# The Japan Year Book 1923 — Who's Who & Directories

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## Imperial Families

**Fushimi** The House is the oldest of the princely families, having been founded in the 14th century by a son of Gohanazono Tenno, the 101st Emperor. Prince Sadanaru, head, 21st of the line, and son of the late Prince Kuni-iye, was born April 28th, 1858; took part in the Japan-China War as a Brigade commander; represented Japan on the occasion of the coronation ceremony of Tsar Nicholas II, 1896; commanded the First Army Division at the battle of Nan-shan May 26th, 1904 and was decorated with 2nd class Golden Kite; promoted full General in June; attended the St. Louis Exhibition 1904; member of the Supreme Council of War 1905; Imperial mission to the Court of St. James 1907; Honorary President of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition 1910 and attended the funeral of the late King Edward VII 1910; Grand Master of the Imperial Funeral April 14th, 1912; Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal December, 1912; granted the title of Marshal in January, 1915. Res. Koi-cho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Princess Toshiko** consort of the Prince, daughter of the late Prince Taruhito Arisugawa, was b. May 21st, 1858; married to the Prince 1876. Issue :—Two sons and a daughter (Marchioness Yamanouchi, died '19). — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Prince Hiroyasu** Vice-Adm., 1st son, born Oct. 16th, 1875; succeeded to the House of Prince Kwacho Apr. 23rd, 1883, but returned to the present house on Jan. 19th, 1904; studied in the Naval Academy and in Germany; was wounded on board the Mikasa in the Battle of Yellow Sea, Aug., 1904; studied in England 1909-10; Captain of the Takachiho 1910; Vice-Adm. '17. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Princess Tsuneko** consort of Prince Hiroyasu, daughter of the last Shogun, was b. Sept. 23rd, '82; married Jan. 9th, '96. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Hiroyoshi** the first son of the above, 2nd Lieut. of the Navy, b. '97, married Princess Tokiko, daughter of Prince Ichijo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Prince Kunika** 2nd son of Prince Sadanaru, was b. in 1890. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Princess Bunshu** sister to Prince Sadanaru, was b. '44; a lady abbess at Nara. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Arisugawa** The House was founded by Prince Yoshikoto (1608-38 A.D.) son of the 106th Emperor. The late Prince Takehito, 10th of the line, died in July 1913 heirless and the reigning Emperor has ordered his third son Nobuhito to become the future head of the House. Res. Sannen-cho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Yasuko** 4th daughter of the late Marquis Mayeda, born Feb. 8th, 1864; married to the late Prince Takehito, Dec. 11th, 1880. Issue :—a daughter (Princess Isako) who married in '08 Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa (d. in 1922). — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Tadako** 7th daughter of the late Count Mizoguchi, born May 1855; married to the late Prince Taruhito; widow in 1895. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))

**Kan-in** The House was founded by Prince Naohito (1703-52 A.D.) eldest son of the 113th Emperor. Prince Kotohito, head, son of Prince Kuniiye Fushimi and younger brother of Prince Sadanaru Fushimi, was born Sept. 22nd, 1865; studied at the Mil. Boys' School '77-81 and at French mil. school. '82-91; Lieut.-Col. (Cav.) '95; Lieut.-General '05; Div. Commander Feb. 1906; full General and Supreme Councillor of War, '12; Marshal, '19; is Hon. President of the Red Cross Society. Accompanied the Crown Prince to Europe in '21. Res. Nagata-cho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 125](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n125/mode/1up))


## Imperial Court

**Princess Chieko** consort, 2nd daughter of the late Prince Sanetomi Sanjo, was born May 25th, 1872; married to the Prince Dec. 19th, 1891. Issue :—a son and five daughters. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Higashi-Fushimi** The House was founded by the late Adm. Prince Yorihito, younger brother of Princes Fushimi and Kan-in, 17th son of the late Prince Kuniiye. The Prince died heirless in 1922. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Kanako** 1st daughter of the late Prince Tomosada Iwakura, was b. Aug. 26th 1876; married in Feb. 1898. Res. Tameike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Kwacho** Prince Hirotada, 4th of the line, head, 2nd son of Prince Hiroyasu Fushimi; was b. Jan. 26th, 1902; made to succeed to the House in 1904, in exchange for his father who had once represented but left it. Res. Mita Dai-machi, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Yamashina** Prince Takehiko, 3rd of the line, head, 1st son of the late Prince Kikumaro, was born Feb. 13th, 1898; 2nd Lieut. of the Navy; attached to the Naval Aviation Corps since '21; has three brothers and one sister, who married in '21 Nagatake Asano, grandson and heir of Marquis Asano. Res. Fujimi-cho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Tsuneko** mother, 5th daughter of the late Prince Tadayoshi Shimazu; was b. Feb. 7th, 1874; married to the late Prince Nov. 26th. 1902; widow '08. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Kaya** Prince Tsunenori, 2nd of the line, head, 1st son of the late Prince Kuninori, was b. Jan. 27th. 1900; 2nd Lieut. '21; married Princess Toshiko, daughter of Prince Kujo in '22. The Prince has two sisters. Res. Kyoto. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Yoshiko** eldest daughter of the late Marquis Daigo; was b. Oct. 20th, 1865; married to the late Prince 1892; widow 1910. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Kuni** Prince Kuniyoshi, 2nd of the line, head, 3rd son of the late Prince Asahiko; was b. July 23rd, 1873; Sub-Lieut. 1897; was attached to Gen. Kuroki's Staff during the Russo-Japanese War as Major (Inf.); Colonel in '08; studied in Germany '07-10; Maj.-Gen. '13; Lt.-Gen. '18. Res. Ichibancho, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Princess Chikako** consort, 7th daughter of the late Prince Tadayoshi Shimazu; was b. Oct. 19th, 1879; married on Dec. 13th, 1899; travelled through Europe '09-10. Issue :—three sons and three daughters. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Asa-akira** Prince Asa-akira, the 1st son. b. 1900, 2nd Lieut. (Navy); engaged to Miss Sakai, daughter of the late Count Sakai; his sister Princess Nagako was proclaimed the future Crown Princess in 1921. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Taka** Prince Taka, 5th son of the late Prince Asahiko; was b. 1875 in Kyoto; Acting Grand Custodian of the Great Shrine of Ise; married in 1905 Lady Shizuko, daughter of Viscount Minase. Res. Kyoto. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))

**Nashimoto** Prince Morimasa, 2nd of the line, head, Lt.-Gen.; 4th son of the late Prince Asahiko; was b. March 9th, 1874; Sub.-Lieut. '97; on the outbreak of the 1904-5 War he hurried back from France where he was studying at a military academy; was attached to General Oku's Staff as Capt. of Infantry; Major 1906; Lieut.-Col. '08; Colonel '10. He studied in Europe from April, 1907 to July, '09. Res. Aoyama Kita-machi, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 126](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n126/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Princess Itsuko** consort, 2nd daughter of Marquis Nabeshima; was b. Feb. 2nd, 1882; married Nov. 28th, 1900,; made tour in Europe '08-09. Issue:—2 daughters. Princess Masako married Prince Yi, Heir of the Royal Korean House of Yi in '20. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Kitashirakawa** —Prince Narihisa, 3rd of the line, head, 2nd son of the late Prince Yoshihisa; was b. April 18th, 1887; and married Princess Fusako, 7th daughter of the late Emperor Meiji, b. Jan. 28th, 1890; promoted to Lt.-Col. (Artillery) in 1922; stayed in France 1921-22. Res. Takanawa Minami-cho, Tokyo. Issue:—a son and two daughters. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Tomiko** mother, adopted daughter of the late Prince Hisamitsu Shimazu; was b. Aug. 8th, 1862; widow in 1895. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Prince Narihisa** has two more brothers and four sisters of whom the eldest was married to the son and heir of Count Kanroji in 1904, and the second Princess Takeko to Count Hoshina in 1911. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Komatsu** —Dowager Princess Yoriko, consort of the late Prince Akihito Komatsu; 1st daughter of the late Yorishige Arima; was b. June 18th, 1852; married Nov. 6th, 1869; widow Feb. 1903. Res. Hashiba, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Takeda** —The House was newly created on March 30th, '06. Prince Tsuneyoshi, 2nd of the line, was b. 1903, eldest son of the late Prince Tsunehisa; has a sister. Res. Takanawa Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Dowager Princess Masako** 6th daughter of the late Emperor Meiji; was b. Sept. 1888; married the late Prince in 1908; widow '19. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Asaka** —Prince Yasuhiko, Lt.-Col. Infantry; was b. '87; 8th son of the late Prince Kuni; the House having been newly created on March 30th. '06; has been staying in Europe since '22; married Princess Nobuko, 8th daughter of the late Emperor Meiji, b. Aug. 7th, 1891. Res. Takanawa Minami-cho, Tokyo. Issue:—two sons and two daughters. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))

**Higashi-Kuni** —Prince Naruhiko, Lt.-Col. Inf., 9th son of the late Prince Kuni; was b. '87 in Kyoto. Was ordered by the late Emperor on Nov. 2nd, '06 to set up the House; married in May, 1915 Princess Toshiko, youngest daughter of the Emperor Meiji; b. May 11th, 1896; has been studying tactics in France since '20. Issue:—two sons. Res. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 127](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n127/mode/1up))


## Press and Publication

**Niroku Shimpo** (est. '18) Independent; issues an evening edition. Prop. - K. Akita. Office.—Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Osaka Asahi Shimbun** (est. '78)—Independent. Issues evening ed. Prop.—R. Murayama. Office.—Nakanoshima, Osaka. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Osaka Jiji Shimpo** (est. '95)—Independent. Osaka edition of the Jiji (Tokyo). Ed.—Y. Uyesugi. Office.—Sonezaki, Osaka. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Osaka Mainichi Shimbun** (est. '81)—Independent. Director.—H. Motoyama. Issues evening ed. Ed.—T. Takagi. Office.—Osaka. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun** (est. April. '11)—Issues an evening edition. Prop.—M. Yoshihiro. Office.—Kitahama, Osaka. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shimpo** (est. '86)—Friendly to the Seiyukai. Pres. T. Murano. Office.—Nishi-umegaye-cho,-Kita-ku, Osaka. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Asahi Shimbun** (est. '88)—Independent; issues evening ed. Prop.—R. Murayama. Ed.—M. Ando. Office.—Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Mainichi Shimbun** (est. [1870)—Evening paper from '18. Pres.—I. Fujita. Office.—Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun** (est. Feb., '72)—Independent. Pres.—H. Motoyama. Ed.—K. Tsushima. Office.—Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Yamato Shimbun** (est. '74)—Friendly to the Kensei-kai. Issues an evening ed. Prop.—Y. Matsushita. Office:—Sanjukkenbori, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Yomiuri Shimbun** (est. June, '74)—Independent. Prop.—C. Matsuyama. Office.—Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Yorozu Choho** (est. Nov., '92)—Independent. Issues an evening edition. Pres. T. Yamada. Office.—Yumicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

### Leading English Newspapers

**Japan Advertiser** (est. '05). At home ¥36. Abroad ¥54. Prop. and Ed.—B. W. Fleisher. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Japan Chronicle** (est. '68) (formerly Kobe Chronicle). At home ¥33. Abroad ¥41. Weekly ¥15.00 Ed.—A. M. Young. Pub.—Y. Ozaki. Office.—Naniwa-machi, Kobe. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Japan Gazette** (est. '67). ¥25.00. ¥20.00 in Tokyo & Yokohama. Ed.—L.D.K. Adams. Office.—Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Japan Times** (est. '97). At home ¥20.00 Abroad ¥38.00. Weekly ¥10.00, Abroad ¥18.00. Prop.—R. Yamashina. Office.—Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj. Tokyo. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Kobe Herald** (est. '76). ¥31.20 Prop. and Ed.—A. Curtis. Office.—Kyomachi, Kobe. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Nagasaki Press** (est. '83). ¥20. Ed. and Mng.—E.R.S. Pardon. Office.—20 Oura, Nagasaki. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))

**Seoul Press** (est. '10). ¥27.50. Prop. and Ed.—I. Yamagata. Office.—Yamato-cho, Seoul, Korea. — p. 277 ([scan leaf 350](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n350/mode/1up))


## Painters of Note in the Meiji Era (1868-1912)

### Painters of Note in the Meiji Era (1868-1912)

**Araki** Kwampo, d. '15, master painter of Chinese Northern school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto** Gaho, d. 1908, master painter of Kano school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Hirano** Gogaku, d 1893, celebrated painter of Chinese Southern School. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Hishida** Shunso, 1871-1911, master of a new school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kano** Hogai, d. 1888, master painter of Meiji era. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kawabata** Gyokusho, d. 1912, master painter of Shijo school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kawabe** Mitate, d. 1905, Tosa school and high authority in antiquities. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kawamura** Oshin (Ukokn), d. 1806, master of Southern school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kawanabe** Gyosai, d. 1889, originated a new Popular school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi** Yosai, d. 1878, originated the Yosai style. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kishi** Chikudo, d. 1895, Kyoto painter. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kodama** Kwatei, d. 1913, a master painter of the Southern school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kono** Bairei, d. 1905, Kyoto painter. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Kumagae** Naohiko, d. 1913, master landscapist of the Shijo school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Musugi** Seikin, d. 1910, lady painter, pupil of Kumagae Naohiko. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Mochizuki** Gyokusen, d. 1911, Tosa and Chinese school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Mori** Kwansai, d. 1894, one of masters of Okyo's school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Morikawa** Sobun, d. 1902, Kyoto painter of Shijo school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Nakajima** Raisho, d. 1871, Okyo school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Nakanishi** Shoseki, d. 1883, Prof. in Kyoto Art Academy. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Noguchi** Shohin, d. 1917, master painter of Southern school, a lady. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Noguchi** Yuicoku, d. 1898, Southern Chinese school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Nomura** Bunkyo, d. 1911, landscapist of the Shijo school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Okuhara** Seiko, d. 1903, lady painter of Southern school. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))

**Saigo** Kogetsu, d. 1912, one of the best pupils of Gaho. — p. 346 ([scan leaf 419](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n419/mode/1up))


## Arts and Crafts

**Shibata, Zeshin** d. 1891, and Makiye artist. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Shiwokawa, Bunrin** d. 1877, landscapist of Shijo school. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Hyakunen** d. 1891, master of Okyo style. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Shonen** d.—Japanese painting. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Koko** d. 1912, at the age of 36. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Taki, Kuatei** d. 1901, Chinese Southern school. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Taniguchi, Aizan** d. 1899, master of Buncho's style. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Tanomura, Chokunyu** d. 1906, Southern Chinese style. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Tazaki, So-un** d. 1898, master painter of Buncho's school. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Terasaki, Koqyo** d. 1919. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Shokwa** d. 1887, son of Kwazan and pupil of Chinzan. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Baiso** d. 1920 — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Yasuda, Rozan** d. 1882, Southern Chinese school. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

### Japanese Painting

**Arai, Kwampo** b. in '78. Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Araki, Jippo** b. in '72, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hashidate, Shisen** b. in 1853, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Kwanseisu** b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Shuho** b. in 1881, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hida, Shuzan** b. 1878, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hikida, Hosho** Kyoto. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hirafuku, Hyakusui** b. in '77, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hirai, Baisen** b. in 1889, Kyoto. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hirata, Shodo** b. in 1882, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Hirezaki, Eiho** Ukiyoye painter, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Keisen** b. in 1864, Kyoto. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Ikegami, Shuho** b. in 1879, Nagano. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Ishizaki, Koyo** Kyoto. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Kaburaki, Kiyokata** b. in 1876, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Kamimura, Shoen** lady painter, b. '79, Kyoto. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Nampu** Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Kawabata, Ryushi** b. '86, Tokyo. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Kawai, Gyokudo** b. in 1872, Aichi. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))

**Kawakita, Kaho** b. in 1875, Kyoto. — p. 347 ([scan leaf 420](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n420/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kawamura** Manshu, b. in 1880, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kijima** Okoku, b. in 1877, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kiikkawa** Reika, b. 1883, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi** Keigetsu, b. in 1879, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kimura** Buzan, b. in 1884, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kitano** Tsunetomi, b. in 1880, Osaka. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi** Kokei, b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kobori** Tomone, b. in 1864, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Komura** Daiu, b. in 1883, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Komuro** Suiun, b. in 1874, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Kose** Shoseki, b. in 1841, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Machida** Kyokuko, b. in 1879, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Matsubayashi** Keigetsu, b. in 1876, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto** Fuko, b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Matsumura** Baiso, b. in 1884, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Matsuoka** Eikyu, b. '78, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Mayeda** Seison, b. 1893, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Murata** Tanryo, b. in 1872, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Nagano** Sofu, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Nishimura** Go-un, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Nishiyama** Suisho, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Noda** Kyuho, b. in 1880, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Ohashi** Suiseki, b. in 1865, Gifu. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Okakura** Shusui, b. in 1868, Fukui. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Ono** Chikkyo, b. '89, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Otake** Chikuha, b. 1877, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Otake** Kokkwan, b. in 1880, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Sakakibara** Shiho, b. in 1887, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Shimomura** Kanzan, b. in 1873, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Shoda** Kakuyu, b. in 1879, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Takeuchi** Seiho, b. in 1864, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tanaka** Raisho, b 1868, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tomioka** Tessai, painter to Court, b. 1830, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tomita** Keisen, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tsubata** Michihiko, 2nd and 3rd prizes, b. in 1871, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tsuchida** Bakusen, 3rd prizes, b. 1885, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tsuji** Kwako, 2nd (1) & 3rd (3) prizes, b. in 1870, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Tsutaya** Ryuko, Sp. Choice, b. 1885, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Watanabe** Shotei, b. in 1849, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Yamada** Kaido, in 1860, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Yamada** Keichu, b. in 1869, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto** Shunkyo, b. in 1871, Kyoto. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Yamamura** Kokwa, in 1878, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))

**Yamashita** Chikusai, 3rd prize ('13), b. in 1885, Tokyo. — p. 348 ([scan leaf 421](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n421/mode/1up))


## Arts and Crafts

**Yasuda, Yukihiko** 2nd and 3rd prizes, b. in 1884, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Yokoyama, Taikan** b. in 1868, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Yuki, Somei** b. in 1875, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

### Western Painting

**Aoyama, Kumaji** b. in 1886, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Ataka, Yasugoro** b. in '83, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Fujishima, Takeji** b. in '67, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Tsugiji** Paris. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Hiraoka, Gompachiro** Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Ishibashi, Wakun** b. in 1868, London. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Ishii, Hakutei** b. 1882, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Toraji** b. 1875, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kanayama, Heizo** b. 1888, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kanokogi, Takeshiro** Prof., b. in 1874, Kyoto. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Katada, Tokuro** b. in 1889, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Kiyo-o** b. in 1850, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kitazawa, Rakuten** b. in 1876, caricaturist, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Mango** b. in 1870, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kondo, Koichiro** b. 1884, Tykyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kosugi, Misei** b. 1881, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kurata, Hakuyo** b. in 1881, Saitama. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Kuroda, Kiyoteru** Prof., in '66, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Makino, Torao** b. 1890, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Masamune, Tokusaburo** b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Matsui, Noboru** b. in 1852, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Matsumura, Tatsumi** b. in 1893, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Matsuoka, Hisashi** b. in 1862, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Mikami, Tomoharu** Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Minami, Kunzo** b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Mitsuya, Kunishiro** b. in 1874, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Miyake, Katsumi** b. in '74, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Nakahara, Kotaro** b. in 1864, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Fusetsu** b. in 1867, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Tsune** b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Nakazawa, Hiromitsu** b. '74, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Odera, Kenkichi** b. 1887, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Okada, Saburosuke** Prof., b. '69, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Ono, Ryutoku** b. in 1886, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Sakamoto, Shigejiro** b. in 1882, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Shirataki, Ikunosuke** b. in 1871, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Takama, Soshichi** b. in 1889, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))

**Tanabe, Itaru** b. in 1886, Tokyo. — p. 349 ([scan leaf 422](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n422/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Tsuda, Seifu** b. 1880, Tykyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Tsuji, Hisashi** b. in 1884, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Wada, Eisaku** Prof., b. in 1884, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Wada, Sanzo** b. 1882, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Morinosuke** b. in 1877, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yamashita, Shintaro** b. in 1881, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yamawaki, Nobunori** b. 1880, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Hiroshi** b. in 1876, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Saburo** b. 1889, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yuzuki, Kyuta** b. 1885, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yuasa, Ichiro** b. in 1868, Gunma. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

### Sculpture

**Asakura, Fumio** Prof., b. 1883, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Bunzo** b. in 1861, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Fujii, Koyu** b. in 1882,Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Hata, Shokichi** b. 1882, Toyama. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Hirakushi, Denchu** b. in 1872, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Hori, Shinji** b. in 1890. Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Yuhachi** b. 1886, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Kitamura, Seibo** Rec., b. in 1884, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Kioamura, Shikai** 3rd prize, b. in 1871, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Kunikata, Tenkai** b. in 1883, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Motoyama, Haicuun** b. in 1871, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Naganuma, Shukei** Prof., b. in 1857, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Naito, Shin** b. in 1882, Shimane. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Numada, Ichiya** Prof., b. in 1873, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Okuma, Ujihiro** b. in 1854, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Okura, Uichiro** b. '81, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Shinkai, Taketaro** Prof., b. in 1863, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Shirai, Uzan** b. in 1864, Ehime. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Takamura, Ko-un** Prof., b. in 1850, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Takeishi, Kozaburo** b. in 1877, Niigata. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Takenouchi, Kyu-en** b. in 1857, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Tatebata, Daimu** b. in 1882, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yonebara, Unkai** Prof., b. in 1869, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Homei** b. in 1877, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Saburo** b. 1867, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

### Ceramics, Metal-carving, etc.

**Ando, Jubei** shippo-ware, b. in '54, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Hattori, Korin** b. in 1863. Aichi. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))

**Hirata, Juko** metal chiselling, b. in 1854, Tokyo. — p. 350 ([scan leaf 423](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n423/mode/1up))


## Arts and Crafts

**Harikawa, Kozan** ceramist, Kyoto. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Isoya, Kwanzan** b. in 1878, Osaka. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Ito, Chuta** Prof., architect, b. in 1867. Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Ito, Masami** metal carver, b. in 1873, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Ito, Tamekichi** architect, b. in 1861, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Kameoka, Kikusen** architect, b. in 1864. Tochigi. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Kawanobe, Ippo** lacquerware, b. in 1880, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Kato, Tomotaro** ceramist, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Kinkozan, Sobei** pottery, b. in 1868, Kyoto. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Kouda, Minoru** Prof., architect., b. in 1879, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Miyagawa, Hanzan** porcelain, b. in 1859, Yokohama. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Eiyu** metal carving, b. in 1868, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Kitaro** & lacquer art, b. in 1866, Ishikawa. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Shuto** pottery, b. in 1866, Ishikawa. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Namikawa, Yasuyuki** cloisonné, b. in 1865, Kyoto. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Ogawa, Kazumasa** photography, b. in 1880, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Shiroyama, Shosai** Prof. b. in 1885, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Sugawara, Issai** embroidery, b. in 1871, Kyoto. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Tsujimura, Shokwa** b. 1871, Kanagawa. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Uematsu, Hobi** lacquer art, b. in 1872. Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Unno, Shoshu** metal carving b. 1865, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Yamasaki, Cho-un** caring b. in 1868, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Yasui, Hochu** lacquer art, b. in 1857, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))

**Yokogawa, Tamisuke** architect, Tokyo. — p. 351 ([scan leaf 424](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n424/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Abe, Fusajiro** Dir. Omi Bank, Mng-Dir. Toyo Cotton Spin., Karafuto Industrial Co., etc.; b. 1863 at Hikone, Shiga-ken; adopted by the family; studied at Keio, '89-93; took part in the establishment of the Omi Bank; is also a flax and umbrella dealer in Osaka. Add. Notogawa-mura, Kanzaki-gun, Shiga-ken. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))

**Abe, Hikotaro** Dir. of the O.S.K., Naigai Cotton Trading Co., etc.; b. 1879 in Osaka, has long been engaged in the rice and cereal trade and also in rice broking. Add. 7/2 Dojima-Hamadori, Kitaku, Osaka. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))

**Abe, Isoh** Prof. at Waseda Univ.; b. 1865 in Fukuoka-ken; studied in the Doshisha, Kyoto, then a pastor and afterward studied at Hartford College and at Glasgow; Principal of the Doshisha Middle School; for some years connected with several schools before he was appointed in 1904 at Waseda Univ. where he has charge of Athletic Association. Authority on social politics and local administration. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Buntaro** Dr. Medicine, Prof. Imp. Kyoto Univ.; b. 1865 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. from the Medical Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94; Assist. Prof. at his alma-mater and Prof. 3rd High School till '98; studied anatomy in Germany, '99-04. Add. Yoshida-machi, Kamikyo, Kyoto. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Kenzo** M.P., and a leader of the Kensei-kai Party; b. 1864 in Kumamoto; went to Korea and established several newspapers to promote the Japanese interest in the peninsula; Parliamentary Senior Secretary of Foreign Department in the Okuma Cabinet. Is reputed as a master election manipulator. Made a tour through Europe and America, '19. Add. Tsukudo-Hachiman, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))

**Adachi, Mine-ichiro** D.C.L. (Japan), Amb. to Belgium; b. 1869 in Yamagata-ken, graduated from Law of Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '92; attache in Rome, '93; removed to Paris in '97; attached to the head office in '03; was on suite of Peace Envoy to Portsmouth in '05; Senior Councillor at head office before the transfer to be Councillor of Paris Embassy '08; then the Minister to Mexico '13-16, and to Belgium in '17. Add. Brussel, Belgium. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))

**Akabane, Katsumi** Dir. S.M.R. since '22; b. in 1869; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School in 1904 and took to business; Dir. of the Business Dept. of the Mitsui Bussan till '21 when he was appointed to the present Co. Add. Dairen. — p.  ([scan leaf 780](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n780/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Akaboshi, Tenta** Mem. House of Peers (nom. 1922) and ex-Gov. of Nagasaki-ken; b. 1868 in Kumamoto; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96; on duty at District Taxation Office '97-8; Councillor of Justice Dep't '00, Secretary of Dep't of Agriculture and Commerce '30; Judge Adm. Lit. Court '07; Gov. of Kumamoto, '13-14, of Yamaguchi, '14-16, Nagano-ken '16-'21. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akashi, Yoichiro** Vice-Min. Education Dept. since '22; b. in Tokyo '76; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; studied in France and Germany '02-04; Dir. General Education Bureau '16-22; Pers. Sec. to the Minister in addition to the Councillor '05. Add. Harukicho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akaike, Atsushi** Superintendent-Gen. Metropolitan Police since '22; b. in Nagano-ken 1879; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '02, passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; long served in local Govts.; Prefectural Governor; Dir. Home Office of Korean Govt. Add. Metrop. Police Office, Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akatsuka, Shosuke** Consul-General; b. in Kagoshima 1872; grad. from the Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; passed diplomatic service examination '98; Eleve-Consul at Fusan, Sec. at Berlin, and Washington; Consul at Manila; Sec., Foreign Dep't '09; Consul-General at Mukden '12-22. Add. For. Office. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akimoto, Harutomo** Viscount (suc. '17); b. 1881 in Tokyo; adopted son of the late Akimoto Okitomo, formerly Daimyo; grad. from the Peers' School; further studied in America, Germany and England and was a Gov't Commissioner at the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition, '10; personal Secretary to the Minister of Railways '21. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akita, Kiyoshi** M.P., barrister; b. 1881 in Tokushima; studied law in some private Univ. and was appointed judge; ex-Prop. of the Niroku (daily paper). Add. Fujimaye, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akitsuki, Satsuo** ex-Ambassador at Vienna; b. 1858 in Miyazaki-ken; graduated from former Law Col. Justice Dep't in '84; studied at official expense in Belgium and Germany from '85 to '91; Councillor For. Office in '92; Consul at Fusan in '96; Legation Secretary at Seoul in the same year, and transferred to Paris in '99, to Petrograd in '02; Minister Resident to Sweden-Norway in '04; Minister at Brussels in May '07; Amb. at Vienna '09-14; Dir. of the Yomiuri for a while and now of a Japanese daily in Seoul. Placed on the Peace Envoy staff in 1919. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akiyama, Masanosuke** D.L.L. (Japan), ex-Dir. of Civil Administration Bureau, Tsingtao 1917-22; b. 1866 in Hiroshima-ken; graduated from Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo in '86, to be connected afterward with civil affairs section of War and Navy; Councillor of Chosen Gov't-Gen. in '13-17. Add. Yakoji, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))

**Akiyama, Yoshifuru** Gen. (ret. 1923), ex-Dir. Mil. Edu. Board '20-23; b. 1855 in Ehime-ken; Sub-Lieut., '79; Major-Gen., '99; Lieut-Gen., '09; fought in Japan-China War, Boxers Trouble and Russo-Japanese War; Sup't of Cavalry, Mil. Educ. Bd., then Commander, 13th Div. '13; Com of Guards Division '15; Com. of Chosen Garrison, '16; full Gen. in Nov. '16, Mem. War Council '17. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 2 ([scan leaf 781](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n781/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Akutsu, Saburo** D. Med., prop. of Akutsu Surgical Hospital; b. 1873; graduated at Medical Col. of Tokyo Imp. Univ., in '98 and further studied in Germany; became chief of Surgical Dept. of the Juntendo Hospital. Add. Awaji-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Amano, Tameyuki** D. C. L. (Japan), economist, was connected with Waseda University from its birth till 1917; Dir. Waseda Business School; b. in Saga-ken, '59 and grad. Tokyo University, '82; M. P. at 1st and 2nd sessions. Wrote "Principles of Economics" and others; once editor and proprietor of the "Oriental Economist," a thrice-a-month journal. Add. Iidamachi, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Amaoka, Naoyoshi** Dir. Postal Savings Bureau, Communication Dept., b. 1880; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Higher Civil Service Exam. in '07. Add. 144 Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Ando, Taro** Pres. of Temperance Society; b. 1856 in Kyoto; joined Enomoto's pro-Tokugawa movement at Hakodate; was given office at the Foreign Office when released from imprisonment and was on the suite of the late Prince Iwakura's memorable mission early in Meiji years. Consul at Hongkong, '74-85, then at Shanghai '86, and Consul-General at Honolulu '86-89, where he was converted returning home a fervent Christian and total abstainer; subsequently held post of Director of Com. Bureau, Foreign Office, and of Commerce and Ind., at Agr. and Com. Dep't. Add. Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Ando, Yasutaro** ex-Chief of Electric Lighting Bureau, Tokyo City Office; b. in 1868 in Yamanashi-ken. He was Dir. of the municipalized Tokyo Street Railway which he left in '14 and is now Auditor of the Kinugawa Hydro-electric Co. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Anzaki, Masaharu** D. Litt. (Japan), Prof. in Coll. of Literature, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1873 in Kyoto; after grad. Philosophy at the Univ. in '96, he studied in Germany and England for a few years; Exchange Prof. at Harvard '13-15. Add. Hakusan Goten, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Anraku, Kanemichi** ex-Chief Police Commissioner of Tokyo, & Mem. House of Peers; b. 1850 in Kagoshima; was connected with the Police service from about 1875; next a local Governor. He resigned the Commissionership in '08 and entered commercial circle. Pres. of Chiyoda Gas Co. till '11, and reappointed Chief Police Commissioner '11-13; and for 3rd time in '13-14. Add. Nishiokubo, Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Gohei** Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Muslin Mfg. Co.; b. 1871, Tokyo; first son of Aoki Gohei, famous draper; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School '90; on his father's death in 1905, succeeded his business; was for a time Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Calico Mfg. Co. '06; present post '10. Add. 2 Kami-rokubancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Kikuo** Mng-Dir. of the General Dept. of the Mitsubishi Firm since '15; b. in 1867 in Nara-ken; grad. from Imp Tokyo Univ. at Law '92 and entering Mitsubishi, has since been connected with it. Add. Mitsubishi Firm, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Nobuzumi** Lieut.-Gen., Military Adviser to China and ex-Com. of Port Arthur; b. in 1859 in Miyazaki-ken; Sub-Lieut. of Cavalry in '79; studied in Belgium 1890-93; Col. '02; Maj.-Gen. '07; has repeatedly been attached to the Japanese Legation at Peking. Add. Peking. — p. 3 ([scan leaf 782](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n782/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Tetsuji** D. C. L., lawyer and patent attorney; b. in 1875 in Gifu-ken; grad. from Keio 1897, passed the examination for the Bench in '98 and was a Probationary Judge at Kobe for a few months. Dispatched by the alma mater to Germany to study Commercial Law at Berlin and Gottingen '99-02; Prof. at Keio, but left it in '08 to open law office. Add. Shirokane, Imazato, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Aoki, Tetsuno** Dir. of the Takasago Shogyo Bank; b. 1867 in Okayama; had long been connected with Yokohama Specie Bank and was its London Agent many years till about 1904; Gov. Commercial Agent at Hongkong '10-12. Add. Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Aoyama, Rokuro** Dir. of the Teikoku Electric Light, etc. Manager of Tokyo Branch of L. J. Healing & Co. Ltd. (London); b. 1875 in from Mie-ken; graduated from Post and Electric School (Dep't Communications) '02 and entered Gov't service; then resigning the post entered Messrs. Healing as Mug. Add. Takanawa-Minamicho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Arai, Kentaro** Min. Agriculture and Commerce in Kato Cabinet formed in 1922 and Crown Mem. of House of Peers.; b. 1863 in Niigata and after grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90 he became connected with the Treasury in which he rose to the position of Vice-Minister in '06; removed to Dir. of Finance Dep't. of Korean Gov't-Gen. in '07 till '17, to be nominated member of House of Peers. Add. 56 Kanatomi-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Arai, Taiji** Mem. House of Peers, directors of various commercial establishments in Formosa; b. 1851 in Sendai; studied under Nakae Chomin, a Rousseau of Japan; assisted late Mr. Tomita in the establishment of the Bank of Japan; then President of Kanegafuchi Cotton Spinning Ko., etc., elected representative of the highest tax payers for Miyagi '99. Add. Yedogawa, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Arakawa, Gitaro** Mem. House of Peers; b. 1862 in Tokyo; graduated Col. 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; Mayor of Yokohama '10-13. Add. Nakanegishi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Arakawa, Goro** Chief Edit. of Hiroshima Chugoku, M. P. and ex-Par. Jr. Secy. of Communication Dep't; b. 1865 in Hiroshima; grad. Kokugakuin and Nippon Univ.; became Edit. of present daily; established a girls' school in Hiroshima. Has sat in the House since '04; Par. Secy. in '15. Add. "Chugoku Shimbun," Hiroshima. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Arakawa, Miyoji** ex-Minister to Madrid (1909-13); b. 1857 in Kagoshima; grad. Engineering Col., Tokyo, in '80; clerk at Japanese Legation, London, in '86; attaché in '87, Eléve-Consul at Tientsin in '90 and at Ninsen '94; attached to the 2nd Army during the Japan-China War; Consul at Tientsin in '90, at Suchow in '96, and at London in '96, where he was promoted to Consul-General; decorated for his service in connection with the war. Add. Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))

**Araki, Torasaburo** Dr. Medicine (Strasburg), Pres. Imp. Kyoto Univ. since 1915; b. 1866 in Gumma-ken, grad. from Special Course, Med. Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ., '89; studied physiology at the Strasburg Univ., Germany, '89-91; on returning home, '95, was app. Prof. the 3rd High School, transferred to Imp. Kyoto Univ. '97 and then Dean of its Med. Coll. Add. Kyoto. — p. 4 ([scan leaf 783](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n783/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Ariga, Nagabumi** Manager of the Mitsui Firm; b. 1865 in Osaka-fu and younger brother to the late Dr. Nagao Ariga; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '86; 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. Higurn, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))

**Ariga, Sadakichi** Mem. of Dairen Municipal Assembly and of Dairen Chamber of Commerce, Dir. of the Manchurian Bank, etc.; b. in Tokyo, 1869 and started as a public works contractor. Add. Ise-cho, Dairen. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))

**Arima, Ryokitsu** Adm., (ret. '22) hero of the Port Arthur blockading operation in Russo-Japanese war; b. at Wakayama '62; midshipman '88, chief staff of Takeshiki Naval Port, Dir. Naval Artillery School, etc.; promoted to Rear-Adm. '09; Com. of 1st Squadron 12; appointed Vice-Admiral '13; President of the Naval Academy '14-'16; Chief of the Naval Education Board, '16-'18 and took part in the Great War. Add. Oyama, Naka-shibuya, Tokyo-fu. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))

**Arima, Sumibumi** Visc., Sub.-Lieut. of Cavalry (ret.), Lord Steward to Prince Higashi-Fushimi; b. 1868 of a former daimyo's family at Maruoka, Echizen; graduated from College of Agriculture, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; Chamberlain to the Crown Prince '00-10. Add. Ukyo-machi, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))

**Arima, Yorikazu** Count, formerly Daimyo of the Kurume clan, 5th son and heir to his predecessor; b. 1864, served in the Imperial Court for years as Chamberlain. Add. Hashiba, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))

**Arimatsu, Hideyoshi** Privy Councillor; b. at Okayama, 1863; grad. '88 from the German Language School, Tokyo and was in the Justice Dep't till '90; Councillor of the Dep't of Agr. and Commerce, then of Home Office and of the Legislative Bureau '91 to '98; attended Internal Sanitary Conference held at Madrid and similar conference for ex-convicts at Antwerp in '98; transferred to the Police Bureau same year; again Councillor of the Legislative Bureau in '02; Dir. of Police Bureau in '03; Governor of Miye-ken '04, transferred to the Police Bureau in '08; Dir of Imp. Forestry Bureau, '11-14; Chief Sec. to the Privy Council '14-16 and finally Dir. of Legislative Bureau till '20. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))

**Arisaka, Shozo** D. Eng., and Director of Naval Arsenal, Tokyo, Prof. at the Imperial University of Tokyo; b. in 1867 in Tokyo; graduated his special course at the University in '90; sent by the Navy to France where he studied at Hotchkiss and was steadily promoted, meanwhile devising a new plug for quickfirers; has been sent twice to England on official business. Add. Tamagawa, Ebara-gun, Tokyo-fu. — p. 5 ([scan leaf 784](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n784/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Ariyoshi, Akira** Min. to Switzerland since 1820; b. 1876 in Kyoto; graduated from Tokyo Higher Commercial School '98; passed the examination for the diplomatic service '98; appointed Consul at Fusan, Newchwang, and Secretary to Japanese Embassy at Paris, then Con.-Gen. at Shanghai, '09-19. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Ariyoshi, Chuichi** Civil-Gov. of Chosen since '22 · b. 1870 in Tango; grad Law, at Imp. Tokyo University in '96; Sec. Home Office till '08; Governor of Chiba-ken '08-12; transferred to Dir. of Gen. Affairs, Korean Res.-Gen. in '10; Gov. of Miyazaki '11-15, then Kanagawa '15-18, Hyogo-ken 18-'22. Add. Seoul. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asabuki, Tsunekichi** Mag.-Dir. Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store; b. 1877 in Tokyo, son of the Late Eiji Asabuki; studied at Keio and then in England; entered Bank of Japan; then Mitsui Bussan and transferred to New York Branch; later established the Chiyoda-gumi. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asada, Soshichi** Auditor of Yokohama Dockyard Co.: b. 1884 at Yhama; grandson of the late Matsushichi Asada, a millionaire merchant of Yhama; was long connected with the Mitsubishi; on his grandfather's death succeeded him as Auditor of the Yhama Dock, and of the Nippon Carbon Mnf. Co., and as Dir. of the Yhama Rly. and Nippon Paint Co. etc.; inaugurated with two others the Sanyu Steamship Co. and the Sanyu Mining Co. Feb. '17, later combined as Sanyu-gumi Joint-stock Co. Add. Yokohama Dockyard Co., Yokohama. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asada, Tokunori** Mem. House of Peers; b. 1848 in Kyoto; 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 Rokubancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asakawa, Kan-ichi** Prof. Yale University; b. about 1870; grad. from Waseda and early went over to America for study; grad. from Yale and has since been lecturer and then Prof. of Japanese History at his alma mater. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asano, Nagakoto** Marquis, Lord-in-Waiting of the Jako Hall; b. 1842; and is of the former Daimyo of Hiroshima with 426,000 koku which was founded by Nagamasa (1516-1610 A.D.) one of the great generals of Hideyoshi; was accredited to Rome, 1882-'84. Add. Yayoicho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asano, Osuke** Dr. E., ex-chief electrician of Department of Communications; b. in '59 in Okayama; grad. electricity at the Gov. Eng. College in 1881, since then he has chiefly been connected with that Department, meanwhile despatched to Europe and America two or three times. Is now a Prof. at Waseda. Add Kogaicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))

**Asano, Soichiro** Pres. Toyo S/S Co., Asano Dockyards, and Dir. of many other concerns; b. 1848 in 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;" also started tank oil business, '93 and then promoted with others the Toyo S. S. Co., '95. (Add. Shiba Tamachi, Tokyo.) Family:— Taijiro, b. 1884 and studied at Waseda; assists his father in business; Rozo, b. '89, grad. from Harvard '12 and went through practical training at the San Francisco Branch of Toyo S/S Co., of which he is now Mng.-Dir. (Add. Mita-Tsuna-cho, Tokyo). Their younger brother, Hachiro, b. '91, is Dir. of Asano S/S Co., Tokyo Iron Chain Mfg. Co., etc. (Add. Kita-Shinagawa near Tokyo). — p. 6 ([scan leaf 785](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n785/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Atomi, Takino** b. in 1840 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. Yanagicho, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Awaya, Ken** Dir. Special Educ. Bureau since '22; b. 1883; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; Sec. to Min. of Education; Dir. Religion Bureau, etc. Add. Benten-cho, Ush., Tokyo. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Awazu, Seiryo** D. C. L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Waseda Univ., etc., insurance expert; b. at Kyoto in 1871; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94, and has since been engaged in insurance business at the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, as organizer of a number of life insurance cos, besides undertaking teaching. Attended the World's Insurance Congress held at New York '03. Add. Uyeno-hara, Nakano, Tokyo fu. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Ayai, Tadahiko** And. of Murai Sav. Bank, Shibaura Iron Works, and Chief of Acct. Sec. of Tokyo Electric Co., b. 1871 in Oita-ken; grad. Post and Telegraph School in Tokyo; was in service of Communication Dept. for years; went to U. S. A. to accomplish his study in '90; after returning home he joined the Murai Co. Add. Takada, near Tokyo. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Baba, Eiichi** D. C. L., Pres. Bureau of Legislation in Kato Ministry; b. in 1879; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '03; passed. Higher Civil Service Exam.; Taxation Superintendent and then. Sec. to Korean Govt-Gen. Add. 3 Maruyama-Fukuyama-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Baba, Genji** Judge of Court of Cassation; b. 1860; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, class '85; was appointed first a junior judge in Tokyo Court and Judge of Supreme Court, and ultimately rising to present post in April, 13. Add. Mita Tsunamachi, Tokyo. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Banzai, Rihachiro** Lt.-Gen., Military Adviser to the Chinese Govt.; b. 1873 in Tokyo; Sub.-Lieut. '92; Major, '03; Colonel, '12; Maj.-Gen.; '18; has more than ten years' connection with the Chinese Government and is now one of the authorities of things Chinese. Add. Peking. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))

**Beppu, Ushitaro** Dir. Finance Bureau, Rly Dept. since '21; b. 1872; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam. '01; Sec. to Patent Bureau, District Mining Inspection Office, Dept. of Agr. and Com. etc. Add. 3/8 Sadowara-cho, Ushi., Tokyo. — p. 7 ([scan leaf 786](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n786/mode/1up))


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**Chiwaki, Morinosuke** Principal of Tokyo Dental College; b. 1870 at Abiko, Hitachi; grad. from Keio Univ. and entered The Tokyo Shimpo; learned dentistry under Kisai Takayama, famous dentist; established present coll. 1910. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 8 ([scan leaf 787](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n787/mode/1up))

**Chinda, Sutemi, Count (Bar. '07, Vis. '11)** Privy Councillor since '20 and Grand Steward to the Prince Regent since '21; b. at Hirosaki '56; grad. from an American University '81; appointed a clerk of Foreign Office, '85 and had charge of the Telegraph Section in the same office; Consul at San Francisco and Chemulpo; Consul-General at Shanghai, '95. Minister Resident at Brazil, next at the Hague '99-00; Minister Ple. Envoy Ext. at Petrograd, 1900; recalled in '07 to take charge of the For. Office while the Minister Baron Komura was away to Portsmouth and Peking. Amb. to Berlin '08; Washington 1911; London '20; Peace Envoy Dec. '18. Was Promoted to Count in '20 in recognition of his service in connection with the Peace Conference. Was on the suite of the Crown Prince when he visited Europe in '21. Add. 32 Kami-Nibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 8 ([scan leaf 787](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n787/mode/1up))

**Chujo, Seiichiro** Architect, Hon. Mem. of Society of Architects (London), and of Royal Society of Arts (London); b. 1868 at Yonezawa; grad. Eng. Coll. (Architecture) Imp. Tokyo Univ.; further studied at Cambridge (Eng.); on returning home entered Edu. Dept; again studied in England '03-07; opened Sone-Chujo Office '08, besides his own. Add. Hayashi-cho, Komagome, Tokyo. — p. 8 ([scan leaf 787](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n787/mode/1up))

**Dan, Takuma** D. Eng., Director of Mitsui Bank, Mitsui Mining Co., &c.; b. 1858 at Fukuoka; was sent for study to America early in Meiji 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. schools; technical official at the Gov. Meteorological Observatory and next at the Miike Coalmine, with the purchase of which by the Mitsui he entered the service of the Firm. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 8 ([scan leaf 787](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n787/mode/1up))

**de Becker, J. E., LL.B.; D.C.L** International Lawyer who specializes in cases requiring knowledge of European, American and Japanese Laws. B. in London, England '63, came to Japan in '87, is the Legal Adviser to the Yokohama and Tokyo Foreign Board of Trade and standing Counsel of the leading foreign banks in Japan. Local correspondent of the Society of Comparative Legislation, London. Has been practising law since '94, and is widely known under the name of "Kobayashi Beika." Has contributed several works to Japanese legal literature such as "Annotated Civil Code of Japan," "Commentary on the Commercial Code of Japan," "Elements of Japanese Jurisprudence," etc; is an ardent advocate of drastic reform in Criminal Procedure. Add. 75 Yamashitacho, Yokohama and Marunouchi Building, Tokyo. — p. 8 ([scan leaf 787](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n787/mode/1up))

**Deo, Kenjiro** Baron (cr. '07), Mem. of House of Peers and Gov.-Gen. of Formosa; b. 1855 in Hyogo-ken; held at several places post of local Chief Police Inspector; Vice-Min. of Communications, Jan.-Jun. '98; President of the Kansai Rly Co., at the same time M. P. for Hyogo-ken; was again Vice-Min. of Communications '00-06. Min. of the Dept. in the Terauchi Ministry, '16-'17. Add. Taihoku. — p. 8 ([scan leaf 787](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n787/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Den** Sho, Dir. Accountants' Bureau, Finance Dept. since '22; b. 1878; grad. at Politics Imp. Tokyo Univ. '04; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exami.; Sec. of Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, and of the Dept.; stayed in London as Finance Commissioner. Connected with Baron Den by blood. Add. Finance Dept., Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Dewa** Shigeta, Adm. (ret.) Baron ('07), b. 1855 at Aizu; grad. from Naval Academy in '82; was Capt. of cruiser Takachiho in the Japan-China war of 1894-95; chief of committee to bring home Tokiwa from England '99; Rear-Adm. 1900, and Com. of the Standing Squadron; Chief Construction Board at Yokosuka, Dir. of Naval Affairs Bureau, etc.; despatched to U.S.A. to represent Japan at Panama Exposition '15. Add. Mita Tsunacho, Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Dohi** Keizo, M.D., dermatologist. Prof. Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Chairman of the Japanese Derm. Society; grad. at Med. Col. '91 and Univ. Hall; studied his speciality in Austria, Germany, and France, '94-98. Corresponding member of the Vienna ('02), Berlin ('03), and Paris Derm. Society ('11); recommended to be honorable member of the Italian Derm. Society '06; Editor of the Japanese Journal of Derm. and Urinology. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Doki** Kahei. Dir. of Civil Affairs, Kwantung Leased Territory since '21; b. in Wakayama-ken in 1875; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '01; passed the Exam. for the Bar while at school; passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; entered Home Office in which he served in various localities; Gov. of Ishikawa-ken. Add. Port Arthur. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Ebina** Danjo, one of veteran pastors, and Pres. of the Doshisha, Kyoto since '20; b. 1856 in Yamagawa; studied at the Foreign Language School in Kumamoto; then theology at the Doshisha; has subsequently led an active life in evangelistic and educational work, having established a number of churches and schools; pastor of the Hongo Church, Tokyo for a long time. Add. Doshisha, Kyoto. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Egi** Chu, Barrister; b. 1858, brother of Senshi Egi; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '84; he practises his profession, giving lectures on Criminal Law in the Chuo Univ. all the while; once 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. Yochomachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Egi** Senshi, Mem. House of Peers, Lord-in-Waiting of the Kinkei Hall, brother of above; b. 1853, studied Law at Tokyo Gov. Univ. and was in service of Education Dept. '72-77. transferred to Home Office as Dir. of Local Adm. Bureau '90-97; was next Governor of Ibaraki, Aichi, Hiroshima and Kumamoto till '06 when he resigned on account of illness. Add. Yochomachi, Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Egi** Yoku, Mem. of House of Peers (nom. '16); b. 1873 in Yamaguchi-ken, adopted son and heir of the above; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97, and studied at Univ. Hall; Sec. Chief of Colonial Bureau (abolished later) '10-13; appointed Chief Secy. of 2nd Okuma Cabinet, 1914-16. Add. Mita Shikokumachi, Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))

