insur. Co. to receive its business training; was appointed an official in the Dep't of Agr. and Com., but soon resigned to start the present Co. Add. Omori, near T. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))

**Yashiro, Rokuro** Rear-Admiral, Commander of Training Squadron, Yokosuka, Holder of 3rd Class of Golden Kite, was born '60 in Aichi-ken, Naval Ensign in '85, and through rapid promotion was elevated to Captain in '01 and finally to the present rank; and long served as Staff-Officer of the Standing Squadron, Attache to the Legation at St. Petersburg, and Vice Com. of the Yashima, commanding the Asama in the late war. Add. Yokosuka. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))

**Yasoshima, Chikanori** Manager of the Shibusawa's Office, Dir. of the Shinagawa Fire Brick Co., Shibusawa Ware House Co. etc., was b. '73 in Uwajima, Iyo; grad. Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '94; appointed Per. Sec. to Baron Shibusawa. Had been once to Europe and America with the Baron. Add. Shirokane-Daimachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))

**Yasuda, Zenjiro** a millionaire who sprang from obscurity to the present affluence, greatest perhaps next to the Mitsui and the Mitsubishi; b. '38 in Toyama-ken, and was an apprentice at a shop in Tokyo and finally opened an exchange shop on his own account. This was enlarged in scope and developed into a bank. He has founded several other banks and has moreover lent his powerful backing in the starting of the Tokyo Fire Insurance Co., the Imp. Marine Insurance Co. and Kyosai Life Insurance Co. Being a public-spirited man he does not spare to furnish fund to any useful undertaking. The fund required in the Osaka Harbour Works was almost wholly supplied by him. He is a business man of extraordinary integrity and diligence. Add. Yokoami-cho, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 197](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n197/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Yasuhiro, Ban-ichiro** Dir. of Legislative Bureau, Mem. of House of Peers, was b. '59 in Fukuoka-ken. Grad. the Keio-Gijuku, the Chuo Shoin at Hongkong, and finally from Cambridge Univ. in England; Prof. in the 3rd Higher Sch. in '89; Secretary to the Cabinet; Councillor to the Legislation Bureau; President of the Bureau for Common Schools in '97; Chief Secretary to the Cabinet '98; nominated Mem. of House of Peers in '00; Vice-Min. of the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '01. Add. Nishi-Kata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yasukawa, Kei-ichiro** highest tax-payer, mine-owner, Dir. of several cos., was b. 1849 in Chikuzen; studied at the Keio Gijuku early in the 80th; has made a fortune in coal-mining; founded single-handed the Meiji Semmon College in 1908 by contributing 3,000,000 yen, and has been rewarded for it with 3rd class of the Sacred Treasure. Add. Wakamatsu, Fukuoka. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yokoi, Toki-o** ex-M.P., b. '57 in Kumamoto, eldest son of the celebrated Heishiro Yokoi who was assassinated early this era; studied English at Kumamoto and was one of the first graduates of the late Niijima's Doshisha of which he was made Pres.. '97, but left in '99 owing to the dispute with the foreign mission board; he turned to politics, identified with the Seiyukai, and shortly held a post of Councillor in the Communications Dep't. Was connected with the Nichi Nichi '04-'06 and visited India, '03. Was involved in the Nippon Sugar Refinery Co.'s case and had to resign the seat in May '09. Add. Higashi-Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yokota, Kuniomi** President of the Supreme Court, b. '50 in Oita-ken; entered the judical 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 to the present post June '06. Add. Kagurazaka, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yokoyama, Matajiro** Geologist, D. Sc (Japan), Prof. in the Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. '60 in Nagasaki; grad. Geology in the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and was subsequently appointed an official at the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '82; sent to Germany to prosecute further study in '86; appointed Prof. at his alma mater on returning home; received his doctorate in '96. Add. Higashi-Goken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yokura, Toryu** veterinarian, principal and proprietor of the Azabu Veterinary School, was b. '61 in Kagoshima; studied veterinary science at the Agr. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., and further in America; appointed Prof. in the Agr. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '87, which he resigned some years ago to start his own veterinary school. Add. Sanko-cho, Shirokane, T. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yonei, Genjiro** Prop. in the Yonei firm, Dir. of the Meiji Gum Co., the Kirin Beer Brewing Co., etc., was b. '61 in Okayama-ken; grad. the Keio-Gijuku; then entered the business circle and established an import business at Ginza, the "Yonei Shoten." Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj.,. T. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Sakuya** Minister to Siam since June '08, b. '59 in Higo, attaché in '86, appointed to The Hague in '88, Per. Secretary to Minister of Education in '93 and then Prof. in Third High School, 2nd Legation Sec. at Vienna in '98, removed to The Hague in '00, and transferred to Vienna in '01, of which post he was relieved in '04. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 198](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n198/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Yoshida, Yosaku** Per. Secretary to Foreign Minister since '96 and attaché of the Board of Ceremonies, Court, b. '50, clerk at Foreign Office in '77-'86, attaché in '87, élève Consul at Manila in '92 and then attaché in Berlin. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))

**Yoshihara, Saburo** ex-Vice-Min. of Home Affairs, b. '54 in Chiba-ken; appointed a Secretary of the House of Representative, '90; then Secretary in prefectural Government of Saitama, Osaka and Aichi, to be promoted to be the Governor of Kagawa-ken and next of Okayama-ken, till he was transferred to the Home Office as Director of Local Administration Bureau, '03 and to be the Vice-Minister in Jan. '06, then to be Vice-Pres., Oriental Development Co., Seoul. Add. Ichiban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))

**Yoshii, Yukei** Dir. of the Bank of Japan, was b. '63 in Kagoshima. Early entered the Bank of Japan in which he has gradually distinguished himself to be given an important position of its Director. Add. Kita-Iga-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))

**Yoshikawa, Akimasa** Count, (cr. Vis. '96 and Count '07), Member of 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 elsewhere was appointed the Gov. of Tokyo-fu and then Vice-Min. of Home Affairs. Then began his ministerial career, first as Minister of Edu. '90; Justice, '93-'96; Home Office, '91-96; Communications twice '98-'00 and '01-'3; Home Office, '04, which last he had to resign in connection with the Sept. 5th anti-Peace Agitation in Tokyo. Add. Miyamura-cho, Azabu, T. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))

**Yoshimatsu, Shigetaro** Vice-Adm., Pres. of Naval staff college, was born in Kochi-ken '59; appointed Sub-Lieut. in '83; was at one time Staff-Officer of the Kure Adm., Chief of the First Bureau, Chief Staff-Officer of Sasebo Adm., Com. of the Naniwa and Takasago, and some others, Rear-Adm. in '07 Vice-Adm. '09, 3rd Class of Golden Kite for his service in the late War. Add. Etajima, Hiroshima. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))

**Zumoto, Motosada** Prop. and Dir. of the Japan Times, started by him in '97 and only English paper owned and conducted by the Japanese, 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 the late Prince Ito when he was Premier. He has frequently travelled through Europe and America. During the war with Russia he acted as resident correspondent of the London Standard in Tokyo. Accompanied the late Prince Ito to Seoul as non-official mem. of the Residency-Gen., and in January 1906 he took over the Seoul Press formerly owned by an Englishman. Withdrew from it in '09, to start the Oriental Information Agency in New York city. Returned to Tokyo in December '10 to assume the control of the Japan Times. Add. The Japan Times, Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))

**Zushi, Tamiyoshi** Director of the Taiwan Sugar Co., was b. in '54 at Kagoshima, studied at an American Col. '73-'79, Sec. of the former Public Works Dep't 79, transferred to the R'ly Bureau '83 and remained in the service as Dep't Dir. till '09 when he was placed on retired list. Add Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 199](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n199/mode/1up))


## Publication and Press

**Hochi Shimbun** (est. June, '72)—friendly to the Kokumin-to. Issues an evening edition. Pres.—K. Minoura, M.P. Ed.—T. Murakami. Office.—Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Japan Times** (est. Feb., '97)—Prop. M. Zumoto, only English paper edited and published by Japanese. Editor—I. Takahashi. Office.—Uchisaiwaicho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Jiji Shimpo** (est. March, '82)—stated by the late Yukichi Fukazawa; independent. Prop.—S. Fukazawa. Ed.—K. Ishikawa. Office.—Minaminabe-cho, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Kokumin Shimbun** (est. Feb., '90.)—organ of bureaucratic clique. Prop. and Ed.—I. Tokutomi. Office.—Hiyoshi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Mainichi Shimbun** (est. Sept., 1870 as "Yokohama Mainichi Shimbun")—friendly to the Nationalists, shares and in common ownership and editating with the Hochi. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Miyako Shimbun** (est. Sept., '85)—social paper popular among gay circles, etc. Prop. Baron M. Kusumoto. Ed.—T. Tagawa. Office.—Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Nippon** (est. Feb., '89).—independent. Prop.—K. Ito. Ed.—K. Hayashi. Office.—Sanjukkenbori, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Niroku Shimbun** (est. Oct., '93)—independent. Prop.—T. Akiyama. Ed. T. Nakamura. Office.—Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Osaka Asahi Shimbun** (est. '83)—independent. Prop.—R. Murayama. Ed.—S. Torii. Office.—Nakano-shima, Osaka. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Osaka Jiji Shimpo** (est. ,05)—independent. Osaka edition of the Jiji (Tokyo) Ed.—K. Takami. Office.—Koraibashi, Osaka. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Osaka Mai-nichi Shimbun** (est. '83)—independent. Man.—Kirihara. Ed.—K. Ishii. Office.—Okawa-machi, Osaka. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shimpo** (est. '00)—independent. Ed.—K. Kato, M.P., ex-Belgian Minister. Office.—Kyuhoji-machi, Osaka. Tokyo Office —Hachiban-cho. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Asahi Shimbun** (est. '88)—independent. Prop.—R. Murayama. Ed.—K. Ikebe. Office.—Takiyamacho, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun** (est. Feb., '72)—purchased in 1910, by the prop'tors of the Osaka Mainichi. Office.—Maruno-uchi, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Yamoto Shimbun** Bureaucratic and Central Club organ. Prop.—G. Matsushita M.P. Office.—Sanjukken-bori, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Yomiuri Shimbun** (est. June, '74)—independent. Prop.—T. Takayanagi. Ed.—K. Sasakawa M.P. Office.—Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Yorozu Choho** (est. Nov., '92)—independent. Prop. and Ed.—S. Kuroiwa. Office.—Yumi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Maiyu Shimbun** (est. March, '98)—Prop. and Ed.—S. Akiyama. Office.—Kakigaracho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Kahoku Shimpo** (est. Jan. .97) Prop.—K. Ichiriki. Ed.—G. Suzuki. Office.—Sendai — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))

**Shin-aichi** (est. July, '88)—Prop.—U. Oshima. Ed.—D. Shimizu. Office.—Nagoya. — p. 217 ([scan leaf 264](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n264/mode/1up))


## Charity and Relief

***Aichi Ikuji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... ... Bud. Yaba, Nagoya. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Aichi Jizen-kwai** ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Otsumachi, Nagoya. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Airin-kan** ... ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Akita Discharged Convicts Home** ... ... Ch. Akita City. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Bocho Koji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... ... Bud. Chofu, Yamaguchi. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Bosatsu-kai Koji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... ... Bud. Kurashiki, Okayama. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Dai-kan-jin Yo-iku-in Asylum** ... ... Bud. Nagano City. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Dai Nippon Bud. Jizen-dan** ... ... ... Bud. Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Do-aisha** (charity treatment society by 32 doctors in Tokyo). — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Dozen-kai (School)** ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Soitaya, Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Ehime ex-Con. Home** ... ... ... ... Ch. Teppo-cho, Matsuyama. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Ehime Jizen-kai** ... ... ... ... ... — Matsuyama City. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Essa Buddhist Orphanage** ... ... ... Bud. Nagaoka, Echigo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Fuji Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Yoshiwara, Suruga. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Fujin Kyoritsu Orphanage** ... ... ... ... — Iidamachi, Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Futaba Kindergarten** ... ... ... ... Ch. Samegahashi, Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Gifu Blind Asylum** ... ... ... ... ... — Gifu City. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Gotemba Leper Hospital** ... ... ... ... Ch. Gotemba, Suruga. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Hakodate Charity Hospital** ... ... ... — Hakodate, Hokkaido. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Haku-ai sha Orphanage** ... ... ... ... Ch. Kozu, Osaka. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Han-ai Fushoku-kai** ... ... ... ... ... Bud. Ikuno-mura, Osaka. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto-en** ... ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Okawa-mura, Maebashi. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Hei-an Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... Bud. Sakae-machi-tori, Kyoto. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Higo Jikei-kan Kyoikubu** ... ... ... — Nishi hori, Kumamoto. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Hiroshima Ikuji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... — Nishi Tera-machi, Hiroshima. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Hiroshima Jikei Gaku-in** ... ... ... Ch. Hiroshima. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Hiroshima Koji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... — Osuga-mura, Hiroshima. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Hoiku-in Orphanage** ... ... ... Ch. Koshigoe, Sagami. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Hyogo-ken ex-Con. Home** ... ... ... Ch. Shimo Yamate, Kobe. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Ihai-en (Orphanage Hospital)** ... ... ... Ch. Meguro, Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Jizen Kan** ... ... ... ... ... — Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Jizen Kyokai** ... ... ... ... — Odawara, Kanagawa. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Jomo Orphanage** ... ... ... ... Ch. Mayebashi, Joshu. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Kagoshima B.D. & D. School** ... ... — Nagata-cho, Kagoshima. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Kagoshima Charity B.D. & D. School** ... — Yamanosu-cho, Kagoshima. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Kainan Jizen-kai** ... ... ... ... — Marugame, Sanuki. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Kakushu Wakei Orphanage** ... ... ... Bud. Kida, Naoyetsu. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Kan-on Ko** ... ... ... ... — Akita. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Kanazawa Orphange** ... ... ... ... Ch. Kanazawa. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Kan Jizen ex-Con. Home** ... ... ... Ch. Bitchu machi, Kaga. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Kano Orphanage** ... ... ... ... — Kagaoka, Bitchu — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Katei Gakko** ... ... ... ... Ch. Sugamo, Tokyo — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Keikwa Yojo-in** ... ... ... — Kyoto. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Kobe Hokoku Orphanage** ... ... ... — Kobe. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