**Eguchi** Teijo, Dir. Mitsubishi Firm and Mitsubishi Trading, etc.; b. 1865 in Kochi; grad. from Tokyo Higher Com. School '87 and after having been a school teacher for some years, entered the Firm '91 as member on the staff of Banking Department; sub-Mng. of Mining Dep't at Head Office in '97; to the present post '00. Add. Akagishita, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 9 ([scan leaf 788](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n788/mode/1up))


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**Eiki, Hisakichi** Mng. Dir. of Shoryu Bank, Dairen, ex-Con.-Gen. at Honolulu '12-14; b. 1866 in Echigo; studied law and became Judge in '93 and transferred to the Foreign Office same year, attached to Consulate at Fusan in '93; was Consul at Ninsen, Shanghai, Shashi, Sydney and Hankow between '94 and '05; Consul-General at Shanghai '05 to '09, then at Chientao till '12. Is now connected with cos. run by the Yasuda family. Add. Tozuka, Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Ema, Shun-ichi** Barrister, ex-M. P.; Mem. of the Tokyo Municipality; b. in 1861, and adopted by the Ema. 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. Kuromoucho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Endo, Chūji** Judge of the Court of Cassation; b. 1866 in Tokyo; graduated from the Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '88; appointed Probationary Judge '90; successively serving as Judge of Osaka District Court, Nara District Court and Tokyo Appeal Court, promoted to present post in '05. Add. Zōshigaya, Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Fujimura, Yoshiro** Baron, Mem. House of Peers, Bar. of Middle Tem., ex-Sect. Chief of the Mitsui Bussan; b. in Kumamoto in 1870; 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; removed to the head office, but left it soon after. Add. Office, 1/5 Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Fujioka, Ichisuke** Dr. Eng. (Japan), Pres. Iwakuni Elec. Tram. and Tokyo Elec. Cos., b. in 1856; grad. from Tokyo Engineering College in '81; appointed its Professor from '84 to '86 when he retired to start electric business; chief electrician to the Tokyo Electric Light Co. in '92 and founder of the Tokyo Street Railway Co. which with two other street railway Cos was fused in '60; he has been to Europe and America several times for study, on business, etc. and was under Edison for somewhile. Add. Higashicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Fujisawa, Ikunosuke** Lawyer, ex-M.P.; b. 1859 in Sendai; studied law and became lawyer in '80 and distinguished himself in connexion with the Fukushima affairs in '83. Elected mem. of Municipal Assembly, Sendai, then of Miyagi Prefectural Assembly, of which he was once Chairman; M.P. for 7th time in '15; nominated Parliamentary Secy. of Communication Dep't July '15; then removed to Home Dep't. Add. Ichibancho, Sendai. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Fujisawa, Rikitaro** Dr. Sc. (Japan), Prof. of Mathematics at Tokyo University; b. in Niigata-ken, 1861; pursued his special study in England and Germany, '83-87. He has written several works on Mathematics; Exchange-Lecturer in U.S.A. '22. Add. Suwacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))

**Fujise, Masajiro** Mng.-Dir. of the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha; b. 1867 at Nagasaki city; grad. Tokyo Higher Commercial School '85 and entered the Co. to be promoted to present position, meanwhile in charge of branches at London, Singapore, Hongkong, etc. Add. Imazatocho, Shirokane, Tokyo. — p. 10 ([scan leaf 789](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n789/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Fujishima, Hampei** D. Eng., Dir., Nippon Yusen Kaisha; b. in Miye-ken, 1871; grad. from the Eng. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ., and entered the Co. '94; sent by the Co., to England to study shipbuilding '98-00. Add. No. 31, 2-chome, Ichigaya-Tamachi, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Heitaro** 2nd Baron, one of the millionaires in Osaka; b. in Osaka, 1869; son of late Denzaburo Fujita who started in Osaka the Fujita Firm to undertake contract business with the Government, besides undertaking mining and engineering works. Educated at Cambridge Univ. Add. Amijima, Kita-ku, Osaka. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Ken-ichi** Mng.-Dir. of Tokyo Woolen Cloth Co.; b. 1873 at Hirosaki; grad. from the now defunct Meiji Law Coll. in '98; a petty official for a time; Manager of Iwaya Shokai, then famous tobacconist in Tokyo; founded the Toyo Salt Industrial Co. which developed later into Dai-Nippon Salt Mfg. Co., Kwantung Leased Territory. He is connected with several other cos. Add. Hiratsuka, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Koriki** ex-Dir. of South Manchuria Rly. 1914-15, ex-Administration Dep't. Imp. R'ly. Board '13-14; b. Dir. '66 in Tottori; grad. Law at the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '89; President of a local school the same year; transferred to the Dep't of Communications in '03; Dir. Shantung Rly., China., till '18. Add. Akebono-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Shiro** Member of the House of Peers, b. at Tokyo, 1861; attaché to Japanese Legation in Vienna, 1886, then in Berlin; afterwards Private Secretary to the Minister of Communication and of Agriculture and Commerce, &c.; Vice Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, '93; now President of the Taiwan Sugar Co. and of other concerns. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujita, Yuzuru** Mng.-Dir. of the Meiji Life Ins. Co.; b. 1865 at Ibaramachi, Okayama-ken; grad. from Keio '88; went over to America to further his studies at the Pacific Commercial School, San Francisco, '91, and on graduation served as a clerk at a certain American store; returned home '95 and entered the present co; Manager of its Nagoya Branch '98; present post '17. Add. 1919 Sugamo, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujihara, Ginjiro** President and Mng.-Dir. of the Oji Paper Manufacturing Co. since 1911; was b. in '63 in Nagano-ken; graduated from Keiogijuku '91 and then took to journalism in the provinces. He next entered the Mitsui Bank and was transferred to the Mitsui Bussan and had charge of the Branches at Shanghai and Taihoku '15. Add. Shin-ami, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujiwara, Toshio** Prop., Fujiwara Trading Co., and Mng.-Dir., Naigai Kogyo (International Industrial) Co.; b. 1867, in Okayama-ken; studied in U.S. Once in the service of the Mitsui Bank; founder of the above Cos. Add. 15 Akasaka-Daimachi, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))

**Fujiyama, Raita** Chairman of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, President of Nippon Sugar Refinery Co. etc.; b. in 1865 in Karatsu; grad. Keio-gijuku in '90; then entered the present Co. after the notorious scandal culminating in the suicide of its former President; is a Dir. of a large number of Cos. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 11 ([scan leaf 790](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n790/mode/1up))


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**Fujiyama, Tsunei-hi** Mng.-Dir. of the Electro-Chemical Industry Co.; b. 1872 in Saga; grad. from the Eng. coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Electric Co., Sendai; was for years the Chief Eng., the Nippon Chisso Kiryo (Nitrogen Fertilizer) Co; leaving it in '11, he founded the present Co., and became its Mng.-Dir. '13. He is a pioneer in Japan as manufacturer of carbon, lime, nitrogen, etc. Add. 6-chome, Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukai, Eigo** Dir. of Nippon Ginko; b. 1871 in Gunma-ken : on the staff of the Kokumin Shimbun '98-05; Private Secretary to Gov. of the Bank '06-12; accompanied the Peace Envoys Dec. 1918 as an unofficial member. Add. Hikawa-cho Aka., Tokyo. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukuda, Masatoro** Gen. and Com.-in-Chief of Formosan Garrison since '18; b. 1870 Nagasaki-ken; Sub-Lieut. '87; Captain '95; stayed in Berlin and Vienna as Military Attaché for years; took part in 04-05 war as a staff officer to Marshal Oyama; Colonel '07; Maj.-Gen. and brigade commander '11; Chief of Staff, Military Department, Kwantung Government; Lieut-Gen. and Commander of the 5th Div. '16; Vice-Chief of Gen. Staff; Full Gen. in '22 and the present post. Add. Taihoku. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukuda, Tokuzo** D. C. L. (Japan), Prof. of Tokyo Univ. of Commerce; b. 1874 in Tokyo, being the 1st son of Tokubei Fukuda; graduated from the Tokyo High 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 till '06; wrote works on Economics. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukuhara, Arinobu** Pres. of the Teikoku Life Insurance Co., b. 1848 in Awa, Chiba-ken; promoted with others in '72 the Shiseido drug store, one of the leading establishments in Tokyo in this line, 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. Izumocho, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukuhara, Ryojiro** Pres. Peers' School since '23; b. 1869 in Miyagi-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '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. Bureau Director in '04, the Vice-Minister '11-16, and then Mem. House of Peers (nom. in '16), Pres. Tohoku Univ.; in '17. Add. Kitacho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukui, Kikusaburo** Mng.-Dir. of the Mitsui Bussan, was b. 1866 in Tokyo; grad. from 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; was on the suite of the Peace Envoy Dec. '18. Add. Mitsui & Co., Tokyo. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))

**Fukuzawa, Daishiro** Dir. Dai-Nippon Paper Mfg. Co., Nippon Gas Co.; etc., b. 1883, brother to the following. Add. Kami-Osaki near Tokyo. — p. 12 ([scan leaf 791](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n791/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Fukuzawa, Ichitaro** Chancellor of Keio-gijuku ; b. 1863, eldest son of the late Y. Fukuzawa ; educated at Yale Univ. after he finished the Keio. Add. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Fukuzawa, Momosuke** ex-M.P., brother-in-law of the Fukuzawa brothers being the husband of their sister ; b. in 1864 at Kawagoyo ; studied at Keio ; proceeded to U.S.A. and studied at Commercial Col. there. Returning home '89, he first entered Tokyo Ice Works, Oji Paper Mill and others, and finally Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co., of which he was Agent for Tokyo, besides sitting on the boards of directors of several other concerns. Add. Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Fukuzawa, Steijiro** born in Tokyo 1866, second son of the late celebrated Fukuzawa ; after grad. Keio Univ. studied eng. at Boston, U.S.A. '83 ; returned home in '90, and has since been managing the Jiji and the Osaka Jiji, the latter being started '02. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Funakoshi, Mitsunojo** 2nd Baron, Crown Mem. of House of Peers ; b. 1867 in Hiroshima ; studied in Germany, '86-93, passed Diplomatic Service Examination in '94 ; élève Consul at Vladivostok 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, then Sec. at Vienna in '03, at Berlin '06-09, and at For. Office and lastly councillor of Embassy at Berlin '12-14. Add. Motozono-cho, Koji, Tokyo. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Furuichi, Koi** Baron (cr. 1919), Dr. Eng. (Japan), Member of House of Peers, Emeritus Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. at Himeji in 1854 ; 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. Director-General of the Government Railways, and then, Director of Seoul-Fusan Rly '03-07. Is now Pres. of Tokyo Subway Co. He is one of the best amateur "no" singers and actors. Add. Yunmi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Furukawa, Toranosuke** Baron (cr. '15), President of the Furukawa Mining Co., son of the late celebrated Ichibei Furukawa and inherited his father's immense properties including more than twenty mines. He was b. in 1882 and graduated Mining at Columbia, U. S. A., class '07 ; was decorated in 1911 for his munificent gifts to various schools. Add. Setomonocho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Futa-ara, Yoshinori** 1st Count, b. 1886, of the house of Date formerly a daimyo, and was adopted by the family ; studied law at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Secretary to a local Govt. for a time; was on the suite of the Crown Prince when he visited England '21. Lady Futa-ara is sister to the late Prince Kitashirakawa. Add. Imp. Household Dept. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))

**Gamo, Yasusato** Dir. of Fukushima Higher Com. Sch. since its creation in 1922 ; b. in Nagasaki-ken, 1873 ; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch. (Special class) in '98 ; visited England, Germany and U.S.A. to study commerce ; Prof. of Kumamoto High Sch ; Dir. of Ehime Com. Sch.; Prof. Yamaguchi Higher Com. Sch. Add. Fukushima. — p. 13 ([scan leaf 792](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n792/mode/1up))


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**Go, Seinosuke, 2nd Baron** Mem. House of Peers, President of Iriyama Colliery Co., Tokyo StockExchange and others; b. 1863 in Tokyo, son of late Junzo Go; studied in Europe; after several years of Govt. services he entered business circle. Add. Kaminibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Goto, Shimpei, Viscount (Bar. '06 and promoted in '22), Mayor of Tokyo since '21 and mem. of House of Peers;** b. 1856 in Iwate-ken; studied medicine in Japan and Germany; chief of Nagoya Hospital '76-8. App. Sanitary Commissioner at the time of the Japan-China War. and then Director of the Sanitary Bureau, Home office; Dir. of the Civil Adm. Bureau, Formosa. Pres. of S. Manchuria Railway '06; Minister of Communications in '08, combining the office of Deputy-Pres. of the Colonial Bureau. Retired in '11 but again held it with an additional of Pres. of I. G. R. in the 3rd Katsura Cabinet; formed the Doshikai with late Prime Katsura, but left it in '13. Min. Home Affairs and next of For. Affairs 16-18. His son Ihizo, is statistician of the Bureau of Statistics. Add. Miyamuracho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Goto, Takeo** Founder and Dir. of the Teikoku Inquiry Agency. b. 1870 in Fukuoka-ken; studied at the former Tokyo English Law Sch. and Kwansai Law Coll.; started life as a journalist. Add. No. 11, 1-chome, Kobiki-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Hachisuka, Masa-aki, Marq** Mem. House of Peers; b. 1884, of an old Daimyo family; Master of Ceremonies for a time. Add. Mita-Tsuna-cho, Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Haga, Gonshiro, Lieutenant (ret.)** Chief of the Silk Section of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce; b. in 1867 in Saitama-ken; he was graduated from the Agricultural College, Imperial Tokyo University in 1892. He took part both in the Japan-China and Russo-Japanese Wars. Add. Shirokane-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Haga, Yaichi, Dr. Lit. (Japan)** Pres. of the Kokugaku-in Daigaku since '18; b. 1867 in Fukui-ken; grad. Lit. Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '92 to study at the University Hall afterward; appointed Professor at the 1st High School, and then at Tokyo 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. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Hamaguchi, Takayuki, M. P. (Kenseikai);** b. 1870 in Kochi-ken; grad. Law, Imperial Tokyo Univ. '95; Director of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau '07-12. Vice-Min. of Communications '12-13; Vice-Min. of Finance in 2nd Okuma Cabinet '14-15, then Parl. Jun. Secy. to Finance Dept. for a while in 15. Is a leader of the party. Add. Komagome, Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))

**Hamaguchi, Taro, B. A. (Cambridge)** Inawashiro Hydro-Elec. Power Co.; b. 1872 in Wakayama-ken; grad. Keio Univ. '91 and Waseda, '94 and studied further at Cambridge; M. P. in '04 from Wakayama-ken. For a while he was connected with Toyokuni Bank. Add. Shimo-rokubancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 14 ([scan leaf 793](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n793/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Hamao, Arata** Viscount and Vice-Pres. of the Privy Council since '22; L. L. D. (Harvard); ex-Lord Steward to the Crown Prince, ex-Pres., Imp. Univ. Tokyo; b. in Tajima, 1849; 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 1857. Reappointed Pres. of the Univ. '05-13; created a peer in 1907 and was next promoted to Viscount in recognition of his service as Lord Steward to the Crown Prince in '21 which post he soon resigned. Add. Kanatomicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hanai, Takuzo** D.C. L. (Japan), Barrister, Mem. House of Peers (nom. '22), b. 1868 in Hiroshima-ken; grad. from an English Law School in Tokyo when eighteen years old; finished the University Course at the Hogaku-in 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; M. P. and elected Vice-Pres. of House of Representatives. Add. Nishiki-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hanihara, Masanao** Ambassador to Washington, '23; b. 1876 in Yamanashi-ken; grad. from Waseda '97; attaché at Seoul Legation '99; at Washington, '01; Secy. at the same, '02; then Sec. Chief at Foreign Office; Consul-Gen. at San Francisco '16-17; Dir. Political Affairs, '17-19; was among the four Delegates to the Washington Conference 1921-'22; Vice-Min. of For. Affairs '19-'22. Add. Japanese Embassy, Washington. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hanta, Ryutaro** See Hunter, Ryutaro. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hara, Kunizo** Pres. of the Takasago Industry, Tokyo Soap Mfg. Co. etc.; b. 1883 in Hyogo-ken; adopted son of the late Rokuro Hara, a prominent businessman in his day; grad. from the Law Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07 and passed Higher Civil Service Examination the next year; has succeeded his father's business and is presiding over or directing a number of cos. Add. No. 325 Kitashinagawa-juku, Tokyo. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hara, Rokuro** a prominent business-man; b. 1841 in Tajima and played a 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 '83 to '90; is acknowledged as a power in business circles, and is a director of a number of companies. Add. Goten-yama, near Tokyo. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hara, Tomitaro** Pres. of 2nd Bank, head of the Hara Firm, Yokohama; b. in Gifu-ken 1870; studied at Waseda Univ.; was adopted into the present millionaire family as husband of its daughter; is a Director of the Yokohama Fire Insurance Co. and a leading businessman in Yokohama. His fine collection of art objects is widely reputed. Add. Bentendori, Yokohama. — p. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))

**Hara, Yoshimichi** lawyer, D.C.L. (Japan); b. 1867 in Nagano-ken; grad. at 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. 15 ([scan leaf 794](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n794/mode/1up))


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**Harada, Jiro** ex-Mng.-Dir. of Konoike Bank, Osaka, etc.; b. 1850 in Miye-ken; early entered Finance Dept; left it and became Pres. 74th Bank. In '93 he was again given a post in the Konoike Bank and has done much service in it. Add. 89/2 Ichibeicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Harada, Tasuku** ex-Pres. of Doshisha in Kyoto, '07-19; b. 1863 in Kumamoto; studied at 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 Kikugo Zasshi, and "The Christian World." Pres. of the Christian Endeavor Union of Japan '93-96 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 L.L.D. from University of Edinburgh and D. D. from Amherst College. Add. Doshisha, Kyoto. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Harada, Yoshitaro** Dir. of Mitsubishi Trading Co; b. 1869 in Okayama-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School and entered Mitsubishi Firm. Once Manager of the branches at Osaka and Shanghai. Add. 22, Ichigaya-Yamabushicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Haruki, Ichiro** D. C. L (Japan), Prof. at the Coll. of Law, Imp. Univ. of Tokyo; b. in 1870 at Tokyo; graduated from the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '94, and farther studied Roman Law in Germany, 1900-04; appointed Prof., Imp. Kyoto Univ. on his return in '05; transferred to Tokyo later. Add. Nishisugacho, Nezu, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Kuichi** Dir. Public Works Bureau, Home Office; b. 1884; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '07; passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; studied in Germany; long connected with local Govt. Add. 2. 1-chome, Kobinata, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Shogo** Dir., Kisha-Seizo (Car Mfg.) Co.; b. in Osaka, 1872; grad. Mechanics at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96. Add. Bokumantui-cho, Tennoji, Osaka. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Shoichi** Dir., Asahi Oil Co.; b. in Tokyo 1868; was adopted into the family by marriage and early entered the business circle. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))

**Hasegawa, Yoshimichi** Marshal, Count (Baro., '95; Visc. '07; Ct. '16), ex-Gov.-General of Chosen '15-19, 1st class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun and Paulownia (war honor); b. 1850 in Yamaguchi-ken; Major, '72; Major-Gen. '86; Lieut.-Gen. '98; General in '04. 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 '04-5 war he commanded the Imp. Guards Division under Gen. Kuroki and led it to success and honor at the Yalu and the battle of Liaoyang; then Com.-in-Chief of Korean Garrison and transferred to the Mem. of Supreme War Council in '09 and Chief of Gen. Staff. '12-16; promoted Marshal, Jan. '15. Add. Waseda-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 16 ([scan leaf 795](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n795/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Hashimoto, Juko** Mng.-Dir. of Nippon Life Ins. Co.; b. 1880 in Nagasaki-ken; grad. '95 Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the present Co.; sent to Germany to study next year by the Co., raised to Dir. in '08. Add. Samiyoshi, Hyogo-ken. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Keizaburo** Mem. House of Peers; b. 1865 in Niigata; grad. College of Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90; Secretary of the Privy Council '92; Chief of Accountant's Bureau and then Vice-Min. of Finance '11-12; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com. '13-14; pres. the Hoden Petroleum Co. till merged with the Japan Petroleum Co. in '21. Add. Ukubo, Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hashimoto, Umetaro** Dir. Asano S/S Co.; b. 1870; studied in the U.S.A.; once Manager of Yokohama Branch of New York Life Ass. Add. 4-chome, Omotecho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hata, Ryotaro** Minister to Brazil since '20; b. 1867 in Nagano; entered diplomatic service after graduating from Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90; Councillor of Embassy at Berlin '06, Secretary of Foreign Office '08 and Min. to Brazil '13. Add. Japanese Legation, Brazil. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hata, Sahachiro** M. D., co-worker of Dr. Erlich, Frankfort-on-Meine, in the discovery of No. 606 or Salvarsan; b. 1872 in Iwami; graduated '95 with honor Medical Dept. of Okayama High School; became Dr. Kitazato's assistant at the Epidemic Investigation Laboratory '98-07; studied at Berlin and Frankfort '07-11; Depart. Chief of Keio Hospital. Add. Nakameguro, near Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hata, Toyosuke** M.A., Vice-Min. of Communications; b. in Tokyo, 1872; grad. at Law Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1896; has long been connected with Home Office; Governor of various localities. Repeatedly returned M. P. Add. 2/12 Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hatano, Shogoro** Officer of Mitsui Firm, Aud. of Mitsui Bank, Mining Co., etc.; b. 1859 in Tokyo; grad. from Keio Gijuku (the Keio Univ.) 1876; was on the staff of Jiji when it was started; entered the Foreign Office and was appointed Consul at Tientsin, next Sec. at the head office, and then he entered the Mitsui. Add. Kami-Nibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hattori, Bunshiro** Ph. D. (Princeton), Prof. at Waseda University; b. 1878 in Shiga-ken; grad. from Waseda in '02, and further studied economics at Princeton and Berlin '05-08. Works; Local Finance (in English), Commercial Education in University, Principle of Banking, etc. He combines Chief Sec. Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. Add. Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hattori, Genzo** Dir. of K. Hattori & Co. Ltd. and Hattori Trading Company, Ltd.; b. 1888 in Tokyo; eldest son of Kintaro Hattori; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School '09. Add. Ginza Shichome, Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))

**Hattori, Kintaro** Pres. of K. Hattori & Co. Ltd., that run Seikosha Watch and Clock Works; Dir. of First Mutual Life Ins. Co. and of Chosen Industrial Co. Ltd.; b. 1860 in Tokyo; established in business 1881 and incorporated '17; capital paid-up ¥10,000,000. Add. Ginza, Shichome, Tokyo. — p. 17 ([scan leaf 796](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n796/mode/1up))


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**Hattori, Unokichi** D. Litt., Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1867 in Fukushima-ken; studied philos. in Lit. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '87-90; Chinese classics in China and method of teaching in Germany, '99-07; Prof. at alma mater on return; Prof. at Chinese Univ., Peking, till '09; Prof. at Harvard, U.S.A. '15. Add. 1825 Shimo Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayakawa, Telsuya** ex-M.P., Patent attorney; b. Okayama, 1863; grad. Sapporo Agri. Coll., '84; studied law in U.S.A. and Germany; entered the diplomatic service, '85 and attached to the Imperial Legation at Seoul until '88; to Consulate at San Francisco, to the Legation at Berlin, '89-92; Private Secy. to the Minister of Agriculture, '92-97; appointed Minister Resident, '97-98; Secy. of the Cabinet, '98; then Dir. of the Political Bureau, Foreign Office in the Okuma Cabinet whose reform program he chiefly undertook. Succeeded in procuring foreign loan for the Hokkaido Colliery. Add. Shimo-Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayami, Seiji** M. P. for Hiroshima city, Chief Editor of the Geibi, Hiroshima, Chairman of Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce since its est. in '01; b. 1868 in Hiroshima-ken; grad. from Waseda Univ. and became teacher; after two years entered Hakubunkwan Publishing House, and then started the present daily. He is also an influencial business-man in the city; repeatedly elected M.P. Parliamentary Secy. of the Navy '15, then Vice-Pres. of the House Dec., '15. Add. Otemachi, Hiroshima. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Aisaku** b. 1873 in Gumma, studied in U.S.A. for some years and entered business after his return home; Mng. of the Imperial hotel '07-'21. Add. Uchiyamashita-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Buhei** Dir. of Yamashita Firm; b. at Gifu 1871; went to Yokohama to seek employment at the age of 29 and became acquainted with Mr. K. Yamashita, now a war millionaire, and has since been his trusted confidant. Add. 56 Shimo-takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Gonsuke** Baron (cr. '07), Ambassador to the Court of St. James since '20 and ex-Gov. of Kwantung Leased Territory '19-20; b. at Aizu, '60; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered Foreign Office '85; Consul and Secretary of the Legation, '87-'09; Director of the Commercial Bureau '98, and Minister at Seoul '99, at Peking '05-'08, again in '16-'18; Ambassador to Rome, '08-'16. Add. London. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Haruo** M. D., Prof. Medicine, the Imp. Tokyo Univ., and Dir. of the Infectious Diseases Investigation Laboratory; b. 1874 in Aichi-ken and was adopted into the family; studied at the above Coll., its Assis.-Prof. 1900 and Prof. '09. Add. Yanaka, Shitaya-ku, Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Hirotaro** 2nd Count (suc. 1908), Mem. House of Peers & Lecturer at the Literature Coll., the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1868; grad. Philosophy from the above; Prof. at Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch. and Master of Ceremonies for a time. Chairman of Educational Investigation Committee since '22. Add. 399 Hatagaya, Yoyohata near Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Ken** Mng.-Dir. of Toshin Warehouse Co.; b. 1863 in Oita-ken; grad. law at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Mitsui Bank and was the agent at Shimonoseki, Nagasaki, etc. Add. Fujimicho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 18 ([scan leaf 797](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n797/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Hayashi, Kiroku** M. P.; President of Keio Univ; b. 1872 at Karatsu; grad. Literature Course, Keiogijuku, and further studied Diplomacy at Paris 1901-04. "Modern European Diplomacy," etc. Entered For. Office as Senior Secretary '20. Add. Shimo-Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Raizaburo** D. C. L., Dir. Bureau of Criminal Affairs, Justice Dept.; b. in 1878; grad. from the Chuo Univ., '97; was on the Bench till he was app. to the present post in '21. Add. 6. Yobun-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hayashi, Tsuruichi** Dr. Sc. and mathematician, Dean Sc. Coll., Imp. Tohoku Univ. at Sendai since '19; mem. of Tokyo Mathematico-Physical Society, Tokyo Astronomical Society etc.; b. 1873 in Tokushima-ken; grad. from the Coll. of Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Assist.-Prof. Imp. Kyoto Univ. '98; Prof. Tokyo Higher Normal School, '07; Prof. Imp. Tohoku Univ. since '11. He is connected with various scientific societies of Germany, France, Italy, etc. Add. Sendai. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hayashida, Kametaro** M. P. and ex-Chief Secy. of the House of Representatives; b. 1863 in Kumamoto; pursued study fighting against adversity; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '87; was Chief Secy. of the Lower House, '97-'15. Now in business circles. Add. Haneda, Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hibi, Osuke** b. at Kurume, 1862; grad. from Keio-gijuku, in '83; a clerk in the Navy; entered the service of the Muslin Factory, Tokyo; entered the Mitsui Ginko several years ago, to be transferred to the Mitsui Dry Goods Dept. a few years after, and was the Man.-Dir. of the Dept. widely known as the Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store till 1918, when he retired from ill-health '03. Add. Kitashinagawa, near Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hibiya, Shinjiro** Head of Hibiya Firm, K. K.; b. 1881 in Niigata-ken; studied at Keio university; made a tour through India, Europe and America to inspect cotton and spinning business '12-'14; assumed the present post Feb. '18, when the Firm was reorganized as such. Add. 5 Nakasu, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Higashizono, Motomitsu** Viso., ex-Gov. of Toyama Prefecture; b. 1875 in Tokyo, of a noble family; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Higher Civil Service Examination, 1903; was in the service of the local Govt. till '21, when he entered business. His mother is elder sister of Prince Kuni. Add. Ichibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hijikata, Kyucho** Pres. of the Industrial Bank of Japan 1918-22; b. 1870; graduated from the Law Col. of Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, '93; then entered the Bank of Japan with which he was connected for years. Add. Nishi-Daiku-cho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hijikata, Yasushi** D.C.L. (Japan), Crown Mem. House of Peers since '22 and ex-Dean of the Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. 1859; grad. Law at the Univ. in 82, and has since been connected with it as Prof., with a short break occasioned by his study in England from which he returned in '94. Add. Ichibancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))

**Hioki, Eki** Mem. House of Peers; Min. to Germany since '20; b. in Miye-ken 1863 grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88, attaché at New York in '89, Washington in '91, Petrograd in '92, Seoul in '94, Peking in '00, Washington in '03, Germany in '06, decorated for his service in connection with the war; Minister to Chile '08-14; then to China '14-16 during which he negotiated with Yuan-shi-kai over the Japanese Demands. Add. Japanese Legation, Berlin. — p. 19 ([scan leaf 798](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n798/mode/1up))


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**Hirai, Masamichi** M.D., Surg.-Gen., ex-Pres. of Red Cross Hospital; b. in Wakasa in 1863; grad. Medicine, Tokyo Univ. '89; attached to Otsu Regiment '90; took part in Japan-China War as Surgeon-Capt. of the 5th Div., studied in Germany '97-'00. Director of Tokyo Garrison Hos., Vice.-Pres. of Red Cross Hos. '05; then its Pres. '09-'20 Add. 8, Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hirai, Seijiro** D. E. (Japan). Rly. Eng.; b. 1855 at Kanazawa; despatched by Gov. to study civil eng. at Troy, U. S. A., '75-'77; Eng. of Tanko Rly., Hokkaido on his return '80-'94; entered Gov't Rlys. ultimately rising to the Presidency. Adviser to Chinese Gov't since 1913. Is Mem. House of Peers. Add. Peking, China. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hiranuma, Kiichiro** D.C.L. Pres. of the Supreme Court since '21; b. 1865 in Okayama-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, '88; then appointed to the Bench, having filled chair of sectional chief '95 in the Tokyo Appeal Court, Procurator of the same court; Bureau Director '06-'11 and then Vice-Minister of Justice '11-'12; Procurator-Gen. till '21. Add. Nishi-Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hiranuma, Yoshiro** D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Pres. Waseda Univ.; b. in 1864 in Tsuyama, being brother of above. After grad. from Political Economy, Imp. Univ., '84, he entered journalism and then took up educational work at Sendai High School, Osaka Com. School, etc.; finally appointed Prof. at Waseda in '04. Add. Tsurumakicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hiraoka, Ki** pioneer of rolling-stock makers in Japan, ex-Vice-Pres. Osaka Loco. Works; b. 1855 in Tokyo: went to U.S.A. in '71, and entered a rolling stock shop, N.Y., returning home about '80; appointed overseer of the works at Shimoosai, till about '90, and started the Hiraoka Rolling-Stock Works at Honjo, Tokyo which was fused with Osaka Loco. Works. Add. Nagatacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hiraoka, Teitaro** Dir. Renge Mining; b. 1863 at Fukuoka; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., Secretary of Home Office and also House of Representatives, Governor of Nara-ken '06-09, Gov. of Karafuto '09-14. Add. 2 Nagazumi-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hirata, Tosuke** Count (Baron '20, Vis. '11 Count '22), b. 1849 in Yamagata-ken; studied at Germany while young; official of Imp. Tokyo Univ., '77; Sec. of Cabinet at Treasury '78; Sec. of Cabinet '81; Chief Sec. of Privy Council '88; Dir. of Legislation Bureau '89-91; Member of House of Peers '91-'97; Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, and then Home; app. Keeper of Privy Seal in '22. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))

**Hirayama, Narinobu** Pres. of Japan Red Cross since '20 and Mem. of the Privy Council; b. 50 in Kagoshima; was once in the Dep't of Finance and of Home Affairs. Nominated Member of House of Peers in '93; Steward to Prince Arisugawa, in '07. Add. Ham-machi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 20 ([scan leaf 799](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n799/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Hirayama, Shin** Dr. Sc. (Japan), Prof. at the College of Science of Imp. Tokyo University; b. in 1867 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 return home in '94. Add. Nagasaka-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Hiroi, Isami** Dr. Eg. (Japan) Hon.-Prof. Tokyo Imp. Univ.; b. 1862 in Kochi; grad. Sapporo Coll., class '81; proceeded to U. S. Dec. '83; was successively Asst. Engr. in Miss. Riv. Comm., Eng'g. Office of C. Shaler Smith, Edge Moor Bridge Co., etc. '84-'87. Studied at Polyt. Inst. of Karlsruhe and Stuttgart '87-'89. Chief Engr. to Hokkaido-cho '89-'95. Director of Harbor Works at Hakodate and Otaru '95-'07. Prof. of Civ. Eng'g at Tokyo Imp. Univ. '99-'19. Author of "Stat.-Indeterm. Stresses," "Harbor Construction", etc. Mem. of Harbor Invest. Comm., Mem. National Research Council. In '21 was Mem. of Shanghai Harb. Invest. Comm. Add. Nokano-cho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Hirosawa, Kinjiro** Count, Min. to Spain and Portugal since '21; b. 1871 at Yamaguchi; proceeded to England for study '86; a Member of House of Peers; Private Secretary to the Premier. He is a son of the celebrated Sangi Heizo Hirosawa who took active part in the work of Restoration. Add. Madrid. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Hirose, Chinki** Dir. of the Tokyo Rice Exchange; b. 1879 in Nagano-ken; was adopted by Mitsumasa Hirose, Ehime-ken; grad. from the Law Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '03; entered the Sumitomo Firm; Dir. of the Kobe Rice Exchange '09, and then Chairman of Dirs. '13; the present post '14. Add. 125 Onden Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Hirota, Koki** Counsellor of Embassy and Deputy-Chief of the Intelligence Bureau, Foreign Office; b. 1878 in Fukuoka; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '05; passed Dipl. Service Exam., '06 and was appointed attaché the same year to the Chinese Legation; transferred to England '09; Sectional Chief of the Commercial Bureau at head office '14; 1st Sec. at the Jap. Embassy at Washington '18; Sectional Chief of the Intelligence Bureau '21 and to the present office '23. Add. Fore. Office. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Hodzu—** See Hozu—. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Honda, Mitsutaro** Dr. Sc., Prof. Imp. Tohoku Univ. and Dir. of its Metal Laboratory; b. 1870 in Aichi-ken; studied physics at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. and then in England, France & Germany, and Prof. of his alma mater before he was transferred to the present post. Awarded Prize by the Imp. Academy 1916. Holder of the Bessemer Medal of the Steel Ass., England ('22). Add. Sendai. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))

**Honda, Masujiro** English writer in the Imp. Household since 1922; born 1866 in Mimasaka-Studied in Jigoro Kano's English School and Judo Gymnasium '83-90. Instructor in English in Kumamoto High School, Church of England School for boys at Osaka, Tokyo Higher Normal School, Tokyo Foreign Language School, Waseda Univ. and Miss Tsuda's School for girls '90-05. Lecturer and writer on Japan, and Editor of the Oriental Review (New York) in America and England '05-13. Awarded diploma of honour, American Humane Association, 1910; hon. degree L. H. D., Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., '11. Returned to Japan, travelled in China. '13. Travelled in Europe and America for a third time, 1919. Writer or contributor to the Japan Times, the Japan Advertiser, etc., '14-22. Author and translator: Human Bullets, Position of Women in Europe, Black Beauty into Japanese, etc. Add. 317 Iriyamazu, Omori near Tokyo. — p. 21 ([scan leaf 800](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n800/mode/1up))


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**Honda, Seiroku** Dr. Dendrology, Prof. at the Agr. Col. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b. 1866 in Saitama-ken; grad. Dendrology, Agr. College, '88; further studied in Germany; Prof. since '00. Add. Agr. Col. Komaba, Tokyo. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Hongo, Fusajiro** Gen., (ret.); b. 1860 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Mil. Cadet School and Sub-Lieut. of Infantry '89; Maj.-Gen. '05; attached to the Berlin Legation during Japan-Russia War and commissioned with exchange of prisoners; Dir. Personnel of War Office in '09; transferred to Div. Chief of Mil. Education Board '10, and Vice-Min. of War, '13-14; Div. Com. and of Tsintao Garrison '17; full Gen. '18. Add. Komazawa, Ebara-gun, Tokyo-fu. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Hori, Keijiro** Pres. of Osaka Shosen Kaisha; b. 1867 in Kanazawa and grad. '93 from Law Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered the same year Russian Oil Co. then present Co. in '95 and was promoted the foll. year Chief of Chemulpo branch, etc.; Dir. in '08; Vice-Pres. '11; Pres. '15. Add. 39/4 Edobori Kitadori, Nishiku, Osaka. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Horikiri, Zembei** M.P., Prof. at Keio; b. in Fukushima-ken; grad. from Keio in '03; studied finance in Harvard, Cambridge and Berlin Univ; was on the editorial staff of the Jiji; Private Sec. to the Premier in the Takahashi Ministry. Add. c/o Keio Univ., Tokyo. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Horiguchi, Kumaichi** Minister to Brazil since '18; b. 1865 in Niigata-ken; grad. Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93; passed Diplomatic Service Exam. and Elevé-Con. '94; Legation Secretary in Brazil '99-'06. Sweden, '08-'09, Mexico, '09-13, and Madrid, '13-'19. Add. Rio de Janeiro. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Horikoshi, Zenjuiro** President of Horikoshi Firm; b. in 1863 at Ashikaga; crossed over to America when he was young to help Mr. Mason in carrying on business in Japanese silk goods; returned home and organized the Horikoshi Shokwai which has now branches at New York, London, Paris, Lyons, etc. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Horiuchi, Saburo** Vice-Adm., Dir. Naval Staff Coll. since '22; b. 1869; early entered the Navy and was gradually promoted till attaining the present post; held Dir. War Affairs, Naval Dept. and Com. Training Squadron, etc. Add. Naval Office. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Hoshi, Hajime** Pres. of Hoshi Pharmaceutical Co.; b. 1874 in Fukushima; studied at Tokyo Commercial School and Columbia Univ. N.Y.; after grad. published monthly Japan and America in N.Y.: dispatched by Govt. to Europe to inspect industry. Returned '07 and started present Co.; once elected M.P. Add. Gotenyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))

**Hoshino, Seki** Member of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Printing Co. and other concerns; b. 1854 in Tokyo, started printing business in '74; went to America in '87 to investigate printing business, and was a leading promoter of the Oji Paper Mill; Mem. of House of Rep. in '12. Add. Hamacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 22 ([scan leaf 801](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n801/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Hoshino, Shozaburo** Mng.-Dir. American-Japanese (Nichibei) Raw Silk Co., And. Awn Kyodo Silk Spin. etc; b. 1878 in Nagano-ken; deals in raw silk trade. Add. 656 Nishitobe, Yokohama. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Hosokawa, Junjiro** Baron (cr. '00). D. Litt. (Japan). Privy Councillor since 93; b. 1834 in Kochi-ken; Vice-Pres. of the House of Peers, '91-93; once held posts of President of the Imp. Household; wrote a number of literary works. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Hosokawa, Moritatsu** Marq., Mem. House of Peers, b 1883; of an old Daimyo family. His aunt is Princess Ichijo. Add. Takata-Oimatsu-cho, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Hotta, Mitsugi** Vice-Min. of Home Affairs in Kato Ministry; b. in Fukushima-ken; 1876, grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '04; passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; long connected with local Govts.; Sec. to Home Min.; Superintendent-Gen. of Metropolitan Police in '22 soon to be transferred to the present post. Add. 1/112 Shin-Hirocho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Hozumi, Chinzho** Baron (cr. '15), Privy Councillor since 1915, Emeritus Prof. of Imp. University of Tokyo; b. in Uwajima in 1857; studied Law at the Gov. Univ., Tokyo; sent to England and Germany to study his speciality '79-81; appointed Prof. at the alma mater, and 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. Minamicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Hunter, Ryutaro** B. Sc. (Glasgow), Prop. of Hunter Firm, Dir. of Osaka Iron Works, etc., b. in 1871 at Kobe, of a Scotch father and Japanese mother; studied at Glasgow Univ., and afterward assisted his father in various undertakings. Add. Ajikawa, Osaka. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Ibaraki, Seijiro** Dir. Tokyo Girls' Higher Normal Sch. since '22; b. in Ishikawa-ken, 1876; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. (English Lit.); Prof. at 4th High Sch.; educational inspector; Dir. of Tokyo Musical Academy, and of Matsumoto High Sch. Add. Joshi Koto-Shihan, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Ibuka, Kajinosuke** M.A. (Princeton), D.D. (Rutgers), President of the Meiji Gakuin, Chairman, National Committee, Y.M.C.A. Union of Japan; b. in Aizu; studied at Dr. Brown's School in Yokohama and then at the Union Theological Seminary, New York, represented Japan in the Worlds' Y.M.C.A. and other religious conferences held abroad. Mrs. Ibuka is B.A., (Mount Holyoke, Mass.) Add. Meiji Gakuin, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Ichijo, Saneteru** Prince, Mem. House; b. 1860, of Peers, of the proud Fujiwara house; is a Captain of the Navy and was attaché to an Embassy 1920-06. App. the Chief Warder of the Meiji Shrine since its est. in '20. Add. Fukuyoshi-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))

**Ichikawa, Sadanji** (Eijiro Takahashi's nom de guerre), prominent actor; b. about 1880 in Tokyo, son of the late 4th Sadanji who was one of the greatest actors of Meiji Era; succeeded to his father's name on his death, 1906. Toured abroad. Add. 10 Kita-Koga-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 23 ([scan leaf 802](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n802/mode/1up))


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**Ichiki, Kitokuro** D.C.L. (Japan), Privy Councillor, nom. '17; b. 1867 at Shizuoka; studied the science of constitution, administrative politics, etc. in Germany '90-93; Prof. at Tokyo University '94; nominated Mem. of House of Peers 1900; held the Vice-Ministerial post '08-11; Chief of Bureau of Legislation '12-13, Minister of Education and next of Home Affairs '16-'18. Add. 5 Akebono-cho Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ichiku, Masakala** Court Councillor and ex-Director of Police Bureau, Imp. Household, '05-'21; b. 1859 in Kagoshima; chancellor at Rome in '82, attaché in '86, transferred to the Hague in '95, Per. Sec. to the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '92, Secretary at Berlin in '95, at Rome in '97, at Madrid in '0[illegible]. Add. Kitamachi, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ichiku, Otohiko** Minister of Finance in Kato Cabinet '22; b. 1872 in Kagoshima; graduated from the Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '96; appointed Revenue officer Sec. to Formosan Government, and to Finance Dept., then Chief of Accountant Bureau of the Dept.; Vice-Minister of Finance '16-'18. Add. 3/31 Shin-Ogawa-machi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ichimura, Mitsui** L.L.D., Prof., Imp. Kyoto Univ.; b. in Kochiken 1875; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '02; studied further in Germany and France, '07-9; toured the South Seas. Add. Law Coll., Kyoto Univ. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ichimura, Sonjiro** Prof. at the Coll. of Literature, Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Oriental History), b. in 1864; studied Law at first and then History, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Prof. Peer's School and of the Univ. Travelled China for researches, '03. Add. Shimotozuka near Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ichimura, Uzaimon** Professional name of Rokutaro Ichimura, actor at the Imperial, Tokyo; b. in Tokyo, 1874; son of the late Kakitsu Band, famous on the stage in Meiji Era; assumed the name of the 15th Uzaimon Ichimura at the age of 13; is one of the popular actors in Tokyo. Add. 20 Nishikubo-Akefune-cho. Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ichinomiya, Suzutaro** Vice-Pres. of Yokohama Specie Bank: b. in Tokyo-fu in 1870; studied at the Tokyo Senshu Gakko and entered the service of the Bank; Manager of its New York Branch before he was called back to the Head Office as Dir., present post at the time of its reorganization in '22. Add. Yokohama. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Ido, Shigesaburo** Dir. of the Private Rly Administration Bureau, Rly Dep't.; b. in Akita-ken, 1864; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ., at Law '91; took to the Bar; served in the Communication Dep't; app. Superintendent of Hokkaido Rly; removed to Kobe to take charge of the Western Div. of Govt. Rly. Add. 21 Daimon-cho, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))

**Iida, Kunihiko** Pres. Oji Paper Mill, b. in 1877; was adopted into the family; is connected with various companies as Dir. Add. 12 Shin-Ryudo-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 24 ([scan leaf 803](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n803/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Iida, Seiichi** Dir. of Kabuto Beer Co., etc.; b. 1872 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. '96 Law Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Communications Dep't; despatched to Germany; retired from official service to enter business. Add. 1/20 Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Iida, Shinshichi** dry goods merchant, head of the Iida Firm, one of the largest dry goods stores in Japan; b. 1859 in Kyoto; decorated for his service in the cause of public utility; branches in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Tientsin, Lyons, London, etc. His eldest son Shintaro, b. '81, is graduate of Waseda, and Mng. of the Firm. Add. Karasumaru, Kyoto. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ide, Hyakutaro** Pres. of Chiyoda Industrial Co., Fuji Mining Co. etc.: b. in Shizuoka-ken in 1877; adopted by the family; studied in America. Add. 2-chome, Yokoami, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Iizuka, Harutaro** Pres., Drapers' Guild, Kiryu. Dir., Ryomo Seishoku Co.; b. 1865 in Gumma-ken; grad. from the Chuo Univ., and took to business. Add. Kiryu, Gumma-ken. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ijuin, Hikokichi** Baron (cr. '20), Gov.-Gen. of Kwantung since '22; b. 1861 in Kagoshima; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. in '90; attaché in '90, sec. at London in '94, at Vienna in '95, consul at Fusan in '96, at Tientsin '01. Consul-General in '02; Councillor of Embassy at London '08; Minister Ple. and Envoy Extr. at Peking '08-13; Ambassador to Rome '16-20; a Peace-envoy Dec. '18, and created peer on returning home. Dir. of the Intelligence Dep't, Foreign Office, '21-22. Add. Port Arthur. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ikebe, Munesaburo** Chief Court Physician since '19; b. 1858 in Oita-ken and adopted by the family; grad. from the Medical Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '87; Vice-Dir. and then Dir. of the Prefectural hospital for years, finally to be appointed at Court. Add. 24/5 Aioi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Hiroshi** Deputy Mayor of Tokyo since '21; b. 1881 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. Law, the Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1905; passed the Higher Civil Service Exam. '06; served in the local Govt's till '11 when he was transferred to the Home Office combining a post in the Govt. Rly; sent abroad in '03; the present post when Baron Goto was elected Mayor of Tokyo in '21. Add. 171 Harajuku near Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Keihachi** Dir. of the Printing Bureau; b. 1874 in Tokyo; grad. from the Law Coll., the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '01; passed the Higher Civil Service Exam. '02; Commissioner of the Monopoly Bureau and then its Councillor and Section chief; once despatched to America on official business. Add. Printing Bureau, Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Kenzo** banker. Pres. of the "Dai Hyaku Ginko" (One Hundredth Bank) since 1883; b. '56 in Tajima; Chairman of the Tokyo Clearing House, and Vice-Pres. of the Japan Traders' Association. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Kikunae** chemist, D. Sc., Prof. at the College of Science of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo; b. 1864 in Kagoshima; grad. the Science College of Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '86; Prof. at Tokyo Higher Normal School, and afterward that of his alma mater; sent to Germany '89; was made again Prof. at the same Univ. on returning home. Has lately secured patent for a dietary powder called "Aji-no-moto." Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 25 ([scan leaf 804](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n804/mode/1up))