***Kobe Koji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... ... — Nakayamate, Kobe. — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))

**Kobe Kunmo-in** ... ... ... ... ... ″ ″ — p. 245 ([scan leaf 292](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n292/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kobe Kyumin-in** ... ... ... ... ... — Oi-dori, Kobe. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Kobe Sen-eki-Kinen Orph** ... ... ... ... ... — Kobe. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kochi Orphanage** ... . ... ... ... — Enokuchi, Kochi. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Koto-ura Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Amagasaki, Hyogo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kumamoto Jikatsu-dan** ... ... ... ... — Higashi-tsuboi, Kumamoto. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kuyo Yoro-in** ... ... ... ... ... ... Bud. Uramonzen, Nagoya. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kyoto City B.D. & D. School** ... ... — Kyoto. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kyoto ex-Com. Home** ... ... ... ... Ch. Rokkaku, Shimokyo, Kyoto. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Kyusai-in** ... ... ... ... — Kamikyo, Kyoto. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Maternity Hospital** ... ... ... Ch. Muromachi, Kyoto. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Maikai Jiku** ... ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Matsuye Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Matsuye. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Miike ex-Con. Home** ... ... ... ... Ch. Haseba, Miike-gun, Hizen. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Miye Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Tsu, Ise. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Motoe Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Takaoka, Etchu. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Muryo Shikuhaku-jo** ... ... ... ... Bud. Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Nagasaki B.D. & D. School** ... ... ... — Kozen-cho, Nagasaki. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki Orphanage** ... ... ... ... — Takanohira, Nagasaki. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Niigata Blind & Dumb School** ... ... — Niigata. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Ono Jizen-in** ... ... ... ... ... — Kanagawa. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Osaka B.D. & D. School** ... ... ... ... — Shio-cho, Osaka. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Osaka Charity Hospital** ... ... ... ... — Kanzaki-cho, Osaka. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Osaka Yohane Gakuin** ... ... ... ... — Osaka. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Osaka Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Tennoji, Osaka. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Otaru Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Otaru, Hokkaido. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Ryuge Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Shimogion, Fukuoka. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Saga Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Saga. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Salvation Army Works** ... ... ... ... Ch. Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***San-in Ji-iku Katei Gakko** ... ... ... ... — Matsuye. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Sanuki Hoikukai Koji-in** ... ... ... ... — Takamatsu. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Sendai Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Kita Yobancho, Sendai. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Shimonoseki ex-Con. Home** ... ... ... Ch. Shimonoseki. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Shitsugoku-nin Hogokai (ex-Con's Home)** ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Yamate, Kobe. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Shitsugoku-nin Kyusaijo (ex-Con's Home)** ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Sal. Ch. Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Shomin Yagakko (School)** ... ... ... — Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Sumire Girl School** ... ... ... ... Ch. Yamate, Yokohama. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Takinogawa Orphanages for Feeble-minded** ... ... ... ... ... Ch. Oji, near Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Tohoku Jizen-in Hogobu** ... ... ... — Sendai. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Tokai Orphanage** ... ... ... ... — Toyohashi, Mikawa. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Koji-in (Orphanage)** ... ... ... — Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Shokubutsu-in** ... ... ... — Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Yoro-in** ... ... ... ... ... — Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Tottori Orphanage** ... ... ... ... ... — Tottori. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Toyama Jizen-kai** ... ... ... ... — Toyama, Etchu. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Watanabe Tai ex-Con. Home** ... ... ... Ch. Omiya, Osaka. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Keikwa Gakko** ... ... ... — Yokohama. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Yokohama Orphanage** ... ... ... ... Ch. Tobe, Yokohama. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))

***Yokohama Fujin Jizen-kai** ... ... ... ... Ch. Negishi, Yokohama. — p. 246 ([scan leaf 293](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n293/mode/1up))


## Arts and Crafts

**Taniguchi Kokyo** (b. '64), of Kyoto, learned under Bairei, and his style is very delicate and therefore most fitted for depicting historical subjects. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Kobori Tomone** (b. '64), Prof. of Tokyo Art Academy, is a master-painter of the Tosa school. He excels in drawing warriors of ancient time. He is the pupil of Kawasaki Chitora, authority in antiquities. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Murata Tanryo** (b. '72), Pupil of Kawabe Mitate, painter of Tosa school. He seems to represent ancient manners and customs and also warriors. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Ohashi Suiseki** (b. '65). As a follower of Watanabe Shoka of Southern Chinese school, Suiseki of Gifu occupies a unique position, that of being the master painter of tigers, is a gold medallist at Paris, St. Louis and other world's fairs. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Mochizuki Gyoksen** (b. '34), is a great grand-child of the famous artist, Gynksen (written in different characters); Art Commissioner to the Court, is one of the contemporary masters in animals. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto Fuko** (b. '43), is pupil of Kikuchi Yosai, and together with Watanabe Seitei is the great master's two best followers; he is more faithful to the master's style than Seitei. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Watanabe Seitei** (b. '51) is more versatile than the other and his work being in light touch even resembles water color pictures. He has done much in improving, in conjunction with Namikawa Sosuke, the designs of enamel ware. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Suzuki Kwason** (b. '60). He enjoys with Seitei a greater popularity in the West than in Japan and has done much in designs for porcelain, pottery and cloisonné wares for the Europe market. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Shimomura Kwanzan** (b. '73) is famous as the best graduate of the Tokyo Art Academy and his style being somewhat heavy is best suited for treating solemn subjects. He studied at Gaho's atelier for some years and then in England. His recent productions show highly decorative style, very clever in composition. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Terasaki Kogyo** (b. '66) wields a light brush and is reputed as a master in treating subjects of manners and customs. He possesses a fertile brain and his work is rich in variety; is believed to be all-round artist in every style of painting, so that it is almost impossible for critics to recognise his works. First he studied under Hirafuku Sui-an, Master artist of Shijo school, and then under Gaho; is Professor of Tokyo Art Academy. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Kawai Gyokdo** (b. '73), is a landscapist, and of a style somewhat more solemn than Gaho under whom he studied at first. He studied under Kono Bairei at Kyoto and then came to Tokyo to study at Gaho's atelier. Recently his works fail to show any change in both technique and design. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Kajita Hanko** (b. '70) is at his best in treating subjects of modern life, and is fond of depicting girl students; but his fame has somewhat declined. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto Shunkio** of Kyoto (b. '71), learned under Mori Kwansai (d. '94), Prof. Kyoto Technical School, and one of the masters of Okyo's school. Shunkio's pictures display greater vigor than the master's and he is especially noted for drawing bleak northern landscapes. — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))

**Yokoyama Taikan** (b. '68), is the best known of the graduates of the Tokyo Art Academy. His work is highly original and is especially famous for beautiful colouring; he tried to supersede the line drawing of Japan — p. 609 ([scan leaf 658](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n658/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Akita Mokuzai K. K** Timber merchants and exporters, Noshiro, Akita Established in Apr. '07, amalgamating Noshiro Hanzai, Akita Seizai and Noshiro Zaimoku Cos, Capital yen 2,000 (p. u. 1,000). Directors N. Isaka (Pres.). D. Takemura (Mg. Dir.) Specialities: timber and supply of electric light and power to the Akita city. Timber-chios are consumed as fuel. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Ando Shippo-ten** Enamel ware merchants and exporters, Ginza, Tokyo. Works, Nagoya. Established in '82 by J. Ando. Average annual output is reported about yen 30,000 Branch Harbart, U.S.A. Awarded with Gold and Silver medals at Paris, St. Louis, Anglo-Japanese Fairs etc. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Asanuma Shokai** Gs. K., Photographic and printing machine merchants, Honcho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Founded in Mar. '02 by the Asanuma family. Capital yen 200. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Chosen Ginko, K. K** Seoul, Korea. See the Chap. of Chosen. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Chuo Seishi K. K** Paper manufacturers. Nakatsu, Gifu. Established in '06 with capital yen 500. Directors, T. Shibusawa (Pres.) H. Okawa (Mg. Dir.) — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Dai Hyaku Ginko, K. K** Bankers. Yorozucho, Nihombashi Tokyo. Established in '77. One of the most soundest and prosperous banks with wide foreign connection. Directors, K. Takata (Pres.) K. Ikeda (Gen. Mg.) Capital yen 2,000. Latest dividend (2nd half, '11) 25%. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Dai Ichi Ginko, K. K** Bankers, Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo, the first private bank in Japan established in July '73. Was for many years, and before the creation of the Bank of Korea in '09, banker to the Korean Government, having solely enjoyed the privilege of issuing notes, also undertook for the Korean Govt coinage reform business. Now maintains 29 branches at Yokohama, Osaka, Seoul etc. Directors, Baron E. Shibusawa, (Pres.) Y. Sasaki (Gen. Mg.). Capital, yen 10,000 (p. u.). Reserve fund, yen 5,850. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Dai Ichi Seimei Hoken Sogo K** Mutual Life Insurance Co. Tori-Sanchome, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established in Sept. '02 by Mr. Yano and others; pioneer mutual life insurance company in the country. Directors Count Y. Yanagisawa (Pres.) T. Yano (Mg. Dir.). Capital, yen 200. — p.  ([scan leaf 719](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n719/mode/1up))

**Dai Jugo Ginko, K. K** Bankers, Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Established in '77 by some Peers and formerly called the Peer's Bank. Capital yen 18,000 (fully p. u.). Directors, K. Sonoda, (Pres.) I. Matsukata (Vice-Pres.) M. Naruse (Mg.). — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Daimaru Gofukuten** Dry goods store, Kyoto. Established several centuries ago; has head store at Kyoto and branches at Osaka and Kobe, Reorganized as limited company in '08 with the capital of yen 500; Directors F. Shimomura, Pres., N. Kataoka, Adv. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Dai Ni Ginko, K. K** Bankers, Sanchome, Hohcho, Yokohama. Established in '74, capital 1,5000 (fully p. u.). Directors, T. Hara, (Pres.). — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Dai Nippon Bakushu K. K** Beer brewery company; formed in Jan. 1906 by amalgamating Ebisu, Sapporo and Asahi breweries; capital yen 12,000 (p. u. 7,492). Directors, K. Magoshi, Pres., T. Uyemura, Mg. Dr., Brands, "Ebisu." "Sapporo," "Asashi" "Munchener." Office, Meguro, near Tokyo. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Dai Nippon Kido K. K** light-railway company, Tsukiji, Tokyo; established in '08 amalgamating eight light railway companies in different prefecture. Capital yen 2,335 (p. u. 167). Directors W. Amenomiya, R. Otaki. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Dai San Ginko, K. K** Bankers, Kobuna-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo; established in 1878 with capital yen 2,400 by the Yasuda family in '10 increased to 5,000 (p. u. 3,700) Directors, Z. Yasuda, (Pres.). T. Shimizu (Mg. Dr.) — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Fuji Gasu Boseki K. K** gassed yarn, Oshima-machi, Tokyo, Established in '97 with capital yen 16,888 (p. u.) afterward purched Onagigawa cotton mill and others. Capital yen 16,000 (p. u. 10,888) reserve fund, yen 2,098 has factoriesat Oshiage (spindles 56,184) Oyama No. 1(41,056) No. 3 (39,728) No. 4 (40,000) for cotton spinning; Hodogaya (19,620) Oyama No. 2 (16,860) for silk spinning and Onagiguwa (620 looms) for cotton spinning and weaving. Dirictors, K. Hamaguchi, (Pres.) Dr. T. Wada, (Mg., Dir.) — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Fuji Seishi K. K** Paper mill, Sanjikkembori, Kyobashi, Tokyo; established in '87; Directors, K. Ono. Pres., T. Katoda Mg. Dr., Specialities Fuji brand papers. Capital, yen 10,000 (p. u. 6,350). — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Fujita-gumi** Gm. K., Awaji-cho, Osaka, undertakes reclamation, forestry and mining works; owns Kosaka, Omori and Zuiho mines; reclamation office, Kojima-wan; Forestry office, Ekitaizan, Formosa; Capital yen 6,000; Directors Denzaburo and Heitaro Fujitas. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Fujiya-Hotel, K. K** Miyanoshita. Hakone. Formed in '93 by Yamaguchi family, Japanese hotel-keeper. Is reputated as one of the best hotels in Japan, provided with hot spring bath. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Fukushima Shokai** Gs. K., Stock-brokers, Awomono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established in Dec. 1905 succeeding Mr. N. Fukushima's business. Connection; the Company sent a representative abroad in 1907 and widened connection in Europe and America. Departments, Bonds, Financial and Trust. Capital, yen 1,000. Dirs. N. Fukushima, N. Maeda, Mg. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Fukushima Habutae K. K** Fukushima, Silk exporters; established in '07 with capital yen 500 (p. u. a quarter); directors, U. Yui, Mg. Dir. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))

**Furukawa Kogyo** Gm. K., Mining Co., Yayesu-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Late Ichibei Furukawa's copper works reorganized as such in '05 with capital of yen 5,000; owns Ashio and six other copper mines besides Innai silver mine; manufactures copper wire, bar and cokes; Directors, T. Furukawa, Pres., C. Kimura, K. Inouye, Dirs. — p. 671 ([scan leaf 720](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n720/mode/1up))