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**Ikeda, Nakahiro** Marquis, head of the house of the former daimyo of Tottori with the fief of 320,000 koku (founded by one of the sons of Terumasa); b. in 1877; is the 5th son of the late Prince Tokugawa Keiki, and adopted into the family. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Ryuichi** Man. Dir. of Nisshin Life Insur. Co.; b. 1872 in Ehime-ken; studied law at Waseda Univ. and Meiji Univ., and further at Berlin and Leipzig; Prof. at Waseda Univ. till the Nisshin was started in '05. Add. Nando-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Seiichi** Mg.-Dir. of Mitsui Bank; b. 1863 at Yonezawa; studied at Keio and Harvard; was assist. Dir. of Mitsui Bank's Osaka Branch '98-00; toured through Europe and America to inspect banking business. '03. Add. Shin-Ryudo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Torajiro** Mng.-Dir. of the Murai Mining Co. since '17. Dir. of Chuo Life Ins. Co., etc.; b. 1864 in Okayama-ken; studied Pol. Economy at Keio Univ. and went to America to inspect industry; entered the Murai, then tobacco dealers in Kyoto, and when the business became Gov. monopoly he was appointed official of the Bureau and was raised to its Dir.; he soon left it to enter the Hodon Oil Co., to leave it again in '17. Add. Kanasugi-Hamacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Ikeda, Torajiro, D.C.L** Dir. Bureau of Civil Affairs. Dep't Justice; b. in Saga-ken in 1879; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93 and early entered the Dep't. Add. 1 (35) Tango-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Ikegami, Shiro** Mayor of Osaka; b. 1857 in Fukushima. He came to Tokyo and entered Metropolitan Police Board '77, and this paved the way to his promotion; Chief Inspector of Osaka '09-13, and Mayor in Sept. 1913. Add. Enokojima, Osaka. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Ikuta, Sadayuki** Pres. Toyokuni Bank, Dir. Tokyo Bankers' Association; b. 1870, studied at Keio and then in the U.S.A.; was long in the service of Bank of Japan. Add. Ichigaya-Kagacho, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Imai, Keisho** Prof. at the Govt. Musical Academy, Tokyo; b. in Yokohama in 1871; lost his sight when four years old and devoted himself to Koto Music; has taught at the Academy since '94; composed number of tunes. Add. 11 1-bancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Imamura, Shigezo** B. A. (Cambridge), Pres. of the Imamura Bank, is the 2nd son of the late Seinosuke Imamura; b. in Tokyo in 1877, studied at Trinity Coll., Cambridge; inherited father's estate in Sept. '20 and became Director of the Bank that was started by his father. Add. Tamachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))

**Imanishi, Rinzaburo** Chairman of Osaka Sampin Exchange, Chairman of Osaka Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of Hanshin Elec. Railway Co., etc.; M.P. for Ehime-ken; b. 1853 in Ehime and studied at Mitsubishi Commercial Sch. and entered Mitsubishi Firm; then left it to start Osaka Union S.S. Co. (present O.S.K.); Mng.-Dir. of San-yo Railway Co. '92, etc. Add. Hoden-Nibau-cho, Nishi-ku, Osaka. — p. 26 ([scan leaf 805](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n805/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Inagaki, Ippei** Agr. D., Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1863 in Nagano-ken, and adopted into the family; grad. Agr. Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85 and studied in the Univ. Hall; Prof. at Higher Normal School; further studied in Germany '00-3; Prof. at Morioka Agr. and Forest. Sch. '03, at alma mater '06. Has written many works on agricultural meteorology, physics, land improvement, nutrition of plants, and so forth. Add. Shimo-Meguro, near Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))

**Inoye, Jukichi** ex-Secretary of the Foreign Office, but more widely known as a Japanese writer of English; b. 1862 in Tokushima; proceeded to England in '93; 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 '93. Japanese editor on the staff of the Japan Gazette; Secretary of Legation at Brussels and Washington and remaining at the head office till he resigned in '18. Has compiled Jap.-Eng. and Eng.-Jap. dictionaries. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Junnosuke** Governor of Japan Bank since '19; b. in Oita, 1869; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '95; entered the Bank of Japan the same year and was promoted to be Dir. Banking Bureau in '05; was the Bank's Agent in London '08-11; Vice-Pres. of Yokohama S.B. '11-13; President till '19. Mikawadai, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Kakugoro** M.P., Dir. of Japan Gas Co. etc.; b. in Hiroshima, 1859; stayed in U.S.A. for some years; started a paper at Seoul and was appointed adviser to the Korean Government in '94. He bravely cut his way out when in that year the Japanese Legation was assaulted by a Korean mob. From '90 to '15 he represented Hiroshima-ken in the House of Representatives, where his sarcastic eloquence attracted wide attention; Pres. of the Kyoto Electric Railway Co., Director of Japan Steel Foundry, etc. Add. Ichibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))

**Inoye, Katsunosuke** 2d Marquis (suc. '15), Grand Master of Ceremonies; b. in Choshu, 1860; an adopted son and heir of the late Marquis Inouye (d. '15) who was his uncle; 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; Ambassador to St. James' Court '13-16. Add. Uchidayama, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Koji** Chief Mng. of Furukawa Mining Co. and Chief of Ashio Mining Office; b. '65 in Tokyo. Studied at Keio; entered the Furukawa in '88 and has been ever since in the service. Add. Minamicho, Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Kyoshiro** 2nd Viscount, D. Eng., Member of House of Peers; b. Kumamoto, adopted son of late Viscount Ki Inouye; grad. Mining in '97 at Imp. Tokyo Univ., studied abroad '98-04; Prof. Osaka Higher Tech. School and Kyoto Imp. Univ.; then transferred to Tokyo Univ.; Dir of the South Man. Rly Co. Add. Shimo Osaki, Tokyo. — p. 27 ([scan leaf 806](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n806/mode/1up))


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**Inouye, Michiyasu** M.D., oculist, Proprietor and Head of Inouye Hospital; b. 1867 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Medical Col. of Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '90; Prof. at the 3rd High School in Kyoto '95: his own Hospital '04. Is also noted as an uta poet and attached to the National Verse Office of Court. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Tatsuji** M.D., oculist, was b. 1881 in Tokyo, and studied his specialty at Imperial Tokyo Univ., Leipzig and Royal Ophthalmic Hospital, London. He has published a number of monographs on eye-diseases and maintains his own hospital. Add. Higashi-Kobacho, Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Ryokei** Fleet Admiral, Visc. (Baron in '87 and Visc. in '07); b. 1845 in Satsuma; studied at Annapolis '77-81; and rendered distinguished services in Korean affairs in '74, civil war of '78 and in Sino-Japanese war of '94-5; promoted to Admiral in '08, Fleet Adm. in '11. Add. Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Tatsukuro** D.C.L. (Japan); b. 1863 in Shidzuoka-ken; grad. from Law College of the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo in '87, and next studied Practical Economics in the same University in'87, and in the post-graduate Course. Taught Economics for several years in his alma mater, and also in Peer's School as well as some other schools. Entered the Bank of Japan '97; Agent at New York '09-11. Add. Sekiguchi Suido-cho, Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Tetsujiro** D. Litt. (Japan); b. 1855 in Fukuoka-ken; pursued philosophical study in Germany and France, '84-90; was Professor in College of Literature, Imperial Tokyo Univ. since '90-'23 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. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inouye, Toyotaro** oculist. Dir. of Tokyo Eye Hospital; b. 1861 in Matsuye, finished the local medical school in '85, also studied at Tokyo and then in Germany '91-95. Established his hospital at the present address. Add. Iida-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inukai, Ki** M.P., Leader of the former Nationalist Party dissolved in '22 to form the Kaku-shin Club, and an M.P. of unbroken record; b. at Okayama 1855; 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. On the occasion of the Okuma-Itagaki Cabinet in '98, he occupied the chair of Ministry of Education for a short while. In the internal trouble of the Party in '09, at the head of the non-coalition section, he came out triumphant. Add. Minamicho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))

**Inuzuka, Katsutaro** Crown Mem. House of Peers; ex-Vice-Minister of Agr. & Com.; b. in Tokyo in 1868; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. '89, Par. Sec. to Home Minister '90, Sec. of Communication Dept. '92, dispatched to Europe and America to inspect railway affairs '95. Dir. of Rly Bureau '99, Gov. of Aomori '04, Dir. of Public Works Bureau (Home Office); a few months after was sent to Europe and America '01, removed to Governor of Nagasaki '10 and to Osaka '11-12; Vice-Min. of Communications '13-14. Japanese Delegate in the Inter. Labor Conference in '22. Add. 261, Chojamaru, Kami-Osaki near Tokyo. — p. 28 ([scan leaf 807](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n807/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Irisawa, Tatsukichi** Dr. M., Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Dir. of Komagome Hospital: b. in Niigata-ken, 1857; grad. from the Med. Coll. of the Univ. '88; further studied at Germany; once Court Physician and Dean of the Coll. Add. Kinsuke-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))

**Iriye, Kanichi** b. in 1872, brother of Viscount M. Nomura; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law; was Dir. Pension Bureau till he was transferred to the present post; since '23 Sec. to the Privy Council. Add. 262 Higashi-Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))

**Iriye, Tamemori** Viscount, Mem. of House of Peers, Chief Chamberlain to the Prince Regent; b. 1868 in Kyoto; appointed to the post, '14. Was on the suite of the Crown Prince when he visited Europe in '20. Is noted for his Japanese painting. Add. Sankocho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))

**Isaka, Ko** Mng.-Dir. of the Yokohama Fire, Marine and Transportation Ins. Co.; b. at Mito 1869; studied English Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Toyo S. S. Co. '96; transferred to its San Francisco Branch '98; returned home as Manager of its Y'hama Branch '02; Dir. at the Head Office '09; left it to assume the present post '15; is connected with several other cos. Add. 12 O-gacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))

**Ishiguro, Tadanori** Visc. (cr. Baron '95), Surgeon-Gen. (ret.); Mem. of the Privy Council since '20; b. 1845 in Niigata-ken; 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; retired in '96. Since that time has devoted himself to Red Cross work, of which he is a chief promoter and represented it in the international conference held in Germany in 1890. Nom. Member House of Peers in '02; resigned in '20 and was app. Pres. of the Japan Red Cross. Add. Ageba-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))

**Ishii, Kengo** Dir. of the 1st Bank; b. 1874, Tokyo; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School '95, and entering the Bank, was successively rose till he attained the present post. Add. 5 Takajomachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))

**Ishii, Kikujiro** Visc. (cr. '16; Baron '12), Ambassador to Paris since '20 Mem. of House of Peers (nom. '16); b. 1866 at Chiba; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90; attaché to the Legation at Paris '91; 3rd Sec. of the Legation '93; Consul at Niisen '96; 2nd and then first Sec. of the Legation at Peking during the Boxer trouble; Sec. at the head office and Chief of Telegraph Section 1900; Director of Commerce Bureau in '04; was despatched to San Francisco and Vancouver in '07 in connection with the anti-Japanese riot there. Vice-Min. For. Affairs, '08; Amb. to Paris; Min. of Foreign Affairs, '15-16, Special Envoy to U.S.A. in '17. Add. 6-chome, Iidamachi, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 29 ([scan leaf 808](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n808/mode/1up))


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**Ishii, Akira** Vice-President of Nippon Yusen Kaisha, born at Shidzuoka in 1870; on graduating from the Law College of Imperial Tokyo University, entered the N.Y.K. in 1896; Manager of Branch Office in Shanghai, London, and Kobe. Elected to the Board of Directors 1920; Managing Director 1921; present post 1923. Add. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Chiyomatsu** D. Sc., zoologist, Prof. at the Agr. Col. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '99-'22; b. 1860 in Shidzuoka; graduated from the Science Col. of the University '82; further studied in Germany; appointed Member of Imperial Academy in April, '11. Add. [illegible] Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Ishikawa, Shokin** Chief Abbot of the Shinshoji Temple, headquarters of a Shingon sub-sect, Narita; b. 1869 in Chiba-ken; entered the service of the temple and was nominated as successor to the late chief abbot; graduated from a Buddhist college in Tokyo; further studied in India and Europe for several years; installed in the present seat in '93. Add. Narita, Chiba-ken. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Ishimaru, Shigeyoshi** D. Eng., Vice-Pres. of Rly. Dep't; b. 1864 in Oita-ken; graduated from Eng. College of the Tokyo Imp. Univ '90; appointed Assist-Engineer to the Home Dept. the same year; transferred as Engineer of Akita-ken '91; subsequently Rly. Eng. to the Dept. of Com'tions; was despatched to Europe and America on an official mission '07-08; Engineer-in-chief of the Railway Board till '16; Pres. of the Tokyo Steel Material Co. till '13 when he was appointed to the present post. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Ishiwara, Kenzo** ex-Vice-Min. of Imp. Household; b. 1864 in Okayama; grad. '89 law at Imp. Univ. of Tokyo and entered Justice Office; app. judge in '91 which he left the following year to become councillor to local govts. and Home Office; governor of Yamanashi, Kochi, Hokkaido, &c., lastly of Kanagawa, from which he was transferred to the Household; nominated Mem. House of Peers in '21. Add. Shimo Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Ishiwata, Binichi** D.C.L. (Japan), Mem. House of Peers; b. 1859 at Tokyo; studied law in Germany, '86-90; Judge of Tokyo Local Court; Councillor of Dept. of Justice; Public Pro. of Tokyo Appeal Court; Lecturer of Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ; Dir. of Civil and Criminal Bureau; promoted to Vice-Min. of Justice in Sept., '03; then to Chief Sec. of Cabinet in '06-'08. Add. Echizembori, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Ishizuka, Eizo** Pres. Oriental Development Co. since '18; b. 18[illegible] at Aizu; appointed Legal Adviser in '95 to the Korean Govt. for a time; then held the post of Chief Councillor for the Government-General of Formosa; then Civil Administrator of the Occupied Districts in Manchuria, '05, app. Chief Councillor of Chosen Gov. in '07; Dir. of Com., Agr. & Eng. Dept., Korea in '12. Add. Kikuicho, Ushi, Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))

**Isobe, Shiro** D.C.L. Crown Mem. of House of Peers (nom. 1914); ex-chairman of the Tokyo Barristers' Association; b. 1851 in Toyama-ken, studied law in France, '75-77, Judge in '79, Public Procurator of the Court of Cassation '86, Judge of the same Court '90, and was returned from his native place to the House of Representatives, resigned the official post about that time and has since been practising law. He is noted as amateur singer of "gidayu." Add. 4/3 Kamezawacho, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 30 ([scan leaf 809](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n809/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Isobe, Yaichiro** Principal and Prop. of the Kokumin Ei-Gakkai (the National English Language Association) in Tokyo; b. 1861 in Oita-ken; studied English at Keio Gijuku for several years; organized the above English School in conjunction with a certain foreigner in '88, which was finally brought under his sole control. Add. Sambancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Isomura, Toyotaro** Dir. of Hokkaido Colliery and S.S. Co.; b. 1868 in Oita-ken; grad. from Keio Gijuku in '90; an 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 section chief and next promoted to its London Agent. Add. Takanawa, Minami-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Isono, Chozo** Dir. of the Meidiya, wholesale dealers in provisions, liquors, etc.; b. 1874 in Tottori-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School and entered the Co.,in which he rose to the present post. Add. 57 Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Isono, Ryokichi** Pres. Nippon Shami Mfg. Co., Osaka Ceramic Co. Dir. Fushiki Paper Mill., Osaka S.S. Trust Co., etc.; b. 1869 in Osaka and is connected with many commercial concerns. Add. 27 Tsunashima-cho, Kitaku, Osaka. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Itakura, Matsutaro** Public Proc. of the Supreme Court; b. in 1868 at Yamanashi-ken; graduated Law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '88; judge of the Kofu Local Court in '90, of Chiba Loc. Court in '94, of Tokyo Appeal Court in '97; next transferred to Hakodate Appeal Court; to the Supreme Court in '03. Has been legal Adviser of Chinese Govt. since '20. Add. Osaki, Ebara-gun, Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Itami, Jiro** Dir., Kiso Electric Rly. Co., Special Mem. Kobe Chamber of Commerce, b. 1863 in Tokyo, younger brother to the late Baron Haruo Itami, early entered the N.Y.K. being later promoted to be Mng. of its Kobe Branch. Add. 33 8-chome, Shimo-Yamatedori, Kobe. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Ito, Bunkichi** Baron (created 1900); b. 1835 in Tokyo, son of the late Prince Ito; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. Early entering the Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce he was promoted to its Councillor and section chief. Add. Koyama, Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Ito, Chojiro** ex-Member of the House of Peers; was b. in Hyogo-ken in 1873; one of the wealthy merchants and great land owners in the same prefecture which he represented in the House; director of various banks and cos. in Kwansai districts. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Ito, Chuta** D. Eng., architect and Prof. at Imp. Univ., Tokyo since '05; b. 1864 in Yamagata-ken; grad. Architecture at the said University '92; despatched to China, India and Turkey in '02-05 to study his special subject. Add. Nishikatamachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 31 ([scan leaf 810](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n810/mode/1up))

**Ito, Daiichi** ex-Vice-Pres. of S. Manchuria Rly.; b. 18[illegible]8 in Nagano-ken and adopted by the present family; studied Pol. and Eco. in Tokyo, returned M.P. four times since the 1st session; has also occupied several high posts in Govt. Rlys etc., as Dir. was a Committee on Broad Gauge System. Promoted Enoshima Rly. Is a noted collector of Ukyoiye prints. Add. Gobancho, Koj. Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Eizaburo** Prof. of Applied Chemistry at Col. Eng., Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '02; b. in Tokyo in 1896; graduated from [illegible] University with honors '01; secured patent for some dyes he invented. Add. Col. Eng., Tokyo Univ. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Hay[illegible]** M.D., Prof. Imp. Univ., Kyoto; b. 1865 in Tottori; graduated Medicine, Imp. Univ., Kyoto, class '00, had charge of his adopted father's hospital at Tottori, then of the Sapporo Hospital '98-99, meanwhile studying in Germany for two years; is also Pres. of the University Hospital, Kyoto. Add. Imp. Univ., Kyoto. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Hirokuni** (former name Yukichi), 2nd Prince, Dir. of Bureau of Imp. Mews; b. 1870, 4th son of Gorosaburo Inouye of the former Choshu clan, and was adopted as son and heir by the late Prince Ito; Deputy Master of Ceremonies, at the Imp. House till app. to the present post in '21 when the Imp. Household was reorganized. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Jujiro** Ph. D. (Pennsylvania), ex-Prof. of Waseda Univ.; b. '78 in Hyogo-ken; grad. from Waseda, class '03; graduate student Univ. of Chicago '05-06; same '06-08. (Harrison scholar, U. Penn., '06-07; Harrison, jur. fellow, same U., '07-08). Has written "Carriage by Sea." and "Study of Commerce," 11, etc., now in Yamashita S.S. Co. Add. 21 Zoshigaya, Tokyo-fu. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Katsutaro** Proprietor of the Ito-ya, well-known Stationer in Tokyo; b. in 1875 and early succeeded to his father's business. Add. Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Kinsuke** Dir. Keio, Nippon Flour, Chiyoda Life Ins., etc.; b. 1865 in Yamaguchi; grad. Keio Univ. and for several years was on the staff of the Jiji; served at the Nippon Ginko from '98 to '06 and had charge of the Secretariat Section; visited Europe and America '05 on official business, but left Bank soon after his return, and with some of his friends he purchased the defunct daily Nippon '06 and presided over it for years. Add. 27 [illegible]nkasan-Goten-cho, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))

**Ito, Miyoji** Count (cr. Baron '95, Vice. '70, Count '22.), Privy Councillor; b. '57 at Nagasaki; started his career in civil service from the lowest ladder; was the late Prince Ito's Private Secretary '90-95; then Chief Secy. of the Cabinet also under the Prince. Minister of Agriculture and Commerce in '98 in the Ito-Itagaki Cabinet, but left it soon 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 Chefu to exchange the signed Treaty of Peace and was created a Peer for this service. Add. Nagata-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 32 ([scan leaf 811](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n811/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Ito, Takuma** Mng.-Dir. of the Nippon Leather Co., Dir. of the Nippon Shoe Mfg. Co., Tokyo Woolen Cloth Co., etc., b. in Ehime-ken 1863; grad. from the Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ. and further studied in England; was connected with the Okura-gumi '99-06. He is a younger brother of Kumema Okura who was adopted by Baron Okura. Add. 2/43 Fujimi-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Ito, Sukehiro** Viscount; his house were feudal Lords of Hyuga, and he, 12th of the line, is eldest son of Yuki, 11th chief of the family; b. in 1880 and succeeded to the family title in '04; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07 and studied in Europe and America; once Mem. House of Peers. Add. Hitotsugi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Ito, Tatsuzo** Secretary and Business Dir. of the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co.; b. in Yamaguchi-ken in 1879; grad. Eng. from the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; early entering the present Co., was sent to England by it, staying there for a few years. Add. Hakusangoten-machi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Ito, Tokutaro** D. Sc. (Japan), F. L. S. (London), noted botanist, son of the late Keisuke Ito, the Linnaeus of Japan; b. 1868 in Nagoya; studied at Imp. Univ., Tokyo, and in England; has discovered several new species in Japan. Add. Haramachi, Koishi., Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Ito, Yonejiro** Pres. of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha since '20, b. 1861 in Uwajima; grad. from the Osaka Semmon Gakko, and going over to America in '82 studied at the Michigan Univ. Returned home '94 and entered the N. Y. K. '96; Agent at Shanghai and London; Mng.-Dir. of the Co. '16-20. Add. 2-chome, Ami-juku, Ebaragun, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Ito, Yuchu** Dir. of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha; was b. in Miye-ken 1870, eldest son of Yuken Ito; grad. from Law Course, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was Inspector Judge of a Marine Court from '97 to '07; attended the World's Congress of Maritime Affairs held at Brussels in '05; left the Government service in 1910 to enter the above Company. Add. Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Iwahara, Kenzo** Dir. Onoda Cement Co., Yano Mining, etc.; born at Daishoji, Ishikawa-ken in 1863; finished 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 Mitsui Bussan; had charge of the Co's London Office '86-90; Manager of the Osaka and Kobe branches '90-95, then of the newly established branch office at New York '96 to undertake export of Japanese raw silk. He had extended business field of the Co. in America before he returned home in '06 and made Mng. Dir. of the Bussan, but left it being involved in the Naval Scandal '14. Add. Miyamura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))

**Iwakura, Tomoaki** 4th Prince, is a minor, 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 was created Prince. The father of the present head was b. '78 and graduated from the Peers' School in '91, married in '95 Lady Sakuniko, daughter of the late Marquis Saigo and was once in the Dept. of Imp. Household. He was declared bankrupt in '13. Add. Nagatacho, Tokyo. — p. 33 ([scan leaf 812](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n812/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Iwamura, Ei** Chief Expert of the Nippon Paint Co.; was b. 1874 in Tokyo; graduated from Engineering College of Imperial Tokyo Univ., '96; entered the Dai Nippon Brewery Co. which sent him to study beer brewing in Germany, Denmark and England: removed to the present post, and has been again abroad. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Iwasa, Shin** Baron, physician, Memb. House of Peers: b. in Tokyo in 1865, eldest son of S. Iwasa, studied Medicine in Tokyo and Berlin. Add. Ichiban-cho, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki, Hisaya** Baron, (cr. '00) Dir. of Mitsubishi Co.; b. 1866; eldest son of the great Yataro Iwasaki, the "Sea King" of his time; entered Keio-gijuku, then the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A., of which he is LL.B., class '83; was installed that year as head of the great house of the Mitsubishi. Billiards and hand-net fishing are his favorite pastime. He has travelled Europe and America a number of times. Add. Yushima Kiridoshi, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Iwasaki, Koyata** President of Banking Dept. of Mitsubishi Co.; b. '79; 2nd Baron and succeeded in '09 to the title on the decease of his father Yanosuke, 1st Baron and brother of the "Sea King;" was educated at Imp. Tokyo University and Cambridge. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Iwatare, Kunihiko** electrician and Mng.-Dir. of the Nippon Electric Co., (joint undertaking between Japanese and foreign capitalists in which the Western Electric Co., U.S.A. are prominent); b. 1854 in Fukuoka; grad. from the former Gov. Engineering Coll. '82, and entered the present Co. on its formation about '93. Add. Fujimicho, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Iwaya, Suyeo** author, novelist, the Hans Andersen of Japan; b. 1870 in Tokyo, 3rd son of the late Iwaya Ichiroku, a noted Chinese scholar and calligraphist. Studied in Germany '93-03, filling at the same time chair of Japanese in the Oriental Language School, Berlin. Has written and translated quite a large number of stories for juvenile readers, and is connected with Hakubunkwan and also the Imperial Theatre. Nom de plume "Suzanami." Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Izawa, Ryoritsu** Managing Director of the Dai Nippon Sugar Refinery Co.; was b. in 1867 at Sapporo in Hokkaido; graduated from Higher Commercial School, class 1890. He then entered the Sumitomo Bank in which he rose as Vice-Manager; removed to the present post in 1908. Add. Tango-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Izawa, Takio** Mem. House of Peers b. 1863, in Nagano-ken; graduated from Law College of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Metropolitan Police Inspector '09; Governor of Wakayama '07, of Ehime '03-12, of Niigata, '12-14; Metropolitan Chief Police Commissioner; 14-15. Add. Miyanaka, Nishi-Sugamo, near Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Jimbo, Kotora** geologist, D. Sc., Prof. at the Col. of Science of Imp. Tokyo University; b. 1876 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 Koren, Saghalien, etc. Add. Higashikatamachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 34 ([scan leaf 813](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n813/mode/1up))

**Joko, Nobuhiro** Executive Partner of the Yano and Joko Gomei Kaisha, b. in Ehime-ken 1877; engaged in the South Sea trade for several years; started the present Co. with Mr. Yano, partner. Add. 3 Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kabayama, Aisuke** Count, Pres. of Anglo-Japanese Hydro-Elec. Co., Dir. of Horai Life Ins., Hakodate Dockyard, Copper Mfg. Cos. and Nippon Steel Foundry; b. 1865 son of the late Adm. Count Kabayama; studied economics in England. Add. Nagatacho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Ikunoshin** Dir. Keio Univ., Chiyoda Mutual Life Assurance Co., and Kyodo Fire Ins. Co., etc.; was b. 1856, in Miye-ken; was long connected with Keio being one of its pioneer graduates; took to business about '01, severing connection with the institution. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Jukuro** ex-Vice-Pres. of Okura Firm, Ltd.; b. 1868 in Miye-ken; is brother of I. Kadono; grad. Civil Eng., Imp. Tokyo, Univ., has since been connected with the Firm and was its London Agent '09-07, later Mng.-Dir. Add. Shinsaka-machi Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kadono, Rempachiro** Aud., Mitsui Bank; was b. in Miye-ken, in 1868; entered the service of the bank in its early days. Mng. of its Yokohama Branch, etc. Add. Kanasugi-hamacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kaieda, Kokichi** Visc., Chamberlain; b. in 1880, son of the late Nobuyoshi Kaieda; early entered the Imp. Household. His elder sister is the wife of Adm. Count Togo. Add. 44 Nakano-cho, Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kafuku, Rikitaro** Dir., of O.S.K., b. 1872 in Osaka; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School and entered the N.Y.K. in '95; joined the present Co. '02, gradually rising to the post. Toured in Europe and America on business. Add. Nishinomiya, Hyogoken. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kagami, Kenkichi** Man.-Dir of Tokyo Marine Insurance Co., was b. in Tokyo in 1868; graduated from Tokyo Higher Commercial School early eighties. Add. Otsuka, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kagami, Koichiro** Pres. Kyushu Colliery s/s Co., Aud. of Brazil Colonization Co., Inawashiro Hydro-Electric Co., etc.; b. 1860 in Tokyo; studied at Tokyo Higher Commercial School and early entered service of the N.Y.K. Add. Fujimicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kagawa, Toyohiko** Christian worker and friend of laborers, b. in Kagawa-ken 1889; studied at the Meiji Gaku-in but left it unfinished to go over to the U.S.A.; studied at Princeton about '14-'17; returned home to work for laborers; married a Christian girl, his follower and assistant. Has written the "Shisen-wo-koete," his autobiographical novel pub. in 1921 and others. Add. Fuki-ai-Shimmachi, Kobe. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))

**Kageyama, Shinzaburo** Dir. Elect. Bureau, Communication Dept. since '23, b. in 1876, grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '04 and entered the Communication Dept. gradually to rise to the present post '48. Add. 75 Shirokane-Sankocho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 35 ([scan leaf 814](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n814/mode/1up))


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**Kaijima, Eishiro** Pres. of Kaijima Mining Co., son of the late Tasuke Kaijima, a self-made man who had risen from a miner; b. 1877 in Fukuoka-ken; owns Onoura, Otsuji, Iwaya and other collieries. Add. Nogata, Fukuoka-ken. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kaiuo, Kozo** M.P. and ex-Director of South Man. Rly., was b. in 1857; took active part in local politics before he was returned to the House. Add. Tsuna-machi, Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kajiwara, Chuj[illegible]** President Hypothec Bank since '22; b. 1867 in Yamagata-ken; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law '97; entered the Bank of Japan and was connected with it till '22 when he resigned the presidency of the Bank soon to be appointed to the present post. Add. 89 Shimo-Osaki, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kakehi, Katsuhiko** D.C.L., Prof. Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1872 in Nagano-ken; grad. Law Col. Tokyo Imp. Univ.; studied at Berlin Univ., Germany '98-03; on returning home appointed Prof. at alma mater '03. Add. Kitamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kakiage, Bunzaemon** Prop. Kakiage Firm, silk dealer, Dir., Nippon Silk Throwing Co. Kiryu; b. 1898 in Gumma-ken; grad. from Univ.; succeeded his father's business in '14. Add. Kiryu, Gumma-ken. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kaku, Sigataro** Civil Administrator, Formosa since '21. b. 1874 in Okinawa; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. '99; entered Dep't of Agr. and Com. and was transferred to Formosa where he was Chief of Monopoly Bureau, before promoted to the present post. Add. Taipeh, Formosa. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kamada, Eikichi** Min. of Education '22 and Mem. House of Peers, ex-Pres. of Keio Univ. and Chairman of Dirs. of the Kojunsha; b. 1858 in Kii, from which he was returned once to the House of Representatives, '95; studied at Keio '74-76; Principal of Kagoshima Zoshikan High School '81-83; Director of Oita Middle School, but returning once more to his alma mater '89, toured abroad to inspect educational affairs in Europe and America, to be appointed its head on returning home; represented Japanese Govt. in the International Labor Conference, Washington, '19. Add. Meguro, Tokyo. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kambe, Kyoichi** Pres. Tokyo Municipal Elec. Co., Dir. Tokyo Muslin Co., b. 1862 in Yamanashi, an influential Memb. of the Koshu group of businessmen. Add. 108, Omote-cho, Koishikawa., Tokyo. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kambe, Masao** D.C.L., ex-Prof. of the Coll. of Economics, Imp. Kyoto Univ., b. 1877 in Aichi-ken; grad. from Politics in Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1900; sent abroad for study twice in 1904-'08 and '10-15; Prof. at Waseda and others till '02, then being app. Assis-Prof. of the present Coll., its Prof. '07; lectured at Kiel Univ. Germany '14; left the Univ. '22; wrote several works on taxes, finance, economics, some in German. Add. Okazaki-cho, Kyoto. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))

**Kamei, Shigetsune** Count, Chamberlain to the Crown Prince and Master of Ceremonies. b. 1884 of a Daimyo family; studied literature at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Imp. Household; was on the suite of the Prince when he visited Europe in '21. Add. Maruyama-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 36 ([scan leaf 815](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n815/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kamiyama, Mitsunoshin** Memb. of House of Peers, ex-Vice-Min of Agr. and Commerce '14-'18; b. '70 in Yamaguchi; graduated La ofw at Imperial Tokyo University, was Secretary and Judge of the Administrative Litigation Court; Dir. Forestry Bureau, Dept. Agr. & Com. before his transfer to Gov. of Kumamoto '12-13. Add. Enokizaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kanai, En** D. C. L. (Japan), Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1865; in Shizuoka-ken, graduated from Col. of Literature of the Tokyo Imp. University economics; Professor at his alma mater '90; dispatched to Europe '11. Add. Tennoji-machi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kanasugi, Eigoro** Dr. Medicine, Otorhinolaryngologist, Proprietor of Kanasugi Hospital, Kanda, Tokyo; Crown Memb. House of Peers since '22; b. in Chiba-ken, 1865; studied his specialty in Germany 1881-'91; founded his Hospital; represented Japan at the International Otonascpharyn Conference at Vienna, '08 to be elected its Hon. Pres. Once an M. P. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kanda, Naibu, L. L. D. (Amherst)** 2nd Baron, Emeritus Prof., Tokyo Univ. of Commerce and Mem. of House of Peers; b. '57 in Tokyo; adopted son of the late Baron Kohei Kanda, a pioneer Dutch scholar. Proceeded in '71 to U. S. A. for study and returned home about '84 after having grad. Amherst Col., Mass., was appointed Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1st High School, and then at the Higher Com. School, Tokyo. Visited U.S. accompanying Vise. Shibusawa at the time of the Washington Conference, '21-'22. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kaneko, Kentaro** Viscount (Baron '95, Viscount '07), Privy Councillor, hon. LL.D. (Harvard); President of America's Friends Society; b. 1853 at Fukuoka; grad. from Harvard U.S.A. class '78; private Secretary to the late Prince Ito when he was Premier '35-'86, and President of the Privy Council '84-'90; Chief Secretary of the House of Peers and then Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Commerce '94-'96, and full Minister '98; Minister of Justice 1900 '01. On the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War he was sent to U.S.A. to represent Japan officially, and returned home soon after the restoration of peace. Add. Ichibancho, Mojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kaneko, Naokichi** Partner of the Suzuki Firm (importers and exporters of sugar, camphor, etc. in Kobe), member of Kobe Chamber of Commerce; b. '66 and is a prominent figure in business circles in Kwansai. Add. Kumoidori, Kobe. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kaneko, Taketaro** Pres. Kyomo Seishoku (Weaving) Co., etc., b. 1874 in Kiryu, Gumma-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Technological School, '93: Organizer and Principal of the prefectural Textile School, Kiryu, leaving it a few years after; took part in the establishment of the Nippon Twisted Silk Co. and next of the above Co. in 1906. Add. Kiryu, Gumma-ken. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))

**Kanematsu, Fusajiro** Head of Kanematsu Firm and Dir. of various Cos., is known as pioneer in Japan-Australia trade, having established his branch office at Sydney in 1888. Was b. in Owari in '44 and entered an export firm while young; next he became clerk of the Mitsui Bank and then removed to Osaka to serve as Dir. of Rice Exchange and Osaka Shosen Kaisha. He established himself at Kobe in 1885 and started export and import business. Add. Kobe. — p. 37 ([scan leaf 816](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n816/mode/1up))


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**Kanno, Katsunosuke** Memb. House of Peers (nom. '22), b. in '6[illegible] in Gifu-ken; grad. law at Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '96; clerk in the Finance Dep't in that year and passed 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 Treasury; attached to the Embassy in London in '07; next transferred to Printing Bureau, then Dir. of the Finance Bureau, and finally Vice-Min. of Finance '18-22. Add. Fujimicho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kano, Jigoro** Crown Mem. of House of Peers since '22, ex-President of Tokyo Higher Normal School; b. in Kumamoto-ken, 1860; Director and Professor of Peers' School '83; Director of the Special Education Bureau '98; President of Tokyo Higher Normal School '01-'19. He is a renowned master of the art of Jujitsu and most of the noted young Jujitsu experts have studied at the Jujitsu Institute founded by him. Add. Kodokan, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kano, Kyokichi** D. Litt. (Japan), 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 Dean of Col. Literature, Imp. Kyoto Univ., '07 which he resigned. Imp. Univ., Kyoto. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kano, Mitsuomi** Baron (cr. '16), Full Gen., (ret. '16), b. 55 in Nagano-ken; entered Nou-Com. Officers' School in '74; Sub-Lieut. '79; Lieut.-Col. '95; attaché to Legation at Peking both before and after the China-Japan War, during the war on the staff of late Marshal Prince Oyama: Col. in '97, Maj.-Gen. in '02; in the Russo-Japanese War he led a Division that took part in besieging Port Arthur and in the battle of Mukden; Lieut.-Gen. in '08; Com. of 9th Division till '12, then of 18th Div. Commanded the Expedition against Tsingtao in 1914; Com of Tokyo Garrison '15-16. Add. 346, Nishi-Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kano, Tomonosuke** Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Branch of the Sumitomo Bank, b. 1872 in Ibaraki-ken; was for a while Secretary of the House of Representatives and Councillor to the Dep't of Agr. and Com.; entered the Sumitomo Bank '00. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Tokyo — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kasama, Akio** Councellor at Rome and Dip. Resident at Constantinople since '23; b. 1885; grad. at Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '09; Gov. Railway service till '17; transferred to the For. Office and was app. Sec. Chief of Intelligence Bureau, '23 and then to the present post. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kasawara, Ken-ichi** Dir. of the Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store, b. 1868 in Gunma-ken; studied dyeing at Tokyo Higher Tech. Sch.; Prof. at Kyoto Dyeing and Weaving Sch. and then, Dir. of Gunma Dyeing and Weaving Sch., left it to enter Mitsukoshi. Add. Hamikata-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))

**Kataoka, Naoharu** ex-M.P., ex.Pres. of Nippon Life Ins. Co.; b. 1859 in Kochi-ken; grad. at the Toyo Gakko; entered civil service as a district administrative official; afterwards entered Nippon Life Ins. Co. He was a delegate to the 5th International Actuaries Conference in '06 and elected its Vice-Pres.; resigned the Presidency of the Co. 1918. Has taken to study of labor problems, and is now a leader of the Kensei-kai. Add. Kawarncho, Kamikyoku, Kyoto. — p. 38 ([scan leaf 817](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n817/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kataoka, Naoteru** Mem. House of Peers since '20. Pres. of Osaka Gas Co., b. 1856 in Kochi-ken; grad. from Naval Paymasters' School '78; began his career as paymaster in '78; then transferred to civil service in '92; appointed Private Sec. to Home Minister and then Edu. Minister; entered the Bank of Japan and appointed Dir. of its Osaka Branch in '9f, etc. Add. Tanimachi, Higashiku, Osaka. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Kuniyoshi** D.M., Emeritus Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ; b. 1855 in Shizuoka-ken; studied medical jurisprudence in Austria and Germany '84-88, and has ever been Prof. at the Col. of Med. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Masao** Dr. Science, Prof. at the Tohoku University since '11; b. in Okayama-ken; grad. from the Col. of Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1900 and further studied in the Univ. Hall; appointed Prof. of Tokyo Higher Technical School; despatched to America and Germany, 1905. Add. Sendai. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Shigeo** Dir. Chosen Bank, b. 1875, studied Eng. Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was long connected with Mitsui Bank. Add. Seoul. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Katayama, Yoshikatsu** Dir. Chosen Bank, since '23; b. 1877 in Kyoto; grad. Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed the Higher Civil Service Exam. '04; Secretary to the Dept. of Agr. and Com. '05; sent abroad '14; promoted to Councillor and chief of the War Ins. Bureau; removed to the S.M.R.C. as Dir.; resigned in '21. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Kato, Kanji** Vice-Adm. and Vice-Chief, Naval Gen.-Staff, b. in 1881; studied at the Naval Coll. ('86); Lieut. 1897; Captain, 1911; Attaché to the Embassy at London; Private Secretary to Naval Minister. Commanding Warships in the meantime; Dir. Naval Staff Coll. till he was app. to the present post in '23; was on the suite of Japan's Delegates to the Washington Conference as Chief Naval Advisor '21-'22. Add. Naval Gen.-Staff, Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Kato, Masayoshi** Member of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; b. in 1854; was for some while a clerk at Local Office; entered '85 the newly formed (by amalgamation of the Mitsubishi and the Kyodo Un-yu) Nippon Yusen Kaisha with the late Mr. Morioka, its first President; was elected its Director '89, and Managing Director '93, then the Vice-President which he resigned in Nov., '15. Was Pres. of the Nisshin S.S. Co. organized by Japanese capitalists, and travelled abroad '06-07. Now Pres. of Fuso Marine Ins. Co. Add. Motozoncho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))

**Kato, Teikichi** Baron (cr. '16). Admiral. (ret. '22) b. '61 in Tokyo-fu; naval 2nd Sub-Lieut. in '86; Captain '02 and Rear-Adm. '07; Com. of 2nd Squadron '13; Com-in-Chief of 2nd Fleet that blockaded Tsingtao in the war of 1914; Chief of Naval Education Board in Feb. '15; Com. of Kure Adm'ty, '16. Add. Naval Office. — p. 39 ([scan leaf 818](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n818/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kato, Takaakira** Visc. (cr. '16 ; Baron '11), Crown Mem. House of Peers, since '15 : b. 1859 at Nagoya : grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '81. After a year or two in the Mitsubishi, he entered the Foreign Office '86 and appointed Personal Secretary to the Foreign Minister (then Count Okuma) '88; on the resignation of his chief, he was transferred to the Finance Office to be promoted in time to the Director of the Banking Bureau, that of the Taxation Bureau, etc. Soon he returned to the Foreign Office and from '94 to '99 he represented Japan in England; Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1900-01; sat twice in the Lower House, once for Kochi-ken elected '02 unsolicited and next in '03 from Yokohama. Entered the Saionji Cabinet as For. Minister but resigned, being opposed to the Rly. Nationalization. Ambassador at London and then For. Min. '12-'13. Was decorated with G.C.M.G. by the late King Edward ; again entered Okuma Cabinet in '14-15. He leads the Kenseikai formed by late Prince Katsura. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))

**Kato, Terumaro** 2nd Baron, M.D., Court Physician, being the eldest son of Baron H. Kato; b. '63; studied medicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and farther at Berlin and Vienna, his specialty being children's diseases. Add. Shimo-Nibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))

**Kato, Tomosaburo** Baron (cr. '20) Adm., Prime-Min., b. 1859 in Hiroshima; midshipman '83; Captain '99 and Prof. at the Naval Academy; Construction-Supervisor in the Navy Dep't ; Chief Staff of a Standing Squadron '02 ; Chief of Staff of the Kamimura Squadron and then, of the Togo Fleet during the 1904-5 war ; Vice-Minister of Navy in '06, Vice-Adm. in '08, Comdr. of Kure Admiralty '09-14 ; Minister of Navy in '15 ; attended the Washington Conference as senior Delegate ; organized his own Cabinet in '22. Created a peer in recognition of his service during the War. Add. Nagata-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))

**Katsura, Jiro** Dir. of various Cos. ; b. 1856 in Yamaguchi, brother of the late Prince Katsura ; studied wine making in Germany and France and started the business at Sapporo and in Yamanashi, but it failed ; has subsequently taken to business. Add. Sakuragawa, Nishi-kubo, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))

**Kawada, Ryukichi** 2nd Baron, b. 1859, eldest son of the late Baron Kawada, Gov. of the Nihon Ginko ; he succeeded to the title on the death of his father in '96, and is Shipbuilding Engineer. Add. Shin-Ogawamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))

**Kawada, Takashi** Dir. of Keio Electric Rly Co., &c. b. 1870, eldest son of Takeshi Kawada (learned scholar of Chinese classics); and studied at Michigan in '96. Add. Wakamiya-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))

**Kawaguchi, Torao** Dir. and Prof. of Hiroshima Higher Technical School; b. 1871 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. Civil. Eng., Tokyo Imp. Univ. '95; sent to U.S.A. and France for study; Civil Engineer of Kumamoto-ken '96; Prof. of the 5th High School '00 and Dir. of Kumamoto Higher Tech. School. Add. Hiroshima. — p. 40 ([scan leaf 819](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n819/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kawai, Misao** Gen., Chief of Gen. Staff since '23; b. 1864 in Oita, Sub.-Lt. of Infantry '86; grad. from Staff Coll., '97; studied farther in Germany; took part in the Russo-Japanese war as a staff officer; Div. Com. and Com.-in-Chief of Kwantung Garrison, 1921-22; full Gen. and Memb. War Council '22. Add. Gen. Staff, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawai, Shintaro** Dr. Dendrology, Prof. at Agr. Col. of the Imp. Tokyo University; b. 1865 in Aichi-ken; grad. Agr. Col. in '92 · Assist-Prof. at the College '94; sent to Germany and Austria to prosecute his study for about three years, full Prof. at the same College '03. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawakami, Hajime** D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. at Imp. Kyoto Univ., author; b. 1879 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. class '02 and further studied in England, etc. Wrote "Principles of Economics." "Gold, Trust & Prices," etc. Add. Kyoto. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawakami, Naonosuke** Dir. Hypothec Bank of Japan, b. 1865; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., also studied at Berlin Univ; was long connected with Yokohama Specie Bank. Toured in America. Add. Higashi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawakami, Toshihiko** ex-Min. to Poland '20-22, ex-Dir., of South Manchuria Rly. 14-20; b. '61 in Tokyo; grad. from Tokyo Foreign Language School in '84; interpreter at Fusan, Vladivostok, San Francisco and Petrograd in '86-96; Commercial Agent at Vladivostok in '00, Legation Sec. in '01; attached to Commanding Headquarters in Liaotung in '04; Commercial Agent in Vladivostok in '06; Consul-Gen. at Harbin '07-14. Add. Nando-machi, Ushi., Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawakami, Tsuneo** Dir. Oriental Exploitation Co., b. 1872 and studied at Tokyo Senmon Gakko (the present Waseda Univ.); local Gov. of Chosen till he was app. to the present post. Add. 64 Tosaki-machi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Kageaki** Visc. (cr. '07), Marshal, holder of 1st class Golden Kite; b. 1859 in Satsuma; commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War; and afterward appointed com. of First Division; he led a Division in Russo-Japanese War, and then commanded an Army which formed the extreme right in the Battle of Mukden. Appointed Mem. Supreme Military Council,'05; nominated Marshal in Jan. 1915. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Kingoro** ex-Vice-Min. of Imp. Household; b. in 1863 in Okayama-ken; grad. with honors from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '87; secretary at local and central offices and Privy Council till about '08, Chief Sec. in '08 and Vice-Min. in '10-15. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Takeji** b. 1871 in Akita-ken, grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; entered the service of Dept. of Communications; Dir. of local post office for years to be transferred to Home Office, then to Formosan Govt.; attached to the 6th International Post Conference, Rome; Dir. of Police Affairs Bureau, 19-21; Pres. of Colonization Bureau '21; Vice-Min. of Home Affairs and next Pres. of South Manchuria Rly '22. Add. Dairen. — p. 41 ([scan leaf 820](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n820/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kawamura, [illegible]** Count 2nd. Memb. House of Peers; b. 1863; repeatedly sat in the House. His sister is Countess Kabayama. Add. Shinsaka-machi, Akasaka Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawamura, Zen-eki** Crown Memb. House of Peers since '21; ex-Chief Proc. of Tokyo Court of Appeal '07-'20; b. '58 in Ishikawa; grad. law at the now defunct Gov. Law School '84; appointed Proc. '96; Judge '20; Dir. of the Fukui Local Court; Judge of the Court of Cassation; Dir. of the Osaka Local Court; sent to Europe '99; Dir. of Hakodate Court of Appeal '06; Proc. of the Court of Cassation. Add. Nishi-Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawanishi, Seibei** Pres. of Japan Woolen Cloth, Hyogo Elec. Tramway, San-yo Leather Cos., Dir. of Un-yu, Kobe Elec. Light, Nippon Shogyo Bank, etc.; b. 1865 in Osaka. Add. Kawasaki, Kobe. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki, Hachiro-emon** Pres. of Kawasaki Bank and other concerns; b. 1866 in Tokyo; grad. Tokyo Higher Commercial School and further studied practical sale of banking in America. Assumed his father's name Hachiro-emon in '13. Add. Torii-zaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki, [illegible]** President of the Nippon Fire Ins. Co., Nikka Life Ins. Co., Vice-Pres. of Kawasaki Bank; b. 1884 in Tokyo; entered Tokyo Higher Commercial School in '03, and next the Penn. Univ. for Economics, class '09. Add. Daimachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki, Hiromi** Baron (suc. '66), Prop. of Kawasaki Works, Kobe. b. 1863 in Kagoshima; studied at 1st High School and entered Foreign Office '81; attached to Legation at London, Peking; attended the Coronation of the Czar '96; entered Bank of Japan '97; Bank of Formosa '99; etc. Add. Tamachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawashima, Chunosuke** Director of Yokohama Specie Bank; b. 1855 in Tokyo; studied French and naval architecture at the Gov. Dockyard, Yokohama; was engaged as interp. and clerk '71 by a Dutch firm, Yokohama; agent at Lyons of the Bank '79-'93; transferred to the Head Office '94; Agent at Bombay till '95; Agent in Tokyo '02-'06; then recalled to the Head Office. Add. Fukuyama-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawashima, Reijiro** Vice-Adm. (ret.), app. Court Councillor in '22; '64 in Ishikawa-ken; Sub-Lieut. '88; Captain in '01 and Rear-Adm. in '07; sent to China as Com. of our detachment during the Chinese revolution '11, and then Dir. of Hydrographic Dept. in '12; Com. of Port Arthur Naval Station; Mem. of Admirals' Council, '15-'17. Intendant to Prince Higashi-Fushimi '17-'22. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kawazu, Susumu** D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. of Economics at the College of Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. in Tokyo, 1875. After graduating from Imp. Tokyo Univ., he studied in Germany and England '01-14. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Kayetsu, Takeko** lady educationist, Superintendent of Nippon Girls' Commercial School; b. 1869 in Kumamoto-ken; studied at a private girls' school and has ever since been engaged in education, first in her native place; established present school '03 in Tokyo. Add. Dote Sambancho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 42 ([scan leaf 821](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n821/mode/1up))