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**Hakodate Senkyo K.K** Dockyard, Hakodate. Established in '06 with capital of yen 1,800 (p. u. 1,650) Mg. Dir. T. Kawada. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Hakone Suiryoku Denki K.K** Hydro Electric Co., Shimbori Shiba, Tokyo. Formed in Dec. '06 with capital yen 1,200, to supply electric power to Yokohama and its vicinities. Director, M. Shirasugi, Pres. U. Konai, Mg. Dir. Works Tonosawa, Hakone. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Hakubun-kwan** a great publishing house, Honcho, Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo, was found in 1887 by the late Sahei Ohashi, father of the present proprietor, Shintaro, Ohashi. Has contributed not a little to the progress of learning and intellectual activity by endeavouring to economize the cost of publication in order to supply the publications at lowest possible price. He issued 60 kinds of magazine and 6,000 varieties of books, over 80 varieties of serial works, 20 of them still in course of publication. The Teikoku Hyakka Zensho (The Imperial Encyclopaedia) is a comprehensive publication comprising 200 volumes, is indeed an Encyclopaedia Britannica of Sapan. Its printing shop employs over a thousand employees men and wowen. Employs several stands of rotary presses of the latest style. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Hokkaido Takushoku Ginko, K. K** See the Chapter of Banks. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Hokkaido Tanko Kisen K.K** Colliery and Steamship Company; business office, Tsukiji, Tokyo; established in Nov. '09 and was first engaged in the business of coal mining and railway but with its line purchased by the Government under the railway nationalization law in Oct. '06, it expanded the colliery work, and began shipping service, also undertook the manufacture of cokes and forestly business. In conjunction with Messrs. Armstrong and Vickers, the Company opened a steel foundry styled the Nippon Seikosho. Capital yen 27,000 (p. u. 25,200; Directors, Y. Murota, Pres., T. Uno, Mg. Dir. Has Yubari No. 2, Poronai and Ikushumbetsu coal mines. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Hunter, E. H. & Co** Hirama-cho, Kobe. Formed in 1868 by E. H. Hunter. At first engaged to rice exporting business but since many years begun to import machineries and also engaged antimony refining business. Have special connection with Osaka Iron Works. Props. E. H. Hunter, Ryutaro Hunter. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Ikeda Gm. K** Curio merchant. Shimmonzen, Kyoto; formed in Mar, '96 succeeding former Ikeda firm. capital yen 300 with eight partnerships; branch at Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Ikegai Tekkojo** Iron works, Honshiba, Tokyo, established June '06 with capital yen 250 by Ikegai family. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Iriyama Saitan K. K** Colliery Company, Yagembori, Tokyo, formed in May '95 Capital yen 1,000 (p. u. 812) has coal mine in Fukushima prefecture. Directors S. Go. Pres. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Isekichi Shoten** Manufacturer and dealer of toilet articles. Yokoami, Higashi-Ryogoku, Tokyo. One of the oldest establishment since Tokugawa regency. Speciality Tooth powders styled "Takarako" "Baikosan" and "Nippon-san." Export large amount to China, Korea etc. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Jinji Koshinjo** Information agency, Yumicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Established in June '02 by N. Uchio, proprietor, published a book entitled "Jinji Koshinroku." — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))

**Jomo Mosurin K. K** Mosseline-de laine maker. Tatebayashi, Fukushima prefecture. Established in Mar. '02 with capital yen 1,000 (p. u. 810); Directors, K. Sugimura, Pres., C. Yatomi, Mg. Dir. — p. 672 ([scan leaf 721](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n721/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Kabuto Bakushu K. K** Beer brewery Co., Ginza, Tokyo. established in Sept. '96, with capital yen 3,000 (p. u. 1,828); Directors, K. Nezu, Pres., S. Nagasaka, Dir. Brand "Kabuto." Works Honda and Tokyo; branches, Osaka and Nagoya. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kanegafuchi Boseki K. K** Cotton Spinning Co., Sumidamura, Tokyo. Is leading cotton mill in Japan; established in May '87 with capital yen 1,000 but afterward increased to yen 15,927 by purchasing or amalgamating several mills. Has branch mills at Sumida-mura (77,432 Spindles), Hyogo (59,760 Spindles) and ten others. Directors; H. Hibiya, Pres., Y. Muto. Mg. Dir., H. Yamaguchi, Mg. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kawagoye Tetsudo K.K** Railway Co., Tokyo-fu. Established in June '93 with capital yen 500 (p. u. yen 402) Open mileage 18m. 36c.; average receipts per day per mile about yen 17, against average expenses yen 10. Directors. S. Iwata, Pres. Y. Nagata, Mg. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kawamata Kempu Seiren K. K** Masagocho, Yokohama. Leading silk exporters, established in '99 with capital yen 100 (fully p. u.) Brand Kawamata Habutae, Deer brand. Directors; K. Komatsu, Mg. Dir. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki Ginko, Gs. K** Bankers, Himono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established in July '93 by late H. Kawasaki; Capital yen 1,000; reserve fund yen 1,366. Directors: K. Kawasaki, Pres., T. Kawasaki, Mg. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki Zosenjo, K.K** Shipbuilders. Head Office; Higashi-Kawasaki, Kobe. The forerunner of the works was called the Tokyo Tsukiji Dockyard, founded in May 1878 by Mr. Shozo Kawasaki. Reorganized in Oct. 1896 as a joint stock company with Capal of yen 2,000, which was increased to yen 10,000. Works: Kobe, Hyogo and Dairen. Speciality: The Kobe works undertake construction of vessels up to 20,000 tons. Directors: Kojiro Matsukata, Pres., Yoshitaro Kawasaki, Vice Pre. See the Chapter on Mercantile Marine. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Keihin Denki Tetsudo K.K** electric railway between Tokyo and Yokohama, Office: Kawasaki near Tokyo; founded in '98; Capital yen 5,100 (p.u. yen 3,822); open mileage about 17m. average receipt per day per mile about yen 95 against expenses yen 43. Directors: S. Awoki, Pres., K. Moriya, Mg. Dir. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kidani Firm** Druggist, Ogacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. An old establishment. Speciality, the Jitsubo-san, medicine for women's disease; Proprietor, Ibei Kidani. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kirin Bakushu K. K** Beer Brewery, Bund, Yokohama. At first founded by some foreigners but reorganized in '07 into ordinary joint stock company with Japanese and foreign share-holders. Brands, Kirin, Pilsna, etc. Capital yen 2,500 (fully p.u.); Directors, G. Yonei, Mg. Dir., S.Ida, Mg. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kisha Seizo Gs. K** Shimaya-cho, Osaka, Established in Sept. '96 by late Viscount K. Inouye; construct rolling stock and also undertake general iron wares. Director, K Hiraoka. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kitahama Ginko, K. K** Bankers, Kitahama, Osaka Established in Mar. '97; yen 10,000 (6,500 p.u.) reseve fund yen 1,100 in '11; Directors; S. Iwashita, Pres., S. Kotsuka, Mg. Dir. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))

**Kitashimizu Katsuzo** Tomino-koji, Kyoto. Leading toy shop in Kyoto, especially dolls, largely exported; awarded high prizes by Paris and several domestic fairs. — p. 673 ([scan leaf 722](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n722/mode/1up))


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**Kobe Kaijo Unso Kasai Hoken K.K** Marine, Transports & Fire Ins. Co., Sakae-cho, Kobe; established in Sept. '07; Capital yen 5,000; Directors, T. Okazaki, Pres., S. Tanaka, Mg. Dir. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Koike Gs. K** Stock brokers, Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established in Apr. '97 by K. Koike; reorganized in '07 as ltd. partnership with Capital yen 1,000; has regular connection with England and other European business centres. K. Koike, Pres. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Konoike Ginko** Gm. K., Bankers, Imabashi, Osaka. Founded in 1900; it is conduced by the Konoike family, one of the oldest milllonaire families of Japan; Capital increased to yen 3,000 in '07 (fully p.u.), reserve fund 1,900 in '11; Directors Baron Z. Konoikke, Pres., J. Harada, H. Shimamura, Dirs.,J. Ashida, Mg. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Kyobun Kwan** (The Methodist Publishing House) Ginza, Tokyo. Leading book-sellers and stationers in Tokyo, also undrtake printing. Mg. D. S. Spencer. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Dento K. K** Electric light Co. in Kyoto; Founded in '87 with Capital yen 1,000, increased in '09 to yen 3,500 (p.u.); dividend 14% in the first half year of '11. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Maruzen K. K** Publishers, book-sellers and stationers. Tori-Nichome, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. in 1880, Cap. 500. New and commodious brick building constructed in 1910. Connections, world wide. Directors; K. Oyaidzu. Branches; Osaka and Kyoto. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Meidiya, K. K** importers and dealers in groceries provisions and Exporters of Kirin Beer, Nunobiki Tansan Mineral Water, etc. Head Office; Honcho, Yokohama. Est. in 1885 by late Mr. H. Isono, reorganized as partnership unlimited company in Aug. 1903. Changed into limited liability company in May '11. Sole Agents of Kirin Beer, Nunobiki Tansan Mineral Water, Jas. Buchanan's Whisky, J. Brown's Scotch Whisky etc. Warranted purveyors to the Imperial Household and the Imperial Navy. Capital: yen 500. Branches; Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Moji and Seoul. Pres. G. Yonei, Vice.-Pres. C. Isono, Mg. Dir. M. Miyaji, Dir. K. Sano. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Mikimoto Shinjuten** leading jewellers and pearl sellers. Ginza, Tokyo. Has piscina at Ago and Gokasho bays near Toba. Speciality; Japanese culture pearl by patented process invented by the proprietor of the firm. Awarded grand prize medals at foreign and domestic exhibitions. Proprietor K. Mikimoto. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi, Gs. K** Mining, shipbuilding, iron-works, banking, &c. The Company was known as the Mitsubishi Mail Steamship Co. until 1885, then amalgamated with the Kyodo Unyu Kaisha, forming present Nippon Yusen Kaisha, to which was handed over shipping business. In 1893, reorganized as partnership unlimited company, capital of yen 15,000. Directors; Baron H. Iwasaki, Pres., Baron K. Iwasaki, Vice-Pres., R. Toyokawa and K. Nambu, Gen. Managers; Department Chiefs; S. Sho, Internal; R, Mizutani, Shipbuilding; K. Kimura, Banking, C. Harada, Mining; T. Eguchi, Business; K. Kimura, General; Z. Kirishima, Real Estate. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Bussan K. K** General importers and exporters; Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established in the latter part of 10th century as a dry good store, and the Mitsui Bussan was organized in 1876 to undertake general trading but more particularity foreign trade. Reorganized to Oct. '09 as Joint Stock Company, with other enterprises, all practically owned by the 11 branches of the Mitsui family; capital (fully p.u.) yen 20,000. Directors; H. Mitsui, Pres., G. Iida, S. Watanabe, K. Iwahara, J. Yamamoto, K. Fukui, Mg. Dirs. Branches; London, New York, &c. Connection; world wide. — p. 574 ([scan leaf 723](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n723/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Mitsui Ginko, K. K** Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Old establishment dating from the Tokdgawa era; organized as Mitsui Bank in 1876; recently reconstructed as joint stock company with capital (p. u.) yen 20,000. Directors; Takayasu Mitsui, Pres., S. Hayakawa, S. Ikeda, U. Yoneyama, Mg. Dirs. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Gm. K** Controlling centre of all the undertakings by the Mitsui, including the Mitsui Mining department. It was established in 1892; owns the Miike, Tagawa, Yamano and Hondo Collieries, Kamioka Silver mine and Iwanobori Sulphur mine. Awarded gold medals at foreign and local exhibitions. 1/16 of the total output of coal in Japan is the production of the company. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Mitsukoshi Gofukuten, K. K** leading dry goods and pioneer department store, Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Is the oldest dry goods stores with a history of three hundred years. Reorganized as a joint stock company capital of yen 2,000 in which the Mitsui family holds a larger share. Begun mail order business since 15 years, known as "Harrods in Tokyo, or "Marshall Field in Tokyo" Mg. Dir. O. Hibi. Branches; Osaka, Kyoto, Seoul and Dairen. Awarded gold medals at foreign and domestic exhibition. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Miyamoto Shoko** silver smith and dealer, Yazaemoncho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Established in 1882. Contractor to several Government Departments. Awarded gold and silver medals at foreign and domestic exhibitions. Proprietor; K. Miyamoto. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Morinaga Shoten, K. K** confectioner, Mita, Tokyo. Established in 1910, succeeding Mr. Morinaga's confectionary business, with a capital of yen 500. Awarded medals at several domestic exhibitions. Directors; T. Morinaga, Pres., H. Matsuzaki Dir. and Gen. Mg., T. Kakujima, Dir. and Mg. of Osaka Branch. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Murai Ginko, Gm. K** Odemmacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Founded in Jan. 1905 with capital of yen 2,000 supplied by the Murai bros, well known tobacco dealers before the business was converted into State monopoly. Speciality; the bank has transferred the whole of its profit to the reserve fund, which now stands at yen 780 Directors; K. Murai, Pres,, T. Murai. Mg. Dir., G. Murai, Mg. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Naniwa Ginko, K. K** Awajicho, Osaka. Formed with the union of the fifth and thirty second national banks. Afterward the bank was amalgamated with four other banks Capital yen 7,000 (4,750 p. u.). Directors; J. Nagata Pres., M. Matsukata Mr. Dir. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Narita Tetsudo, K. K** Naritamachi, Chiba. Established in Nov. 1895. Capital yen 2,425 (fully p. u.). Open to tariffic between Narita-Sakura section (45 m.). Directors; T. Asada, Pres., W. Saito, Mg. Dir. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))