**Keto, Katsumoto** D.C.L., lawyer in Osaka, b. 1874 in Hyogo-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '98; appointed Ass. Prof. of Kyoto Univ. 1900; Dean '14; left it in '16 to practise law in Osaka. Add. Mikage, near Kyoto. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kiba, Mori-ichi** Dir. Tokyo Branch, S.M.R., b. 1877; early took to business & was once Mng.-Dir. of Yokohama Rubber Mfg. Co.; lately app. to the present post. Add. 718 Kita-Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kiga, Kanju** D.C.L. (Japan), Ph. D. (Leipzig), M. P., prof. of Economics at Keio Univ., was b. '73 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. from the Lit. Course in Keio Univ., '95; further studied in Germany, '98-'02; Prof. at his alma mater since '95, and has written a number of works on economics. Add. Shimoshibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Jujin** Dir. of 1st High School, Tokyo, since '19; b. 1865 in Iwate-ken; grad. from the Literary Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93; Prof. of the Military Academy '96 and present school '08. Add. 735 Sendagaya, Toyotama-gun, Tokyo-fu. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Kantaro** Dir. Mitsubishi Bank, b. 1874, in Ibaraki-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School, '96; early entered the Mitsubishi firm and was for some time Manager of its London Branch. Add. Mitsubishi Bank, Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Shinnosuke** Gen., Com-in-Chief of Chosen Garrison since '22; b. 1866 in Tokyo; studied tactics at the Mil. Academy, '91; Maj.-Gen. in 1917, being app. in the meantime staff officer, brigade and Division commander, and educator, etc.; stayed in Germany and Russia studying horse administration; full Gen. in '22. Add. Seoul. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Takenori** ex-M.P., b. in Aomori 1867; edn. at Keio Gijuku, was journalist connected with the Jiji '90-95; General Affairs Chief of the Kyushu R'ly '95-02; M. P. for Moji '03, then for Aomori, and for Hirosaki City. Add. Minami Odawara-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kikuchi, Yoshiro** ex-Consul-Gen. in Vladivostock, b. 1877 in Osaka; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Diplomatic Examination, '03; Elevé-Consul the same year; and Consul at various places; recalled home in '22. Add. For. Office. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kikumoto, Naojiro** Dir. Mitsui Bank; b. in Miye-ken, 1870; grad. from Keio and entered the Bank, '98 gradually rising to the present post. Add. 113/6 Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Kusuyata** Dir. Mitsubishi Partnership and of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co.; was b. in 1865 in Kochi, and after graduating from Higher Commercial School in '82 he entered the Mitsubishi where he was steadily promoted till he was appointed Chief of its Kobe Branch in 1900 and then to Chief of Gen. Affairs and in 1915 its Director. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 43 ([scan leaf 822](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n822/mode/1up))


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**Kimura, Sakaye** D. Sc. (Japan), M.R.A.S. (Eng.) Dir. of the Gov. Geodetic Observatory at Mizusawa, since '00; b. 1868 in Kanagawa; grad. Astronomy, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '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 from the Imperial Academy, Japan, in '11. Add. Mizusawa, Iwate-ken. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Seishiro** Vice-Gov. of the Bank of Japan since '19; b. 1861 in Okayama-ken. After graduating from Keio in '82 he entered journalism as editor of the "Chugai Shogyo," next he entered the present bank in '03; was appointed its Director soon afterwards. Add. Minami Sakuma-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kimura, Yuji** Dir. of Chosen Bank; b. 1873 in Miye-ken; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '99, and was connected with the 1st Bank, in which he became Sub-manager of its Seoul Branch; was appointed to the present post when the Chosen (Korean) Bank was established in 1909. Jujitsu, chess and billiards are his hobby. Add. Seoul. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kinkozan, Sohei** celebrated potter of Awada, Kyoto, and 7th of the line; b. 2nd son of Kinkozan VI. by whom the export of Awada ware was started. The business at one time suffered decline, but by indefatigable effort and untiring perseverance the present head has restored and further carried the business to great prosperity, his exhibits having won high-grade medals at various exhibitions both at home and abroad. Add. Awada, Kyoto. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kinoshita, Kenjiro** M.P. for Oita-ken; b. 1869 in Oita-ken; grad. Chuo Univ. '92; first elected M.P. in '03; Parliamentary-Secy. in Okuma Cabinet but has since gone over to a rival party. Add. Tansumachi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kinoshita, Yoshio** ex-Dir. of Imp. Govt. Rlys.; b. 1874 in Tamba; grad. Civil Engineering Course in Imp. Tokyo Univ., '98; entered Traffic Dept., Imp. Govt. Rlys.; studied practical and theoretical side of railway traffic '05-07. Took to business later. Add. Oi, near Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kirishima, Seiichi** Mng. of Real Estate Dept., Mitsubishi Firm, was b. 1864 in Kochi, and grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90 and then entered the Firm. Toured abroad in '13. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kishi, Keijiro** Dr. Eng. (Japan), Dir. of the Shibaura Works; b. 1868 in Wakayama-ken; grad. from the Eng. Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95, and entered the present Co. as an engineer, rapidly rising to the present post. Add. Kirigaya, Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))

**Kishi, Seiichi** D.C.L. (Japan), barrister, Dir. of the Osaka Gas Co., legal adviser to several Gov. and private institutions; b. 1867 at 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. 44 ([scan leaf 823](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n823/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kishigami, Kenkichi** zoologist, D. Sc. ; Prof., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and expert to the Fishery Bureau, Dept. of Agr. and Com.: b. 1867 in Aichi-ken; grad. Science Col. Imp. University of Tokyo in '94; appointed technical expert of the said Dep't '95; sent to Europe and America in '97. Add. Ichibanchō, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kitagawa, Reisuke** Mng.-Dir. of Chiyoda Mutual Life Ins. Co., Dir. of the Tamagawa Electric Rly. Co.; b. 1861 in Fukui-ken; grad. from Keio Univ. in '81 and was once editor of the Jiji. Add. Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kitano, Tsunetomi** Japanese painter of human figures, especially of women; was b. in 1889 in Kanazawa; studied under Tsuji Kwako, a painter of Kyoto; won prizes at various exhibitions. Add. Kyoto. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kitamura, Shigemasa** Prop. of the Seiyoken Hotel (at Ueno Park and Tsukiji); b. 1872; grad. from the Meiji Gakuin in '93 and further studied at a private law school. The Seiyoken at Tsukiji, the first foreign restaurant in Tokyo, was established in '71 by his grandfather with the support of the late Prince Sanjo and some others. The Ueno Seiyoken was established in '73. Add. Unemecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kitazato, Kesao** Mng.-Dir. of the Teikoku Life Ins. Co., b. 1868 at Kumamoto, younger brother of the undermentioned; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law; entered the Co. in 1894 and has since been connected with it. He visited Europe and America in '01 to observe insurance business there. Add. Nakanocho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kitazato, Shibasaburo** M. D., President of Kitazato Pathological Laboratory and the Saisei-kai Hospital in Tokyo; b. 1859 at Kumamoto; studied in Germany under Prof. Koch '85-91; discovered the germs of tetanus, diphtheria, pest (in conjunction with Dr. Aoyama), etc., and is regarded as one of the foremost bacteriologists of the world; had charge of the Gov. Blood-serum Laboratory; was granted the Red Eagle by the Kaiser in '09 in appreciation of his distinguished scientific achievement; retired from Gov't service to open his own laboratory in '14. Is also Dean of Coll. Med. of Keio. Add. Nakanocho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kiyosu, Iyenori** Court Councillor and Mem. of the House of Peers, Dir. of the Japan Red Cross Society; born 1862 in Kyoto and is 32th son of the late Prince Kuniiye Fushimi. 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 afterwards of Niigataken. Add. Shimo-Rokuban-cho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))

**Kiyoura, Keigo** Pres., Privy Council since '22; b. 1850 at Kumamoto; was at one time a schoolmaster; then a humble clerk in the central Gov. where his promotion was rapid, chiefly in the Justice and Home Offices. In the former he rose to the highest post and twice held the Chair of Ministry '98-99 and '01-03; was transferred to that of Agr. and Com. in July '03 which he resigned '06. He was one of the trusted lieutenants of the late Marshal Prince Yamagata; created Baron in '02 in connection with the conclusion of the Anglo-Japanese treaty and Vice-President of Privy Council '17-22. Add. Iriarai, Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 45 ([scan leaf 824](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n824/mode/1up))


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**Koba, Salanaga** D. C. L. (Japan), Crown Member of the House of Peers ; b. in 1859 ; studied in Germany and Austria '82-85 ; Private Secretary to the Minister of Education, &c., till '95 : aftewards the Director of the Ordinary Education Bureau and Chief Councillor of Education ; was made Vice-Minister of Education '03, which post he resigned '05. Add. Harajuku, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobashi, Ichita** M.P. ex-Vice-Min. of Home Office '18-'22 ; b. 1870 in Kumamoto : grad. law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98 ; Councillor of Yamaguchi-ken, then of Nagasaki-ken ; entered Home Dep't as Secy., then became Councillor ; sent abroad; promoted to the higher post '18. Add. Kami-Osaki, Ebaragun, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobayagawa, Shiro** Junior Grand Chamberlain to H. I. M. the Empress since '22 : studied in Germany ; has long been in the service of the Imp. Household and was in the Bureau of Peerage and Heraldry before he was app. to the present post. Add. 59 Shirokane-Sirumachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Masano** Dir., Mitsui Bussan Kaisha ; b. 1873 in Kyoto ; studied at the Doshi-sha, entered the Co. '93, and has always been connected with it. Add. 382 Nakashibuya, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Sakutaro** Mng.-Dir. of the Shibaura Iron Works ; b. 1869 in Nagasaki-ken, and early entering the Works he was twice sent abroad to inspect technical industries; himself succeeded in improving or inventing mechanical devices and appliances and was awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal. Add. 10 Osaki near Tokyo — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Takejiro** Dr. Juris., Dir. the Imp. Hotel and the Okura Hotel, etc., b. in Miye-ken 1873 ; finished the Coll. course of the Peer's School and then studied at Halle and Rostock, Germany, returning home 1903 ; entered the Imp. Hotel '05. Add. 1039 Shimoshibuya, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Tomijiro** manufacturer of the "Lion" tooth powder and other toilet articles : b. 1874 in Niigata-ken ; assumed his father's name and succeeded to his business : is also a zealous Christian, working in the cause of Temperance. Add. Sjtodemachi, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, Ushisaburo** D.C.L. (Japan), an economist and financier. Dir. of the Japan Steel Foundry, etc ; Financial attaché to Japanese Legation, Peking '17 ; b. 1865 in Gumma ; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94 ; Secretary at the Legislative Bureau '96-97 ; Chief of the Financial Bureau, Formosa '07-10 : has written a number of works on finance and economy ; M. P. '12-15. Add. Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))

**Koda, Nariyuki** D. Litt. (Japan), a master novelist, nom de plume "Roban," b. 1867 of an artist family. Among his famous works are "Gojunoto," "Fotsuka Monogatari," etc. besides some historical works. His younger brother, Narimoto, is a grad. of the Lit. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. Two sisters Miss Nobu, and Mrs. Ando (her younger sister) were b. at Tokyo, the elder in '70 and the younger '75; both showed a great talent for music from childhood ; sent abroad by the Gov. to study music, '87-95 ; then both were app. Prof. of the Gov. Tokyo Music Academy, but have resigned since. "Roban" was Lecturer at Col. Lit., Imp. Kyoto Univ., '08-10. Add. Mukojima, Tokyo. — p. 46 ([scan leaf 825](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n825/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kodama, Hideo** 2nd Count, Mem. House of Peers since '18; b. 1876 in Tokyo: eldest son of the late General Kodama, Chief of Gen. Staff in the Russo-Japanese War; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo University in 1900 and entered the service of Korean Govt.-Gen., in which he rose to Chief of Gen. Affairs '12; transferred to Home Govt. as Chief Secretary of Cabinet '16; Dir. Bureau of Decoration '18-'21. Add. 30 Yakoji, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Kodama, Kenji** Pres. of the Y'hama Specie Bank since '22; b. 1871 in Tokyo; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School, '93; on entering the Bank he was appointed at one branch or another; Dir of the Head office and Manager of its Shanghai Branch '14-'22, next the present post. Add. Y'hama Specie Bank, Yokohama. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Kodera, Kenkichi** Kobe millionaire, ex.-M.P. . b. 1877 in Kobe; edu. at Kobe Com School, Columbia, John Hopkins, and further in Germany, etc.; went through one-year volunteer service and was sent to the front in the 1904-05 war. Has founded and maintains at his expense a middle school at Sanda, Hyogo-ken. Add. Aoyama, Minamicho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Koga, Renzo** D.C.L., Crown Member of the House of Peers and ex-Pres. of the Colonization Board; b. 1858 in Saga; entering the now defunct Law Col., Justice Dep't. graduated from it in '84. He was Public Procurator at various courts, ultimately sat on the bench of Supreme Court '98; Dir. Police Bureau of Home Office in '06, to resign it '08; again the same post in '20, but left it in 21 being involved in the Opium Scandal. Add. Bentencho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Koga, Shun-ichi** Pres. of Dai-Nippon Colliery Co., and Matsushima Colliery Co., Dir. of Koga Bank, etc.; b. in 1882 in Saga-ken, adopted son of Mr. Zembei Koga, a millionaire of Kyushu; studied at Tokyo Higher Com. School but left it half-way on his father's death. Add. 60 Shimo Nibancho, Koji, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Koganei, Seiryo** M.D. and Emeritus Prof., Med. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., his speciality being diseases of the brain; born in 1858 at Nagaoka; entered Imp. Tokyo Univ. '70; studied at Berlin '81-85 and was connected with the University till he resigned in '22. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Koide, Fusakichi** Dr. Dentrology, Prof., Imp. Hokkaido Univ., b. 1869 in Gifu-ken; after grad. from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. sent to Germany for furthering his studies in forestry 1900-'03. App. Prof. Morioka Agricultural Coll. '03 to be removed to the present post '07. Several publications on his specialty. Add. Sapporo, Hokkaido. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))

**Koike, Kunizo** Pres. of Koike Bank (est. '16), Karafuto Mech Pulp Co.. Member of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of Tokyo Gas Works; b. in Yamanashi-ken in 1866. Began his career under the late Mr. Wakuo, millionaire silk merchant of Yamanashi; next served as an assistant in a stockbroker's office; in '93 opened his own which was carried to great success. He was one of the Japanese business men party that visited U. S. in 1909. Add. Office, 2, Kabutocho, Tokyo; residence, Nakanocho, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 47 ([scan leaf 826](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n826/mode/1up))


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**Kojima, Hidekichi** Mng.-Dir. of Nippon Artificial Fertilizer, Dr. 58th Bank, Tokyo Taxi-Cab. etc., b. 1871 in Hyogo-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch.; was in 109th Bank and other business companies; in 1905 started a business on his own account. Add. 1583 Takatamura-Ohara, Kitatoshima, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Kenjiro** Crown Mem. of the House of Peers; b. 1863 in Nagano-ken; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '89, and had long been connected with the Department of Communications having been promoted to Vice-Minister 1911, but resigned in '12. Was despatched abroad in '97 on official business. Add. 52 Takanawakitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Midori** Chief Editor, and prop. of the magazine "Chugai Shiron"; b. 186- in Tokyo; grad. from Michigan Univ., '90; translator and Secretary of the Foreign Office till '07; transferred to Korean Government where he was Dir. Foreign Affairs Bureau, '11-17. Add. Shiba park, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Rinzo** Dir., Tokyo Fire Ins. Co., b. in Yamanguchi-ken, 1863; grad. from the Tokyo Senmon Gakko (later Waseda Univ.); entered Tokyo Fire Ins.; as Mng. of Tokyo Building Co. did much in laying down the Japanese Settlement, Tientsin. Add. 972 Nakashibuya, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Komatsu, Teruhisa** Lieut. (Navy); 1st Marquis, the House being newly created in '10 to succeed the House of the late Prince Komatsu who died without an heir; was b. 1828, fourth son of the late Prince Kita-Shirakawa; grad. at Naval Academy; married Prince Shimazu's sister, '09. Add. Azabu-ku, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Komoto, Jujiro** D.M., Prof. at the Medical Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1859 in Tajima; studied in Germany and Austria '85-89; is one of the most distinguished ophthalmologists of the day. Add. Kudanzaka, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Konon, Rintaro** Mng.-Dir., Teikoku (Imperial) Marine, Fire Ins., b 1868 in Oita; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School and entered the Co.; its Section Chief and then present post. Add. Nishi-Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Komura, Kin-ichi** Marquis (2nd), Secretary of the Foreign Office; b. in 1882, eldest son of the late Marquis Jutaro Komura; grad. from the Law, Col. Imp. Univ., Tokyo, 1907; passed the Diplomatic Service Exam. the same year; attaché at London '08-10; transferred to the head office '11. Is a patron of stage arts. Add. Fujimicho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))

**Kondo, Jihan** M. D., Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ. b. in 1864 in Nagano; grad. from the Coll. of Medicine in 1891; further studied surgery at Strasburg and Heidelberg '95-98. Add. Maruyama Shimmachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 48 ([scan leaf 827](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n827/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Kondo, Motoki** D. Eng., Vice-Admiral, (ret.), ex-Inspector General of Naval Construction; b. 1864 in Tokyo; is Director of the Kogyokaisha, private school founded by his father who did much in the cause of naval education. Received Hon. Prize from Imperial Academy of Japan '13. Add. Hiratsuka-mura, Tokyo-Fu. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Kondo, Rihei** Pres. R. Kondo & Co, dealers in Bee Brand Kozan Wine and others. Dir. Kokka Life Ins.; b. in 1886 and was adopted into the family by marriage; studied at Keio and then Columbia Univ., New York. Add. 2/9 Honcho, Nih., Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Kondo, Shigeya** 2nd Baron, Mng.-Dir. of Yokohama Dock, Dir. Ohara Paint Co., Nippon Machine Mfg. Co., etc., b. 1882, son to Rempei Kondo, the late pres. of the N.Y.K., succeeding him on his death in '21; once expert to the Tokyo Municipality. Add. Ichigaya-Sannaicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Kono, Hironaka** M.P. of unbroken record and leader of the Kenseikai; b. at Fukushima 1844; entered early political career, joined the democratic movement started by Count Itagaki, and suffered much from collisions with the authorities. Was thrown in prison for several years; was arrested on the charge of sedition in connection with the Anti-Peace violence of Sept. 1905, but was acquitted; joined late Prince Katsura's party, the present Kenseikai, '12; appointed Minister of Agr. and Com. of the 2nd Okuma Ministry in Dec., '14. Add. Fujimicho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Konoike, Zen-emon** Baron (cr. '11), is of one of the oldest millionaire families in Japan, dating 3 centuries back; runs the Konoike Bank, and is at the same time the largest shareholder of the Nippon Life Insurance Co., and the Osaka Savings Bank. Add. Konoike, Osaka. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Konoye, Fumimaro** Prince, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and a gosseke (see Ichijo) and was founded by Motozane (1143-66 A.D.). The present head grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '17, and is Member of House of Peers. Add. Shibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Kosaki, Kodo** famous pioneer Christian and pastor of Reinanzaka Church, Tokyo, Chairman of the Kumi-ai Churches of Japan, of Sunday School Society of Japan, and of Christian Church Union of Japan; b. 1856 in Kumamoto-ken; studied at Kumamoto English School and Doshisha, Kyoto. Pres. of Doshisha Univ. in '90-97; three times represented Japan at International Congress of Religion abroad. Add. Reinanzaka, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Koshiyama, Tachisaburo** Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Electric Light Co.; b. 1864 in Miye-ken; grad. from the Provincial Normal School 1881, and served as a school master for two years; in '83 entered the Tokyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbun then ran by Viscount Miyoji Ito; giving up journalism he entered the Tokyo Electric Light Co. as Chief Accountant; Dir. of the same in '13; the present post in '15. M.P. in '17. Add. 43 Tokanawa-Kitamachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))

**Koyama, Junji** Pres. of Kaigai Kogyo (Emigration) Co.; b. in 1870 at Kumamoto; graduated law at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. in '95; was clerk at the Home Office and next Secretary in the provinces and also in Tokyo, having held posts of Personal Secretary to the Minister of Justice and of Agriculture and Commerce; Dir. of Fishery Bureau in the latter Dept. '06; Governor of Gumma '08-12. Add. Ryudocho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 49 ([scan leaf 828](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n828/mode/1up))


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**Koyama, Kenzo** Member of Osaka Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of the 34th Bank; b. 1858 in Saitama; entered Dep't of Education; appointed Dir. of Tokyo Higher Commercial School; then Dir. of Technical Bureau of Education Dep't and promoted Vice-Minister of Education; on retiring from the Government service became Pres. of 34th Bank and is a veteran banker there. Add. Otecho, Higashiku, Osaka. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))

**Kozai, Yoshinao** D. Agr. (Japan), Ph. D. (Leipzig), Pres. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo; b., '95 in Kyoto-fu; grad. from Agr. Col. '85; Prof. at the alma mater '89-95; studied at Leipzig '95-99 and resumed the duty at Komaba; Agriculturist to the Gov. Experimental Farm at Nishigahara, Tokyo '08 and then its chief '06; Dean of Coll. of Agriculture in '11-20. Add. Imp. Univ., Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))

**Kubo, Isamu** Pres. Wool Carding (Yomo-Sei-sei) Co., etc.; b. 1865; studied Politics at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Bank of Japan and toured abroad. Add. Aoyama-Takagi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Seishu** Mayor of Yokohama since 1918; b. 1871 in Hokkaido; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo University in '95 and then entered the legal service as Public Procurator till '06 when he was appointed Governor of Yamagata, then Dir. of South Manchurian R'Ly; started for Europe in '08 on an inspection tour of railway affairs, and returned home in '10; Governor of Miye in '11, Dir. of Eng. Bureau, and then of Public Works Bureau of the Home Dept., Dec. '12-Apr. '17; Gov. of Tokyo '14-15; Vice-Min. of Home Affairs '16-18. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Seitaro** Pres. Adm. Litigation Court since '22; b. 1864 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, retaining as additional post Secretary of the Home Office; Dir. Sanitary Affairs Bureau '03-10. Judge of Adm. Lit. Court, etc. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Shiro** President of Hayakawa Hydro-electric Co.; b. 1872 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School in 1896; entered Mitsui Firm the same year and remained in the service for ten years meanwhile travelling abroad several times; entered Fuji Paper-Mill '14 as Mng.-Dir.; was elected President '18-'20. Add. 4 Tangocho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))

**Kubota, Yuzuru** Baron (cr. '07), Privy Councillor since '17; b. 1847 in Hyogo-ken; entered the civil service in connection with Education in which he became Vice-Minister '94 and finally its chief; had to resign the Ministry Nov. '05 in connection with the University Prof's demonstration affair. Member of House of Peers, '94-17. Add. Kanatomicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 50 ([scan leaf 829](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n829/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kuga, Michihisa** Marquis, formerly courtier, the house being founded by Prince Tomobira, son of the Emperor Murakami; b. at Kyoto, 1841; appointed commander of the Imp. Army at the time of the Restoration, Sec. of the Imperial Household and the Cabinet, then Governor of Tokyo '95-97. Appointed Director of Board of Decorations and President of Peers Bureau, '09-17. Add. Shin-Ogawamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kuhara, Fusanosuke** Pres. of the Kuhara Mining Co. at Osaka, the lessee of the Hitachi Copper Mine, etc.; b. 1869 at Osaka, grad. from Keio-gijuku '89; a clerk at the Kosaka Copper Mine which was resuscitated by him from the threatened danger of decay. He was made the supervisor of the mine, but resigned the post '98. Bought Hitachi Mine '05, and has made it one of the best copper mines in Japan. Add. Nakanoshima, Osaka. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kujo, Michizane** Prince, one of the proud Fujiwara houses and formerly a gosseke (see Ichijo) founded by Kanezane (1184-1207). The present head was b. 1876 and is Chief Ritualist on duty at Court, and is a brother of the Empress. Add. Fukuyoshicho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kuki, Takakazu** Baron (cr. '05), Privy Councillor; b. 1852 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 in '90; Exhibition Commissioner, etc. Is a great virtuoso of Japanese painting. Add. Nagatacho, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kumamoto, Kenjiro** English scholar and educationist, ex-Prof. at the Peers' School and ex-Commissioner of Teachers' License Examination (Eng.) for Middle & Normal Schools; b. 1867 in Osaka; studied Law at the Imp. Univ., Tokyo '87-89; English teacher at Himeji Mid. School in '89, then at Osaka Mid. School and next Prof. at 3rd (Kyoto) High School; at Tokyo Higher Normal '94-98. Ordered to Europe and America on tour of inspection '19. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kume, Keiichiro** historian of the Western painting; b. 1866 in Saga, son of the celebrated historian Kume Kunitake; studied in Paris '86-93; appointed Professor of the Tokyo Fine Arts School '06; is noted for landscape painting. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/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 '72; 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. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kume, Ryosaku** Pres. of the Tokyo Gas Works '07-'21; b. 1867 in Saitama; studied at Keiogijuku and Hogaku-in (Chuo Univ.) in Tokyo; was for years Managing Director of the Nippon Railway Co. before its nationalization. Add Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))

**Kunizawa, Shimbei** M. P., D. Eng., ex-Chairman of Dirs. of the South Manchuria Rly Co. '13-'19; b. 1864 in Kochi-ken; grad. in '89 from Eng. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; engineer of the nationalized Kyushu-R'ly Co. '89; served at the Railway Department '92-05: was connected with the field railroads in Manchuria before the South M. R'ly Co. was created. Vice-pres. of the same since '06 but once left it to be reinstated as chairman one year later. Add. Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 51 ([scan leaf 830](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n830/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kurachi, Seifu** Mng.-Dir. of Mitsukoshi Dry-Goods Store Co., b. 1867 at Kanazawa; studied at the now defunct English Coll., Osaka and Keio; but left them half-way and stayed in America 1890-94 working his way under difficulties; entered the Meiji Fire Ins. Co. as Manager of its Kyoto Branch '95; was next connected with Mura Shokai, tobacco dealers in Kyoto; was an agent of the British & American Tobacco Co. in Korea; Manager of the Kyoto Fire Co. '08 and '11. Add. 1 Mita-Tsunacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))

**Kurachi, Tetsukichi** Mem. House of Peers, Vice-Pres. of Japan-China Industrial Co.; b. 1871 in Kanazawa; grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '94; passed higher civil service examination in '96; Councillor of Foreign Office in '87; Sec. at Berlin in '99, Councillor at head office '01; attached to the Japanese Envoy to the Peace Conference at the Hague in '07; Vice-Min. of Foreign Dep't. '11-12. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))

**Kuratomi, Yuzuru** D.C.L., Privy Councillor since '21; b. 1853 in Fukuoka-ken; studied at the now defunct Law Coll. under the Justice Dept., '89 and was connected with the Dept. till he was removed to Korea as Vice-Min. of Justice; was Chief responsible for the compilation of the Japanese Criminal Code; Dir. of the Bureau of Legislation 1913, to resign in '14 and to be nominated Mem. House of Peers; later was in the Imp. Household Dept. as Chief Auditor. Add. 1 Tsugo-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))

**Kure, Hideo** M.D., Prof. at Imp. Tokyo University: b. 1865 in Tokyo; grad. Medicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90; sent to Germany for study, '97-00; is a specialist on insanity. Add. Yushima Shinhana-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))

**Kurino, Shin-ichiro** Viscount, ex-Amb. to France; b. at Fukuoka 1852; Commissioner of the Foreign Office '81; Junior Secretary '84; Vice-Chief of the Investigation Bureau '86; transferred to the Communication Dep't to act as Personal Secretary to its Minister, promoted to be Director of the Foreign Correspondence Bureau in the Dep't three years after; returned to the Foreign Office '91 as Director of the Investigation Bureau and then that of the Political Bureau. Next commenced his diplomatic career, first as Minister at Washington '94, at Rome '96, at Paris '97, and Petrograd '01, in the stormy days preceding the diplomatic rupture; appointed Ambassador to France '06. His son, Shotaro, is an Embassy Secretary. Add. Hinokicho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))

**Kuroda, Hideo** Dir. Banking Bureau, Finance Dept.; b. 1879; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; Sec. to Finance Min. etc. Add. 26 Oiwake-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))

**Kuroda, Kiyoteru** 2nd Viscount, Prof. at the Gov. Art Academy since 1902; b. 1866, son of the late Kiyotsune Kuroda, Privy Councillor Studied painting at Paris under Collin '84-93; 1st Painter-in-Ordinary of Western painting to the Court and was President of the Imperial Academy on its creation in '21. Add. Hirakawacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 52 ([scan leaf 831](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n831/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Kuroda, Nagashige** Marquis (cr. '03), formerly Daimyo of Fukuoka, Vice-President of the House of Peers; b. 1867 at Fukuoka; studied at Cambridge Univ. '84-89; a Master of Ceremonies '89-90; is President of the Oriental Association. Add. Fukuyoshicho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Kurosawa, Tsuguhisa** Mng. Dir. of Nippon Fire Ins. Co., since '21; b. 1880 at Suwa; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '06, passed Civil Service examination the same year; councillor & Per. Secretary to the Minister of Education '07-'10; Dir. of the Historical Bureau '17-'21. Add. 1553 Takata-mura, near Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Kusakabe, Benjiro** engineer, D. Eng. (Japan), ex-Chief Engineer of the Tokyo City Office; b. 1861 in Shiga-ken; grad. Eng. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '86; was long at the Home Office as its Chief Engineer and once been to Europe: received his doctorate in '01. Add. 3 Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Kushida, Manzo** Mng. Dir. of the Mitsubishi Bank; b. 1867 in Tokyo; studied in U.S.A. '85-94 and graduated at Pennsylvania Univ.; entered the Mitsubishi on returning home; present post '14. Add. Nishikubo, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Kusunose, Sachihiko** Lieut.-Gen., (ret.) ex-War Minister; b. 1853 in Tosa; Sub-Lieut. of Artil. '79; was sent to Europe on suite of late Generals Nozu and Kawakami in '86; Major-General '01, and Lieut-General in '07; Min. of War '13-14. Is now in business. Add. Sanyn, Yoyogi, near Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Kuwada, Kumazo** D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. Tokyo University, ex-Mem. of the House of Peers as highest-tax-payer for Tottori-ken '01-'17; b. 1868 in Tottori-ken; grad. Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '83; Manager of the Kogo Club; further studied in Europe '96-98, especially Social Politics, and organized the Social Association on his return home; Parl.-Secy. to the Education Dept. July to Aug., '15. Represented Japan at the Geneva Red. Cross Conference in '21. Works: "On Industrial Economy," "The General Trend of Social Problems in Europe," and "Factory Law and Labor insurance", etc. Add. Sendagi Hayashicho, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Kuwayama, Tetsuo** Dir. Petty Insurance Bureau, Dep't. of Communications; b. in 1881; studied German Law at Imperial Tokyo University and passed Higher Civil Service Examination; early entered the Govt. Service. Add. Omosawa, Arajuku, near Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Machida, Chuji** M. P. (Kenseikai) and ex-Parliamentary Secy. of Agr. and Com. Dept. '15-17, Dir. of 110th Bank and Kyoto Fire Ins. Co., etc.; b. 1863 in Akita-ken; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. and further studied in Europe and America; once connected with the Bank of Japan. Add. Minami-Enokicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Machida, Kein** Lt.-Gen., Com. Sughalien Garrison; b. 1865; studi- ed at the Staff Coll. '93; Lt.-Gen. in '16; Attaché to Peking Legation, Div. Com., etc. Add. 19 Nishikubo-akefune, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 53 ([scan leaf 832](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n832/mode/1up))

**Machida, Tokunosuke** Mem., Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Dir. Nishijin Savings Bank, Tokyo Brick Co.; etc., b. 1866 in Tokyo; succeeded to his father's business and deals in yarns, his firm being known by the name of Fujitaya. Add. 11, Kurofune-cho, Asakusa, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Machida, Toyochiyo** Pres. Tokyo Steel Foundry etc.; b. 1867 at Kagoshima; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School '90, taught at the Hakodate Commercial School till '92; entered the Sakuragumi Leather Factory as its Vice-Pres.; a Director when the concern was reorganised as Nippon Hikaku Kaisha, Ltd.; the above post '12-'20. Add. 11 Shin-Ryudo-machi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Maebara, Yuishiro** Dir., Nippon Silk Throwing Co., Kiryu, b. in Gumma-ken, 1873; grad. from Tokyo Higher Technological School; started as an engineer. Add. Kiryu, Gumma-ken. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Mae** See Maye. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Maida, Minoru** D. C. L. (Japan), Dir of Foreign Affairs Dept., Tokyo Asahi, b. in 1878 in Fukuoka; stayed in France and England during the Great War. Has written a number of works on diplomacy, his specialty. Add. 37 Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Maida, Narakichi** Dir. Communication Bureau, Dept. of Communications, b. in 1875; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '01; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam. and entered the Dept. He is brother to the above. Add. 3 Takashima-cho, Koi, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Majima, Otohiko** Mng.-Dir., Mitsui Bank, b. in Nagano, 1871; studied at Peers' School and then Aoyama-Gakuin; went over to U. S. to further his studies; on returning home '94 he entered the 15th Bank and then present Bank '98; sent to England by the Bank to study banking business; returned home '02; England again '05; Man. of the Yokohama and then, Osaka Branch, 1914. Add. Kamakura. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Maki, Bokoshio** Pres. of Tokyo Marine Ins. Co. and Chiyoda Rubber Co.; b. 1854 in Shimabara, and held various offices in provincial and Central Offices from '75 to '87; President of Sohn R'ly '83; was in Formosa as Governor and in other capacities '85-86; transferred to be Dir. of various Bureaux, Home Office till about '07. Once sat in Parliament. Add. Kurumacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Makino, Nobuaki** Visc. (cr. Baron '07). Minister of the Imperial Household since '21.; second son of the late Toshimitsu Okubo; b. 1851; 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; and then at Vienna; Min. of Education '06; Privy Councillor in '09; Minister Agr. and Com. '11-12, and of Foreign Affairs '13-14. Represented Japan at Versailles '18 and was promoted in court rank on returning home. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))

**Makino, Tomitaro** a botanist and lecturer at Imp. Tokyo Univ., was b. 1863 in Kochi; started the Botanical Magazine in '86 in Tokyo, being the first journal devoted to the science in Japan; started publication of the "Flora Japonica" in '89; has written various other works on his specialty. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 54 ([scan leaf 833](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n833/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Makita, Tamaki** Dr. Eng., Mng.-Dir. Mitsui Mining Co., Electro-Chemical Industry Co,, Hokkaido Iron Works, etc.; b. in Osaka, 1871; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Mitsui firm as expert, gradually rising to the present eminence. Add. 43 Kita Higakubo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Makiyama, Eiji** Pres. of Nara Female Higher Normal School since '19; b. 1867 in Yamagata-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Normal School; was its Assistant Prof. '91; teacher and then principal of Normal School in various prefectures; Prof. at Tokyo Normal School for Girls, 1902; made a tour through Europe and America, in '05; since then combined Educational Inspector of the Educ. Dept. Before he was transferred to the present post. Add. Nara. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Makoshi, Kyohei** Pres. of Japan Brewery Co., Dir. of other Cos.; b. 1843 at Okayama; reached Tokyo '70 to find work with almost empty purse; started a lodging house; become acquainted with Baron Takashi Masuda and was appointed clerk of an exp. and imp. firm at Yokohama, subsequently transferred to the Mitsui Bussan, which he left '88 to start the Yebisu Brewery at Meguro. Twice M. P. but has since abandoned politics. Add. Sakuragawa-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Mano, Bunji** Pres. Imp. Kyushu Univ. since 1913, Emeritus Prof. Tokyo Imp. Univ.; b 1861 in Shizuoka; grad. course of Mech. Eng. at the former Eng. College '81; studied his specialty 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 World's Fair; Dir. of Technical Education Bureau '01-13, retaining the chair in the University. Add. Fukuoka. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Maruta, Harutaro** Dir. of Taiwan Sugar and Taito Sugar Cos. b. 1866 in Niigata-ken; studied at Keio. Add. Tainan, Formosa. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Maruyama, Hideya** Dir. of the Business Dept. of Mitsui Bank, b. 1880 in Yamagata-ken; studied at Keio '06 and entered the Bank. Add. 21 Hommura-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Masaki, Naohiko** Dir. Fine Art Academy, Tokyo, since '01; b. 1862 in Kyoto; grad. Law. Imp. Univ., '82; Personal Sec. to Min. of Edu. '97. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Masuda, Giichi** ex-M. P. (Kakushin-Club), prop. of various popular magazines, Dir. of several Cos.; b. at Takata in 1869; grad. from Waseda Semmon Gakko in 1893; on the staff of several newspapers. Tour around the world in 1914. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))

**Masuda, Takashi** Baron (cr. Nov. '18), Adviser to the Mitsui Family; b. 1848 in Sado of a petty samurai family; appointed cavalry officer and at the same time interpreter by the Shogunate; after the Restoration entered the Senshu Kaisha, an export and import firm in Yokohama, was afterward transferred to the Mitsui in the service of which he has risen to the highest post. He is a noted connoisseur of arts, his collection of Buddhist pictures and images being reputed to be the finest in the country. Add. Gotenyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 55 ([scan leaf 834](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n834/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Masuda, Taro** Man.-Dir. of Taiwan Sugar Mfg. Co., Nippon Artificial Fertilizer, Manju Life Ins., Imperial Theatre, etc.; b. in Tokyo 1875, eldest son of Takashi Masuda; educated in England and is also a popular amateur playwright. Add. Hama-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Masujima, Rokuichiro** D.C.L. (Japan), lawyer; b. 1857 at Hikone; one of the pioneer graduates of Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, in '77, and a graduate of the Middle Temple '83. Opened with several friends the English Law School (now Central Univ.). Has undertaken various important cases and also played distinguished part in business of international description as intermediary and adviser; is a consulting lawyer to many Japanese and foreign establishments. Add. Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsuda, Genji** M.P., Vice-Chairman of Lower House in '22; was b. 1878 in Oita, and studied under difficulty at Chuo Law School which he graduated in 1896; passed same year Higher Civil Service and Judicial Service examinations; sat on the Bench two years and then started practice in Tokyo. Is a whip of the Seiyukai; Senior Secretary of Home Office '20-21; toured abroad, '22. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsuda, Michiko** B. A., Lady Director of the Doshisha University, Kyoto since Feb. 1919; b. in Tango, 1868; studied at the Kyoto Prefectural Girls' High School and then at the Doshisha Girls' College; taught English at a certain mission school, Yokohama; went over to U. S. to further her studies at the Bryn Mawr Coll., Pennsylvania; returned home '99 to teach at Kobe Jogakuin; Head of the Dept. of English Literature, Doshisha Girls' College, and then the present post. Add. Doshisha, Kyoto. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsuda, Doichi** D.C.L., Min. Plen.; b. in Tokyo 1876; studied Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., passed Higher Civil Service Exam. and Judicial Serv. Exam., '01-2; has since been connected with the For. Office. Promoted to the present post in '21. Add. For. Office, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsudaira, Yasutaka** Marq., head of the old Daimyo of Fukui; Pres. Japan Agr. Society; b. '67; studied in Germany '84 and then at Cirencester Agr. Col., England; established a model exp. farm at his hereditary estate in Fukui. Add. Sekiguchi, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsudaira, Tsuneo** Dir. of the European & American Affairs Bureau, For. Office since '20; b. in Tokyo, 1877; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Economics), '02; passed Dip. Serv. Exam.; Legation and then Embassy Sec. at Peking, London, Paris, etc.; Con.-Gen. at Tientsin; was in charge of Dip. affairs of the Siberian Expedition '18-19. Add. For. Office, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsudaira, Yorinaga** Count, Mem. House of Peers: b. in 1874; grad. from Waseda Univ. '93; succeeded to the title '03, the House being formerly the Daimyo of Takamatsu; on Board of Trustees, Waseda University. Add. Motomachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))

**Matsui, Keishiro** Baron (cr. '20) ex-Ambassador at Paris; b. 1868 at Osaka; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; Sec. at Seoul '90-93; Sec. at Washington '94; at London '97; at Peking '02; Councillor in Paris '06; transferred to Washington in '08 and then Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs, '13; a Peace Envoy while Ambassador at Paris '14-20, and was created peer in recognition of his service during the War. Add. For. Office. — p. 56 ([scan leaf 835](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n835/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Matsukata, family Masayoshi, Prince** (Count '84, Marquis '07 and Prince '22), hon. LL.D. (Oxford), ex-Lord Keeper of Seals, "an elder statesman"; b. 1840 at Kagoshima; was connected with the Treasury soon after the advent of Meiji; in '81 the Minister of Finance continuing as such for more than ten years; in '91 he formed a Cabinet; and 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; was Finance Minister in the Yamagata Ministry that followed his; a Privy Councillor in July 03. In '02 he travelled through Europe and America; Pres. Japan Red Cross Society in '03-12; the Lord Keeper '17-'22. (Add. Mita, Tokyo.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Iwao** eldest son and heir of the above, and Pres. 15th Bank, Vice-Pres., Tokyo Bankers' Association, etc., b. 1862, was once a diplomatic Attaché but soon left Govt. service to devote himself to business. (Add. Minami-Sakuma-cho, Shiba, Tokyo.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Shosaku** 2nd son, and Dir., Inawashiro Hydro-Elec. Co., etc., b. '63; entered Foreign Office and sent to Brussels Univ. for study at official expense, which he finished '88; Attaché '93; Legation Sec. in Holland and Paris '95; Personal Sec. to For. Min. '97; 2nd and then 1st Sec. at London; Minister to Siam, '05-06; took to business since. (Add. Takeya-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Kojiro** 3rd son and Pres. Kawasaki Dockyard, Pres. Kobe Gas works, etc.; b. '63; grad. Peers' School, further studied in U. S.; visited Europe and America in 1913 on business; M. P. '12. (Add. 28/1 Mita, Tokyo.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Masao** 4th son, Vice-Adm. (ret.), Pres. Naniwa Bank, Dir. Kyoto Fire Ins.; Special Mem. Osaka Chamber of Com., b. '63; studied at Pennsylvania Univ.; (Add. Kohama-mura, Kawabe-gun, Hyogo-ken.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Goro** 5th son, Pres. of Tokyo Gas & Electric Co., etc., b. '75. (Add. Nishikubo Sakuragawa, Tokyo.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Otohiko** 6th son and Dir., Nippon Petroleum Co., b. '80; studied at Peers' School and Harvard. (Add. 61 Nagasaka-cho, Azabu, Tokyo.) — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Matsuki, Kan-ichiro** ex-Vice-Pres., Yamashita Firm., ex-Dir. Electric Bureau, Tokyo City Office; b. 1872 in Iyo; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '96; was Secretary of Communication Department '97; secretary and Director of the Imperial Railways till his transfer to the City post; left the Co. in '22. Add. Shin-saka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Banzaburo** Dr. Litt. (Japan), Dean and Prof., Col. of Lit., Imp. Kyoto Univ.; b. 1869 in Kanazawa; grad. from C.I. of Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '93 and farther studied at Berlin in '99; Lecturer at Waseda, etc., Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ., then Prof. of Kyoto Univ. '06, Dean '08, visited India '18. Add. Imp. Univ. of Kyoto. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Joji** D. C. L. (Jap.), ex-Dir., South Manchuria Rly. Co.; b. 1877 in Saitama-ken; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Higher Civil Service Exam., 1900; Councillor to the Dept. of Agr. and Com. '01, combining professorship at his alma mater ('03); dispatched by the Govt. to England, Germany and France to study Commercial law, '06; entered S.M.R. Co. '19. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 57 ([scan leaf 836](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n836/mode/1up))


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**Matsumoto, Kiichiro** Chief Librarian, the Imp. Library, Tokyo; succeeded Mr. I. Tanaka, who resigned in '21; was in the educational circles filling the post of Dir. of Ibaragi Normal Sch. before he was transferred to the Library combining a post in Higher Normal Sch., Tokyo, in '21. Add. Imp. Library, Ueno, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Sadao** Consul-Gen. at San Paulo; b. 1868 in Kochi-ken, grad. from the Wafutsu Law School, '94 and passed Dip. Service Exam.; Consul at Antwerp, Changchun, etc., Con.-Gen. at Hankow; Legation Sec. '14 and then the present post. Add. San Paulo Brazil. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsumura, Ninzo** Dr. Sc. (Japan), ex-Prof., Science Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Dir., Botanical Garden of the same Univ.; b. 1856 in Ibaraki; studied in Germany for years, Assist.-Prof. of the Univ. in '83, full Prof. in '90; D. Sc. in '90; made an inspection tour through Europe and America '06; retired in '21. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsumuro, Itasu** ex-Min. of Justice; b. 1852 in Fukuoka; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '84; entered the judicial service; Pres. of Court of Cassation in '04 with add. chair of Pres. of Administrative Litigation Court; Min. of Justice, Dec. '12-'13; Chief of Audit Bureau, Imp. Household, '13-16; again Min. Oct. '16-18. Add. Ikebukuro, near Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsumoto, Ju-i** Dir. Taxation Bureau, Finance Dept. since '22; b. 1873; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; Comptroller of Taxes; Sec. of Finance Dept. and Section Chief of Tobacco Monopoly. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsunami, Nin-ichiro** D.C.L. (Japan), Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1867 in Osaka, graduated from Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '93 and then studied in Europe for years; Prof., Naval Cadet Sch. and then at alma mater; attended International Conference regarding maritime law several times; was on the staff of the Peace Envoy '19. Add. Nakacho Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsuo, Hisao** ex-Mng.-Dir. of the Jomo Muslin-de-laine Mfg. Co., '15-'21, Tatebayashi, Gunma-ken; b. 1870 at Tsu, Mie-ken; grad. from Keio in 1893; a journalist for some years, but soon entered Murai Firm and was connected with it till he became Mng.-Dir. of Osaka Muslin Mfg. Co. in '03. Add. 59 Mita-Toyo-okacho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsuoka, Koki** Privy Councillor since '20, Pres. of Nippon University and Crown Mem., House of Peers; b. 1846 at Tokushima; appointed [illegible] resident of the Tokyo Appeal Court '90; Procurator-General '92; Vice-Minister of Home Affairs twice in '94 and then President of the Adm. Litigation Court till Jan. '06; Min. of Agr. and Com., in the 2nd Saionji Cabinet. Add. Zaimokucho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))