**Nippon Denki K K** Shikoku-cho, Mita, Shiba. Agent to the Western Electric Co., U. S. A. Makers, Exporters and importers of electric apparatus and instruments. Founded in July 1899. Capital yen 1,000 (p. u. 800). Subscribed by Japanese and foreign capitalist. Branch; Osaka. Agencies; Dairen Seoul. Directors; K. Iwatare, Pres., T. Mayeda, Mg. Dir. P. K. Condict, F. N. Rider, Dirs. — p. 675 ([scan leaf 724](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n724/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Nippon Gakki Seizo K. K** Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Makers of musical instruments. Established in Oct. 1897, with capital of yen 600 (p. u. 528). Speciality, Yamaba Organ, designed by Mr. Yamaba. Pres. of the Co. Awarded medals at home and foreign exhibitions. Branch, Dairen. Director; T. Yamaba, Pres., K. Hashimoto, Mg. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Ginko, K. K** see the Chapter on Banks and Banking Business. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Niphon Kaijo Unso Kasai Hoken K. K** Yedobori, Nishiku, Osaka. Established in Mar. 1896, with capitan of yen 3,000 (p. u. 900) as a Marine insurance company; afterward added fire and transportation insurance. Directors, G. Ukon, Pres., W. Ukon, Mg. Dir. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nipon Kasai Hoken K. K** Ginza, Tokyo. Founded in Apr. 1892, with capital of yen 3,000 (p. u. 750). Directors, K. Kawasaki, Pres., S. Sakuma Mg. Dir. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Kogyo Ginko, K. K** Zenigame-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. See the Chapter on Banks and Banking Business. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Kwangyo Ginko, K. K** see the Chap. on Banks. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seicha K. K** the Japan Tea Firing Co. General merchants and Tea exporters. Miyagawa-cho, Yokohama. Founded in Feb. 1894 with the object of exporting Japanese tea market to other countries cheiefly handle teas produced in Shizuoka. Capital yen 200, (p. u. 100). Directors, K. Otani, Pres., Konosuke Otani, Vice-Pre., K. Kameda, Act Mg. Branch; Shizuoka. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seicha Yushutsu K. K** Tea exporters. Office; Aioicho, Kobe. Established in Feb. 1898. Capital; yen 400 (p. u. 250). Chiefly deal teas produced at Kyoto and vicinity. Branches; Shizuoka, Fushimi, Chicago and New York. Directors; K. Ito, Pres. H. Komada. Mg. Dir., K. Yabuta, Mg. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seiko-sho, K. K** Muroran, Hakkaido. The Co. is joint undertaking of Hokkaido Colliery Steamship Co. and Messrs. Armstrong and Vickers of England. Established in Nov. 1907 with capital of yen 10,000 increased to yen 15,000 in 1909. (See the Chapter on Industry). — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Sharyo Seizo K. K** Car builder and iron works, Atsuta, Nagoya. Established in Oct. 1896. Capital yen 1,200 (750 p. u.) Lately formed union with the Osaka Loco. Works and others to monopolise the orders of Gov't Rlys in rolling stock. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nippon Yusen K. K** Yurakucho, Marunouchi, Tokyo. See the Chapter on Mercantile Marine. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nisshin Boseki K K** Cotton yarn, Kameido, Tokyo. Established in July 1908 with capital of yen 10,000 (p. u. 3,500) by Mr. H. Hibiya (present Pres.) — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Nisshin Kisen K. K** See the Chapter on Mercantile Marne. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Oji Seishi K. K** Oji near Tokyo, One of the oldest paper mills in the country, and founded in Feb. 1873. Awarded and honoured with gold medals at several home exhibitions. Directors; E. Asabuki. Pres. Y. Takahashi, Mg. Dir. K. Sugiyama, Mg. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))

**Okuragumi, K. K** General exporters and importers, Ginza, Tokyo. The firm organized as a partnership with Mr. Kihachiro Okura, well-known merchant in the country, as president, in 1873. Reorganized as a joint stock Co. in Dec. '11. with capital yen 10,000. The firm is the first Japanese firm engaging in foreign business; composed of manufacturing, spinning, mining engineering, electrical, railway, shipping, forestry, architecture, and insurance departments. Directors; Kihachiro Okura, Pres., K. Takashima, J. Kadono, Kumema Okura, Kishichi Okura, Hatsumi Okura, and S. Takaya, Dirs. — p. 676 ([scan leaf 725](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n725/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Osaka Kasai Kaijo Unso Hoken K. K** , Bingo-cho, Osaka, Fire, Marine and Transportation Insurance Institution; established in Nov. 1893; capital yen 1,000 (p. u. 400). Directors. G. Ukon, Pres., S. Suzuki, Mg. Dir. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shosen K. K** See the Chapter on Mercantile Marine. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Otaru Mokuzai K. K** , Head Office, Otaru, Hokkaido. Branches, Tokyo, Kobe and Dairen. Leading timber suppliers in Japan. Own three steamships and undertake shipping. Contractors to the Imperial Gov't Rlys and South Manchurian Rly. Co. Capital yen 6,000 (p. u. 3,035). The Co. was threatened with bankruptcy 1909, but lately restored to a healthy condition. Directors; K. Okura, Pres. T. Doi, Mg. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Sanseido** , leading publishing house of dictionaries at Ura-jinbocho, Kanda, Tokyo, was founded by Mr. C. Kamei, 32 years ago. At first it was a modest book store, but by perseverance and uncommonly shrewd management of the proprietor, it has been brought to the present prosperity. The contribution it has done toward linguistic dictionaries, both the Japanese and English-Japanese and Japanese-English has been immense. The Nihon Hyakka Zensho (Encylopaedia Japonica in Japanese) it has undertaken is the most ambitious attempt ever tried in Japan. The firm has department of scientific apparatus and models and musical instruments, and possess its own type foundry. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Shibaura Seisakujo, K. K** , Engineering works, Shiba, Tokyo. Established in 1875, gradually enlarged since 1892, when the works came into possession of the Mitsui family. Reorganised in 1904 as a joint stock Co. with capital yen 1,000 with the members of the Mitsui as principal shareholders. Directors. M. Mitsui, Pres., J. Otaguro, Mg. Dir. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Shimbi Shoin, K. K** , Publishers, of fine art work, Sakana-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Reorganized in 1906 as a joint stock Co., succeeding Mr. Tajima's private establishment. Speciality reproduction old Japanese wood cut printing. Awardd gold medals at home and foreign exhibitions. Publication, Shimbitai-kwan, Toyeishuko, etc. Capital yen 250 (p.u. 145). Mg, Dir. S. Tajima. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Shirokiya** , Dry goods store, Nihombashi, Tokyo, one of the oldest dry goods stores in Tokyo, founded at the time of the middle of Tokugawa era. Proprietor, H. Omura. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Sumitomo Ginko** , Bankers, Osaka; first established in about 1871, and reorganized in 1895 with capital of yen 1,000. Began foreign drafit business in 1903. Connection with Europe and America. In the return of 1st half, 1911, the reserve fund shows yen 4,650. Branches Tokyo, Yokohama and 15 others. Proprietors, Baron K, Sumitomo, (see Who's Who) Manager, K. Nakada. Owns copper and coal mines and undertakes steel works and warehouse in the same city. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))

**Suzuki & Co** , Gm. K. Sakaemachi, Kobe. Est. in 1877 by late Mr. Iwajiro Suzuki as a sugar store. Begun camphor business since 1885. Reorganized as a partnership in '08 and expanded the business. Now undertaking sugar, camphor, peppermint, flour, etc. Agencies, London, New York, Hamburg, etc. — p. 677 ([scan leaf 726](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n726/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Taiwan Ginko, K. K** see the Chapter on Banks and Banking Business. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Takashimaya** Kyoto and Tokyo, Private firm run by Mr. Shinshichi Iida, one of the largest dry goods merchants in Kyoto and also manufacture of heigh grade fabrics. Has two departments, viz, dry goods and engineering. Reorganized in 1909 as a limited partnership Co. Prop. S. Iida. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Takata Shokai, Gm. K** Yurakucho, Marunouchi, Tokyo. General importer and exporters. Est. in 1880, succeeding Mr. Bair's business, a German merchant; reorganized in Dec. 1908, cap. yen 1,000. Contractors to Government Departments. Connections world wide. Branches London, New York, Osaka and Shanghai. Directors; Shinzo Takata, Nobujiro Takata and Kamakichi Takata. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Hotel, K.K** (Imperial Hotel), Uchi-Yamashita-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Est. in 1907, cap. yen 1,200. Directors; K. Okura, Pres., A. Hayashi, Mg. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Kosen K. K** Higashi-Umeda, Osaka. Est. in Feb. 1907, Cap. yen 600. Owners of Mitsuya & Peacock brands of Hirano table water, containing natural carbonic acid gas, is obtained from a spring at Hirano-village, near Ikeda station of the Hankaku railway line. Awarded gold medal at St Louis Exposition in 1904. Directors; T. Hiraga, Pres., S. Nakatani, Mg. Dir. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**To-a Kogyo K. K** (Oriental Exploitation Co.), formed in July 1909 by Baron Shibusawa, Baron R. Kondo, T. Masuda, S. Hayakawa, Hara and other leading businessmen of Tokyo with the object of making investment for railway, mining and engineering enterprises in China; Cap. 1,000 (½ p. u.); is partly a syndicate. Is reported to have furnished yen 1,200 to the Electric Light works at Hankow. Dir. Dr. K. Furuichi, Pres. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Tokai Ginko, K. K** Bankers, Gofukucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est, 1889, Cap. yen 1,000, increased to yen 3,000 in 1907. Directors; C. Kikuchi, Pres., G. Yoshida, Mg. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Beikoku Shohin Torihikijo** Rice and produce exchange in Tokyo. First formed in '76, capital yen 100; increased to yen 400 in '93, and to yen 1,500 in '08 when the Tokyo Produce Exchange was amalgamated. Director; K. Nedzu, Pres. Y. Iriye, Manager. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Dento K. K** (Electric Light Co.), Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. in 1883, cap. yen 200; amalgamated with other companies, and copital finally grew in 1911 to yen 50,000 with capacity of 39,675 thousand K.W.; hydraulic power obtained from the river Katsura, about 50 miles from Tokyo. Directors; S. Satake, Pres., U. Mochizuki, Mg. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Insatsu K. K** Printer, Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. One of the oldest printing shops in Tokyo. Reorganized as a joint stock company in Mar. 1896 with capital of yen 150. Contractors to several Government Departments. Awarded gold medals at home exhibitions. Mg. Dir. C. Hoshino. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosenjo, K. K** Ishikawajima, Tokyo. Shipbuilding and Engineering works; one of the oldest private establishments in this line. Reorganized in Jan. 1887 as a joint stock company with expanded business. Capital yen 1,000 (p. u.). Patronized by the Navy for which a number of torpedo-destroyers has been built. Directors; S. Umeura, Pres., T. Uchida, Mg. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Kabushiki Torihikijo (Stock Exchange) K. K** Kabutocho, Tokyo. Est. in 1876, Capital yen 12,000 (p.u. 8,000). Director; B. Nakano, Pres. — p. 678 ([scan leaf 727](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n727/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Tokyo Kaijo Hoken K. K** , Marine Insurance Co. Yayesucho, Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est. in 1876, Capital 3,000 (p. u. 750). Directors, M. Suyenobu, Pres., K. Kakami, Mg. Dirs. Branches, Osaka and Dairen. Dividend since '08 40%. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Tokyo KasaiKaijo Unso Hoken K. K** , Fire, marine and transportation insurance Co. Est. in July 1987 with Capital yen 200 for fire insurance only. Increased to Capital yen 1,000 in '93; yen 5,000 in '96; and to yen 10,000 in '05, at the same time started marine and transport insurance with connections abroad. President; Baron M. Takei. Branches; Osaka, Kobe and nine other places. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Tsukiji Kappan Seizojo, K. K** , Pioneer printing and type founder, Tsukiji, Tokyo. Est. in 1873, Capital yen 300. Awarded gold medals at foreign and home exhibitions for art printing and type-founding. Contractors to Government. Works Tsukiji and Tsukijima. President S. Nomura. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Toyo Kisen K. K** , see the Chapter on Mercantile Marine. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Toyo Takushoku K. K** , Meijimachi, Seoul. See she Chapter on Korea. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yasuda Ginko** , Gm. K., Kobunacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. in 1680 by Zenjiro Yasuda, being one of the various banks controlled by the Yasuda family. Capital 5,000 (fully p. u.) Pres. Zennosuke Yasuda. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Kasai Kaijo Unso Shinyo Hoken K. K** , Ota-machi, Yokohama. Est. in Oct. 1897 for fire insurance only but by incresing capital; afterward started, marine transportation and confidence insurance. Capital yen 5,000. Directors; T. Tomita, Pres., K. Tsuchiko, Mg. Dir., E. Nishikido, Mg. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Shokin Ginko, K. K** , see the the Chapter on Banks and Banking Business. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Uyeki** (Yokohama Nursery) K. K., Nakamura, Yokohama; est. in '90. Exporter of nursery stocks, seed and plants. Capital yen 500. Branches: London and New York. Directors: U. Suzuki, Mg. Dir., S. Iida, Mg. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Wakao Ginkg** Gm. K., Bankers, Yokohama. Est, in Mar. 1890, and run by the Wakao family. Capital yen 500 (fully p. u.). President, I. Wakao. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yonei & Co** General Importer and exporter. Est. in 1887 by late K. Isono under the name of Isono & Co. Contractors several Government Department. Agent. Meiji Rubber Mg. Co. Branches: Osaka, Kobe, Seoul, &c. Prop. G. Yonei. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))

**Yurakusha** Publisher. Yurakucho, Kojimachi, Tokyo; Publishers of the Tokyo Puck and Graphic. Proprietor Y. Nakamura. — p. 679 ([scan leaf 728](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1912/page/n728/mode/1up))