**Matsuoka, Yoyu** Dir. of the South Manchuria Rly Co., since '21; b. in Yamaguchi-ken 1880; studied law at the State Univ., Oregon, U. S. A.; passed Diplomatic Service Exam. in '04 and entered diplomatic service, as Secretary of Kwantung Leased Territory, next Foreign Office, Legation and then of Embassy; was Consul-Gen. before he was installed in the present post. Add. S.M.R. Dairen. — p. 58 ([scan leaf 837](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n837/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Matsushima, Hojime** Consul.-Gen.; b. 1883 in Nagano-ken; grad. Politics at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Dip. Service Exam. '07; Eleve-Con.; 3rd Sec. Petrograd Embassy; recalled home '16; Per. Sec. of Foreign Minister and Councillor to the Office, '17; Sectional Chief of the same '18; Consul-Gen. at Moskow, Harbin, etc. Add. For. Office. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Matsushita, Kyujiro** Pres. of the Japan-China Oil Mfg. Co., Yokohama; b. 1867 in Aichi-ken; opened a fertilizer store in Tokyo in '86 which was removed to Yokohama; started the present Co. '07 and became its Dir.; present post in '11, his store being amalgamated with the Co. Add. 8 Takashimacho, Yokohama. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Matsu-ura, Atsushi** Count (suc. '03), Mem. House of Peers, formerly of the House that held the fief of Hirado; studied at Imp. Univ., Tokyo, and at Trinity, Cambridge. Add. Mukoyanagiwara, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Matsu-ura, Chinjiro** Dir. of the Special Education Bureau, Department of Education, since 1912; b. in 1872 at Uwajima; grad. from the Law Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; Secretary at Tokyo Prefectural Office and at the Department of Education '98-11; sent to Germany '07 to inquire into education matters. Add. Kobinata-Daimachi, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Mayeda, Matahei** Mng.-Dir. of Yokohama Fish-Oil Co.; b. 1877 in Shizuoka-ken; early engaged in fish-oil and fertilizer line; entered the present Co. 1900; was sent to England by the Dep't of Agr. and Com. '09; Manager of the Kobe Branch of the above Co. '12; present post '17. Add. 29 Okanocho, Yokohama. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Mayeda, Takeshiro** Director of Tokyo Gum Co., Proprietor of the Technical Magazine, was b. in Niigata-ken in 1867 and graduated from the Post and Telegraph School '88; has by self-study and diligence risen to eminence in electric business; made tours of inspection in Europe and America in '05 and '13. Add. 21 Shimbori, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Mayeda, Toshinari** Marquis, head of the House of the former daimyo with the fief of 1,622,700 koku (founded in 16th cent.); b. 1885, son of a scion of the family and was adopted by it as heir. Attached to the British Army in France '15-16; was on the suite of Prince Higashi Fushimi when H. H. visited King George on behalf of the Emperor in '18, again dispatched to Paris in connection with the Peace Treaty, '20, where he stayed with Marchioness, till '23. Add. Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Mayeda, Toshisada** Visc. (suc. 1869), Min. Communication in Kato Cabinet formed in '22 and Mem. H. P., Lieut. Infantry (ret), grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '03; took part in the Japan-Russia War. A leader of the Kenkyukai, an influential body in the Upper House. Add. 421 Nishi-Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))

**Megata, Tanetaro** Baron (cr. '07), Member of the House of Peers, Chairman of the Harvard Club; b. '51 in Tokyo, one of the first Japa- nese who grad. Harvard, and for about 25 years ending '04 Mr. Mogita continued in the service of the Finance Dep't: next he was engaged by the Korean Gov., as Financial Adviser, and occupied the post of Bureau Director. It was abolished in consequence of the new Japan-Korea agreement in Oct. '07; was despatched to U.S.A. on Gov. mission. Add. Harumachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 59 ([scan leaf 838](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n838/mode/1up))


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**Mikami, Sanji** Historian, D. Litt. (Japan). Prof. at Imp. Tokyo University since 1892; b. 1865; grad. Lit. Col. of the Tokyo Univ. 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 Normal School '92; sent to Germany to attend a conference of the International Oriental Society, which was held at Hamburg in '02. Add. Sendagi Hayashi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Mikimoto, Kokichi** dealer in and originator of culture pearls; b. 1857 at Miye-ken; early started cultivation of pearl oyster, establishing a station in the Ago Bay, Toba; has won many prizes and medals at home and foreign expositions. Add. 3, 4-chome, Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Mimura, Kumpei** former chief of the Banking Department of the Mitubishi Firm; b. in 1855 in Oita, and early entered the service of the Firm; is also connected with the Tokyo Warehouse Co., etc. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Mimuroto, Yoshinitsu** Viscount, Court Councillor; b. in 1873 of a noble family, son of the late Kuzumitsu Mimuroto, an old kuge and the Chief Priest of the Ise Shrine; grad. from the Meiji Law Coll., '98; entering the Imp. Household, promoted to Dir. of Construction Bureau; was in charge of the services to H. I. M. the Empress, and then Chief Grand Veneur. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Minagawa, Haruhiro** Dir. Personnel Affairs, Justice Dept.: b. in 1875; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '03; public procurator in various localities; sent abroad by the Govt. in '10. Add. Nishi-Hibiya, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Minami, Hiroshi** ex-Vice-Minister of Education; b. 1869 Toyamaken; grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '96, to be appointed Secretary of the Cabinet where he was steadily promoted till he rose to be chief Secretary '08; afterward Governor of Fukuoka; Mem. of House of Peers; Vice-Min. '13-'22. Add. Naitocho, Yotsnya, Tokyo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Minami, Takajiro** Dr. Ag. (Japan), Prof. at College of Agr. (Sapporo), since 1891; b. '59 in Hizen; grad. from the Sapporo Agr. Coll., class '81; visited U.S.A. as a commissioner of the Columbus Exhibition '89 and again in '13 on party of Japanese business-men invited by American Chambers of Commerce. Add. Coll., Sapporo. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Minamikata, Kumakusu** authority on lichens and moss: b. in Wakayama-ken; studied natural history at Michigan and Cambridge; wrote a number of works on his specialty mostly in English. Add. Tanabe, Wakayama-ken. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))

**Minobe, Shunkichi** Pres. Bank of Chosen; b. 1869 at Takasaga, Hiroshima; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '89: Personal Sec'y and Sectional Chief at the Dep't Agr. and Com. and the Treasury; elected Pres. of Hokkaido Colonization Bank '93-16; present post '16 Add. Bank of Chosen, Seoul. — p. 60 ([scan leaf 839](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n839/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Minobe, Tatsukichi** D.C.L. (Japan), Mem. of Imperial Academy, Prof. Imperial Univ., Tokyo; b. 1873 in Hyogo-ken, brother of S. Minobe, above; grad. law, Imp. Univ., Tokyo, class '97; studied in Germany, France and England '99-01. Add. Takehayacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/mode/1up))

**Minoura, Katsundo** M.P. (Kenseikai) of unbroken record: b. 1854 in Bungo; for a long while was manager of the Hochi. He begun political life under the then Count Okuma; three times has entered the Gov. service first as Dir. of the now abolished Commercial Bureau of the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '97 and second as Vice-Min. of Communications in '98; was once elected Vice-Pres. of the House of Representatives; Min. of Communications '15-16. Add. Higashi-gokencho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/mode/1up))

**Minowa, Hanzo** Mem. Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, landowner of Yokohama: b. in 1872 in the city. Add. Kitakata-cho, Yokohama. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/mode/1up))

**Mitsuchi, Chuzo** M.P.: b. in Kagawa-ken in 1871; grad. from Tokyo Higher Normal Sch. and further studied in England and Germany; Prof. at his alma mater; educational adviser of the old Korean Govt.; later took to politics and repeatedly returned M.P.; Sec. to the Educational Min. and then Chief Sec. of the Cabinet under the Seiyukai Administration. Add. 7/2 Aoyama-Kitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/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, the Mitsui Bank, Mitsui Bussan Kaisha (Trading Dep't) and Mitsui Mining Co. They are backed with registered nominal capital of ¥150 mil and reserve funds amounting to 50 millions. Baron Hachiroemon Mitsui, the head of the family and Pres. of Mitsui Firm, was b. in 1857 in Kyoto, and studied at New Brunswick, U.S.A., '72-74 and England; succeeded to the estate in '85, he being the youngest brother of his predecessor who had no issue; was created Baron TO in consideration of valuable services rendered by the family. He has also much contributed to the cause of the rescue of the poor and ex-convicts. The house includes Morinosuke (Pres. Mitsui Bussan) Motonosuke (Pres. of Mitsui Mining), etc, etc. Add. Imaicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/mode/1up))

**Miura, Goro** Privy Councillor since '10, Lieut.-Gen. (retired '98), Visc. (cr. '84;), b. 1846 in Choshu; fought in the Civil War of '77; promoted Lieut.-General '79; afterward Commander of the Tokyo Army Division, &c. 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 complicity, but soon set free on examination. Add. Naka-Tomisaka, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/mode/1up))

**Miura, Kiyosuke** M. D., Prof. Imp. Univ. of Tokyo, Physician-in-Ordinary to the Court; b. in Tokyo 1864; grad. Med. Col. of Univ. '87; prosecuted his study in Germany and America '89-92; was appointed Ass't.-Prof. in his alma mater on returning; full prof. in '95. He accompanied the Peace-Envoys Dec. '18 as an unofficial member, and the Crown Prince when he visited Europe in '21. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 61 ([scan leaf 840](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n840/mode/1up))


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**Miwa, Zenbei** Prop. of the Marumiya Firm, manufacturer, whole-sale dealer and exporter of toilet articles, drugs, soaps, etc.; b. 1871 in Tokyo and succeeded to his father's business in 1871; one Mem. Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. Add. Tachibanacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miwata, Masako** one of the few lady educationists of great renown, ex-Pres. Miwata Girl's High School; b. 1844 at Kyoto. When she became a widow in 1878 she took to learning with undivided attention, attaining great eminence in Japanese and Chinese. She was now enabled 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 number of years ago. Add. Sambancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyabe, Kinjo** D. Sc. (Japan), D. Sc. (Harvard), Prof. at the Agr'ture Col. and Dir. of Botanical Garden, Sapporo; b. in Tokyo 1860; 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. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyajima, Kannosuke** M. D., Dir. of the Sanitary Dept. of the Tokyo Municipality since '21; b. 1882 in Yamagata-ken; grad. Medicine at the Imp Tokyo Univ. '99; Lecturer of the Science Coll. of the Univ. and of the Medical Coll. the Imp., Kyoto Univ.; Expert to the Infectious Diseases Investigation Laboratory for sometime. Add. 6 Surugadai-Suzuki-cho, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyajima, Seijiro** Mng.-Dir. of the Nisshin (Japan-China) Spinning Co.; b. in Tochigi-ken in 1879; grad. from the Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law in '06; served at Sumitomo Mining Dept. for a few years; entered '08 Tokyo Spinning Co. and remained there till he was installed in the present post '14. Add. 10 Isarago, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyairi, Kennosuke** D. M. (Japan), Dean Medical Coll., Imp. Kyushu Univ. since 1920; grad. from Medical Coll., Imp. Kyoto Univ.; appointed Prof. of the Kyushu Univ., '06. He is an authority on parasitology. Add. Fukuoka, Kyushu. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyake, Hiidu** M. D., Mem. House of Peers, Mem. Imperial Academy, Emeritus Professor of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1848 in Tokyo; educated in France and was appointed Prof. and Dean of Med. Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Takebnya-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyake, Yonekichi** D. Litt., Dir. of Tokyo Higher Normal School and of the Imp. Museum, Tokyo; b. 1860 in Wakayama-ken; studied at Keio '72-75; Assist. Prof. of Higher Normal School '81-86; made an inspection tour abroad '86-88; was once a Commissioner of the Imp. Household, and has always been connected with it. Add. 103 Hanamachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))

**Miyake, Yujiro** D. Litt. (Japan), author and journalist; b. 1860 at Kanazawa; grad. philosophy at 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, wrote many works chiefly of philosophical and literary interest. The fortnightly magazine, Nihon oyobi Nihon-jin, is now his organ. Add. Shinsakamachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 62 ([scan leaf 841](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n841/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Miyakegawa, Momotaro** Mng.-Dir., Mitsubishi Iron Works and Dir., Mitsubishi Trading Co.; b. in Ehime-ken, 1869; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School, '92; entered the firm's service '93; Branch Manager in various places and then promoted to the present post. Add. 98, Sanya, Yoyogi, near Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Miyao, Shunji** Governor of Hokkaido; b. in Niigata-ken; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law 1863; entered the Finance Dept., to be transferred to Formosan Govt., Vice-Pres. of the Colonization Bureau, 1910; Gov. of Aichi-ken and then in '21, present post. Add. Sapporo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Miyaoka, Tsunejiro** Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Registered Patent Agent; b. 1865 in Osaka; grad. from Law College Imp. Univ., Tokyo, qualified for legal profession and entered Diplomatic service '87; Sec. to Japanese Legation, Washington, '92; Charge d'Affairs to U.S.A. '94; First Secy. at Berlin '94; Charge d'Affairs to Germany and Belgium '97; Minister Resident and Principal Law Office of the Foreign Office '00; 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 Oct. '09. Add. Takiyamacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Miyata, Mitsuo** Chief Secretary of Cabinet in Kato Ministry; b. in Miye-ken in 1878; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law in '05 and passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; Sec. to the House of Peers, and Prefectural Gov. till '22. Add. 139 Shimo-Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Miyazaki, Kiyonori** Dir. Mercantile Marine Bureau since '22; b. in 1878; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '05; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. and entered Dept of Communications with which he has since been connected. Add. 196 Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Miyauchi, Kunitaro** Dir. of Patent Bureau since '21; b. 1876 in Ibaragi-ken; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Dept. of Agr. & Com. '03; passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; Secretary to the Patent Bureau and then Private Sec. to the Min. of Agr. & Commerce. Add. Susugaya-cho, Koi., Tokyo, — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Miyoshi, Manabu** Dr. Sc., Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Dir. its Botanical Garden; b. 1861; studied botany at the Univ. and then in Germany. Add. Botanical Garden, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Mizukoshi, Rio** Chairman of Dirs. of the Hokkaido Exploitation Co. since 1916; b. in Aichi-ken 1869; studied at the Meiji Law Coll.; entered the Finance Dep't and Dir. of the Superintending Office of Customs, Kumamoto; Dir. of the Bank of Chosen. Add. Nakashibuya, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))

**Mizumachi, Kesaroku** Vice-Gov. Bank of Japan till '19, b. 1863 in Saga; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. 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 add. post. but resigned it '01; Dir. Finance Bureau '01; Vice-Minister in '06; Agent at London '06-11; promoted to be Vice-Governor '12. Add. Nagatacho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 842](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n842/mode/1up))


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**Mizuno, Rentaro** D. C. L., Home Min. in the Kato Cabinet organized in '22; Crown Mem. House of Peers; b. 1868 in Akita; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '92; entered Home Office '95; sent abroad '96 to investigate copy-right affairs and attended as Japanese delegate at World's Conference for the Protection of Right of Industrial Property held at Brussels; framed the draft of the Copyright Law. Dir. of Public Works Bureau '10-12; Vice-Minister of Home Office '13-14; full Minister '16-18, Civil Administrator, Korea, '20-'22. Add. Shirokane-Sarumachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))

**Mochizuki, Kotaro, M.P** Editor and Prop. of an English News-Agency; b. in 1865; edu. at Keio and also Mid. Temple, coming home about '98; meanwhile he followed Prince Yamagata when he attended the coronation ceremony of the Czar '95. Toured abroad with his wife in '10 and stayed in U.S.A. during the Washington Conference, '21. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))

**Mogami, Kaito** Dir. Yokohama Specie Bank, since '22; b. in Hyogo-ken, 1875; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch. in 1897; its agent at New York, Dairen, Shanghai, London, Tientsin, etc. and Manager of the Tokyo Branch till '22, when elected Dir. of the Head Office, Yokohama. Add. Yokohama Specie Bank. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))

**Mori, Goro, Baron (cr. '92)** Mem. House of Peers. Aud. of Railway Car. Co. and Nichi-Ei Hydro-Elec. Co. etc., b. in 1871 in Tokyo; created a Baron in recognition of his father's service in the grand work of Restoration; educated in England '88-96. Add. Hommura, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))

**Mori, Hiroto** Vice-Pres. of the Bank of Formosa since '23; b. in 1873 in Tottori-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch. in '97; London agent, Yokohama Specie Bank; Manager of Kobe Branch; General-Mng. of the Head Office till '23 when he was transferred to the present post. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))

**Mori, Kaku, M.P** Pres of the Jusei Flour Mill (Tientsin), Toyo Salt Industrial Co. (Tsingtao), Shanghai Printing Co. and Dir. of the Toyo Colliery Co. etc.: b. 1883 in Osaka; entered the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha and was despatched to China as an industrial student of the Co. and ultimately Manager of its Tientsin Branch; left it and est. the Sino-Japanese Industrial Co; subsequently its Dir.; again left to open his own office in '18 devoted to facilitating Japan-Chinese loans. Add. 1-chome, Kirakucho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))

**Mori, Motoaki, Prince** the House of the former Daimyo of Choshu. The clan, together with the House of Shimazu, was chiefly instrumental in overthrowing the Tokugawa Regency and in consummating the Restoration. The present head was b. in 1865. Add. Takanawa, Tokyo. — p. 64 ([scan leaf 843](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n843/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Morimura, Kisaku** Baron (2nd), Pres. Morimura Bank, Morimura Firm, Dir. Y'lnma Specie Bank, Fuji Gassed Spin. Co., etc.; b. 1873 in Tokyo, 2nd son of the late Ichizuemon Morimura, pioneer Christian and businessman; studied at Keio and further in U.S.A. for years; succeeded to his father's business '19. Add. 33 Takanawa-Minami-cho, Shiba, Tokyo — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Morimura, Tetsunosuke** Pres. of Yoshimura Firm; b. in 1853 in Shiga-ken; came up to Tokyo to seek employment when he was 29 and worked his way up to the present eminence; inaugurated the present firm in '91. He is connected with the Manchuria Flour Mill and Nippon Machine Mfg. Co. as their president, etc. Add. 2-chome, Shirokane-Daimachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Morita, Mokichi** Dir. of Snkni Celluloid Co. etc.; b. 1866 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. '90, and held posts at prefectural offices and also Central Government till appointed Director of Sanitary Bureau '02, to be transferred to the Department of Com. and Agr. as Dir. of Ind. and Com. Bur. the following year. Has travelled through Europe and America twice on official business and also visited India in '07. Add. Akasaka Daimachi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Moritani, Gohei** Proprietor of Moritani & Co. and Dir. of the Nippon Pig-Iron Mfg. Co.; b. 1866 in Okayama-ken; grad. from Keio in '93, and entering Mitsui Firm the same year, left it to open in '12 the present firm which deals in machines, electric apparatuses, steel, etc. Add. Sanjukken-bori, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Moriya, Konosuke** Lawyer, ex-M.P. and Dir. of the Keihin Electric Rly. Co.; b. in Okayama in 1861; after graduating from Tokyo Law Col. he passed the Barristers' examination in '83 and established his office. Add. Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Moroi, Rokuro** Councillor to the Embassy at Rome since 1921; b. 1872 in Saitama-ken; grad. Law College, Imp. Tokyo Uni. '96; passed diplomatic service examination '99; dispatched to Shanghai, [illegible]nchou, and London; Sec. at Foreign Office '06, at Berlin '12; Consul-General at Honolulu, '16-21. Add. Rome. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Moroi, Shiro** Mng.-Dir. of the Ton Flour Mill; b. 1869 in Saitama-ken; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; entered Keifu Rly. Co., soon to be promoted to its Chief Accountant; left it '05 and became Manager of the present Co. on its establishment '06. His elder brothers Tsunehira and Tokisaburo Moroi are both businessmen of note and his younger brother Rokuro Moroi a diplomat. Add. 4 Yushima-Shinhanacho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))

**Motoda, Hajime** M.P. of unbroken record, lawyer; b. 1858 in Oita; was a leader of the National Association which was organized in '92. As organ of the clan statesmen; was one of those who rallied round the standard raised by late Prince Ito when he organized the Seiyukai in '00; Vice-President of the House of Rep., '98-02; Director of Colonization Bureau in '11; Minister of Communications, '13-14. His son, Toshio Motoda, b. was app. Director of the Colonization Bureau in 1922. Add. Kioicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 65 ([scan leaf 844](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n844/mode/1up))


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**Motoda, Sakunoshin** B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Philadelphia), Dir. of Rikkyo Daigaku, a prominent Christian teacher; b. 1862 in Kurume; stayed in America '86-'96, studying Divinity, Philosophy etc. at Kenyon College, University of Penn. and Columbia University and also attending to religious work. He attended the Jubilee Convention of Y.M.C.A. held at Boston '01 as representative of Japan and in '08 travelled through India as a lecturer; attended the General Convention of the Church in America held in '10. Add. Nishi-Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Motoyama, Hakuun** sculptor; b. 1871 in Kochi, studied the art under Prof. Takamura Koun and graduated from Tokyo Fine Art Academy '95; he filled for a short while the chair of assist. teacher at the alma mater, and at some places. Gave up teaching, having been commissioned by Baron Iwamura Michitoshi to cast bronze images of modern notables who took distinguished part in the grand work of the Restoration, and has already produced images of late Count Goto, Prince Ito and some others. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Motoyama, Hikokichi** Dir. of the Osaka Mainichi and Tokyo Nichi-nichi; b. 1853 in Kumamoto: grad. from Keio-gijuku; was once in the service of the Fujita firm; established the Osaka Mainichi in '92; also occupies the chairs of Dir. of Nankai Rly. Co., Meiji Life Ins. Co., &c. Add. the Osaka Mainichi, Osaka. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Murai, Kichibei** Pres. of Murai Bank; b. 1864, in Kaga, and adopted by the late Kichiemon Murai who was running a small tobacco shop in Kyoto. He learned the art of cigarette-making in America and his brands of cigarettes soon spread all over Japan, and began to go to China and elsewhere. The American Tobacco Co. then offered to form a trust with him and the result was the Murai Brothers & Co. The concern was purchased by the Government when it launched the tobacco monopoly a year or two after. The Murai then started the Murai Bank, and various other undertakings. Add. Nagatacho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Murai, Teinosuke** LL.D. (Yale), Vice-Pres., Murai Bank, Dir. of Japan Fertilizer Co., etc.; b. 1870, in Wakayama-ken, and was adopted by the Murai family. Add. 775 Sarugaku, Shimoshibuya, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Murakami, Kakuichi** Adm., Mem. Supreme War Council '22; b. 1861 in Saga-ken. Early entered the Navy; long served as Adjutant to the Naval Minister before he was promoted Rear-Admiral in '07; Vice-Adm. '12; Chief of Naval Technical Office and the Com. of the Third Fleet; Com. of Kure Admiralty till '22. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Murakami, Ryukichi** Dir. Fishery Bureau, Dept. Agr. & Com. b. in 1877, son of Baron Keijiro Murakami; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '02; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; Prof. of the Fishery Institute and Dir. Patent Bureau before he was app. to the present post. Add. 57 Myoga-dani, Koi, Tokyo. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))

**Murano, Tsune-mon** Crown Mem. House of Peers. (nom '22); b. 1859 in Tokyo, and has sat in the House seven times; is on the Board of Directors of Yokohama Railway and Yokohama Warehouse Co. Add. Aokicho-dori, Yokohama. — p. 66 ([scan leaf 845](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n845/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Muracka, Han-ichi** D. Sc., Emeritus Prof., Imp. Univ. Kyoto; was b. 1853 in Tottori; official of Edu. Dept. '75, studied physics in Berlin '78-81; Prof., Imp. Univ., First High School, etc., and finally transferred to Kyoto Imp. Univ., whence he resigned in '13. Add. Tonodan-teramachi, Kyoto. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Murase, Haruo** D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Prof. Tokyo Higher Com. School, etc. Mag.-Dir. of the Imp. Marine Transport and Fire Ins. Co.; b. 1871 in Fukui-ken; studied at Tokyo Higher Commercial School, Antwerp Higher Com. School and Leipzig University. Add. Harukicho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Murata, Tamotsu** ex-Crown Mem. of House of Peers '90-14; b. 1842 in Osaka, and was once an official of Justice Dep't. and dispatched to England '79 to investigate criminal laws, etc.; has been active as fishery propagandist since '90 when he resigned Govt. service. Add. Shintomicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Murayama, Kyuhei** former proprietor of the Tokyo and Osaka Asahi newspaper; b. at Wakayama 1850; is a "Harmsworth" of Japan in a small way, having raised by his shrewd business management the two Asahi to the present stage of prosperity and importance. Once sat in the House for Osaka-fu. Add. Osaka Asahi Office, Osaka. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Mushakoji, Kimitomo** Visc., Senior Secretary to the Antwerp Legation; b. 1882 in Tokyo of an ancient Kuge family; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07, passing the Diplomatic Service Exam. in the previous year; has ever since been connected with the For. Office. His younger brother Saneatsu Mushakoji is a man of letters. Add. Antwerp. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Muto, Torata** Dir. of the 4th Higher School since '22; b. in Kumamoto-ken, 1867; grad. from Literature Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1895; Dir. of the 4th High School. Add. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa-ken. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Muto, Sanji** President of Kanegafuchi Spinning Co.; b. 1867 in Gifu; grad. from Koiogijuku about '90 and has since been connected with business; rewarded with Blue Ribbon Medal in '10 for his service in promoting spinning industry and ¥100,000 he disbursed for protection of operatives. Attended the Inter. Labor Conference at Washington '20. Add. Tarumi, Akashi, Hyogo-ken. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Mutsu, Hirokichi** Count, ex-Min. to Belgium; b. 1869, son of the late Count Mutsu of the treaty revision fame; 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; Sec. at Rome '00; transferred to be 1st Sec. at Japanese Embassy at London '04 and then appointed Sec. on leave of absence, having returned home in '10-12; transferred to Belgium but soon resigned in '15. Add. Kamakura, Sagami. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))

**Nabeshima, Keijiro** Mem. House of Peers (nom. '16) and ex-Minister to Belgium; b. 1860 in Saga; attache in London in '87, Sec. at head office in '12, was on suite of Prince Arisugawa in Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in '97, 1st Sec. Legation at Washington in '00 and at London in '02, Sec. at head office in '08. Chief of Foreign Affairs, Korea, in '07-09. Add. Higashi Torizaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 846](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n846/mode/1up))


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**Nabeshima, Chokuei** Marq., Mem. House of Peers; b. 1872, of an ancient Daimyo family and succeeded to the title in '23; his sister is Princess Nashimoto, while his wife is Marquis Kuroda's sister. Add. Nagata-cho 2-chome, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagai, Matsuzo** ex-Counsellor of Embassy, London, '17-'21, and Dir. Commercial Bureau For. Office since '21; b. in 1877 in Aichi-ken; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. '02; passed dip. & con. exam. '02; Elève Consul at Tientsin, at New York and Washington '03-07 Consul-Gen. at San Francisco, '03-12, Chief of Telegraph Section '16; transferred to the Embassy at London, was on the suite of the Peace Envoy sent Dec. '18. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagai, Ryutaro** M. P., ex-Prof. at Waseda Univ.; b. in 1881 at Kanazawa: grad. from Waseda (polities) in '05, and further studied in England and Germany from '06-09. Add. Totsuka Tobichi, near Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagamatsu, Atsusuke** Baron, Member of House of Peers, Dir. of Tokyo Fire, Marine Transport Ins. Co.; b. 1864 in Tokyo, eldest son of Chokan, 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. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagaoka, Gaishi** Lieut.-Gen. (ret. '15) and Vice-Pres. of the Imperial Aviation Association; b. 1858 in Yamaguchi, Sub-Lieut. '79; entered Mil. Staff Col. '83; took part in the Japan-China War; Maj.-Gen. '02; Vice-Chief of Staff during Russo-Japanese War; Bureau Chief in War Office; Lieut.-Gen. '09 and Com'der of 16th Div. Toured Europe and America '20. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagaoka, Haruichi** D.C.L., Min. to Czecho-Slovakia since '21; b. in Tokyo, 1877; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in 1900 and also from a French Coll. in 1904; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. and entered Foreign Office; Secretary of Embassy in Paris, etc. Add. Prague. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagashima, Washitaro** ex.-M.P. from Chiba-ken and Barrister in Tokyo; b. in Okayama-ken in '68; grad. Law Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; appointed Junior Councillor of Justice but resigned '93; and began practice; travelled abroad and was Japanese delegated at the International Parliamentary conference in '09; is also connected with business. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagata, Hidejiro** Deputy Mayor of Tokyo since '21; b. 1876 in Hyogo-ken; studied at the 1st Higher Sch., passed the Exam. for the Bar; Principal of a middle school and local Educational Inspector; entered Home Office; Prof. at a Gov. school for a time; Dir. Police Bureau '13-18; present post in 21 when Baron Goto assumed Tokyo Mayoralty. Add. Tokyo Municipality. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))

**Nagatomi, Yukichi** Dir. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, b. 1868, Awa, Chiba-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School; further studied at Antwerp Com. School and returned home '95; appointed lecturer at his alma mater; entered next year the N.Y.K. and gradually advancing, became Director in '19, and Vice.-Pres. '21-23. Add. Sanno, Araijuku, near Tokyo. — p. 68 ([scan leaf 847](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n847/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Nagay[illegible], Teiio** Dir. Yokosuka Iron Works, Taihei Cotton Spinning, etc.; b. 1874 in Tokyo; studied at Peers' School; a clerk of Silk Exporting Co., Yokohama; went over to America '95 and studied economics at Pennsylvania University; entered the N.Y.K. serving at Seattle Branch, but became soon after the Chief of Mogi Trading Dept. and Mng.-Dir. of Mogi Co. Add. No. 2028 Minami-Otamachi, Yokohama. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Naito, Hikokichi** Manager of Matsuya Dry Goods Store since '94, Mem. of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; b. 1855 in Yamanashi-ken; studied at the now defunct Dojinsha; went over to America to study English '85; returned home and entered the Tsuruya Dry Goods Store, Yokohama '93 when the store bought up and succeeded to the business of the Matsuya Firm, Tokyo. Add. Matsuya Dry Goods Store, Imagawa-bashi, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Naito, Hisahiro** Pres. of Nippon Petroleum Co., Dir. of Central Pet. Co. and Niigata Iron Works; b. 1859 in Niigata-ken; elected Mem. of Prefectural Assembly at his 20th year; M.P. in '94. Organized Nippon Pet. Co. in '88; despatched on official mission to inspect petroleum business to America and Europe in '97 and again to U.S.A. in '04. Add. Shimo-Miyabicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Nakagawa, Kenjiro** Mem. House of Peers, ex-Pres. of Women's Higher Normal School, Tokyo; b. 1870 in Kyoto-fu; grad. from Tokyo Kaisei Gakko; Prof. at Peers' School and the Tokyo Girls' Normal School, etc., with the additional office of Inspector of the Educational Department; Prof. of Sendai Technical School '06-10. Add. Nishikatamachi, Komagome, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Nakagawa, Nozomu** Governor of Kagoshima-ken since '22; b. in Miyagi-ken in 1875; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law and passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; Bureau Dir. of Home Office and Gov. of Yamaguchi Pref. till '22. Add. Kagoshima. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Nakagawa, Shosa** Dir. Traffic Bureau, Rly. Dept.; b. 1881; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '05; Personal Sec. of the Minister of Com. the same year; Secretary of the Govt. Rly. Board till '20, when he was promoted to the present post. Add. Govt. Rlys. Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Nakagawa, Suekichi** M.A. (Yale), Mng.-Dir. of Furukawa Bank, Tokyo; b. in Shiga-ken in 1874; studied at Waseda but before finishing it, he proceeded to America and studied political economy at Yale; entered Furukawa Firm '08 as the Chief Accountant of the Ashio Copper Mine, later to be transferred to the Dept. Chief of the Firm and then to the present post in '17. He is an expert in jujutsu. Add. No. 46 Takanawa-Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))

**Nakahashi, Tokugoro** ex-Minister of Education, President of Ujigawa Electric, Japan Lime Nitrogen Co.; Auditor of South Manchuria Rly. and Japan-China S/S Co.; b. 1860 at Kanazawa; grad. from Imperial Tokyo Univ. '81; was long an official in the Dep't Com. where he occupied the post of Director of the Railway Bureau; resigned about '98 to take charge of Osaka Shosenkaisha till 1916; Elected M.P. for Kanazawa city in '17; Ed.-Min. '18-22; is a leader of Seiyukai. Add. Nakarokubancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 69 ([scan leaf 848](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n848/mode/1up))


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**Nakai, Reisaku** Dir. Forestry Bureau, Dept. Agr. & Com.; b. 1879; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '03; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam. Add. 481 Shimokane Sanko-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakajima, Kunakichi** Baron (2nd), Mng.-Dir. of Toyo Iron Foundry, etc.; b. 1872 in Yokohama; son of late Baron Nobuyuki Nakajima, the first Chairman of the House of Representatives and once Minister to Rome; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial School and entered the stock exchange '97; private secretary to Prince Katsura and Marquis Saionji, as Premiers '02-'05; was elected Mem. of of the House of Peers '04; travelled abroad '05; present post Nov. '12. He is closely connected by blood with the Furukawa family and is interested in all its undertakings. Add. Aoyama-Kitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakajima, Masatake** Lt.-Gen., Com. of the Imp. Guard Div. since '22; b. in Kochi-ken 1870; studied at the Mil. Academy and then the Staff Coll., Lt.-Gen. in '19 and Com. of the 2nd Div.; Mil. Attaché at St. Petersburg for some years. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakajima, Shigetaro** Dir. of Nippon Yusen Kaisha 1918-'28; was b. 1870 in Yamanashi-ken; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '95, and entered the N.Y.K. Agent in London '10-18. Add. N.Y.K. Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakamatsu, Morio** Patent Attorney and Barrister; b. 1865 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; Dir. of Patent Bureau '09-13. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakakuma, Keizo** President of Board of Audit in succession to Viscount Tajiri who resigned 1918; b. 1857 in Shimane.; grad. from College of Literature of Imperial Tokyo University, class 1880; entered the Finance Department and transferred to the Board 1901. Add. Shiroyama-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakamigawa, Jirokichi** Dir. Nippon Silk (Kempu), etc., b. 1884; studied at Keio. Add. Kita-higakubo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakame, Satoru** Dir. of Osaka Foreign Lang. Sch.; b. 1874 in Miyagi-ken; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. (German Literature), '03; studied in Europe; Prof. of 4th High Sch., Hiroshima Higher Normal Sch., Dir. of Matsuyama High Sch. and then the present post on its creation in '21. Add. Osaka city. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Naojiro** Prop. of Haibara Paper Store dealing in Japanese paper fancy goods, Tokyo. b. 1880 and studied German in Tokyo Foreign Language School and further in Europe. Add. 1 Tori-1-chome, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Satoru** Baron (cr. '07) General. Mem. Superior War Council since '17; b. 1854 in Shiga-ken; Sub.-Lt. '75; took part in the Japan-China War; Maj.-Gen., '99; commanded the forlorn hope at Port Arthur on Nov. '04; Lieut.-Gen., '06 and Chief of Staff of the Military Education Board; Com. 15th Division '07, Aide-de-Camp to Emperor Meiji in '08-12; Commander of Tokyo Garrison '12-15; Gen. '15 and Gov.-Gen. of Kwantung, '15-17. Add. War Office. — p. 70 ([scan leaf 849](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n849/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Nakamura, Seinan** Dr. Sc., ex-Dir. of the Central Meteorological Observatory; b. 1853 in Yamaguchi-ken; studied science at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and was in the Gov't. service; went to Europe to study meteorology '86-89; app. Expert to the Observatory which sent him abroad '99; retired in '23. Add. 33 Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Shingo** D.C.L. (Japan) Prof. at Gov. Commercial Coll., Waseda Univ., etc.; b. '70 in Niigata Prefecture; grad. from Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '90 and continued his study at its University Hall; then in England, Germany and France (International Law and History of Diplomacy). Add. Minami Sanya, Yoyogi, near Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Tatsutaro** D. E., Emeritus Professor of Imperial Tokyo University; b. in Tokyo in 1860; graduated from the now defunct Engineering College in '82; was assis. architect in building the Imperial Palace '83-86, then Professor of the present University combining a post in the Home Office; studied in Europe in '92-98; sent in '97 to Assam, India, to study architecture as affected by earthquake, and also to Naples in '99 on a similar mission. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Yujiro** Baron, Lieut.-General (ret.), Privy Councillor since '22; ex-Min. Imp. Household '20-21, ex-Gov.-General of Kwantung; b. 1852 in Miye-ken; Sub-Lieut. in '74 and through gradual promotion, once held the post of Vice-Minister of War; Head of the Board Military Affairs, and Chief of the Gov. Steel Foundry in '06-14; Governor of South Manchuria Railway, '15-17. Add. Nakacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakamura, Zeko** Crown Mem. H. P.: b. 1865 in Hiroshima-ken; graduated law from Imp. Tokyo Univ. '03; an official in the Governor General's Office, Formosa, where he rose to be Director of the Industrial Bureau; Dir. of Civil Affairs Bureau of the Gov.-General of Kwantung; President of South Man. Rly, '08-13; Vice-Pres. and then Pres. Imp. Rlys., '17-'18. Add. Shimo Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakanishi, Sei-ichi** ex-Vice-Pres., South Manchuria Rly. Co: '19-20; b. 1874 in Tokyo; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '19; entered the Home Office and served in various prefectures; Councillor of the Legislation Bureau and then of the Rly. Bureau; Vice-Minister of Communications 1919. Involved in the South Man. Rly scandal case and prosecuted in '20. Add. 7 and 13 Aoyama Kitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakano, Naoi** Vice-Adm. and Com.-in-Chief of 2nd Fleet; b. in Kochi, 1868; Midshipman in '89 gradually promoted and rose to the present post in '22. Add. 7/18 Aoyama-Kitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakashoji, Ren** Crown Mem. House of Peers; b. 1866 in Tokushima-ken; studied law at a private school and passed Judge and Procurator Exam.; was Judge in the assassination case of Kim Okun and the Tokyo Waterpipe scandal; appointed Chief Councillor of the Dep't of Justice '01-02; Director, Seoul-Fusan Rly '03-04; Dir., Police Bureau, Home Office, '04-06; sent abroad '10; Vice-Minister of Communications '06-11; Minister of Agr. and Com. '12-'13, and again '16-'18. Add. Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 71 ([scan leaf 850](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n850/mode/1up))

**Nakaya, Hirokichi** Pres. of the Japan Dye-Staff Co.; b. in Kyoto 1871 : grad. Law Col. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96 : entered the service of the Dep't. of Communications; Secretary of the Dep't Head of Postal and Savings Bureau ; Pers. Sec. to the Minister of Com. ; Senior Councillor and finally Chief of newly created Electric Bureau, '09-14 ; Vice-Min. of Communications Apr.—Nov., '14. Add. Hata-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nakayama, Hidesaburo** D. Eng., Prof. Civil Engineering at the Imp. Univ. of Tokyo; b. in 1867 in Aichi-ken ; grad. from the University with honours in '88 : engineer to the Kwansai R'ly Co. for some years: Prof. at the alma mater since '90 down to the present, railway and hydraulic engineering being his speciality which subject he studied further in Germany and other countries in '96-98. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nakayama, Takumaro** 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. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nakazawa, Hikokichi** Pres. of 84th Bank and Pres. of Taiwan Shokusan (Exploitation) Co.; b. 1877 at Taira, Iwaki; was adopted by the late Nakazawa Hikokichi, sake brewer, Itami; studied at Keio but left without finishing on his father's death. He is a connoisseur of old crockery, pictures, swords and other curios. Add. 1-chome, Higashicho, Shin-Tsukudajima, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Namba, Reikichi** Dir. Teikoku Trust, Dir. Nippon Seika Co., etc.; b. 1873 in Aichi-ken; grad. from Keio '89; started as a stockbroker; Vice-Chairman and subsequently Chairman of the Committee of the Stock-Exchange Brokers' Association in '16; founded the present co. '17. Toured abroad in '18. Add. 48 2-chome, Aoyama-Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nambu, Kameo** Baron (cr. '96), Privy Councillor; b. 1845 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 next to be the Pres. of Suprema Court '96. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nambu, Koshin** Councillor of the Imd. Household Dept. b. 1864 in Kyoto, adopted by Baron Kameo Nambu: grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '90; Secretary of the Home Office '91; once Dir. Forestry Bureau of the Household, Director of Public Works Bureau in '07. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nambu, Kyugo** Dr. Eng. (Japan), Director of the Mitsubishi Firm; b. in 1855 in Fukui; graduated at Imp. Tokyo University in '74; was among the first batch of students sent abroad by the Gov. for prosecution of study, he studying mining in U.S.A. '75-80; was engaged the following year by the Mitsubishi to take charge of Takashima coal mine. Has been connected with this firm ever since. Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 72 ([scan leaf 851](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n851/mode/1up))

**Nanjio, Fumio** D. Litt. (Japan); b. 1849 in Mino; grad. Oxord Univ. in '84 where he studied Sanskrit under Max Muller; was appointed to chair of Sanskrit at the Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95-97; visited China and India '97; was abbot of a temple at Echizen, Pres. of the Budd. School at Nagoya, '88; Prof. at the Peers' Girls School '90; Dir. of Shinshu Mid. School at Kyoto '94; Pres. of Shinshu Univ. '13. Add. Shimo-Nitan-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Nara, Takeji** Lieut.-Gen. and Chief Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty and to the Crown Prince; b. 1868 in Tochigi-ken; sub-Lieut. Artillery '89; the present rank in '17; took part held in the China-Japan & Russo-Japan Wars; Com. of the China Garrison '13-15; Chief Staff of the Japanese Garrison in China '15-17; called back home '17 and represented the Japanese Army in the Paris Peace Conference '18; accompanied the Crown Prince to Europe '21. Add. Imp. Household Dept. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Naruse, Masayasu** Dir. N. Y. K., Vice-Pres. 15th Bank, Dir. Chiyoda Fire Ins. etc.; b. 1868; studied at Keio and then, in America; early took to banking. (Add. Shirokane Sanko-cho, Shiba). His brother, Masayuki, b. '76; also studied at Keio and is now in business. Add. Hiro-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Nawa, Yasushi** entomologist, Pres. Nawa Entomological Institute, at Gifu; b. 1857 in Gifu-ken; grad. Gifu Agr. School in '82 and devoted himself to the study of insects besides teaching at schools; started above institute in '96 and his specimens have won high class medals in domestic and foreign exhibitions. Damage of crops caused by cicada[illegible] se no at[illegible] in '96 made him and his work famous. Add. Nawa Entomological Institute, Gifu Park, Gifu. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Nedzu, Kaichiro** ex-M. P., Pres. of Tokyo Rice Exchange, Kabuto Beer Brewing Co., Dir. of Bo-so R'ly Co., etc.; b. 1860 in Yamanashi-ken; took active part in village and provincial affairs; was returned from his native district M. P.; was one of the businessmen who visited U.S.A. in the fall of '09 at the special invitation of American Chambers of Commerce. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Negishi, Renjiro** Pres. of Toyo Packing Co. etc.; b. 1856 in Niigata-ken; studied at the Literature Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered Mitsubishi Firm '81; removed to N. Y. K. in '86; Manager of its London Branch till 1917 when he was recalled and made a Dir. of the Head Office, retired the following year. Add. 51 Daimachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Nemoto, Sho** M. P. (Seiyukai), Dir. of the Teikoku Oil Co., etc., Inspector of the Dye-Stuff Manufacturing Co.; b. 1851 in Ibaragi-ken; studied in America; sent by the Government to Mexico and Brazil to inquire into emigration affairs '03; has sat in the House since '02 when he actively espoused the cause of free education and antijuvenile smoking and drinking. Add. Mita Shikokumachi, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Niho, Kamematsu** D.C.L. (Japan). Prof. of Coll. Law, Imp. Kyoto Univ., was b. in Ise 1868; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo '93; studied in Germany '97-00. Add. Kyoto University. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))

**Niida, Masutaro** D.C.L. Dean of Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '19-21; b. 1868 in Fukushima-ken; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93; sent to Germany for study '97-00; on returning home, app. Prof. of the Imp. Kyoto Univ. and then of his alma mater in '06: Opened law office in '21. Add. 49/1 Kobinata-Daimachi, Koi, Tokyo. — p. 73 ([scan leaf 852](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n852/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Nijo, Motohiro** Prince, one of the five proud gosseke (see Ichijo). The present head was b. 1859, 8th son of Prince Kujo and adopted into the family; studied at Cambridge, England, '87-89. Add. 7/2 Aoyama-Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Nishi, Genshiro** Min. to Roumania since '21; b. 1862 in Yamanashi-ken; studied in China '83-85 and in Belgium '85-93; Attaché in '93; Sec. of Legation at Berlin '93, transferred to Holland in '99; to Vienna in '00 as 1st Secretary, promoted Councillor '08. Minister to Siam '15-20. Add. Belgrade, Roumania. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Nishikubo, Hiromichi** Mem. House of Peers (nom. '18); b. in 1863 at Saga; grad. Law at the Gov. Law school; Prof. at Military Staff College; sent to England in '02; Prefectural Governor till '14; Inspector-General of Metropolitan Police Board '15-16. Add. Ichikawa, Chiba-ken. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Nishino, Gen** Vice-Min., Finance Dept. since '22; b. 1875; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. 02; Dir. of the Account Bureau before promotion to the present post. Sent to London in '05 and again to Europe in '07. Add. Sadowaracho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Nishikawa, Saisaburo** Pres. of Nishiwaki Bank, Dir. of several other banks & cos.; was b. 1880 in Niigata, a millionaire family; studied at the Peers' School and Cambridge (class '08), and has devoted himself to banking since his return. Add. Wakamatsu-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Nitobe, Inazo** D. Agr. (Japan), D. C. L. (Japan), Professor at Imperial Univ., Tokyo since '06; b. 1863 in Iwate-ken and grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '81; studied political economy at John Hopkins Univ., and at Bonn, Halle, Berlin; Prof. at the Sapporo College 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 work in English, "Bushido," published at Philadelphia in '98 has been translated into several languages and is a classic about Japan and Japanese; also wrote "Nogyo Honron" (Principle of Agriculture) and others; was selected as first Japan-American exchange professor in '11. Per. Sec. of Int. League of Nations and is staying at Geneva. Mrs. Nitobe is an American lady by birth. Add. Geneva. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Nitta, Chojiro** Pres. Nitta Leather Belting Co., Osaka; b. 1857 in Iyo; was granted patent for his belting devices and honored with public service medal. The Co. owns an extensive oak forest in Hokkaido for extracting tannin. Add. Namba-Kubyoshicho, Osaka. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Noda, Utaro** was b. in Fukuoka in 1853, a son of a petty merchant; has risen to distinction by hard self-study and strenuous life; Vice-Pres. of Oriental Colonization Co. '14-'16 and the Minister in the Seiyukai Cabinet '18-22; leader of the Seiyukai. Add. Zaimokucho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))

**Noda, Yoshio** Dr. Litt., Dir. Osaka High Sch. since '22; b. in Fukuoka-ken in 1873; grad. at Philosophy, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; studied in England, Germany and U. S. A.; Prof. Hiroshima Higher Normal Sch.; Educational Inspector; Dir. of Nara Girls Higher Normal Sch., etc. Add. Osaka High School. — p. 74 ([scan leaf 853](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n853/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Noguchi, Hideyo** M. D. and D. Sc., Prof. at the Rockefeller Medical Institute, N. Y.; b. '76 in Fukushima-ken, a son of a poor farmer; secured a medical licence after hard study at a private med. school; then an assistant at Dr. Kitazato's Laboratory; studied many years in U. S. A., etc.; recipient of prize of Acad. of Japan in '15. Publications: "Snake Venoms," '09, "Serum Diagnosis of Syphilis," "Butyric Acid Test," '10. He temporarily returned home '15, and was candidate recommended by the Nobel Prize Council in '14. Add. 1 Manhattan Av., New York, U.S.A. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Noguchi, Yonejiro** known as Yone Noguchi in literary circles in both America and England. Lecturer at Keio Univ.; b. 1875 at Tsushima, Aichi-ken; studied at Keio Univ., and in U. S. A., where he was patronized by Joaquin Miller but mostly self-taught as far as his literary ability is concerned. Delivered lectures in England in '14. Publications; "From the Eastern Sea," "Lafcadio Hearn in Japan," etc. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Nomura, Ryutaro** Dr. Eng. (Japan), b. in 1859 at Ogaki, Gifu; grad. from Civil Eng. Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '81; Eng. of Tokyo Prefectural Office '81-86; was sent to Europe and America for study as Rly. Engineer '86-98; promoted Chief-Eng. '10; Vice-Pres. Imp. Govt. Rlys. '12; President of the South Manchuria Rly, 1919-'20. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Nomura, Sojuro** Pres., Tsukiji Type Foundry, Ltd., b. 1857 in Nagasaki City; adopted by Zenkichi Nomura; studied at Osaka English School and then Preparatory School of the Tokyo Univ.; entered the Finance Dept., left it '89; Manager, Dir., and then Pres. of the Co. successively. Add. 11/3 Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Nonaka, Kiyoshi** Dir. Monopoly Bureau, b. 1872; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; Dir. Kobe Customs office before promotion to the present post. Add. Monopoly Bureau, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Oba, Jiro** Gen., Superintendent of Military Edu. Board since '23: b. 1864 in Yamaguchi-ken; app. Sub.-Lieut. in '86; gradually promoted and rose to full Gen. in '21; studied in the meantime at the Staff Coll., Div. Com., Councillor of War, and Com.-in-Chief of Chosen Garrison before he was app. to the present post. Add. Mil. Educ. Board, Tokyo. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Obata, Torikichi** Minister to China since '18; b. 1873 in Ishikawa-ken; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; passed dip. exam. 98 and served at Tientsin, Singapore, Vienna, London, etc.; Secy. at Peking '05; Consul at Chefoo and Tientsin; Councillor at Peking Legation and then Dir. of Political Bureau, Foreign Office, '16-18. Add. Japanese Legation, Peking. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))

**Ochiai, Kentaro** Ambassador at Rome; b. 1870 in Shiga-ken; grad. at Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95; Secy. at Paris '03 and Petrograd '06; on Peace Commission to Portsmouth '05: Consul-Gen. at Mukden '12; Counsellor at Rome '15; Min. at the Hague in the same year. Add. Japanese Emb., Rome. — p. 75 ([scan leaf 854](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n854/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Odagaki, Sutejiro** Mng.-Dir., Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, b. 1865 in Shiga-ken; grad from Tokyo Higher Commercial School, '91, and entered the Co.; promoted to the present post 1914. Add. 20 Takanawa Minami-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Odagiri, Masunosuke** Director of Yokohama Specie Bank and Superintendent of its Branches in China, b. 1865; sent by the Foreign Office to Tientsin in '86 to study Chinese; till '06, when he entered the Bank, he was connected almost without interruption with consular service in China, ultimately rising to General-Consulship at Shanghai. Add. Shirokane Sanko-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Odaka, Jiro** Pres. of Tokyo Life Ins. Co., Aud. of the 1st Bank, Dir. of Chosen Industrial Co., etc.; b. 1866 in Saitama-ken; grad. '91 from Tokyo Higher Commercial School, and entered the service of the 1st Bank, ultimately promoted to present post in '05. Started Chosen Ind. Co. in '03. Add. Nakanegishi, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Ogasawara, Chokin** Count. Memb. H. P., b. 1885 of a former Daimyo family; studied at the Peers' Sch. and then at Cambridge; was once in the service of the Imp. Household. Leader of the Kenkyukai coterie in the House of Peers; was Senior Councillor to Navy Office and then, Dir. Census Board till it was abolished in '23. Add. Ichigaya Kawada-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Ogasawara, Naganari** Viscount (cr. '84 by heritage), Rear-Adm., Tutor to Crown Prince, is of family which formerly held the fief of Karatsu clan; was b. 1867, entered the Naval Acad. in '84 and grad. in '88; took part in both Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars; Rear-Adm. '14. Add. Yoyohata, near Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Ogata, Masakiyo** M. D., Dir. of Ogata Hospital of Women's Disease; b. 1864 in Ehime-ken; studied medicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ., then at Berlin Univ. and elsewhere '88-92. Chief of Obstetric Dept. of Ogata Hospital (his adopted father's); started his own '02; Chairman of Osaka Medical Practitioner's Association '10, of Osaka Midwives Ass., etc. Add. Imabashi, Higashi, Osaka. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Ogawa, Heikichi** Barrister and M.P.; b. in Nagano-ken in 1869; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '92, and has since devoted himself to the profession; Dir., Census Bureau on its creation in '20; left it in '22 when its status was lowered. Add. Uchisaiwaicho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Ogawa, Masatake** President of Imp. Tohoku Univ. since 20; b. in Ehime-ken, 1865; grad. from the Coll. of Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '89; Prof. of the 1st High School, Tokyo Higher Normal School and of the present institution. Add. Sendai. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))

**Ogino, Mototaro** Dir. Furukawa Elec. Industry Co.; b. 1874 in Okayama-ken and was adopted into the family; studied at Waseda and entered Furukawa Firm; Branch Manager at Osaka and Shanghai, and the Dir. of Business Section of the Head Office, etc. Stayed in England. Add. 11 Ichi-Bancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 76 ([scan leaf 855](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n855/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Oguri, Koraburo** Vice-Adm. Com. of Maizuru Admiralty since '22; b. in 1868 at Ishikawa-ken; Midshipman in '85; Section Chief of the Naval Construction Board, Naval attaché to Embassy at London, Dir. of Military Affairs Bur., Naval Department. Dir. of the Kure Naval Arsenal etc. Commanded the 3rd. Squadron escorting the Crown Prince to and from Europe in '21. Add. Naval Dept., Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**Ohama, Chuzaburo** Mng.-Dir. of Yokohama Fire, Marine and Transportation Ins. Co. etc., b. 1871 in Kanagawa-ken; Mem. of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce '99; took part in the inauguration of Yokohama Warehouse Co., and also Yokohama Life Ins. Co., and he still holds post of Dir. of these Cos. Add. Minami-Nakadori, Yokohama. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**Ohara, Senkichi** Baron, Dir. of the Construction Bureau, Imp. Household; b. in 1871; succeeded to the title in 1910; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1896; Sec. of House of Peers; later transferred to the Imp. Household, where he occupied the post of Dir. of the Bureau of Supplies before removal to the present post. Add. 18. Naka-Rokuban-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**Ohara, Tatsumei** Pres. Yachiyo Life Ins., Teikoku Fire Ins., Niigata Paper-Mill, etc., b. in Kumamoto-ken, 1874; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1900; was in the service of the Hypothec Bank. Toured abroad. Add. Asahide, Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**Ohashi, Shintaro** Prop. of the Hakubunkan, a well-known publishing house, Vice-Pres., Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, etc.; b. 1863, eldest son of the late Sobei, founder of the house; studied at the Dojinsha and was his father's right-hand man in carrying the publishing business to the property it attained; founded the Ohashi Library; sat for a while in the House of Representatives for Tokyo; travelled abroad in '09; was on the businessmen party that visited England in '21. Add. Kami-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**Ohashi, Suiseki** gold medalist; b. 1865 in Gifu-ken; first studied painting under the late Watanabe Shokwa and at first followed the Chinese style of southern school; afterward turned his power to depicting animals especially tigers for which he has become famous both at home and abroad, his productions having won high-grade medals at domestic and foreign exhibitions, at Paris '00, St. Louis '03, and Anglo-Japanese in London '10. Add. Ogaki, Mino. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**O-i, Narimoto** Gen. & Mem. Supreme Council of War till '23 when he was placed on retired list; b. 1863 at Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieut. in '81; entered the Mil. Staff Col. in '86; studied in Germany; Major '97. Colonel '05 and Major-Gen. '09; took part both in the Japan-China and Japan-Russia Wars; Lieut.-Gen. '15; full General and Com. Siberian Expedition '19-21. Add. Horinouchi, Toyotama-gun, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))

**O-i, Saitaro** D. Eng. electrical eng.; b. 1856 in Miye-ken; grad. '82 from Imperial Eng. College, Imp. Univ.; on duty at Dep'ts of Edu. and Commun'tion; '82-87; Prof. at the Tokyo Post and Tel. Sch. '87; transferred to Commun'tion Dep't.; sent to Europe and America on official mission '98; lately retired from Govt. service. Add. Zaimokucho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 77 ([scan leaf 856](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n856/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Oishi, Hirokichi** Mng.-Dir. of the Mitsubishi Trading Co.; b. 1873 in Tokyo, grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered Mitsubishi when abroad accompanying Baron Iwasaki, ex-Pres. of the co. '03-'06; present post May '18 when Mitsubishi was reorganized into a joint stock co. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Oishi, Masami** a retired politician, b. 1855 in Kochi-ken ; became follower of Count Itagaki, but left him '82; was arrested '85 about dynamite affairs, and confined some months; travelled abroad about '86; Min. Res. in Korea, '92-93; joined the Opposition led by Count Okuma; Vice-Minister of Agr. and Com. when the Matsukata Cabinet concluded an entente with the Progressives '96-97 and next as Minister of the same Dep't '98 in the Okuma-Itagaki coalition ministry; retired from political world in Jan. '15. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Oka, Genkyo** Baron (cr. '07), M.D., Court Councillor, ex-Chief Physician-in-Waiting to His Majesty; is one of the pioneer grad. of the Med. College, Imp. Tokyo Univ. For some years he further pursued the study of his special line in Germany. Add. Haramachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Oka, Kishichiro** Crown Mem. of the House of Peers (nom. '14), b. in Okayama in 1866; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '91 and successively hold the post of secretary in the provinces '93-94; Governor of Akita '06-05; Chief Police Commissioner at Korean Residency-Gen. in '05; and deputy Dir. of Agr. Ind. and Com. Dept. and of the Interior in Korea '07-10; Governor of Tottori '10-13; Dir. of Police Bureau, Home Office, '13-14; Inspector-Gen. of Metropolitan Police, '18-21. Add. Shinhana-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Oka, Minoru** D.C.L. Dir. of Trade and Ind. Bur., Dep't of Agr. and Com. '10-'18, b. in Nara-ken in 1873; grad. Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ '98; passed higher civil service exam. same year; app. Councillor of Legislation Bureau and then Sec. of the Dep't; was Chief Commissioner at the Liege World Exh. in '95; attended various international economic and labor conferences. Add. Sanko-cho, Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Okabe, Choshoku** Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor, formerly daimyo, b. 1854; studied in America and England '75-83; 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; Minister of Justice '08-14. Add. Kinsukecho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Okabe, Kikutaro** Proprietor of the Okabe Firm. General exporters. Mem. Yokohama City Assembly and of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce; b. 1871 in Tochigi-ken; studied at Waseda; worked his way up as silk goods exporter; est. in '05 the present firm; Chairman of the Yokohama Silk Trade Guild for these ten years. Add. 26 3-chome, Minami-Nakadori, Yokohama. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Okada, Asataro** lawyer, D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Prof. at the Law School, Peking; b. 1868 in Ogaki, Gifu-ken ; grad. at law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '91, subsequently studied Criminal Law at its Univ., Hall; ught in the Law Col. and some other schools as lecturer, or as assis.-Prof. 93-99; was sent to Germany for study '99-00; taught at the University after his return; Prof. at the Peking Univ. '06-15. Add. Hayashicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 78 ([scan leaf 857](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n857/mode/1up))

**Okada, Benji** Memb. H. P., Chairman Kokkatsu (International Film) Co.; b. 1874 in Yamagata-ken; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98 and passed civil service exam. same year; was in service of provincial govts. before his app. to Gov. of Tochigi-ken, then of Kanagawa '14; Inspector-Gen. of Metropolitan Police '16-'13. Add. 12 Nakagi-cho, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okada, Genkichi** Manager of Hara Export Firm, b. 1871, Fukui; grad. from Higher Commercial School '93; proceeded to America and Europe 1900 as a commercial student, and stayed there for some years; present post '18 when the Firm was reorganized into partnership from a private concern. Add. Sannoyama, Nishitobe, Yokohama. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okada, Ryohei** Crown Mem. of House of Peers and ex-Min. of Education '16-'18; b. 1864 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. from College of Literature, Imp. Tokyo University in '87; was teacher of the Tokyo High School till '93; then transferred to be Councillor of Dept. of Education and next Director of Yamaguchi High School; Vice-Minister of Education in '01-03; Deputy President of the Peers' School, '06-07; President, Imp. Kyoto University '07; Vice-Minister of Education '08-11. Add. Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okada, Takematsu** Dr. Sc., Dir. Central Meteorological Observatory since '23; b. in 1874 in Chiba-ken; studied physics at the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Dir., Oceanic Meteorological Observatory, Kobe, till he was promoted to the present post. Add. Central Meteorological Observatory, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okakura, Yoshisaburo** Prof. at Tokyo Higher Normal School and an English scholar, was born in 1865; grad. at Philology, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '88; was sent to Korea to investigate Korean language; next to England to study method of teaching English '01-04; resumed his duty at the Normal School. Lecturer at the Lowell Institute, Boston '09. Wrote "The Spirit of Japan," "The Life and Thought of Japan," etc. Add. Zoshigaya, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okamoto, Hi'etaro** Vice-Min. Agr. & Com. Dept.; b. 1871 in Osaka-fu; studied Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98 and entered the Dept. of Agr. & Com. to be promoted to Dir. of various bureaux; once sec. to the Anglo-Japanese Fair, Hyde Park: a trip to Europe '10. Add. 1613 Araijuku, Omori, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okaro, Keijiro** D. C. L. (Japan), Min. Justice in the Kato Cabinet formed in '23 and ex-Pres. Adm. Litigation Court, Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Crown Mem. of House of Peers, b. in Tokyo 1865; grad. Law in said University '86; and further studied mercantile law in Germany, '91-95; filled chair of Mercantile Law on returning home; Councillor of Dept. of Agr. and Com. '98; Dir. of the Legislative Bureau in '08. Add. Yushima Tenjin-cho, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))

**Okano, Noboru** Dr. Eng., Dir. Ways & Works (app. in '22), Rly Dept.; b. 1876, brother to Keijiro Okano, studied Eng. at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Service of Govt. Rlys. Add. 1/70 Yushima-Tenjin, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 79 ([scan leaf 858](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n858/mode/1up))


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**Okano, Yoshisaburo** Dir. of the 2nd High Sch. since '22; b. in Osaka 1874; grad. Philosophy, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Prof. of the 6th and then 8th High Sch. Add. Sendai. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okawa, Heizaburo** Pres., Fuji Paper Mill, etc., b. 1861 in Tokyo; married the 4th daughter of Baron Shibusawa. Made a tour of inspection in Europe and America several times. Add. 116 Koumecho, Mukojima Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okazaki, Kuniomi** Mng.-Dir. of the Tokyo Stock Exchange; b. in Shimane-ken, 1874; grad. Politics, Tokyo Imp. Univ. '90; entered Dept. of Agr. and Com. and remained there for years; app. Chief Secretary of the House of Representatives. Add. Shimo-Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okazaki, Kunisuke** M.P. (Seiyukai) and Dir. of Keihan Electric 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. After resignation from Gov't service he became adviser to the Furukawa Mining Co. Add. Oimachi, Tokyo-fu. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okazaki, Kyujiro** Mem. of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Pres. of Japan American Firm, Akita Wood Industry Co., Sagami Rly. etc., b. in Kanagawa-ken 1875; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch.; bicycle and machinery trader; twice returned M.P. Add. 8 Owari-cho (Shinchi), Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okazaki, Tokichi** Pres. of Okazaki Bank, Kobe Marine, Transportation and Fire Ins. Co. etc., b. 1867 in Saga-ken; early entered the service of Kobe Prefectural office, but soon left it to start a sake brewery in which he failed; opened marine transportation and made a fortune in time of Sino-Japanese war. Est. Nippon Marine, Transport and Fire Ins. Co., '96; but left it on the eve of Russo-Japanese War, to start his own S.S. Co., which procured him a fortune. Add. 4/4 Yamamotodori, Kobe. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Oki, Enkichi** Count, Min. of Rly. in 1922; Mem. of House of Peers, b. in 1871; educated at the Peers School; succeeded to the title in 1900; leader of the Kenkyu-kai, an influential body of the House; was recommended by the late Premier Hara as Min. of Justice in his Cabinet, '19, and then the present post in the Kato Cabinet. Add. Meguro, near Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okochi, Masatoshi** Visc. (suc. '07), D. Eng., Prof. at Eng. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Mem. of House of Peers: b. 1878 at Toyohashi; grad. the said college '03, and appointed assist. Prof. at his alma mater '04; further studied in Germany and France '08-11: sent to Tsingtao to prosecute scientific investigation there during the 1914 War; Senior Secretary of Navy '20 and Head of Scientific Investigation Office since '21. Add. Yanaka Shimizucho, Ueno, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))

**Okonok[illegible], Shinrokuro** Director of Okonogi Otological Hospital; b. 1860 in Fukushima-ken; first studied in Tokyo Imperial Univ., but soon discontinued it to go over to Germany for study '88-94; established his own hospital in '96. Add. Motomachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 80 ([scan leaf 859](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n859/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Oku, Hanzaburo** M.P. (Seiyu-kai) and barrister, Pres. of Kyoto Gas and Keihin Elec. Tramway Cos, etc.; b. in 1861 at Kyoto; graduated Kyoto Normal School, became a schoolmaster and member of the City Council, Kyoto; has 7 times been M.P. and is a prominent figure of the Seiyukai; was repeatedly elected President of Lower House but resigned the chair in '23 owing to illness. Add. Miyuki-cho, Kyoto. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Oku, Yasukata** Marshal, Count (cr. Baron '95, Count 1907), ex-Chief of General Staff and Mem. Supreme Military Council; '46 in Fukuoka-ken; entered the Army '71; won distinction in the Civil War of '77 for having cut through the besieging lines of the rebels 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; Com. of the Tokyo Bay Defence, Com. of the Eastern Military Districts, and other high posts, meanwhile promoted to full Gen. '03; attended the Durbar at Delhi; led the Second Army in Russo-Japanese War. He was appointed Chief of the General Staff '06-12; promoted to Marshal in '11. Add. Harnikatamachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Okubo, Toshiicazu** Marquis: b. 1859 in Kagoshima, eldest son of Toshimichi, one of the greatest statesmen who consummated the work of Restoration but was assassinated in '78. The present head was once a Junior Secretary of the Treasury and is Mem. of House of Peers. Add. Nihon-yenoki, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Okubo, Toshitake** Crown Mem. House of Peers; b. 1866, in Kagoshima, brother of the above and Visc. Makino; studied in U.S.A. and Germany '87-95; Secretary at Formosan Government-General '95-'96; Dir of Prison Affairs Bureau '99; then local Governor for years. Add. 5 Minami-iga-cho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Okubo, Toshitake** ex-Manager of the London Branch, Yokohama Specie Bank; brother of the above two; b. in 1878; grad. at Law. Imp. Tokyo Univ., and entered the Bank; has lately returne home. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Okuda, Takematsu** ex-Manager of Shirokiya Drygoods Store, ex-Counsellor at Japanese Embassy in Berlin; was b. 1873 in Okayama; graduated from Keio University; passed the Diplomatic and Consular service exam. '95, and in diplomatic service till he resigned in 1916. Add. Nakanocho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Okuda, Tokutaro** Prop. of the Tsukijima Iron Works at the mouth of the river Sumida, Tokyo; was b. in 1869 in Toyama-ken; graduated from Tokyo Higher Technical School, and after holding various posts Government and private, established the works in 1905. Add. Akashicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))

**Okudaira, Masayasu** Count, formerly of the daimiate House of the fief of Buzen, Mem. House of Peers: b. in 1877 in Tokyo; graduated from the Peers' School; further studied at Kyoto Imperial University. He is connected with Takasago Life Ins. Co. as its auditor. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 81 ([scan leaf 860](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n860/mode/1up))


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**Okuma, Nobutsune** Marquis (2nd), adopted son and heir of the late Shigenobu Okuma; b. in Tokyo 1870, 3rd son of the late Count Matsu-ura; grad. from Peers, School in '93 and then Law, Imp. University, Tokyo in '97; was at Hamburg for a few years after as agent of Mitsui Bussan; studied at Cambridge '05-07; Personal Secy. to Premier '14-16; elected M.P. '15-16, and Parl. Jun. Secy. to Edu. Dept. July '15, then to Foreign Dept. Oct., '15; resigned it Oct., '16. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))

**Okuma, Ujihiro** noted sculptor in Tokyo; was b. 1856 in Saitama; grad. from the Art. Department of the former Engineering Col. in '80; studied in Italy '95-99. The bronze statue of Omura in the Kudan Park, the first cast in Japan after the Restoration, was undertaken by him; also statues of the late Princes Kitashirakawa and Arisugawa. Prince Ito, Mr. Fukuzawa, Prince Yamagata, Marquis Inouye, etc. and has won gold or silver medals at home and abroad. Add. Takehayncho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))

**Okumura, Masao** Dir., Mitsubishi Marine, Fire Ins., and Dir., Investigation Section, Mitsubishi Firm ; b. 1897 in Kumamoto-ken ; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1905 and entered Mitsubishi firm. Add. 51 2-chome, Sugamo, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))

**Okura, Kihachiro** Baron (cr. '15), one of the new-made millionaires, Pres. of Okuragumi, Ltd., founder of the Okura Business School, Tokyo; b. 1837 in Echigo; removed to Tokyo early in the Meiji era and started business of selling arms and ammunition, from which he derived a big profit; created present firm in '73 and opened a branch store in London '74, the firm keeping up ever since export and import business, the latter in the shape of machinery, electric plants and such big things. Travelled twice through Europe and America in '72 and '00, and is now connected with a score of cos. and banks. His famous collection of art objects has been donated to the City. Add. Aoizaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))

**Okura, Kimmochi** Baron, Dir. of the S.M.R. since '22; 3rd son and heir of the late Gen. Okura; grad. from the Civil Eng., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '04; Eng. in the Rly Dept; Vice-Chief of the Transportation Dept. the S.M.R. Add. Dairen. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))

**Okura, Kishichiro** Vice-Pres. of Okura Mining Co., Dir. of Okura Trading Co., Akita Timber Mfg. Co., Rly. Car. Mfg. Co., etc.; b. 1882; first son of Kihachiro; studied at Cambridge and at other institutions in London; returned home '06 to devote himself to his father's business. Add. 19 Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))

**Omori, Fusakichi** D. Sc. (Japan), seismologist and Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1868 in Fukui; graduated from Col. of Science of the Univ., '87; further prosecuted study in Italy and Germany '94-97; Prof. at the alma mater on returning home; attended the Seismological Conferences held in Germany '01 and '03; sent to British India '04, to San Francisco '06 and to Italy '09 to investigate the disastrous earthquakes there; invented various seismological instruments, and written valuable works on this science. Add. Sekiguchi Daimachi, Tokyo. — p. 82 ([scan leaf 861](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n861/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Omori, Shoichi, Baron (cr. '15)** Lord Steward to the Empress; b. 1856 in Shizuoka-ken; entered the Government service in '80 and was successively app. Sec. of Home Office, Dir. of Local Adm. Bureau '94. Gov. of Nagasaki-ken '96, of Hyogo-ken, then, of Kyoto-fu in '03-15; nominated Mem. House of Peers '15-16; present post '16. Add. Ichibancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Omura, Hikotaro** formerly prop. of Shirokiya Dry-goods store and now Pres. of the same reorganized in '18 into a Ltd. Co.; b. 1869 in Kyoto; edu. at Tokyo Com. School and Cheltenham Coll., England. Is Mem. of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce. Add. Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Omura, Shotaro** Dir. Construction Bureau, Rly Dept.; b. 1871; grad. from the Coll. of Eng., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96; expert to private railways before he was app. to Govt. Rly. Was in Chinese Govt. service for years. Add. 854 Tsunohazu, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Ono, Eijiro, Ph. D. (Michigan)** Governor of the Indus. Bank of Japan; b. 1864 in Fukuoka-ken; studied at Doshisha, Kyoto, and further at Oberlin Univ., Ohio, and State Univ. of Michigan. Returned home in '90 and Prof. at alma mater; left it in '96 and entered the Bank of Japan; transferred to the present post in '13. Add. Kobinata-daimachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Ono, Giichi** Dir. Financial Bureau, Finance Dept. since '20; b. in 1876; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and early entered the Govt. service, toured abroad '21. Add. 13 Mikawadai, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Ono, Sanenobu** Gen., Com. Kuantung Garrison; b. 1865 in Fukuoka; Sub.-Lt. '88 gradually to be promoted to full Gen. in '22; held the post of Dir., Gen. Affairs, Military Edu. Board and Div. Commander before he was transferred to the present post in '22. Add. Port Arthur. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Ono, Tetsuro** Chairman, Nippon Raw Silk Co., Dir., Ono Trading Co., Yokohama Fire & Marine Ins., etc.; b. in 1890 in Yokohama, studied economics at Keio; further studied in U.S.; is engaged in silk trade. Add. Tsukioka-cho, Y'hama. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Onoye, Baiko** (a stage name) is a distinguished "male actress," Einosuke Terajima being his real name; b. 1871 in Nagoya; adopted by the late 5th Kikugoro Onoye, famous actor; began his stage career under the guidance of the late Danjuro Ichikawa. Recreation; Photography. Add. 2/68 Eirakucho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**Onoye, Kikugoro** distinguished Tokyo actor, his real name Kozo Terajima; b. 1885 in Tokyo and is the 6th of the hereditary stage name. Recreations; fishing, shooting, photography, etc. Add. 11 Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))

**O-oka, Ikuzo, M.P. (Seiyukai)** b. 1856 in Yamaguchi-ken; was long a lawyer in Tokyo which business he has subsequently left to devote himself to politics; was once a member of the National Unionist Association ; Chairman, Tokyo City Council: Pres. of House of Rep. in '12-14, and again in '17 ; Minister of Education in March-April '14. Add. Yamashiro-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 83 ([scan leaf 862](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n862/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Osawa, Kenji** M.D., Mem. House of Peers, Emeritus Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Mem. of Imp. Academy of Japan ; b. 1852 in Aichi-ken; studied medicine in Germany '70-74 and '78-82 ; since then Prof. at the Medical College of Imp. Tokyo Univ., Dean in '06. Add. S[illegible]ma, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))

**Oseko, Naomichi** Gen. (ret.), ex-Mem. of Supreme Council of War, brother of the following ; b. 1854 in Kagoshima ; appointed Snb-Lieut. of the Army in '79 ; Major-General '01, Inspector of Field Artillery, Educational Board in '07 ; Com. of Army Div. '13-15 ; Gen. and app to the War Council, in '15. Add. Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))

**Oseko, Naotoshi** Visc (cr. '07), Gen. (ret.), ex-President of Peers' School '12-17 ; b. in Kagoshima 1845 (cf. prec.); Capt. '72 ; Major '78 ; was created Baron for his service in Japan-China War ; Vice-Chief of General Staff Board '98-00 ; Com. of the 7th Army Div., '0[illegible], which formed in Russo-Japanese War part of the late Gen. Nogi's Army ; promoted to full General, May, '06. Add. Kagoshima. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))

**Oshikawa, Hoji** M.P. (Independent) from Ehime, once a noted Christian pastor and propagandist ; was b. 1853 in Matsuyama. As a scholar at Dr. Brown's School in Yokohama in the early seventies he was converted into a Christian, and became a famous pastor. He next held the post of President of the Christian school Tohoku Gakuin 1850-98 ; was sent to North China to comfort Japanese soldiers in the Boxers' trouble on behalf of Christian sympathizers. Took to business as emigrant agent. Add. Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Hisamao** Visc. (cr. '07), Gen. (ret.); b. 1848 at Akita; Lieut. '71 ; Major '74 and took part in the Satsuma Civil War; Lieut.-Col. '81 ; Maj.-Gen. '92. He commanded a Brigade in the Japan-China War and was rewarded with Baronage ; Lieut.-Gen. '98 ; his Division formed part of Gen. Nogi's first investing Army at Port Arthur and next the out-flanking corps at Mukden. Promoted to full General, May '06 ; Commander of the Body Guards '07 : transferred to Chief of Military Edu. Board and then Mem. of Sup. Council of War; on reserve list in '13. Add. Shimo-Ochiai, near Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Ken-ichi** Lieut.-Gen., (ret. '19), Crown Mem. of H.P.; b. in 1859 ; Sub-Lieut. of Artillery in '81 ; ordered to prosecute study in Germany and France '90-93 ; was on Marshal Yamagata's suite when he attended the Coronation Ceremony of the Czar in '96 and also on the suite of Prince Kan-in when his Highness was sent to Europe on an official mission in '00 ; Major-Gen. in '07 ; Vice-Chief of the General Staff Board, '12-14 ; Vice-Min. of War, '14 and full Minister, '16-18 ; Com.-in-Chief, Tsingtao Garrison, '18-20. Add. 11 Nakacho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Kintaro** Dr. Agr., Prof. in Agricultural College, Imp. Hokkaido Univ., Dir. of Formosan Central Research Institute ; b. 187[illegible] in Nagano-ken ; grad. from Sapporo Agr. College '93 ; app[illegible]inted Assist Prof. of alma mater '95; sent to Germany and then to America to study agr. chemistry, '98-03 at Halle, Göttingen and Berlin, and Wesleyan Univ. U.S.A. Add. Sapporo. — p. 84 ([scan leaf 863](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n863/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Oshima, Gishu** Dir. of the Peers' School for Girls; b. in Tokyo, 1871; grad. Philosophy, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94; successively filled the posts of Educational Inspector, Dir. of the Tokyo Musical Academy, Dir. of the 8th Higher School, etc., before he was installed in the present post. Add. 58, Hiro-o, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))

**Oshima, Yoshimasa** Vice. (cr. '07), Gen. (ret. '15), ex-Mem. of Supreme Military Council; b. 1860 in Yamaguchi-ken; Sub-Lieut. '75; during the China-Japan War was Com. of the Mixed Brigade that inflicted first blow on the Chinese troops at Songhwan; during Russo-Japanese War was in Gen. Oku's Army and fought as far as the Battle of Mukden in which he was in the Central (Nozu's) Army; Gov.-Gen. of Kwantung '09-12. Add. Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))

**Ota, Kihei** Consul-Gen. in London; b. 1876 in Shizuoka-ken; on grad. from the Special Course of the Tokyo Higher Commercial School he passed Dip. Service Exam. '03; Eleve Con. at Newchwang and various other posts in China; Attaché in Berlin Embassy, '07, next Secretary, Consul and then Consul-Gen. in Canton '16. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))

**Ota, Tamekichi** Consul-Gen. in Ottawa; b. 1880 in Tottori-ken; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. and entered Foreign Office., 1903; passed Dip. Service Exam. and Eleve-Con. '07; Secretary to the Kwantung Govt., Consul at various places; Legation Secretary and Charge d'Affaires at Mexico, then Consul-Gen. at San Francisco, '18-'20. Add. Ottawa. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))

**Otaguro, Jugoro** Dir. of Banzai Life Ins., Yokohama Elec., Kinugawa Hydro-Elec., Shibaura Eng. Works, etc.; b. in Tokyo 1867; grad. Higher Com. School '90 and was appointed Mng. of Osaka Com. Museum; entered the Mitsui's service in '94; and has ever been connected with the firm as Manager, Dir. etc. of the Mitsui's Shibaura Eng. Works (now Ltd.). Add. Shibaura Eng. Works, Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))

**Otani, Kahei** tea and silk exporter at Yokohama. Chairman of the Japan Tea Guild and of Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, and President of the 7th Bank, Aud. of Teikoku Marine, Transport, Fire Ins. Co., Japan Hypothec Bank and Bank of Formosa, etc.; b. 1844 in Miye-ken; raised himself to the present influential position from obscurity, having long been a clerk in a foreign firm in Yokohama dealing in tea; next set up a tea store on his own account 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 rivals. Add. Motohama-cho, Yokohama. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))

**Otani, Kikuzo** Baron (cr. '20) Gen. (Ret.), ex-Dir. Mil. Education Board '19-20; b. in Fukui in 1855; Sub-Lieut. in '79; Lieut.-Col. in '94 and took part in the '94-5 war; chief staff office of the 4th Division and the Guard Division '96-02; commanded the 8th Brigade in the battles of Liaoyang and Mukden in '04-5 War; Gen. '16 and Com. of Tsingtao garrison till '18 and then Com.-in-Chief of the Siberian Expedition. Add. 531 Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 85 ([scan leaf 864](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n864/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Otani, Kozui** Count, ex-Lord Abbot of the Western Hongwanji Temple, one of the two greatest Buddhist centres in Japan; b. at Kyoto 1876; studied long in Europe, and started for home '02 via Central Asia, but was obliged to hurry home before he could carry out his program on learning of the death of his father; he visited Sakhalien and China '07; and also India in '10. Retiring from active service '14, again visited Buddha land via Korea, China and Burmah, and is now staying in China. Add. Shanghai. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Otani, Takejiro** Representative Memb. of Shochiku Co.; b. 1877 and early took to business; is a leading promoter and manager of theatres and picture-halls. Add. 3/9 Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Otori, Fujitaro** 2nd Baron, ex-Min. to Mexico '19-20; b. 1866 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Baron Keisuke Otori; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; was in service of Formosan Govt. until 1901, when he passed Dip. and Con. Service Exam.; Attaché to Legation at Seoul same year; Secy. of Legation, at The Hague '03, and Brussels '05; Peace Commissioner at The Hague '07; Con.-Gen., Vladivostok '09; Secy. at Foreign Office '12; Embassy Counsellor at Rome '14; at Paris '16-19. Lately retired from Govt. service. Add. 25 Mikawadai, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Otsu, Jun-ichiro** M.P. and ex-Parl.-Secy. to the Education Dept., b. 1856 in Ibaraki-ken; early entered into politics; in '77 he started Ibaraki Nichi Nichi, a local daily; elected Mem. of Prefectural Assembly, and House of Representatives for tenth time in '15. Appointed Parliamentary Under-Secy. to the Finance Dept. in '15, soon to be removed to the Education Dept. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Otsuki, Fumihiko** Dr. Litt. (Japan), famous scholar of Japanese classics, Mem. of the Imperial Academy; was b. at Sendai in 1847; studied at the Shogunate Academy (Shohei-ko), and was afterwards attached to the Education Department; has written "Japanese Dictionary," "Japanese Grammar," etc. Add. Nippori, near Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Oya, Gompei** D. Eng., ex-Dir. of Chosen Govt. Railway Bureau; b. 1862 in Yamaguchi; grad. Science Dept., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '81; became railway engineer in '84; despatched to Europe and America to investigate railway business in '01; for a short time on retired list in '03, re-installed in a post in Chosen Govt. Railway in '06. Add. Kami-Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Oyama, Atsushi** M.P., lawyer, Lord-in-Waiting of Kinkei Hall, Prof. at Waseda Univ; b. 1865 in Nagoya: graduated Law, Imp. Tokyo University '89; 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 purpose of study, returning home in '06, to be reinstalled in the former service; Dir. Prison Bureau '07-12; Vice.-Min. of Justice '12-14. Began practice in '16. Add. Hammachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))

**Oyama, Kashiwa** 2nd Prince; b. 1889, son to the late Marshal Prince Oyama, Com-in-Chief of the Imp. Army during the Russo-Japanese War; grad. Military Coll. '09; Sub-Lt. '10; Lt. '13; Capt. '18; married Prince Konoye's sister: toured abroad '23. Archaeology is his hobby. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 86 ([scan leaf 865](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n865/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Ozaki, Yukio** M.P. of unbroken record, ex-Minister of Justice; b. 1859 in Miyo-ken; studied at Keio, 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 the clan Govt. and swore to introduce party politics; was ordered to leave Tokyo by the coup d'etat in '87 and went to England, returning home on the eve of the summoning of the 1st session of the Diet to sit in it ever since. He was in '97 Chief Councillor of the Foreign Office in the Matsukata Progressive Cabinet; Minister of Education in '98; resigned the post and severed his connection with Count Okuma's party; joined Prince Ito's new party, left it in '03 but to rejoin in '10; Mayor of Tokyo '13-'14; Min. of Justice '14-16. Again visited Europe. His opinion for disarmament and universal suffrage resulted in the end of his connection with the Kenseikai Party in '21. Married Miss Theodora, d. of Baron Ozaki by English lady. Add. Shinagawa, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))

**Rinoie, Ryusuke** Mayor of Shimonoseki since '20, ex-Gov. of Nagasaki-ken, b. 1866 at Yamaguchi; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90 and entered the Cabinet; then Home Dept.; Councillor and Secretary, and Gov. of various prefectures till '17. Add. Shimonoseki. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))

**Saburi, Isshi** Engineer, D. Eng. (Japan), Dir. of Tsukuba Rly. Co.: was b. 1864 in Tokyo. Early entered the Govt. Eng. Col., from which he grad. in '86; was granted the doctorate in '96. Add. Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))

**Saigo, Kishiji** M.D., Surg.-Gen. (ret.), Court Councillor and ex-Dir. of the Med. Bureau, Imp. Household, '12-14; was b. 1855 in Nagano. Early entered the Guard Division; became Vice-Pres. of the Military Medical College; was promoted to Surgeon-Gen. and then placed on the retired list. Add. Iida-machi, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))

**Saigo, Yorinori** 2nd Marquis, Col. Infantry, son of the late Saigo Yorimichi (d. 1902), one of the notables associated with the Restoration; the present head was b. in 1878. Add. Kamimeguro, near Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))

**Saionji, Hachiro** Vice-Grand Master of Ceremonies, b. 1881 of the Mori family, a former Daimyo, and was adopted as heir by the following; once Private Secretary to his father-in-law, when Premier; also accompanied him as Peace Envoy to Paris '18; was on the suite of the Crown Prince when he visited Europe in '21. Recreation, golf. Add. Higura-katamachi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))

**Saionji, Kimmochi** Marquis (cr. '84, formerly courtier), ex-Premier and ex-Leader of Seiyu-kai; b. 1839 at Kyoto and adopted as heir by the 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 at one time a democratic paper. 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 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; Min. of Education in the 3rd Ito Cabinet and President of the Privy Council and as a President he had to occupy post of Prime Minister ad interim no less than three times during the intervals between the resignation of one Ministry and the formation of another. When the late Prince Ito entered the Privy Council, July '03 the subject of the sketch exchanged posts with him and became leader of the Seiyukai. Twice formed his own Cabinet in '06-'07 and '11-'12; represented Japan as Peace Envoy at Versailles '18 and was invested with the Grand Order of Merit. He is brother to the late Prince Tokudaiji and Baron Kichizaemon Sumitomo (which see). Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 87 ([scan leaf 866](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n866/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Saito, Hidesaburo** educationist and English scholar, Pres. of the Seisoku English Language School; was b. 1866 in Miyagi-ken; studied first at the Kōbu Daigaku about five years, but left it unfinished; taught English at the 1st Higher Sch. '88 and the Kokumin Eigakkai; on resigning the post he founded the present school in '95. Has written a number of text books on English grammar, an English-Japanese dictionary and other works. Add. Gobancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 867](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n867/mode/1up))

**Saito, Minoru** Baron (cr. '07), Adm. (ret.), Gov.-Gen. of Chosen since '19; b. 1858 in Iwate-ken; entered Navy 73; at the time of Sino-Japanese War he held post of naval aide-de-camp to His Majesty; Com. '97 and Capt. '98; Vice-Minister of the Navy under Adm. Count Yamamoto same year; Rear-Adm. '00; Vice-Adm. '04; full Adm. in '12; granted 2nd Class Golden Kite and Grand Cordon of Rising Sun for his service in connection with the Russo-Japanese War; Minister of the Navy '13-14. Present post after the general upheaval of Koreans in '19, as successor of Marshal Hasegawa. Add. Seoul, Korea. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 867](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n867/mode/1up))

**Saito, Tsutomu** Dir. Japan Univ. Club; b. 1890 in Tokyo-fu, grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07 and entering Yokohama Specie Bank served at the New York & then, London, branch; Manager of Japan Industrial Bank, '15. Add. 2/2 Kaga-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 867](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n867/mode/1up))

**Saka, Nakasuke** Chairman of Dirs. Fujita Mining, and Fujita-Gumi, etc.; b. 1879 in Yamaguchi-ken; passed higher civil service examination '85 and entered the Home Dep't. In '01 promoted to Personal Secy. of the Home Minister; transferred to local government '04-'08; Governor of Ishikawa, etc.; entered Sumitomo Firm, '16. Add. Nizaimon-cho, Osaka. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 867](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n867/mode/1up))

**Sakai, Toshihiko** a nom de plume, Kosen, socialist; b. 1870 in Fukuoka-ken; studied at Tokyo Higher School; started in life as a newspaper man; published for some time a socialistic organ; rose to prominence as a socialistic pacifist during the Russo-Japanese War; was imprisoned on charge of disturbing social order on several occasions. Several translations and original works. Add. 68 Nagata-cho 2-chome, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 867](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n867/mode/1up))

**Sakaki, Junjiro** M.D., Dir. and Prop. of Sakaki Hospital for Women's Diseases, Tokyo; b. in Tokyo 1859; grad. Med. Imp. Tokyo Univ., then studied his speciality at Berlin. Add. Sambanch, Koji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 88 ([scan leaf 867](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n867/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Sakamoto, Kinya** M.P., Dir. of Kuhara Mining Co., etc., b. 1865 in Okayama-ken ; rose from a school-teacher to be a copper millionaire and represented his native province several times. Add. Okayama City. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Sakata, Minoru** Pres. 1st Fire, Marine Re-ins. Co., Dir., Toyokuni Bank, Hinode Steel Works, Aud., Chiyoda Fire Ins. Co., etc., b. 1857 in Okayama-ken; grad. from Keio, '76; Lecturer of the same; Principal of Okayama Mid. Sch. and Okayama Normal Sch., '83-86; was for a time on the editorial staff of the Jiji; entered the Bank of Japan, '99; Man. of its Nagoya Branch '00; took part in the establishment of the Toyokuni Bank. Add. 2 Nagata-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Sakatani, Yoshiro** Baron (cr. '07), D. C. L. (Japan), ex-Min. of Finance and ex-Mayor of Tokyo; b. 1863 at Okayama, son of a celebrated scholar in Chinese classics. Grad. from the Gov. Univ., Tokyo, and entered the Dep't of Finance '87, with which he was long connected without a break, having been successively Councillor, Accountant, Director of Accountant Bureau; Vice-Min. '01; full Minister '06-08, which he resigned in '08; toured around the world '00; Vice-President of Census Com. '10; attended the Peace Conference at the Hague '11; Mayor of Tokyo in '12-15; despatched to Paris in '16 to represent Japan at the Financial Conference of the Allied Powers. Add. Hara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Sakikawa, Saishiro** Dir., Mining Bureau, Dept. Agr. and Com., b. in 1869; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '96; Dir. of Patent Bureau '17-18' and then removed to the present post. Add. 89 Osaki, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Sakurai, Joji** D. Sc. (Japan), LL.D. (Glasgow), Crown Mem. H. P., Manager of the Imp. Academy, ex-Dean and Prof. of Sc. College, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in Tokyo 1859; studied chemistry at University College, London, '76-81; was sent to Europe to inspect Universities and other educational institutions, '01; represented Japan at the International Council of the International Catalogue of Scientific Literature at London in '07 and also in '10. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Sakurai, Tetsutaro** Mayor of Kobe, ex-Gov. of Bank of Formosa '16-'20, b. 1865 in Shidzuoka-ken; grad. from Law Col. of Imp. Univ. of Tokyo '89; was given a post in the Dept. of Finance '90; Chief-Police of Okayama, Chief of the Kobe Customs House, etc., Chief of Tax Bureau '03, Dir. of Monopoly Bureau '09-16. Add. Kobe. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Samejima, Takenosuke** Mem. House of Peers and Aud. Bank of Japan, b. 1858 in Kagoshima; studied in U.S.A. while young and was appointed a teacher at the Foreign Language School on his return home; appointed clerk to the Foreign Office about '82; then Per. Sec. to the Foreign Minister Count Okuma, next to the Premier, late Prince Ito, lastly Chief Sec. to the Cabinet; nominated Mem. of House of Peers in '96. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 89 ([scan leaf 868](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n868/mode/1up))

**Sanjo, Kimiteru** Baron, Senior Steward to Her Majesty, b. 1882, uncle of the following; tutor to the Crown Prince for a time. Add. Aoyama-Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sanjo, Sanenori** 3rd Prince, formerly one of the seven seika (next to goseke for which see Ichijio), House of Fujiwara, founded by Saneyuki (1180-1160 A.D.). The 2nd Prince died in '14, whose father Saneyoshi (1837-91) was one of the most distinguished builders of the grand work of the Restoration, for which he was raised to the rank of Prince; the present head b. '02. His aunt is Princess Kan-in. Add. Torii-zaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sano, Zensaku** D.C.L. (Japan), Dir. and Prof. of Tokyo Univ. of Commerce; b. 1873 in Tokyo; grad. from the above in '94; proceeded twice to Europe and America, and studied further in England, Belgium, Germany, etc., represented Japan in the Pacific Conference held at Honolulu, 1922. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Chujiro** Zoologist and sericultural expert. D. Sc. (Japan), ex-Prof. in the Agr. Coll. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. 1859 in Tokyo; grad. Science Coll. of the Univ. '80, entered official service in the Dept. of Agr. and Com. in '81; Assist-Prof. in the present Coll. '82; Prof. in the 1st High School, etc. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sasaki Masakichi** M.D., Adviser to the Sasaki Hospital, Surugadai, Tokyo; b. 1856, grad. Med., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '78; further studied in Germany '79-83; appointed on his return Prof. at his alma mater; Dean of the College of Medicine; but he soon resigned the post to devote himself to practice. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Nobutsuna** Dr. Lit. (Japan), poet, Mem. of Imperial Academy, Lect. at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in 1872 in Miye-ken; grad. from Lit. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '88. Has written a Japanese anthology of poems. Add. Komagome Nishikatamachi, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Yunosuke** Pres. of the 1st Bank, Vice-Chairman of Tokyo Bankers' Association, Chairman of Shibusawa Warehouse Co., etc.; b. 1854 in Tokyo; entered the service of the 1st Bank in '74 and promoted to Mng. and next the Dir. of the Bank '97. Add. Yumi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sasaki, Zenjiro** chief technical official of the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, and Chief of Manufacturing section; was b. in 1864 in Ehime; grad. from Agricultural College, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '80. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sasano, Otojiro** Proprietor of Midori Firm, Pres., Nippon Elec. Enamel Ware Co.; b. 1866 at Odawara; Prof. 1st High School '90; entered Foreign Office '95 and was connected with it till '14 when he retired from the Govt. service and took to business '16. Add. Muko, Hyogo-ken. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))

**Sato, Aimaro** Intendant to Prince Fushimi since '20, b. 1857 at Hirosaki; grad. at an American univ. '81; Chief of the Telegraph Section the same year; Sec. at Washington, '87; transferred to London, '91; Section Chief, '93; Sec. at Paris, '96 and next at Berlin; Min. to Mexico '00; recalled home in '02; had charge of the special correspondence business during the Russo-Japanese War and was on the suite of the Peace Plenip. at Portsmouth '05; Minister to Holland '06; attended 2nd Peace Conference at the Hague '07 and Opium Conference at the Hague '11; transferred to Austro-Hungarian Embassy with additional post of Swiss Legation in '14; Ambassador to U. S. A. '16-18; Add. Toriisaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 90 ([scan leaf 869](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n869/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Sato, Henry** a noted English writer and Chief Editor of the Kokusai Tsushin (International News Agency), b. in Tokyo in 1862; Prof. at Tokyo Higher Com. School and at Peers School for a number of years; was on the Editorial Staff of the Tokyo Nichi-Nichi; Dir. Commercial Museum of Dept. Agr. & Com.; organized and edited the North China Standard. Add. Shiu-ami, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sato, Masagoro** Memb. Yokohama Chamber of Com., Asst. Ishikawajima Iron Works, Dir. Y'hama Electric Industry Co., etc.; b. in 1857 in Yokohama and early took to business. Add. Sakai-cho, Yokohama. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sato, Naotake** Secretary to the Paris Embassy since '21, b. 1882 in Okinawa; adopted by Mr. Aimaro Sato, diplomat, in 1903; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School and passed Dip. Service Exam. '04; Attaché '05; Emb. secretary; Consul-Gen. in Harbin till '21. Add. Paris. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sato, Sankichi, M.D** Crown Memb. House of Peers since '22; ex-Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '87-21; b. 1857 in Gifu-ken; learned mineralogy at the Tokyo Kaisei Gakko, but afterward took to Medicine which he finished in '82; sent to Germany for study '83-87; app. Prof. of his alma mater on return. Add. Sarugaku-cho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sato, Shosuke** D. Agr. (Japan), Ph. D., Pres. of Hokkaido Univ. (Sapporo); b. 1855 at Iwate-ken; grad. from the then existing Foreign Language School 76, and the Sapporo Agr. Col. '80; further studied agri. economy at Johns Hopkins' and in Germany, '82-87; appointed Professor in the Sapporo Col. on returning home; its President, '94; American exchange Prof. '14. Add. Sapporo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sato, Ushijiro** D. C. L., Dean of the Colleges of Literature and Law, Imp. Tohoku Univ. since '21; b. in 1877 in Yamagata-ken; studied politics at Imp. Kyoto Univ.; sent to Germany, France and England to further his studies '98-'02; Prof. in the present Univ. on returning home. Add. Sendai. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sawata, Setsuzo** Counsellor, For. Office; b. in Tottori-ken, 1884; passed Dip. Serv. Exam. while a student at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Sec. to the Embassy at London '17-21, and was ordered to join the Crown Prince's suite when he visited Europe in '21. His wife is lady in waiting to H. I. H. Princess Nashimoto. Add. For. Office. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))

**Sawayanagi, Masataro** D. Litt., Mem. of House of Peers; b. 1866 in Nagano-ken; graduated Coll. Lit., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '88; Secretary of the Dep't of Education '90; Dir. of Middle School '93-'97; Dir. of High Schools; Dir. of the Ordinary Education Bureau; attended the World's Oriental Conference held at Berlin '02. He proceeded to London '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 in '08; Acting Pres. of Higher Com. School, Tokyo '09; Pres. of North-Eastern Univ. '10-'13; Pres. of Imp. Kyoto Univ. in '13-'14. Add. Zoshigaya, near Tokyo. — p. 91 ([scan leaf 870](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n870/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Seki, Hajime** C.D.L. (Japan). Deputy Mayor of Osaka; was b. in 1872 in Tokyo; grad. from Higher Com. School in '93; further studied in Europe '93-01, communications being his specialty; was Prof. at the Tokyo Higher Com. School and Inspector of the Department of Education.; present office in '14. Add. Osaka. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Seki, Kazutomo** M.P. and ex-Par. Secy. of Justice Office, and Par. Secy to Home Minister; b. 1867 in Chiba-ken; grad. Tokyo Senmon Gakko (present Waseda Univ.) '95 and took to journalism; further studied law and politics at Yale and Princeton, U.S.A.; ed. of the Yorodzu and Tokyo Mainichi; elected M.P. repeatedly; one of Japan's representatives at International Parliamentary Conference at the Hague, '13; Par. Secy. in Okuma Cabinet '15. Add. Uchiyamashitacho, Koj, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Seki, Naohiko** lawyer. M.P. for Tokyo; b. 1857 at Wakayama city; grad. law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '83; once editor of the Tokyo Nichi-Nichi; Mem. of Tokyo city Assembly; repeatedly elected M.P. since '90, and occupied the post of deputy speaker of the Lower House in 29-35 sessions. Add. Minami-Kinrokucho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Sekiya, Teizaburo** Vice-Min. of the Imp. Household: b. 1875 in Tochigi ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '99; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. and entered the Home Office as Secretary; then Secretary to Kwantung Govt. and local Govts. at home; Dir. of the Korean Education Dept., 1910; Gov. of Shizuoka prefecture 1919-21. Add. Imp. Household Dept. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Semba, Taro** Lieut.-Gen. (ret.), M.P., b. 1855 in Aichi; Sub-Lieut. (Infantry) in '78; entered the Staff College and further studied in Germany '90-93; took part in the China-Japan and Russia-Japan Wars; Lieut.-Gen. in '10, and a Section Chief for years in the General Staff; Div. Com. '10-'15; elected M.P. in 1919. Add. Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Senge, Tsurutaro** D. C. L. (Japan), Dr. Jur. (Berlin), Prof. of International Law at Imp. Kyoto Univ.; was b. in 1857 in Okayama. Studied in Germany '84-89, first German literature and then law, both at Berlin University. He was sent by Government in 1900 to Europe and U.S.A. on tour of investigation. Among others he wrote Principles of International Law and Consular-Gerichtsbarkeit. Add. Kyoto Imp. University. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Sengoku, Masakata** Viscount, Member of House of Peers; was b. in 1843 in Tajima where his house formerly held a daimiate fief; was Chamberlain in 1875-80; Secretary of the Home Office '82-85. Add. Kamiya-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Sengoku, Mitsugu** D. Eng., ex-M.P.; b. in Kochi 1857; a pioneer grad. of Engineering, Tokyo Imp. Univ. '79; was long connected with the Gov. E'ly. Pres. of Kyushu Ry Co. till its nationalization in '11; promoted Hydro-Elec. Co. '11; toured in Europe '11-12; Pres. of Inawashiro Hydro-Elec. Co. '12-14; Pres. of Imp. Gov. Rlys. '14-15. Add. Fujimi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 92 ([scan leaf 871](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n871/mode/1up))

**Seshita, Kiyomichi** D. C. L., Barrister, b. 1865 in Sado; graduated from the now defunct English Law School '88; went over to America to further his studies, taking the degree of D.C.L. at the Columbia and Catholic University 1904; passed the Barristers' examination '88 and became lawyer the next year. Add. 16 2-chome, Imagawakoji, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 872](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n872/mode/1up))

**Seshita, Kiyoshi** Mng.-Dir. of Mitsubishi Bank, b. 1874, Nagano-ken; grad. from the Accountant's School formerly attached to Tokyo Higher Commercial School '93; entering Mitsubishi was promoted to Sub-Manager and Manager of its branches at Osaka and Kobe; present post '17; made a tour in Europe and America to inspect banking business '08-'10 there. Add. 48 Takanawa-Kitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 872](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n872/mode/1up))

**Shiba, Chuzaburo** Baron, D. Eng., Prof. of Shipbuilding at Imp. Univ., Tokyo, and consulting engineer to the Kawasaki Dockyard; b. in Kaga in 1872; graduated from the University in '95, and afterward studied at the Central Technical College, London, and also at Humphrey, and Tennant's Works and finally at Berlin; undertook the designing of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha's sister steamers, Tenyo and Chiyo. Add. Akebono-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 872](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n872/mode/1up))

**Shibata, Tesshin** Dir. of the 8th High School since 21; studied Philosophy, at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and was in the service of the Education Dept. till he was app. to the present post. Add. Nagoya. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 872](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n872/mode/1up))

**Shibayama, Yohachi** Baron (cr. '07), Adm. (ret), b. 1860 in Kagoshima; Sub-Lieut. of the Navy, '74; Rear-Adm. and Com. Sasebo Adm'ty at the time of the Japan-China War; Vice-Adm. '97 and was Com. of Kure Adm'ty during '04-05 War transferred to be Com. of Port Arthur '05; raised to full Adm., '06 and placed on retired list. Add. Kami-Rokuban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 872](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n872/mode/1up))

**Shibusawa, Ei-ichi** Visc. (cr. Baron '00), founder of 1st Bank and Tokyo Savings Bank and for long President of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Tokyo Bankers' Association, etc. but recently retired from practical work retaining the post of Dir. of Municipal Orphanage of Tokyo, etc.; b. 1840 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 to a high post in the Treasury on establishment of the Imperial Government, but left it, '73. From that time to his retirement 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), a pioneer of national bank in '73; was the chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce from its inauguration till spring of '15 when he resigned on account of ill-health. Toured in Europe and America in '02; again in U.S.A. in '10, in '15 and in '21-22. Add. Kabuto-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 93 ([scan leaf 872](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n872/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Shibuya, Ariaki** Lieut.-Gen. (ret. '14), Court Councillor since '21; b. 1856 in Wakayama; appointed Sub-Lieut. of Cavalry '79; entered Military Staff Col. in '84; served for years as Aide-de-Camp to the Crown Prince, etc.; Lieut.-Gen. '08, Inspector of Commissariat Dept., Dir., Imp. Mews. etc. Add. Gazenbo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shida, Kotaro** D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Prof. Tokyo Higher Commercial School, b. 1868 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 Tokyo Higher Com. Sch. in '97; sent to Germany '98-01 to study Com. Law; Prof. at Law Coll., Tokyo Imp. Univ. in '06; once special mem. of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; engaged by the Chinese Govt. as Prof. and Adviser to compile Com. and Civ. Law '08-12. Now in the Yasuda Family corporation. Add. Kobinatadai, Koish., Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shidate, Tetsutaro** ex-Gov. of Ind. Bank of Japan, was b. 1864 in Shimane-ken; grad: from Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ., served at the Bank of Japan till '89; entered Kyushu Railway '00; Sumitomo Bank '01-10; joined the editorial staff of the Osaka Mainichi '11-12; Ind. Bank '13-18. Add. Nakashibuya, near Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shidehara, Kijuro** Baron (cr. '20) b. in 1872 in Nara-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '95 and served in Agr. and Com. Dept.; élève-Consul at Chemulpo '99; transferred to London, Antwerp, &c.; sec. at Head Office '11 and Embassy Counsellor at Washington in '12; Minister at the Hague '14-15; Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs in '15; Ambassador to U.S.A. '19-22; created Peer in recognition of his service in connection with the European War. Add. For. Office. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shidehara, Tan** Dr. Litt., Dir. Library Bureau, Educ. Dept., b. in Osaka, 1870; studied Literature at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Prof. and Dir. of various schools; School Inspector; Dir. of Hiroshima Higher Normal School. Add. Education Department, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shiga, Kiyoshi** M.D., noted bacteriologist, b. in Sendai 1870; grad. from the Medical Coll., Tokyo Imp. Univ. '96, and entered the Infectious Diseases Investigation Laboratory; its section Chief '99; studied further in Germany '01-04; sent to India by the Government '09 and to Italy and England '12; entered Dr. Kitazato's Laboratory in '14, later combining a chair of bacteriology at the Medical Coll., Keio Univ.; app. in 1920 Dir., Govt. Hospital of Chosen and Pres. Seoul Medical Coll. Add. Seoul. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shiga, Shigetaka** M.R.G.S. (Eng.) and Prof., Waseda Univ.; 1863 at Okazaki; grad. Sapporo Agr. Col. '84; visited the South Seas, '86, joined the Progressionists '95; appointed Dir. Forestry Bureau, '97; Chief Councillor of Foreign Office, '98; joined the Port Arthur investing army in the '04-05 war, also the Saghalien commission. Has written a number of works, chiefly geographical; repeatedly visited South America, Africa and Europe. Add. 475 Yoyogi, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))

**Shijo, Ryuai** Marquis, of a former courtier family that descended from Fujiwara Kamatari; the present head was b. 1880, and is Colonel of Cavalry. Add. Fujimi-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 94 ([scan leaf 873](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n873/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Shijo, Takahide** (Baron) Dir. Industrial Bureau, Dept. of Agr. & Com., b. of an ancient noble family in 1876 and is closely connected in blood with the foregoing; grad. in Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '04. Add. Dept. of Agr. & Com. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shima, Masujiro** Dr. Eng., Dir. and Chief of Eng. Dept., South Manchuria Rly. Co. since '19; grad. from the Eng. Col., Imp. Tokyo Univ., '94; expert to Sanyo Rly., Kansai Rly., Communication Dept., Nippon Rly., ('03) and finally to Imp. Rly. Board, '08; Prof. at his alma mater as additional post since '09, till he was transferred to the present post. Twice made an inspection tour abroad, '03-04. and '10-12. Add. Dairen. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimada, Saburo** M.P. of unbroken record, speaker of House of Representatives '15-'17; b. in 1852 in Tokyo; held a post of Secretary in the Dept. of Edu., '81; was long one of the ablest lieutenants of the late Marquis Okuma and a prominent member of his party, but afterward he severed connection with it. He joined the Nationalist Party in '10 but left it in '13 and then went over to the late Prince Katsura's party. He has written several works of historical interest; visited America to deliver lectures '11. He played active part in disclosing the Naval Scandal in '14. Add. Nakarokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimamura, Asao** Head of Investigation Dept. of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha; b. 1862 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. from Keio in 1886; entered the Co. '89; Branch Manager in various places. Add. Takanawa-Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimazu, Tadahiro** Baron, Master of Ceremonies; brother of the following; b. in 1892. Add. Aoyama-Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimazu, Tadashige** Prince, formerly of the fief of Satsuma, and 30th head of the line which was founded in 12th century; his predecessor Seihin and uncle Hisamitsu did much for rehabilitating the Imperial power. The present head was b. 1886 and is Commander of Navy. His sister is Princess Kuni. Visited Europe in '21 with his wife. Add. Nagatacho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimizu, Cho** D.C.L. (Japan), Judge of Adm. Litigation; b. 1868 in Kanagawa; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '94; Secretary of the Home Office and Prof. at the Peers' School and studied in Germany and Austria '98-'99. Add. Aizumicho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimizu, Ichiro** President of the Appeal Court at Sendai; b. in '58 in Ishikawa-ken; grad. from the former Law College under control of Justice Dept. '84 and has since sat on the Bench in which he was Judge at the Supreme Court, President of Kobe District Court, etc. Add. Appeal Court, Sendai. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))

**Shimizu, Teikichi** Capt. (Infantry) retired, Dir., Ishikawajima Dockyard, Tokyo; b. 1867 in Kyoto; adopted by Mannosuke Shimizu; grad. from the Eng. Coll, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1900 and took up adopted father's business, Shimizu-gumi. Public Work Contractor; made a tour abroad, 1901. Add. 17, Kita-Kogacho, Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 95 ([scan leaf 874](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n874/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Shimoda, Utako** Mad., Pres. of the Women's Patriotic Association since '20, and one of the foremost lady educationalists; a Court maid of honour when about 16 years old, and again after the death of her husband. An instructor of the Peeress' School: resigned in Nov. '07 and has since devoted herself chiefly to a private female school she founded about '99; visited Europe '93-95. Add. Kitamachi, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shimogo, Dembei** ex-Member of the House of Peers, Pres. of Jinju Life Ins. Co., etc.; b. 1872, at Nagahama, Shiga-ken; studied in Keiogijuku; made an inspection tour in the Occident '00. Add. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shimomura, Iioshi** Dir. the Osaka Asahi since '21; b. 1875, grad. law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '98, and was long connected with postal service as Dir., Postal Money Order; Dir. of Civil Adm. Formosa ('15-'21). Add. Tokyo Asahi. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shimo-oka, Chuji** M.P., ex-Vice-Minister of Home Affairs; b. 1870 in Hyogo-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95; Gov. of Akita-ken '05-'08; Director of Agr. Bureau '08; Vice-Min. of Agr. and Com. '12-'13; Chief Sec. of the Cabinet '13-'14; Vice-Min. of Home Affairs '14-'15; Parl. Sec. to the same Dept. '15. Add. Minami-Enoki-cho, Ushi, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shimura, Gentaro** ex-Gov. of Japan Hypothec Bank '12-'21; born in 1867 in Yamanashi; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89 and entered Agr. and Com. Dept.: Councillor '93; Section Chief in '97; Vice-Gov. of the Hypothec Bank '02-12; travelled through Europe and America for inspection of business '99-01. Add. Kanatomicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shin, Keita** D. Eng., Naval Architect. Mng. Dir. of Uchida Shipbuilding Co.; was b. 1864 in Yamaguchi-ken; grad. from Eng'ring Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. about '86 and soon entered the Ishikawajima Dockyard Co. and then to the present Co. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shinjo, Yoshio** Vice-Pres. of Tokyo Electric Co., b. 1873 at Yamaguchi-ken; grad. at Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered the present Co. in '99 as Chief Eng.; Dir. of the same '14, and then the present post '18. Add. Shirokane-Sankocho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shioda, Taisuke** Dr. Eng., Dir. Mitsubishi Ship-building Co., b. 1867; adopted by the Shioda family '96; early entered the firm; the present post 1918. Add. 7 Tatsunoka-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shiohara, Matasaku** Dir. of Sankyo Kabushiki-Kaisha, was b. in Yokohama in '96, and studied at Yokohama Commercial School and Yokohama English and Japanese Language School; started drug business in '99; went to America to study drug business. Add. Hignakata-machi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))

**Shiozawa, Shodei** Ph. D., D. C. L. (Japan). Prof. at Waseda Univ.; was b. in 1874 at Mito; grad. from Waseda in '95, from Wisconsin '00, and further studied at Berlin and Halle '01-2, his speciality being political economy. Pres. of the Univ. '21-23. Add. Yarai, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 96 ([scan leaf 875](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n875/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Shiraishi, Motojiro** Dir. of the Tokyo Kisen Kaisha, Hinode Life Ins. Co. etc., b. 1867 in Niigata-ken; grad. from Law Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered Toyo Kisen Kaisha to be elevated to the present post; founded Nippon Steel Tube Mfg. Co. over which he presides. Add. Mita-kouncho, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shiraiwa, Ryuhei** Mng. Dir. of Tōa Industrial Co., and Dir. of Nisshin (Japan-China) S.S. Co., b. 1870 in Okayama-ken; studied at Nisshin Boeki Kenkyujo (Japan-China Trading Institute), Shanghai; attached to the Imperial Headquarters as Military Interpreter in the '94-'95 War. Add. 6/67 Aoyama-Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shirakawa, Yoshinori** Lieut-Gen., Vice-Min. of War since '22; b. 1870 in Ehime-ken; Sub-Lt., Infantry '19; Capt. '98; Col. '09; Maj.-Gen. '15. Took part in the Russo-Japanese War; Lt.-Gen. and Dir. of the Military Staff Coll. '18; dispatched to Siberia as Com. of the 11th Div. '21-22. Add. War Office, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shirani, Takeshi** Pres. Imp. Iron Foundry (app. 1918), ex-Dir. Colonial Bureau '16-'18, ex-civil Governor of Kwantung '08-'17; b. 1863 in Fukuoka; grad. Law, Imp. Univ., '90; entered Home Office and rose to Dir. of Temple and Shrine Affairs Bureau '02; also served at Hokkaido Office, and at the Edu. Dep't.; Gov. of Tochigi-ken,'03; Dir., Ordinary Education Bureau, '06-'08. Add. Waseda Tsurumaki-cho, Ushi., Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shiratori, Kurakichi** historian, D. Litt. (Japan) tutor to the Crown Prince, and Prof. at Peers' School; was b. 1865 in Chiba; grad. in '99 from the Lit. Col. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., further studied in Germany and Hungary '00-'05, and is an authority on Mongolian dynasties and allied subjects. Add. Shimo-Ochiai, suburb of Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shiratori, Toshio** Sec. of Foreign Affairs. b. in Chiba-ken. 1887; passed Dip. & Consular Serv. Exam, '13; grad. from Economics, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '19; Eleve Consul first at Mukden and then Hongkong; attached at Washington '16; Sec. '18; recalled to head office to take up the present post. Add. For. Office. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shiroyama, Shosai** master "makiye" artist, Grand Prize recipient at Paris and St. Louis. Prof. of Fine Art Academy: b. '53 in Tokyo; first studied inlaying but subsequently took to "makiye"; organized the Japan Lacquer Art Society with some others '90; app. Prof. of the Academy the following year. He is specially famous for "level polish makiye," and has frequently received orders from the Imperial Court. Add. Kobikicho 1-chome, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Shise, Suguru** Paymaster-General, Chief of Naval Account Bureau; b. 1864 in Nagasaki-ken; Dir. of Paymasters' school and Chief Accountant of Sasebo Admiralty before he was transferred to present post in '12. Add. Araijuku, Ibara-gun, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))

**Sho, Seijiro** Mng. of Mitsubishi Firm, was b. 1862 in Nagasaki; grad. Imp. Tokyo Univ. '84; studied in U.S.A.; and has since been connected with the Firm. Add. Kobinata Suido-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 97 ([scan leaf 876](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n876/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Shoda, Kazue** ex-Min. of Finance, '16-18, Crown Mem. of House of Peers (nom. '14); b. 1869 in Ehime-ken; graduated from Law Coll. Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '95; passed the higher civil service examination in the following year; inspector of taxation affairs '07; promoted to the Dir. Finance Bureau, Treasury in '07; Vice-Minister in '11-'14, having been in the meanwhile Chief of Hakodate Customs House, Sec. at the head Office, etc., Pres. of Chosen Bank in '15, promoted to Vice-Minister Oct. '16; full Min. same year. Add. Nakashibuya, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))

**Shod[illegible], Tei-ichiro** Mng.-Dir. of Japan-China Milling Co., b. in Gumma-ken 1870; grad. from. Tokyo Higher Commercial School '91; engaged in soy mfg. for years; founded the Tatebayashi Flour Mill; was elected Mng.-Dir., when the Co. was amalgamated with the present Co. in March '07. Add. 22 1 chome, Kobinatadaimachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))

**Soda, Ki-ichiro** D. C. L. (Japan), Dr. der Statz Wischenschaft, Lecturer of the Tokyo Univ. of Commerce, and Pres. of Soda Bank; b. 1881 in Yokohama; eldest son of the Kinsaku Soda, banker; grad. from the the Tokyo Higher Commercial School '02, and went through its post-graduate course; further studied for nine years in Germany, England and France. His essays on "Money and Value" and "Economical Method and its Logical Character" both in German won him doctorate; returned home '13. Add. Soda Bank, Yokohama. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))

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**Soga, Sukenori** Lieut.-Gen. (retired). Viscount (cr. '84), Privy Councillor, ex-President of nationalized Nippon Railway Co., and Mem. House of Peers '91-15; b. 1843 in Saga-ken; early entered the Imp. Army; took distinguished part as Commander of Brigade on the occasion of Civil War of '77; was subsequently a Divisional Commander at various places; held for a while, the post of Vice-Chief of the General Staff; retired from active service about '87, was once chief military tutor and Aide-de-Camp to the Crown Prince. Add. Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))

**Soma, Hanji** M.A., Pres. of Meiji Sugar Co., Formosa; b. 1869 at Inuyama; non-commissioned officer '85-90; studied at the Tokyo Higher Technical School; then Berlin and Michigan, devoting himself to chemical researches about sugar; taught at his alma mater '03-04; chemist to Formosan Government-Gen.; Dir. of the present Co. established '06. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))

**Soma, Nagatane** Dir. of Yokohama Specie Bank; b. 1850 in Hikone, Shiga-ken; sent to America to study Laws and Economics at Yale Univ. as early as '71; established the Senshu Gakko (now Univ.) in conjunction with Dr. Vise, Tajiri and Baron Megata on his return home in '79; entered Yokohama Specie Bank, and was Pres. for about ten years till '09. Was granted 3rd Grade of Merit for his service in the Russo-Japanese War. Add. Shimo-Tozuka, near Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))

**Sonoda, Kokichi** Baron (cr. Nov. '18), banker, Dir. of 15th Bank, Yokohama Specie Bank, and of Anglo-Japanese Hydro-Electric Co., etc. b. 1848 in Kagoshima-ken, and adopted into the family; entered the Kaise [illegible]akko (present Imp. Tokyo Univ.) '69, first as student, then appointed Assist.; removed to Foreign Office as clerk. '71; dispatched to England, '74 as Jap. Exhibition Commissioner and subsequently appointed attache to the Legation; Personal Sec. to Foreign Minister '79; Jap. Consul in London. '82-90; elected Pres. of Yokohama Specie Bank. '90; dispatched to London to bring home the indemnity from China, '96; transferred to Pres. of 15th Bank '99-15. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 98 ([scan leaf 877](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n877/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Sowa, Kaichiro** Prof. of Sowa Co., K. K. Silk dealers; b. 1864 in Kyoto; adopted by Sowa Kahei and succeeded in his business bringing it to the present prosperity. Add. Ginza 1-chome, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Soyeda, Juichi** D.C.L. (Japan), ex-Pres. of Imp. Gov. Rlys; b. 1863 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. from Pol. Economy of the Imp. Tokyo Univ., '84; further prosecuted his studies at Cambridge, England, and Heidelberg and appointed a Councillor of the Treasury on his return home, '87; was promoted to post of Vice-Ministership '93; appointed Pres. of the Bank of Formosa, '99 when the bank was inaugurated; removed to the chairman of the Organization Com. of the Japan Ind. Bank and its President on its being formally started '02; retired from the post in '12; and visited U.S.A. in connection with anti-Japanese agitation in '13. Has taken active part in the introduction of foreign capital; President of Imp. Gov't Railways in '15-16. Add. Fujimicho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Soyejima, Michimasa** 2nd Count (1st Count Tane-omi, d. '05 distinguished himself in the Restoration); Mem. of H.P.; b. in 1871 and was educated at the Peers' School, then at Leys School, Cambridge, England, and Cambridge University where he studied history under Prof. Seeley, class '95. Add. Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Soyejima, Sempachi** Dir. Food Administration Bureau, Dept. Agr. & Com. since '21; b. in 1881; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam. Sent to America. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Sugano, Shoichi** Lt.-Gen., Vice-Min. of War, since '21, b. in Yamaguchi-ken in 1870; studied at the Staff Coll.; Sub.-Lt. '92; Lt.-Gen. '19; stayed in Belgium and England as Attache; Dir. of the Mil. Affairs Bureau, War Office, and then, Div. Com. etc. Took part in the 1904 War as a staff of Nogi's Army. Add. War Office, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Sugawara, Michitaka** Mem. House of Peers (nom. '16), and was for several years Mng.-Dir. of the Japan-American Trust Co., b. 1869 in Miyagi-ken; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96, and entered the service of the Treasury; after holding post of Dir. of Revenue, Customs Office, at Hakodate, Kobe, etc., promoted to Councillor in '04 then Dir. Tax Bureau; Vice-Min. Finance '15-16; took active part in promoting trust. Add. Kagacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Sugi, Seizo** Dir. Finance Bureau, Dept. of Communications; b. in Hokkaido, 1871; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., 1898; passed Higher Civil Serv. Exam.; Post Master at various districts; Dir. of the local marine court of inquiry, etc. Add. Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))

**Sugimura, Kotaro** journalist and author, on the staff of the Tokyo Asahi; b. 1872 in Wakayama; was school teacher and translator at U.S. Embassy, before he entered Asahi '04; travelled several times in the West. Has written a number of books. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 99 ([scan leaf 878](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n878/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Sugimura, Toroichi** ex-Ambassador at Berlin; b. 1857 at Kanazawa; took service at Justice Dept; removed to the Foreign Office '85; Secretary of the Legation at Rome, '87; removed to Paris, '91, to Petrograd, '92; to Vienna, '94-99; again to Mexico, '02-05; Minister to Sweden, '06-11; to Germany, '11-14. Add. Foreign Office. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Sugino, Kisei** Broker of Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mng. Dir. of Yamaichi & Co.; b. in 1870, in Hirosaki, Aomori-ken; grad. '89 from the Banking Training Course attached to Treasury and entered the Bank of Japan; Mng.-Dir. of Nagoya Ginko Ltd. 1901; and came up to Tokyo after 1904-5 War and entered Koike & Co. as its manager and on its voluntary winding up April, '17 created the present concern. Add. Office 3 Kabuto-cho, Tokyo; resid. 816 Sendagaya, suburb of Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Sugita, Teiichi** Mem. of House of Peers, leader of Seiyukai; b. 1851 in Fukui-ken; is one of the dwindling band of 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 '09-08; nom. Crown Mem. of House of Peers in '12. Add. Shimoshibuya, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Sugiura, Shigetake** educationist, ex-tutor of Crown Prince and Principal of Nippon Middle School; b. 1855 in Shiga-ken; studied at the Nanko, pioneer of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '70-76; at Owens Coll. Manchester '76-80 chemistry under Roscoe; afterward Principal of the University Preparatory School, Dir. of Special Edu. Bureau; M.P. in the 1st session; tutor to Crown Prince '14-20. Add. Hisakata-cho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Sumitomo, Kichizaemon** Baron (cr. '11), Pres. of Sumitomo Bank Osaka; b. 1864 at Kyoto, represents one of the oldest millionaire families in Japan; is a younger brother of Princes Tokudaiji and Saionji, and adopted by the family; once sat in the House of Peers as representative of the highest tax-payers of Osaka. The family runs the Sumitomo Bank, copper mining and refinery and also colliery. Add. Chausuyama, Tennoji, Osaka. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Suenobu, Dosei** Pres. Tokyo Marine Ins., Meiji Life Ins. Cos., and of several other important concerns; b. 1855 in Kochi-ken and was among the first batch of graduates of the Imp. Univ., Tokyo; has since devoted himself to business. Add. Torizuka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Suzuka, Yasuiye** Pres. Suzuka & Co., traders and manufacturers of artificial fertilizers; b. 1894 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Yasuiye Suzuka; grad. from Waseda in Commerce; succeeded his father's business on his death in '19; present post when the firm was reformed as a Joint Stock Co., '20. Assumed his father's name, '20. Add. Sagucho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Eisaku** Consul-Gen. in Sydney; b. 1879 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Com. Sch., 1900; passed Dip. Service Exam.; Consul. '08; Embassy Sec. and then Consul. Gen. at Hongkong till '21. Add. Sydney. — p. 100 ([scan leaf 879](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n879/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Suzuki, Fujiya** M.P. & Barrister Patent Attorney; b. 1882 in Oita-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; toured abroad 1906-'08; engaged in business for a time on his return home '10; elected M.P. 1919. Add. 19, Ginza 1 chome, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Isajiro** Dir. the Nippon Celluloid Artificial Silk Co., Teikoku S.S., Toyo Match Mfg. Co., etc.; b. in Kobe 1878; studied at the Tokyo Senshu Gakko and made a trip abroad. Add. Sakaicho, Kobe. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Kantaro** Vice-Adm; b. 1865 in Chiba-ken; grad. Naval Academy '86; Lieut. Commander, '98; Commander, '02; Capt. '03; once Dir. of Torpedo School; Vice-Minister of Navy in '14; Dir. of the Naval Staff Coll. '19; Com. of the 2nd Squadron '21; Com.-in-Chief of Sasebo Adm. '22. Add. Sugamo, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Kisaburo** D.C.L. (Japan), Procurator-Gen. since '21; b. in Kanagawa-ken 1867; grad. from Law Col. of the Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '91, and sat on the bench since '95; meanwhile occupying the posts of Chief Judge at Tokyo District Court, Dir. Legal Affairs Bur., etc., was dispatched abroad in '08 on a tour of inspection; Vice.-Min. Dept. of Justice, '11. Add. Yamabushicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Saburosuke** Dir. of the Japan Chemical Industry Co., and Proprietor of Suzuki Firm, manufacturer and exporter of Iodine, etc.; b. in Kanagawa-ken 1868. He established the former Co. in '06 and was Mng. Dir till May '09 which he resigned at his own convenience and became a Director. He is sole agent for "Ajinomoto" (cooking powder) which has been patented at home and abroad. Add. Atagocho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Shigeru** Dir. State Property Dep't since '22; b. 1878 in Tokyo; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Finance Dept.; Secretary to the Minister; sent to India, Europe and America, '06; Section Chief; Dir. of the Osaka Customs House and then that of Yokohama. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Shimakichi** Dir. Yokohama Specie Bank since 1919; b. 1868; grad. from Keio '89; entered the Bank, '92; Sub. Manager of its New York Branch '95; Manager of the Tientsin, Peking and Shanghai Branches in succession; resigned the post of Vice-Pres. in '22. Add. Yokohama. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Sobei** President of the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and leading banker and businessman in that city; b. in 1856 in a house noted as a wholesale dealer in lumber; sat in the House of Representatives for a long while. Add. Nagoya. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Torahiko** Dir. Tokyo Taxi-Cab Co., Nisshin Life Ins., etc.; b. 1873; studied at Waseda and Nippon; once served in a railway and then returned M.P. for his native place, Fukushima-ken. Add. 1/6 Motomachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Umeshiro** M.P. for Tokyo, Dir. of Kyodo Fire Ins. Co., and Japan Colonization Co., etc.; b. 1862 in Nagano-ken; grad. from Keio-Gijuku '85 and after having been connected with the Jiji, turned to business. Add. Yobancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 101 ([scan leaf 880](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n880/mode/1up))

**Suzuki, Umetaro** Dr. Agr.; Prof. at Coll. Agr., Imp. Tokyo Univ., and noted applied chemist; b. 1875 in Shizuoka-ken; grad. from above Coll. in '97 and was app. four years later its assist. Prof.; scientific tour in Germany, France and Switzerland '03: Prof. at the Morioka Higher Agr. & Forestry School and later transferred to his alma mater. Attended the 8th International Applied Chemistry Conference held in New York. Is a well-known inventor in his line. Add. Kami-shibuya, suburb of Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Tachibana, Koichiro** Gen.; b. 1861 at Fukuoka; grad. Cadet School '83; Cap. '94, Major '98; Colonel '05; and Adjutant to the War Minister, Maj.-Gen. '09. Chief Staff of the Korean Garrison and Com. of Gendarmerie in Korea in '14; Div. Com. in '16; full Gen. and Com. of the Kwantung Garrison, '19-21; Com. of the Siberian Expedition, 21-22; placed on retired list in '23. Add. 300 Yoyogi, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Tadokoro, Yoshiharu** Crown Mem. H.P., ex-Vice-Minister of Edn., '16-'18; Pres. Kyodo Fire Ins. Co.; b. 1871 in Kochi; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '95; passed higher civil service examination the following year; Councillor at various local offices and at Edn. Dep't; was in Europe '03-05 to investigate educational administration; Commissioner of Anglo-Japanese Exhibition '10; Dir. General Education Bureau, Dep't of Education, '11-16. Add. Dote-sanbancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Tagawa, Daikichiro** M.P., ex-Parl. Sec'y of Justice Dept., ex-Deputy-Mayor of Tokyo; b. in 1869 in Nagasaki-ken; grad. from the Waseda Semmon Gakko (now Univ.) in '90; took part in Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars as interpreter; is a prominent Christian thinker. Was imprisoned in '18 on charge of lese majeste for a magazine article. Add. Kobinatadaimachi, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Taguchi, Yoshisaburo** Mng. Dir. Takata Mining Co. And Teikoku Savings Bank; b. 1866 in Okayama-ken; grad. from the Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch., '85 and entered the Takata Firm; Man. of its London Branch '89-91; returned home and was installed as its Manager combining the above posts. Add. 81 Motozomocho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Tajiri, Inajiro** Viscount (cr. Baron '95; Visc. '07), D.C.L., Mem. House of Peers, ex-Mayor of Tokyo ('18-20), ex-Chief of Board of Audit ('02-18); b. in Kagoshima 1850; grad. from Yale, class '71; Councillor of the Finance Dep't '81; afterward Dir. of Loan and other Bureaux; twice Vice-Minister of Finance, '92-02; taught at the Imperial Tokyo Univ. and other institutions; resigned Mayorship in connection with the Municipal scandal '20-21. Has written several works on political economy. Add. Magome-mura, Tokyo-fu. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Takagi, [illegible], Baron (2nd)** D.M., Prof. Tokyo Jikei-in Medical Coll.; b. 1874, son to the late Surgeon-Gen. Takagi Kenkan; studied Medicine in England. Add. 13, Higashi-Toriizaka, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))

**Takagi, Masutaro** ex-M.P. and barrister; b. in 1869 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. Honshirokanecho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 102 ([scan leaf 881](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n881/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Takagi, Rokuro** Japanese Representative of Han-Yeh-Ping Iron and Coal Mining Co.; b. in Miyagi-ken 1880; had only middle school education before entering Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, in 190; was despatched to China by the Co. as a commercial student; took part in Boxers' Trouble as Military Interpreter; then returned to Mitsui and served at its Branches at Hankow and Shanghai. Left the Co. in '11 on the establishment of the I & C Co. Add. 18 Nijukkicho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))

**Takagi, Shichigoro** Proprietor of the Takagi Kaisoten, Pres. of the Sanyu-gumi Joint Stock Co. and Auditor of the Nippon Marine Transportation Co.; b. at Yokohama; graduated from the Waseda Business School '6; succeeded his father's business as shipping agent. Add. Miyazaki-cho, Yokohama. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Kazutomo** Prof. Keio Univ.; b. 1863 in Kawagoye; entered Col. of Law, Imp. Univ. Tokyo, but left in '86; and proceeded to U.S.A., where he grad. from Michigan State Univ.; attended to business in the States and Canada before he returned home '97 to join the Japan Times (Tokyo) which he left in '17 to enter the Foreign Office as Translator till '23, and again joined it. Add. Tsunohazu, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Koi** M.P. Dir. of the Secretariat Bureau in the Home Ministry, Dir. of Homei Life Ins., etc.; b. 1867 in Niigata-ken; studied at Keio '93; dispatched abroad by the Dept. of Agriculture & Commerce; journalist for a time; twice Secretary to Mr. Hara during his accession to Home Office. Add. 19 Nishikubo-Akefunecho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Korekiyo** Visc. (cr. Baron '07), Mem. of House of Peers; b 1845 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 which post he resigned; entered the Bank of Japan, and was made a Director; Vice-Pres. of the Yokohama Specie Bank, '97; elected Vice-Gov., Bank of Japan, then made Pres. of the Specie Bank '05, retaining the former post. He was financial agent for raising foreign loans in England and America, and was dispatched abroad in '05 and '06; Gov. of the Bank of Japan in '11; Minister of Finance '13-14, and again in '18; promoted to Visc. in '20 for his service in connection with the European War; Premier '21-22. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Kumazo** Dir., the Dai-Nippon Aquatic Association, Teikoku Cold Storage Co., etc.; b. 1871 in Sendai, brother of Torata Takahashi Add. 834 Sendagaya-Shinden, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))

**Takahashi, Torata** Pres. of the Tokyo Silk & Woolen Fabric Co. and Mng.-Dir. of the Teikoku Cold Storage Co.; b. 1867 at Sendai; grad. from the Senshu Gakko; in Formosan Govt.-General's service '95-'98; entered the Nippon Rly. Co. '98; and remained there till the railway nationalization came into effect; founded in '07 the Cold Storage Co., the pioneer in Japan; established with others the Tokyo Silk & Woolen Fabric Co. in '17, and then the Nippon Seimo Co. in '18, both of which he presides over. Add. 862 Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 103 ([scan leaf 882](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n882/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Takahira, Kogoro** Baron (cr. '07), ex-Ambassador to Washington; b. 1854 in Iwate-ken; began his career as an official of the former Public Works Dep't, to be transferred to Foreign Office as translator '76; Legation Secy. at Washington, '81; removed to Seoul '84; Consul at Shanghai, '87; Secy. at the Head Office, '90; Consul-Gen. at New York, '91, Minister at the Hague, '92; at Rome, '94, to be transferred to Vienna shortly after; appointed Vice-Minister '99; Min. at Washington '00 where he was Peace Plenipotentiary in '05; relieved of the post in '05; Amb. to Rome '07; to Washington '08-09; was on staff of Prince Fushimi when he visited England '10; Mem. House of Peers, nom. 1917. Add. Naka-Meguro, near Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 883](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n883/mode/1up))

**Takaki, Mikotoro** B.D., D.D., Pres. of Aoyama Gakuin; b. 1864 in Shizuoka-ken; graduated from Victoria University, Toronto ('95-98). On returning home he taught at Eiwa Gakko, Aoyama Gakuin, etc., besides being a Pastor of the Central Tabernacle, Azabu Methodist Church, etc., and also editing a Christian magazine. He has written "Encyclopaedia of Christian Knowledge," "Life of John Wesley," etc. He toured in Europe and U.S.A. '06-07. Add. Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 883](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n883/mode/1up))

**Takakusu, Junjiro** M.A. (Oxf.), D. Litt. (Japan), Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. in Bingo 1865; entered Oxford '88 and studied Sanskrit; further studied in Germany and returned home '97, to be appointed Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Personal Secretary to the Minister of Communications (Viscount Snyematsu); President of Foreign Language School, '00-08; translated several Sanskrit and Pali works. Stayed in London with the Viscount during the Russo-Japanese War; Sekiguchi Daimachi, sent abroad '10-12. Add. Sekiguchi Daimachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 883](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n883/mode/1up))

**Takamatsu, Toyokichi** D. Eng., Emeritus Prof. of Imp. Univ., Tokyo, Dir. of State Industrial Laboratory, Special Mem. of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce; b. 1855 in Tokyo, grad. course of Chemistry at Imp. Tokyo Univ., in '73; further studied at Owens Coll., Manchester, and at Berlin Univ., returning home in '82; held chair of applied chemistry at his alma mater and other institutions before he retired from official career in '05; the Pres. of Tokyo Gas Co. '05-15. Add. Nishikata-machi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 883](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n883/mode/1up))

**Takamura, Ko-un** master-artist in wood carving, Prof. in Gov. Fine Art Academy; b. 1852 in Tokyo; studied under Takamura To-un, a celebrated Buddhist image carver in Tokyo who died '79; undertook wood model for the bronze image of Nanko elected in front of the Imp. Palace and of the Senior Saigo at Ueno Park. Won Gold medal at the Paris Fair '00; frequently honored to carve in presence of their Majesties. Art Commissioner to Imp. Household. Add. Komagome Hayashi-cho, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 883](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n883/mode/1up))

**Takano, Iwasaburo** D.C.L. statist and labor expert; b. 1871 in Tokyo; studied Law at the Imp. Tokyo Univ.; assis.-Prof. at the alma mater '99; sent to France, Germany and U.S.A. for studying atistics ; full Prof. and doctorate on returning home '03 ; again sent abroad '09 ; elected Labor Delegate to Washington in '18 but resigned ; left Gov't. service in '19. His wife is German by birth. Add. 100 Dozaka, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 104 ([scan leaf 883](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n883/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Takarabe** Hyo, Adm., Minister of Navy since '23 ; and Mem. of Admirals' Council ; b. 1867 in Hyuga ; graduated from Naval Cadet School '90 ; was on staff at the headquarters in the '[illegible]4-05 and '04-05 wars ; Capt. '05, Vice-Adm. '13 & Vice-Min. of Navy, '13-14. Put on waiting list for a while in connection with the Naval Scandal in '14 ; Com. of 3rd Squadron in '15 ; Com. of Port Arthur Naval Station '15-0 ; Com., Suseho Adm'ty, '18-'22 and then the post at Yokosuka. Add. Naval Office. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takashima, Kikujiro** Dir. of Oji Paper Mill ; b. 1875 in Fukuoka-ken ; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School '00, and entered the Osaka Shosen Kaisha ; removed to Mitsui Bussan Kaisha '03 and again to the present Co. '12. Add. 476 Tabata-Higashi-Dai-dori, Takinogawa, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takasu, Seiji** Dr. Eng., Dir. Mechanical Eng. Bureau, Rly Dept., b. 1873 ; grad. from the Eng. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97 ; expert to the Govt. Rly. etc. Add. 5/45 Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takasugi, Shin** Dir. Nippon Beer Brewery Co. ; was b. in Okayama in 1868. Add. Hommura, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takata, Kamakichi** Representative Mem. of Takata Firm, Pres., Takata Mining Co., etc.; b. in Yokohama in 1876, 3rd son of the late Tanaka Heihachi, famous silk dealer and adopted by Takata family; grad. from Berlin Univ. in 1901; entered the Shibaura Iron Works in '02 as expert; left it two years after to enter Tokyo Electric Works in which service he remained for years. Add. 2 Higashi-Kobai-cho, Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takata, Koan** M.D., Proprietor of Takata Hospital, Tokyo, and Nan-ko-in Hospital, Chigasaki ; b. 1861 in Kyoto ; grad. from Med. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90 and subsequently commenced practice. Add. Sambancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takata, Motojiro** ex-Director of the Industrial Dept., Formosan Govt.-Gen. ; b. in 1864 in Niigata ; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., and entered Communication Dept. in '93 ; Councillor of Imp. Govt. Rlys. in '07 ; toured in Europe and America on official inspection '07-8 ; is now a Dir. of a Hydro-electric Co. Add. Taipeh, Formosa. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))

**Takata, Sanae** D.C.L. (Japan), Crown Mem. of House of Peers, (nom. '15), President of Waseda Univ. and ex-Minister of Education ; b. 1860 at Tokyo ; grad. Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '82, and had since been connected with Waseda Univ., started the same year by Marquis Okuma ; was once one of the leading members of the Progressionists, but 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 was repeatedly returned to the House from Saitama-ken; toured in Europe and America '14; Minister of Education in the Okuma Cabinet in '15-'16. Add. Komagome, Tokyo. — p. 105 ([scan leaf 884](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n884/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Takata, Shinjiro** Representative Memb. of Takata Firm (Partnership). b. 1878; grad. from Tokyo Higer Commercial Sch.; adopted by the Takata family marrying eldest daughter of the late head. Add. Kita-koga-cho, Surugadai, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takatsukasa, Nobusuke** Prince, formerly one of the five proud houses of Fujiwara extraction founded 1228-94 A.D., scion of the Princely House of Konoye. The present head was b. in 1889; succeeded to the title in '18; is Tutor to the Imperial sons. Add. Kami-Niban-cho. Koj., Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takayama, Choko** ex-Pres. of Teikoku Commercial Bank, b. 1867 in Ehime-ken; grad. from Keio; entered Mitsui Bank '93; returned M.P. for his native place '08. Add. 40 Naka-Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takayama, Keizo** Mng. Dir. of Kwansai Trust Co., Osaka, etc.; was b. 1862 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. from Waseda '85; a journalist for several years; Chief of Osaka Branch of Mitsui Drygoods Store (the present Mitsukoshi), for about ten years; Mng.-Dir. of Kyodo Fire Ins. Co. '05-12. Add. Momo-dani, Osaka. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takebe, Kin-ichi** Dir. Religion Bureau, Educ. Dept., b. 1881; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '08; passed Higher Civil Service Exam; Secretary and Section Chief of the Dep't. till '22. Add. Ro 22, 10 Nishi-katamachi, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takechi, Naomichi** Dir. Tokyo Trust Co., Aud. Nippon Conscription Ins. etc.; b. 1870; studied at Keio and also at a Univ. in Hawaii; was once in diplomatic service. Add. 2/13 Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takeda, Hideo** Vice-Adm. of Eng. (ret.), chairman of Dirs., Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., b. 1864 in Kochi-ken; grad. from the Naval Eng. School, '83; studied in France, '91-92; Commander, '97; Vice-Adm. in 1913, then Dir. of his alma mater; entered the present Co. in '14. Took part in 1894-5 and '04-5 Wars. Add. 116, Haramachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takekoshi, Yosaburo** Crown Mem. House of Peers since '22, author and journalist; b. 1865 in Tokyo; studied at the Dojinsha and Keiogijuku; on the staff of the Jiji; chef de Cabinet of Marquis Saionji '08. Has written "History of 2,500 Years of Japan" and other works. Was app. in '21 Chief Compiler of Dept. Imp. Household; repeatedly sat at the House of Rep. before he entered the Dept. Add. Higashi-Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))

**Takeshita, Isamu** Vice-Adm., Com-in-Chief of First Fleet, '22; b. 1889 in Kagoshima-ken; Sub.-Lieut. '90; Commander '07; Capt. '11; Rear-Adm. '13; Vice-Adm. '17; was in the meantime Naval attaché to Washington. Represented Japan's Navy in the Paris Peace Conference '18; tutor to the Crown Prince and accompanied H. H. to Europe in '21; Vice-Chief the Naval Gen. staff, 21-22. Add. 35 Kurumu-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan leaf 885](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n885/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Taketomi, Tokitoshi** M.P. and leader of Kenseikai, ex-Min. of Finance; b. 1855 in Saga-ken; from obscure politician of local reputation he 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: Chief Secretary of the Cabinet in Okuma-Itagaki Ministry; Minister of Communications in 2nd Okuma Ministry; occupied chair of Finance in Aug., '15-16. Add. Kaga-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Take-uchi, Naoya** Pres. of Nisshin Kisen Kaisha (Japan-China S.S. Co.), b. in 1867 in Toyama; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '94 and after a short service in the Communication Department, entered the Osaka Shosen Kaisha. On the formation of the present Co. as joint undertaking of the N.Y.K., the O.S.K., etc. he was appointed its Mng. Dir., and lastly to present post on the death of Baron Kondo, its former incumbent. Add. Kami-Osaki, near Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Takeuchi, Teizaburo** Gen.-Mng. of the Yasuda Bank, b. 1875 in Hokkaido; adopted by the family; was long connected with the Higo Bank in which he rose to section chief. Add. Yasuda Bank, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Takeuchi, Tsunekichi** non de plume Seiho, Painter-in-Ordinary to the Court, Prof. at Kyoto; Fine Art Academy, is one of the living master painters of the Japanese school; was b. 1864 at Kyoto and studied under the late Kono Bairei; visited Europe '00. Elected Member of the Salon, paris in '22. Add. Miike-dori, Yanagikoji, Kyoto. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Taki, Seiichi** Dr. Litt. (Japan) Professor of Oriental Art at the College of Literature, Imp. University, Tokyo; was b. in 1873, a son of Taki Katei, a master-painter in his day; grad. from Imp. Univ. Tokyo in '96, and further studied art criticism in England and France. He has been a regular correspondent to the London Studio and manages an art journal Kokka. Add. Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Taki, Teisuke** a millionaire draper in Nagoya, Mng.-Dir. of Nagoya Bank and is also connected with various cos. He was b. in 1896 in Nagoya. Add. Nishi-ku, Nagoya. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Takikawa, Benzo** Pres. Kobe Gas Works, ex Chairman of Kobe Chamber of Commerce, is a leading manufacturer of matches in Japan; was b. 1851 at Yamaguchi-ken; engaged in match industry in Kobe since '80 and has done much in restoring credit of Japanese matches abroad. Add. Kusunoki-cho, Kobe. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Tamura, Shinkichi** ex-M.P., Prop. of Tamura Trading Firm, Kobe, ex-Chairman, Kobe Chamber of Commerce, Japan-Canada Bank and Nippon Rice Cleaning Co., b. 1853 in Osaka; when 25 years old he proceeded to Canada and took to trade after years of hardship; afterwards opened above bank and has done much in promoting trade between Japan and Canada. Add. Sakai-cho, Kobe. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))

**Tanabe, Benkichi** Dir. Kuhara Trading Co.; b. 1872 in Kyoto Prefecture; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. in politics '99; entered Sumitomo Bank but removed to Kyushu Colliery & Steamship Co. as its Manager, then Okura Mining and finally to the present Co. Add. 7 3-chome, Sadowaracho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 107 ([scan leaf 886](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n886/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Tanabe, Sakuro** D. Eng. (Japan), Prof. of Engineering at Imp. Kyoto Univ. since '0; b. 1862 at Tokyo; grad. '81 from Gov. Engineering Coll.; undertook the work of connecting lake Biwa with the river Kamo by canal which was successfully carried out '90; Prof. in the Eng. Coll. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., then an Engineer to the Hokkaido Government. Add. Imp. Univ., Kyoto. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanahashi, Aya** b. 1839 at Osaka, is a well-known, lady educationalist, besides teaching at the Gov. Higher Girls' Normal School and other places who keeps her own private girls' school. Her son, Mr. Ichiro Tanahashi, ex-M.P., maintains private boys' school of secondary grade. Add. Maruyama Shimmachi, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanahashi, Takunosuke** Mng.-Dir. of Kyushu Hydro-Electric Co. since its creation in '11; b. 1871, Kyoto; studied economics at the Senshu Gakko; entered Shanghai Spinning Co. '96 and when it was absorbed by Kanegafuchi Spinning Co. next year, he was transferred to it; removed to Fuji Gas Spin. Co. '99 as Manager of its Koyama Workshops and then, being promoted to the head of the Investigation Board, filling the post till '11. Add. 519 Naka-Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Giichi** Baron (cr. '20) Gen. and ex-Minister of War; b. 1863 in Yamaguchi; Sub-Lieut. '86; grad. from the Staff Coll. '98; Dir. of Military Affairs Bureau '10-13; despatched abroad '13; then Com. of the 2nd Brigade, Infantry, promoted to Lieut-Gen. and Vice-Chief of the Gen. Staff Oct., '15; was created peer in connection with the European War, in '20; resigned in '21. Add. Fanacho, Yotsuya, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Ginnosuke** Director of Tanaka Mining Co. and Auditor of the Taihoku Savings Bank, was b. 1873 in Tokyo; is grandson of the late Heihachi Tanaka, widely known as "Raw-silk-king" of his time; studied at Trinity Hall, Camb., England and is a wellknown figure in social circles. Add. Ichibei-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Hozumi** D.C.L. (Japan), M.A. (Columbia), Prof. at Waseda Univ.; was b. in 1875 in Nagano-ken; grad. from Waseda '96 and further studied '01-03 in America, England and Germany. Was once connected with the Yomiuri and was also the editor-in-chief of the Nichi Nichi. Has written several works on finance. Toured abroad in 1921-22. Add. 170 Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Inagi** ex-Chief Librarian of the Imperial Library. b. 1856 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; Chief Librarian '93-'21. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Jiro** Mng.-Dir. of Nippon Petroleum Co., b. in 1873 at Saga-ken; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ. at Law '98; passed the higher civil service examination and was appointed Correspondence Commissioner '98; then Chief of the Bureau of Post and Telegraphs of the Communication Dept. '15; represented Japan at the International Wireless Conference held at Berlin '06-'08; retired from the official service in Feb. '17 to fill the present post. Add. 270 Choja-maru, Kamiosaki, Tokyo. — p. 108 ([scan leaf 887](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n887/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Tanaka, Kaiichi** Manager of Toyo Muslin Mfg. Co., b. 1873, Okayama-ken; studied at the Meiji Law Coll.; engaged in trade at Kobe for years; entered in '10 and served at Koike Goshi Kaisha, then stock brokers; removed to the present Co. in '13 and was soon promoted to the present post. Add. 1268 Kameido, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Mitsu-aki** Count (cr. Visc. '87, Count '90). ex-Minister of the Imp. Household; b. 1813, in Kochi-ken; has had a varied career, having been connected with the Army till '81 when he retired from the service; Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, '89-91; President of the Peers' School, '92, to be removed to the office of Vice-Min. of the Imp. Household; then full Minister '98-09; Pres. of the Compilation Office of the Imp. Household, '18-19. Add. Iwabuchi, Shizuoka-ken. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Shohei** D. Sc. (Japan), b. in Awaji 1862; studied acoustics at Berlin, '84-98, and received a reward from the Kaiser for his invention of a wind instrument; is a consulting engineer of the Imp. Railways and is also doing researches on Western and Japanese musics to improve the latter. Add. Tsukishima, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Son** Dir. of Oriental Compressor Co., adopted son of Count Tanaka, ex-Minister of Imperial Household; was b. 1864 in Fukushima, brother of Sei Iwagami; studied law and economics in France '91-00; lecturer at Peers' School '01; was returned to the House from Kochi in '2. Add. Motozono-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Tsunenori** Dir. of Kirin Brewery Co., Imp. Theatre Co. etc., was b. 1860 in Tokyo. Early entered the Bank of Japan and arose to be the Chief of the Bureau of Supplies. Add. Naka-Rokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Ryuzo** M. P. (Seiyukai) ex-Dir. of Osaka Shosen Kaisha, b. 1864 in Akita-ken; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89 and entered Dep't. of Agr. and Com. in which he was Dir. of Mining Bureau '92; became lawyer '93; appointed Secretary of the House of Representatives '95; took to business and Mng.-Dir. of Fujita Firm; Repeatedly returned M.P. for his native province to be app. Vice-Min of Agr. & Com. in the Seiyukai Ministry, '19. Add. Nakano-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Tokichi** Vice-Min. For. Affairs and Director of Intelligence Bureau since '22; b. in Kyoto-fu, 1878; studied at Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch.; Consul at Singapore, Hongkong, Seattle, etc '03-'10; later Counsellor of the Embassy at Washington, and Dir. For. Trade Bureau 1922. Add. Foreign Office, Tokyo. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanaka, Zenryu** M.P. and ex-Par. Jun.-Secy. of Navy Dept.; b. 1874 in Aichi-ken; when 13 years old entered Buddhist priesthood; graduated from Buddhist Philosophy at Tetsugakkwan (now Toyo Univ.) '95; teacher at Middle Schools till '98; went over to South China '89 to propagate Bndd., where he stayed about 13 years. Add. Kamakura. — p. 109 ([scan leaf 888](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n888/mode/1up))

**Tanakadate, Aikitsu** D. Sc. (Japan), b. 1856 in Iwate-ken; after grad. Coll. of Science of Imp. Tokyo Univ., was sent to England and Germany to complete his studies in physics. Appointed professor of physics '91 and a member of the Committee of Earthquake Investigation of the Imp. Geodetic Commission and of the Imperial Academy; Committee of Mil. Aviation since '12 and also occupies a chair on aeronautics in Imp. Tokyo Univ. Was granted 2nd Class Rising Sun for his service about military balloons during the Russo-Japanese War. Add. Yayoi-cho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Taniguchi, Fusazo** Pres. of Osaka Godo Cotton Sp. Co., Izumi Cot. Sp. Co., and Toyota-shiki Weaving Machine Co., etc.; b. 1861 in Osaka-fu; came to Osaka to start as a dealer in cottons in '88; Dir. of Meiji Cot. Co., '95; organized Osaka Goto Co. '00. Since then he has occupied several important posts in cotton and weaving business in Kansai Districts. Add. Nishi-Narigun, Osaka. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tanimoto, Haro** Mng.-Dir. of Mitsubishi Warehousing Co., b. 1871 in Tottori-ken; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; then entered Mitsubishi Firm and has ever since been connected with it; present post in Oct. '17, after several years at the warehousing business as Manager of the Co's branches at Osaka and Kobe. Add. 68 Hayashicho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tashiro, Yoshinori** M.D., Prof. in Med. Coll. of Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. 1864; graduated from the Med. Coll. in '89; was given a chair at his alma mater '92; established the Tashiro Hospital in '95; was for a time in charge of the Mitsui Charity Hospital opened in '08. Add. Neribei-cho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tatsui, Raizo** ex-Dir. of the South Manchuria Rly. Co., b. 1856 in Osaka; was a clerk in '82 in the Cabinet; was for a time on the staff of the Tokyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbun then run by Viscount Miyoji Ito; Private Secretary to the Viscount as Minister of Agriculture and Commerce '98; entered the S.M. Rly. Co. '95, but left it in '22. He was on the suite of Prince Ito when he was assassinated at Harbin' 08. Add. 75, 6-chome, Aoyama Kitamachi, Tokyo. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tatsuki, Shichila** Minister to Netherlands. b. 1867 in Yamaguchi-ken; was adopted by the family; graduated from Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and passed Dip. Service Exam. '96; Eleve-Consul, Legation Attache and Embassy Sec. successively; Secretary and Section Chief of the For. Office; Counsellor to the Embassy in Petrograd and then Paris, 1909; Min. to Chili '17; present post '20. Add. Jap. Leg., The Hague. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tatsuma, Han-emon** millionaire sake brewer in Japan, was b. 1877 at Naruo, Hyogo-ken, the largest brewing center in Japan, the family having kept up the business for two centuries; owns a number of steamers, and is connected with various business undertakings. Add. Nishinomiya, Hyogo-ken. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tatsumi, Konojo** Dir., Yokohama Specie Bank, b. 1864 in Waka- yamna-ken; studied at Keio; early entered the service of the Bank, till he has risen to the present post. Once Manager of its London Branch. Add. Minami-Nakadori, Yokohama. — p. 110 ([scan leaf 889](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n889/mode/1up))

**Tawara, Yutaka** Dir. of Mitsubishi Paper Mill, etc., was b. in Hyogo-ken in 1871; grad. from the Law Coll., Tokyo Imp. Univ. '95 and entering the Mitsui Firm remained in the service till 1908. Stayed in London as a Govt. Commercial Commissioner which he resigned in 1910, and reentered the Co. Add. 75 Naka-Shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Terajima, Sei-ichiro** 2nd Count. Memb. of H.P., was b. 1870 in Tokyo, eldest son of the late Count Terajima who in his days occupied chair of Foreign Office; studied at Pennsylvania and next at Paris; returned home in '01 and appointed Per. Secretary to Count Hayashi, then Foreign Minister. Add. Shirokane, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Terao, Hisashi** D. Sc. (Japan), formerly Prof. in the Coll. of Science of Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Dir. of the Gov. Astr. Observatory of Tokyo, and Mem. of Imp. Acad. of Japan; b. 1854 at Fukuoka; studied mathematics and astronomy in France, '79-83. Add. Kashiwagi, near Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Terao, Toru** D.C.L., ex-Prof. in Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1858 at Fukuoka; connected with the Bench for some years after graduating from Imp. Tokyo Univ., transferred to the Coll. of Law of his alma mater, '91; studied international law, his special line at Brussels, '92-95; Councillor of the Foreign Office, '05, was Legal Adv. to the Southern Chinese Army '12. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Tochinai, Shojiro** Full Adm. and Com. of Sasebo Admiralty since '22; was b. in 1866 at Morioka; Midshipman in '83; was the Personal Secretary to the Minister '04-'08; Com. of the Training Squadron, Chief of the Naval Affairs Bureau, etc., Vice-Min. of Navy '16-20; Com. of the 1st Fleet, '20-21. Add. Sasebo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Toda, Kaiichi** D.C.L., Prof. Imp. Kyoto Univ.; b. 1871 in Hiroshima-ken; grad. Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; present post, '05; sent to England, Germany and France for study. Add. Kyoto Imp. Univ. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Toda, Ujitomo** Count (cr. '84, formerly Daimyo of Ogaki), late Grand Master of Ceremonies, b. 1854 in Gifu-ken; studied in America, '71-76; Legation Counsellor, '86; Min. Plenip. accredited to the Court of Vienna; removed to the Imp. Household Dep't as Vice-Chief of the Board of Ceremonies; was on suite of Prince Higashifushimi in King George's Coronation. Add. Surugadai, Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))

**Togo, Heihachiro** Count (cr. '07), Admiral of Fleet. O.M. (Br.), 1st Class Golden Kite and Grand Order of Chrysanthemum, Mem. of Supreme Mil. Council, Lord Tutor to the Crown Prince; was b. in 1847, a son of petty retainer of the Lord of Kagoshima. He commenced sailor's career at 16 and at 21 first came under fire in fighting with the late Enomoto's Kaiten. In 1871 he was sent to England for study and returned home '73. In the Japan-China War, he commanded the cruiser Naniwa, and sank the Chinese transport Kowshing, a British steamer flying the British flag; Rear-Adm. after the war; Vice-Admiral in '90; Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet in the War of 1904-5 and hero of Japan Sea battle fought on 27th May, '05; full Admiral, June '04; Chief of Naval Staff, '05, transferred to Mem. Sup. Council of War '08; Adm. of Fleet in '12. Attended King George's Coronation on the suite of Prince Higashi-Fushimi. Add. Kami-rokuban-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 111 ([scan leaf 890](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n890/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Tokonami, Takejiro** Minister of Home Affairs in the Seiyukai Cabinet '18-'22; b. in Kagoshima, 1863; graduated politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90; entered civil service at the Home office, either at head office or local office, in which he rose to be Governor of Tokushima-ken, '01; transferred to Dir. Local Administration, Home Office in '03 and to the Vice-Minister of Home Affairs in '11-12; Pres. of Imp. Govt. Rlys. '13. Add. Mikawadai, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Atsushi** Baron (cr. 1882), Mem. House of Peers, Dir. Tomei Fire Ins. Co., b. 1874, 4th son of the late Prince Keiki Tokugawa, the last Shogun; studied at Peers' School. Add. Ichigaya, Ushi., Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Iyesato** Prince (cr. '84), President of the House of Peers since '03; was b. 1863 at Tokyo; is a third son of Yoshiyori Tokugawa, one of the 3 Tokugawa branches, and was adopted as heir in '68 by the last of the Tokugawa Shoguns, in the very next year of the surrender of the Regency to the Imp. Court. Studied in England, 73-77. Toured abroad '10; a Japanese Delegate at the Washington Disarmament Conference in '21. His son Iyemasa is a young diplomat, now staying in England as Embassy Secretary. Add. Sendagaya, near Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Kuninori** Marquis, head of the clan of Mito, one of the three Houses of Tokugawa which was founded by Yorifusa, 11th son of Iyeyasu. The Marquis was b. 1886, and is now Vice-Pres. of the Red Cross Society. Add. Komme, Honjo, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Rairin** Marquis, formerly one of the three great Houses of Tokugawa which enjoyed the fief at Kishu founded by Yorinobu, 10th son of Iyeyasu. The Marquis, brother of Prince Tokugawa Iyesato and 5th son of Tayasu branch of Tokugawa, was b. 1872; studied for several years in England, and has founded the Nanki Library. Add. Iigura, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Sutotaka** Count (cr. '94), of the Tayasu branch of the Tokugawa; Grand Chamberlain to H.I.M. the Emperor since '22, was b. 1865 in Tokyo; made a tour through Europe and America '89-90; nominated Mem. of the House of Peers in '93. Add. Mita, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokugawa, Yoshichika** Marquis (2nd), Mem. House of Peers; b. 1886 of the Matsudaira (Marq.) family and was adopted by the late Girei Tokugawa, ex-Daimyo of Owari, one of the three branches of the Tokugawa. Add. 33 Fujimi-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))

**Tokutomi, Iichiro** Journalist, chief editor and proprietor of the Kokumin Shimbun, Crown Mem. House of Peers (nom. '11); was b. 1863, at Kumamoto; edu. at the Doshisha, Kyoto; published about '86 "The Future Japan"; issued '87 a monthly magazine "The Friend of the Nation" started in '90 the "Kokumin" (Nation), a daily paper and an English monthly the "Far East"; Councillor of the Home Office in '97. Has writen many books among which the "Life of Yoshida Sho-in" and "History of Modern Japan" may be mentioned; visited Europe and America in '96; founded a philanthropic institute Aoyama Kaikan by donating his own mansion in '22. Add. Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 112 ([scan leaf 891](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n891/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Tokutomi, Kenjiro** (Pen-name "Rokwa"), younger brother of the above, was long on the staff of the Kokumin. Wrote in '99 "Namiko," a popular novel translated into English and other languages; "Omoidenoki" somewhat autobiographical. He undertook pilgrimage to Jerusalem and to Tolstoy in '06, and again to Russia & other places with his wife in Jan. '19. Add. Kasuya, near Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Tomi-i, Masa-akira** D.C.L. (Japan), Privy Councillor; Emeritus Prof. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1858 at Kyoto; grad. Lyons Univ., France '83; Prof. of the College of Law of Imp. Tokyo Univ. '85; once Dean of the College. Add. Ichigaya Yakoji-machi, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Tomizu, Hiroto** M.P. (Seiyukai), D.C.L. (Japan); b. 1861 at Kanazawa; studied law in England and Germany '89-94; was one of the "Seven University Jingoes." Add. Eda-machi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Tomo-no, Otoya** Dir. of the Nishiwaki Bank and Taiyo Life Ins. Co., b. 1867 in Tokyo; grad. in '92 from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo University. Add. Kaga-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Toyama, Mitsuru** Political boss, ex-Pres. of the Gen-yo-sha (a political club); was b. 1855 in Fukuoka-ken; was thrown into prison for having sided with the rebels in the Civil War of '77; now stands aloof from politics and is a sympathizer of Chinese revolutionists. Add. Reinanzaka, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Toyama, Sutezo** Dir. Osaka Savings Bank, Aud. Osaka Commercial Information Agency, etc., b. 1883; grad. from Law Coll., Imp. Kyoto Univ. '08. Add. Tennoji-mura, Osaka. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Toshimitsu, Tsurumatsu** Pres. of Kinugawa Hydro-Elec. Co., Dir. of Tokyo Gas Co., etc.; b. 1863 in Oita-ken; came to Tokyo in '87, to study law at Meiji Univ.; became lawyer and struggled his way up to success; once M.P., but soon resigned to enter into business; Dir. of the then Tokyo Railway Co.; established Kinugawa Hydro-Elec. Co. and Chiyoda Gas Co., the latter being amalgamated with Tokyo Gas Co. later. Add. Tomikawacho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Toyoshima, Naomichi** D.C.L., of ex-Bureau-Dir., Justice Dept.; b. 1871 in Tokyo; grad. '95 from Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; Pub. Proc. in '97; attached to the Supreme Court '07; Councillor of Justice Dept. '11. Has also been Lecturer at his alma mater, Waseda Univ., etc. Add. Akebonocho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Tsuboi, Kumazo** D. Litt. (Japan), Professor at Imp. Tokyo Univ. (Lit. Coll.), was born in 1858 at Osaka; grad. from Lit. of the Univ., and was sent by Govt. to Europe for study; Prof. at his alma mater in '91; then Dean of Coll. Add. Yayoicho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))

**Tsubouchi, Yuzo** D. Litt. (Japan), author and a man of letters; b. 1859 in Aichi-ken; has been connected with Waseda Univ. from its inception '82, being now its Emeritus Prof.; grad. Coll. Lit. of the now Imp. Tokyo Univ. '82; is more widely known in public as pioneer novelist and dramatist; is the foremost Shakespearian scholar of Japan and translated a dozen of his plays; has also written several works on ethics; organized in '11 the Literature and Drama Society but dissolved it in '13. Add. Yochomachi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 113 ([scan leaf 892](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n892/mode/1up))


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**Tsuboya, Zenshiro** Dir. of Hakubunkan, journalist; b. 1863 in Niigata-ken; grad. from Waseda '88, and connected with the Firm ever since; toured Europe '07; has written a number of works on travel, etc. Add. Kita-Yamabushi-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsuchii, Rinkichi, nom de plume "Bansui,"** Prof. at 2nd (Sendai) High School; was b. 1871 in Sendai; grad. Lit., Imp. Univ., Tokyo; further studied literature in Europe '01-04. Has written a number of poetical works; translated Sartor Resartus. Add. Sendai — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsuchiya, Iwao** M. D., Physician at Court, was b. in 1874 in Yamanashi-ken; grad. from Imp. Univ., Tokyo (1901) and from a German Univ. (1909). He was appointed at Court in 1911 and is also practising. Add. Tamachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsuchiya, Masanao** Visc., Master of Ceremonies & Chamberlain to the Crown Prince; b. 1881 of a former Daimyo family; grad. Literature, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '08; was on the suite of the Crown Prince when he visited Europe in '21. Add. 164 Aoyama-Onden, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsuda, Umeko** lady educationist and Dir. of the Girls' English School founded by herself in Tokyo; b 1865 in Tokyo; daughter of the late Tsuda Sen, an agriculturist; was among the first batch of girls sent '71 to U.S.A. for study by the Imp. Gov.; stayed there till '82 and on returning home was appointed teacher in the Peeress' School and lecturer in the Women's Higher Normal School; has frequently visited America. Add. Goban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsukamoto, Yasushi** D. Eng., Dean of the Eng. Coll. and Prof. of Architecture, Imp. Tokyo Univ., b. 1869 in Kyoto; grad. in '93 from Imp. Tokyo Univ., in which he was appointed lecturer; further studied in England, Germany and France '99-02; Prof. at the alma mater on his return. Add. Hisakatacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsukuda, Ichiyo** ex-Dir. of the South Manchuria Rlys, '13-21, ex-Vice-Pres. of the Yokohama Specie Bank; was b. 1863 in Ehime-ken; grad. Law at 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 '03-05; is now conducting business in Manchuria. Add. Takagicho, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsukuda, Issei** Dir. of the Hypothec Bank of Japan; b. 1867 in Ishikawa-ken; studied politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. in 98; entering the Dept. of Finance, was promoted to Inspector of Customs, Dir. of the Revenue Superintending Offices at several places, and finally Dir. of the Printing Bureau; transferred to the present post, '17. Add. Nakano-machi, Ichigaya, Tokyo. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))

**Tsukakoshi, Utaro** Mng.-Dir. of Nippon Chemical Fertilizer Mfg. Co., b. in 1879 in Tokyo; studied pharmacy and chemistry at Tokyo Pharmaceutical School and at the Institute of Technology, Boston, U.S.A.; further studied dry distillation of wood in U.S.A.; appointed Chief of Dry Distillation Works, and subsequently of Chemical Laboratory of the Karafuto Gov't; left the official service '12 and formed Nippon Chemical Pulp Co. in '13 and later the present Co. with Mr. K. Koike, his brother-in-law. Add. Ochiai, Karafuto. — p. 114 ([scan leaf 893](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n893/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Tsunashima, Kakichi** Pastor of Bancho Congregational Church, Tokyo b. 1860 in Okayama-ken; studied at Doshisha, and Yale Univ., U.S.A.; Pastor of the present church about for twenty years. Peace Envoy to U.S.A. in '13 representing Christian churches of Japan, and to Constance in '14 representing Japan. Add. Nakarokubancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 894](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n894/mode/1up))

**Tsuneto, Noritaka** D. Agr., Pres. of Rasa Island Phosphate Co.; b. 1857 in Oita-ken; grad. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '83; Expert at Dept. Agr; Prof. Agr. and Forest. School, at Morioka then at Kagoshima; Expert of Formosan Govt; retired from official service '04. Add. Wakamiyacho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 894](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n894/mode/1up))

**Tsurumi, Sokichi** Dir. of the Commercial Bureau, Dept. Agr. & Com., b. 1873 in Toyama-ken; grad. from Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Home Office '99; served in the local Govt. before he was transferred to the Dept. '08; Dir. of the Aquatic Product Bureau '17; twice dispatched abroad; represented Japan in the Economic Conference of the Allies in Paris during the Great War. Add. 12 Aoyama Takagicho, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 894](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n894/mode/1up))

**Tsutsuki, Keiroku** Baron (cr. '08), D.C.L., Privy Councillor since '07; b. 1862 in Tokyo; studied in Germany '82-85, after grad. from Imperial Tokyo University; appointed Sec. of Legation and Per. Sec. to the Foreign Min., '86; travelled abroad '89 on the suite of Prince Yamagata; entered the Home Office in which he was appointed Director 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., '97; Env. Extr. Min. Plen. unattached '98; Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '99 under the late Visc. 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 Special Amb. to attend the Hague Peace Conference of '07; was created Baron for the service. Add. Mamiana, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 894](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n894/mode/1up))

**Uchida, Kakichi** ex-Vice-Min. of Communications, '7-'18, b. 1866 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; Dir. of Civil Affairs, Formosa, '11-15. Add. 14 Hiyoshicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 894](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n894/mode/1up))

**Uchida, Sadatsuchi** Min. Resident in Turkey since '20; was b. 1865 at Kokura; grad. Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ. and appointed attache in '89; élève Consul at Shanghai in '90; transferred to Seoul in '93, Consul-General in '02; Min. and Con.-General in Brazil in '07; decorated for his service during the Russo-Japanese War; Min. to Sweden, '11-'18. Promoted to Amb. in '23. Represented Japan in the International League as Senior Commissioner. — p. 115 ([scan leaf 894](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n894/mode/1up))


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**Uchida, Yasuya** Count (Baron '07. Vis. '11', Minister of Foreign Affairs since '18; b. 1865 in Kumamoto-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ; attaché at Washington '87; Per. Sec. to the Min. of Agr. & Com. and at the Foreign Office; Sec. of Legation at London '93; transferred to a similar post at Peking '93-98; Dir. of Political Bureau, to be promoted Vice-Min. of Foreign Affairs '00; Minister to Peking, '01-06; Amb. at Vienna, and next at Washington '09; Minister of Foreign Affairs in '12. Ambassador to Petrograd during the Great War, and was promoted in court rank in '20 for his service in connection with the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace. Corentess. Uchida was educated at Vassar College, U.S.A. Add. Nishi Okubo, near Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Uchimura, Kanzo** Christian teacher and essayist, was b. 1861 in Saitama; grad. from Sapporo Agr. Coll. '81; clerk at the Dep't of Agr. and Commerce; studied at Amherst Univ. '83-88; instructor at the 1st Higher School, Tokyo, and by his refusal to bow before the Emperor's portrait from religious scruples he had to resign; then took to journalism; and is now educationist and non-Sectarian Christian teacher; publishing a religious monthly. Wrote "How I Became a Christian" and others. Add. Tsunohazu, near Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Uchimura, Tokujiro** Mech. E., Mem., A.S.R.E., Patent Solicitor; was b. 1867 in Tokyo; grad from the Tokyo Higher Technical College in '90; examiner of the Gov't Patent Bureau till '05; Chief Expert of the Imp. Refrigerating Co., travelled through Europe and America to inspect cold storage business in '07. Add. Yariyacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Uchiyama, Kojiro** Gen., (Ret. '22), ex-Chief Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty '12-'22, was b. 1859 in Tottori; Sub.-Lieut. (Art.) '79; attached to Legations in Russia and France; Commanded Art. Corps in the Russo-Japanese War, again attaché at Petrograd till '07; Commander of Yura Fort '08 and of Divisions; General '15. Add. Harajuku, Sendagaya, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Ugaki, Issei** Lt.-Gen., Dir. General Affairs, Mil. Edu. Board. b. 1863; Sub. Lt. in '93 and has gradually risen to the present post. Tour of inspection in China and East Russia, till appointed Dir. Staff Coll. etc. Add. Mil Educ. Board, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Ue—** See Uye—. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Ukita, Kozutami** D.C.L. (Japan), historian and educationist, Prof. Waseda Univ., was b. 1860 in Kumamoto; studied English under Capt. James of U.S.A. engaged by the Lord of the Fief and was converted into a Christian; grad. Doshisha '79; was for some while engaged in religious work and journalism; 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. Takata, near Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))

**Uno, [illegible]** D.M., Emeritus Prof. Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Prop. of the Rakuzando Hospital for skin diseases; was b. in Shidzuoka in 1850; grad. Medicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '76; Assist-Prof. in the Coll. in '81, and subsequently appointed Vice-Pres. of University Hos- ital ; was sent to Germany in '89 for study. Resigned the chair in 01 to establish the hospital. Add. Yumicho, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 116 ([scan leaf 895](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n895/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Urabe, Hyakutaro** D.C.L. (Keio), Prof., Keio Univ.; b. 1869 in Fukuoka-ken; grad. from Keio, '95; was on the editorial staff of the Jiji '95; Prof., of his alma mater and the Chief Editor of the Nippon. Add. Keio Univ., Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Urabe, Jofu** Pres. of Meiji Leather Mfg. Co. and Mng.-Dir. of Borneo Rubber Co.; was b. in 1871 inChiba-ken; graduated from Waseda in politics; entered Sakuragumi Firm and when it was reorganized into a joint stock Co.; was elected its President. Add. Higashi Okubo, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Usami, Katsuo** Governor of Tokyo-fu since '21, b. in Yamagata-ken 1869, grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. 1896; Councillor to various local Governments and then to Home Office; Gov. of Toyama-ken, 1908; transferred to Korea in 1910 to become Chief of Home Affairs Dept.; retired in 1919; app. to the present post in succession to Mr. Abe. Add. Official residence, Shiba Park, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Ushijima, Kinji** potato planter in Cal., U.S.A. and Pres. of Japanese Association of San Francisco; b. 1866 at Kurume; studied at Keiogijuku; went over to U.S.A. and began potato plantation from which he made a fortune; is reputed as "Potato King" along the Pacific coast. Add. Barclay, San Francisco, U.S.A. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Ushio, Keinosuke** Dir. Local Govt. Bureau, b. 1881; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '05; passed Higher Civil Serv Exam. and entered Home Office; Dir. Sanitation Bureau till '22 and then transferred to the present post. Add. 45 Yakoji, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Uyeda, Mannen** D. Litt., Philologist, Prof. Lit. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1867 in Aichi ken; grad. the above Coll. in '88; sent to France and Germany to prosecute further study; once acting Dir. of the Tokyo Foreign Language Sch.; Councillor and Bureau Chief of the Edu. Dep't.; Dean of the Lit. Coll. till '20. Represented Japan in the meeting of the International Univ. Club held in Brussels in '23. Add. Yanaka Shimizucho, Shitaya, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Uyehara, G. Etsujiro** Dr. S. (London Univ.); born in 1878 in Nagano-ken, grad. from the Univ. of Washington, U.S.; lecturer at the Tokyo Higher Tech. Sch. '11-14; Prof. at Meiji Univ. '13-20; is silver medalist of Univ. of London; M.P. since '17. Publ. The Political Development of Japan (English), Studies on the Constitutions of Japan (Japanese), Democratic Institutions in Japan (Jap.), etc. Add. Takagicho, Aoyama, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Uyehara, Shikazo** Dir., Keisei Electric Rly. Co., Borneo Rubber Co., Japan Electro-Industrial Co., etc.; b. 1869 in Oita-ken; grad. from the Oita Normal School and Tokyo Senmon Gakko (forerunner of Waseda Univ.); passed the Exam. for Bar and began practice in Tokyo; once returned M.P. Add. 16. Shin-Suwacho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))

**Uyehara, Yusaku** Baron (cr. '07), Marshal, ex-Chief of General Staff Board, b. 1856 in Hyuga; Sub-Lieut. (Eng.) '69; was ordered to study in France '89; staff officer to the 1st Army in the Sino-Japanese War; attended the coronation ceremony of the Tsar and also the Hague Peace Conference; chief staff to Marshal Nozu in the Russo-Japanese War; Com. of 7th Division '08; Minister of War '12-13; Chief, Military Education Board '14; Field Marshal in '19; retired from the Gen. Staff in '23. Add. Daimachi, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 117 ([scan leaf 896](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n896/mode/1up))


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**Uyemura, Chozaburo** Mng.-Dir. Japan Beer Brewery Co., etc. was b. 1862 in Tokyo; was for some years an official of the Departments of Agr. and Com. and of Communications. Add. Aoyama Minami-cho, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Uyemura, Masahisa** a Christian preacher and Prof. at the Meiji Gakuin, pastor of the Fujimicho Church, Tokyo; was b. 1859 in Tokyo; is one of the prominent Christians brought up in the early seventies at Yokohama. Add. Nakarokubancho, Koji., Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Uyeno, Kintaro** Dr. Pharmacy, Dir., Dai Nippon Beer Co., b. 18[illegible] in Tokyo; grad. from the Coll. of Science, Imp. Tokyo Univ.; entered the Co. as an expert. Add. 16 Koguicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Uyeno, Seiichi** Vice-Pres. of the Asahi-Shimbun, Tokyo and Osaka b. in Osaka, 1882; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '07 and took to journalism. Osaka Asahi, Osaka. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Uyeno, Yasutaro** M.P., b. in Toyama-ken, 1865; was in the local government service for years; next a newspaper editor and businessman; Sen. Sec. to the Dept. of Justice in the Seiyukai Administration 1920. Add. 180 Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Uyesugi, Shinkichi** D. C. L., Prof. at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1878 in Ishikawa-ken; studied politics at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and app. its assis. Prof. '03; studied in Germany '06-09; full Prof. '12; toured abroad '20. His specialty is Japanese Constitution. Add. Otsuka Sakashita, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Uzawa, Somei** D. C. L. (Japan), barrister, M.P. (Seiyukai), Dir. of the Meiji Univ.; b. 1872 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. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Wada, Eisaku** painter of Western style, Prof. in the Tokyo Fine Art Acad., was b. 1874 in Kagoshima-ken; grad. from the Academy in '96 and Assist.-Prof. at his alma mater for some years; sent to France where he studied under Raphael Collin; is a Mem. of the Hanging Committee of Imperial Academy of Arts. Add. Kasumicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))

**Wada, Toyoji** Crown Mem. of House of Peers (nom. 1921); Mng.-Dir. of Fuji Spinning Co., was b. 1861 in Oita-ken; proceeded to America as Agent of Kai Shoten about '83 and returned home about five years later; entered Mitsui Bussan Kaisha and Kanegafuchi Spinning Co., which was started in '96; next the present Co. Add. Mukojima, Tokyo. — p. 118 ([scan leaf 897](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n897/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Wada, Toyotane** M.D., Prof. at Osaka Med. Coll., Dir. of the Psychopathological Dept. of the Osaka Prefectural Hospital; b. 1880 in Osaka; grad. from the above coll. and was in the military service; sent to Germany for study by the alma mater '09; present post '17. Add. Med. College, Osaka. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakabayashi, Raizo** Memb. House of Peers nominated in '22, and ex-Gov. of Kyoto-fu; b. 1865 in Niigata-ken; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '93; Secy to local Gov't; was in the service of Korean Govt. till '10; then app. Gov. of Nara-ken and transferred to several prefectures in similar capacity. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakamiya, Sadao** Vice-Min. Dept. of Communications since '21; b. in Aichi-ken in 1875 and adopted by the family; studied law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. and entered the Govt. service; Dir. Mercantile Marine Bureau during the Great War. Home; 4/1 Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakao, Ikuzo** silk exporter, M.P., Mem. of the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, Dir. Wakao Bank, Hiranuma Bank, Y'hama Elec. Rly, Y'hama Warehouse Co. etc.; b. 1857 in Yamanashi-ken; engaged in foreign trade chiefly exporting raw silk; prominent figure in the business circle of the Port as a head of the Wakao family; repeatedly returned M.P. for Yokohama City. Add. Honcho, Yokohama. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakao, Kinnosuke** Memb. Kofu Chamber of Commerce, Chairman Wakao Bank and Nippon Electric Chemical Industry, Dir. Tokiwa Life Ins., Tokyo Electric, Tokyo Gas, etc., b. 1882, studied Politics at Imp. Tokyo Univ. Add. Kofu. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakao, Rin** Dir. Yokohama Exchange, Dir. Hokkaido Hydro-Electric Co. etc., b. 1888; early entered business. Add. 4/195 Nogemachi, Yokohama. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakao, Shohachi** M.P., Dir. of Tokyo Electric, Naigai Kogyo, Tokyo Taxi-Cab, Nippon Seimu, and many others; b. in 1873 and adopted into the family '96 by marriage; studied at the Chuo Daigaku. Add. [illegible]/34 Mita, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakao, Tetsunosuke** Pres. Wakao Savings Bank, Dir. Daito Sugar, Naigai Spinning, etc., b. 1889 and was in the service of Tokyo Elec. Co. Add. 3/2 Tsukiji, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Wakatsuki, Reijiro** ex-Minister of Finance, Crown Mem. of House of Peers, was b. 1866 in Shimane-ken; grad. from Law, Tokyo Imp. Univ., '92; was appointed Councillor of the Treasury soon after graduation, where he rapidly rose and was appointed Bureau Dir. '03, and then Financial Agent in London in '06; recalled home and appointed for the second time Vice-Minister of Finance '08, resigned in '11., Minister of Finance Dec. '12—Feb. '13 and again April '14—Aug. '15. Add. Nakarokubancho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Chifuyu** Mem. House of Peers since '20; Mng.-Dir. of the Franco-Japanese Bank (Tokyo Branch), b. 1876; son of Chiki Watanabe and adopted as heir by his late uncle Viscount Kunitake Watanabe Watanabe; grad. in Law, Imp. Univ. (Tokyo) '98; further educated in France, Germany and America; Manager of Industrial Bank of Japan for some years; then Mng.-Director of Nippon Seikosha and Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co.; was for a while proprietor and editor of a Tokyo daily. Add. Nishimachi, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 119 ([scan leaf 898](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n898/mode/1up))


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**Watanabe, Kaichi** D. Eng., C.E., B.S., Pres. Ishikawajima Shipbuilding Co., Dir. Keihan Elec. Rly.; b. in Nagano-ken; 1853; grad. in '83 Gov't Eng. College; conferred C.E. and B.S. by Glasgow Univ. which he finished in '89; then studied practical side under Sir John Fowler and other noted British engineers; elected member of Civil Eng'ring Society, London. Add. Omote-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Jiemon** Pres. of 27th Bank. Watanabe Warehousing Co., Asahi Life Ins. Co. and of Watanabe Hozen Kaisha, Dir. of Tokyo Bay S.S. Co. etc.; b. 1870 in Tokyo; second son of the late Jiemon Watanabe, a millionaire merchant of Tokyo; on his father's death, assumed both his name and business. Add. 1-chome, Honzaimokucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Katsusaburo** Representative of the Watanabe Partnership Unltd., b. in Tokyo 1873, younger brother of the above; grad. from the now defunct Shogyo Gakko '00; a promotor of Tokyo Taxi-cab Co. est. '18. He is also connected with various other enterprises. Add. Shiro-yama, Nishi-kubo, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Katsusaburo** ex-Dir. of Local Adm. Bureau, Home Dept.; b. 1872 in Okayama-ken; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '96 and had been in service of local gov'ts, last Gov. of Tokushima-ken; Add. Minami, Enokicho, Ush., Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Ryusei** Dir. Nagoya High Sch. since '21; b. in Niigata-ken, 1866; grad. from Tokyo Senmon Gakko (now Waseda Univ.) '87; studied Ethics in U.S.A. and Germany; app. Prof. of the Tokyo Musical Academy, Tokyo Higher Normal School, and the Dir. of the former school, etc. Despatched to China in 1913 and Europe and America 1920. Add. Nagoya. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watanabe Toshijiro** Dir. of Watanabe Bank, Yokohama Canvas Co. etc., b. 1882, son to Fukusaburo Watanabe, Pres. of the Bank and Dir. of the Yhama Specie Bank, Yhama Elec. Co., etc.; grad. Economic Imp. Tokyo Univ. '14; toured in U.S.A. '15. Add. Nishitobe, Yokohama. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watanabe, Toru** Dir. Kinugawa Hydro-Electric Co., Banzai Life Ins. Co., Borneo Rubber Co., etc., b. 1867 in Chiba-ken; grad. from Waseda; newspaper man for a time on the Tokyo Nichi Nichi; Manager of Tokyo Stock Exchange till '06; was promoter and then Mng.-Dir. of the Yinkow Water Works and Electric Co., China. Add. 52 Takanawa Minamicho, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))

**Watase, Shozaburo** Ph. D., D.S.C. (Japan), Prof. of Zoology, Coll. of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo; graduated from College of Agriculture (Sapporo) '84; studied Zoology at Imp. Tokyo. Univ. '84-86; John Hopkins Univ. '86-90; Clark Univ. '90-92. Was Lecturer at the University of Chicago, '92-1900; travelled extensively in America, Europe and in Tropics. Add. 9 Minami-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 120 ([scan leaf 899](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n899/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Watase, Torajiro** elder brother of the above, was b. at Numazu '60; grad. Sapporo, Agr. Coll. '84. Was connected with educational works at Tokyo and in the provinces; then started business as seed-grower and importer and exporter of agricultural implements and requisites. Sat in the Municipal Council, in which he had charge of the Grand Exhibition Section. Add. Tame-ike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yada, Seki** Mng.-Dir. of Toshin Warehousing Co., b. in 1862 in Wakayama-ken; grad. from Keio '80; was a journalist on the Jiji's staff for some years; took to business and entered in '95 Mitsui Bank and was appointed Auditor in '15; the present post in the Toshin which is practically run by the Firm in '16. Add. 1 8-chome, Tamachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yajima, Eisuke** Dir. of 10th Bank and Kofu Gas Co., Pres. of Yajima Silk Filature Co., etc., dealer in silk and cottons yarns; b. 1869 in Yamanashi-ken. Add. Midoricho, Kofu. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yajima, Kajiko** Mrs, lady educationist, Pres. of W.C.T.U. of Japan; b. 1834 in Kumamoto-ken; entered a Teachers' Training Institute at her 38th year; founded present W.C.T.U. in '86, Crittenden Home in '95 and ever since has devoted herself to social reform of girls; had long been Dir. of Joshi Gakuin. Represented Japanese women at the age of 86 in the International Prohibition Meeting held in London, '20. Add. Tameike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Buntaro** Dr. Eng., Dir., Mitsui Mining Co., b. in Fukui-ken, 1861; grad. from Tokyo Imp. Univ. '86, furthering his studies in Germany '89-91; returning home, expert to Ikuno Mine and next Dir. of Kamioka Mine owned by the Mitsui. Add. 1542, Odaki, Nakano, Toshima-gun, Tokyo-fu. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Eitaro** Mng. of the Iwakuni Railway School, Councillor of Waseda Univ., Nisshin Life Insurance Co., Ltd., etc.; was b. in 1862 in Aichi prefecture; graduated from the Aichi Normal School and next from the Tokyo Senmon Gakko (forerunner of the present Waseda Univ.); took to journalism; entered business in '92 and was connected with Tokyo Electric Railway, Narita Railway, and Nippon Railway Co.; official receiver of the Nippon Rly. when it was nationalized. Add. Shirokane Daimachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Junjiro** Dir. Shrine Bureau, Home Office, b. 1883; grad. at Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '08; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. and has since been in the service of Home Office. Add. 4 Hayashi-cho, Koji, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))

**Yamada, Naoya** Dr. Eng., Director of Mitsui Mining Co. and Hokkaido Colliery and S.S. Co.; was b. in 1860 Tokyo; graduated from Mining and Metallurgy at Imperial Tokyo Univ. '85; Mining Supervisor of Gov., then he entered the Mitsui. Add. Nakarokuban-cho, Koji, Tokyo. — p. 121 ([scan leaf 900](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n900/mode/1up))


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**Yamada, Saburo** D.C.L., Dean and Prof. in the Law Coll. of Imp. Tokyo Univ.; b. 1869 in Nara-ken; first studied at the Tokyo Senmon Gakko (now Waseda Univ.) and then grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '96; studied International Private Law at the Univ. Hall and in Germany, England, etc. '97-01; Prof. at the Univ. on his return; is on the Higher Civil Service Exam. Committee Add. Benten-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamagata, Isaburo** 2nd Prince; Privy Councillor since '22; Gov.-General of Kwantung '20-'22; b. 1857 in Yamaguchi-ken; an adopted son and heir of the late Marshal Prince Yamagata, being a son of his sister. Studied in France; held various posts in the Central Government and as Governor in several provinces; Minister of Communications till '08; Dir. of Political Affairs, Korean Gov.-Gen. '10-19; and then, Civil Administrator of Kwantung till '22; succeeded to the title on the death of his father in the year. Add. Gobancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamagata, Iso-o** Editor of the Herald of Asia, b. 1869 in Shiga-ken; studied literature at Imp. Tokyo Univ., was on the staff of the Yorozu; Editor and Prop. of the Seoul Press, English daily in Korea, 1909-'22. Add. Takata, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamagishi, Keinosuke** Mng.-Dir. Nikka Oil Mfg., and Councillor Mitsubishi Trading and Partnership, etc.; b. in Tokyo in 1879; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial Sch.; Mng. of the Branches of Mitsubishi Partnership at Hongkong and Peking. Add. 146 Shirokane-Imasato, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Einosuke** D. Sc. (Japan), Court Councilor and ex-Director of the Imperial Archives and Mausolea; was b. 1863 in Shimane-ken; grad. in Physics at Tokyo Univ. in '84; Prof. in Imp. Kyoto Univ. '97; President of Peers' Sch. in '05; present post in 1921 when the Imp. House was reorganized. Add. Iidamachi, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Kisaburo** Ph. D., Mng.-Dir. of Furukawa Mining Co. and Dir. of Furukawa Trading Co., Asahi Denka Co., etc., b. in Tokyo, 1874; graduated from Johns Hopkins, '02; entered Furukawa Firm, in which he has risen to the present post. Add. 260 Higashi-dai, Shinagawa, near Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Shokichi** Manager, Imp. Hotel, Tokyo, b. 1882; and adopted into the family by marriage; combines post of Dir. of Fujiya Hotel, etc. Add. Imp. Hotel, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Seitaro** Mng.-Dir. of Yamaguchi Bank, Tokyo, since its est. Aug. '17; b. in 1885 of millionaire family in Niigata-ken; studied economics at Harvard; returned home in '10 to become Mng.-Dir. of Hokuetsu Hydro-Electric Co. which post he still holds; connected with a number of other cos. presiding over or directing them as the head of the family. Add. 1 3 chome, Honcho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))

**Yamaguchi, Soji** Auditor of the Bank of Japan, b. 1851 in Shimane-ken; had long served in the Financial Dep't as Bureau Dir., and entered the Nippon Ginko about twelve years ago. He is elder brother of Mr. Einosuke Yamaguchi. Add. Haraikata-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 122 ([scan leaf 901](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n901/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Yamaguchi, Tetsuya** D. Eng. (Japan), Director of the Uraga Dock-yard, Insp.-Gen. of Naval Construction (ret.); was b. in Tokyo in 1856 and studied engineering at the former Gov. Engineering Coll. He then entered the Navy as an engineer. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))

**Yamaji, Joichi** M.P., b. in Hiroshima-ken, 1882; grad. at Politics, Waseda and started life as a newspaperman. Repeatedly returned M.P. Add. 79 Suwo-Higashi, Tozukamachi, near Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))

**Yamakawa, Gitaro** D. Eng., Prof. of Electric Eng. at Imp. Imp. Tokyo Univ. since '87; b. at Saitama-ken; in 1860; graduated electricity from the Gov. Engineering Coll. in '82; stayed in Europe for study '96-99; has written several works on his speciality. Add. Kagomachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))

**Yamakawa, Hashio** D.C.L., Prof. of the Naval Academy and the Staff Coll., Councillor of the Naval Office; Dir. of the Treaty Bureau, For. Office; b. in Nagasaki-ken, 1873; grad. from Politics, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '98; studied International Law in the Univ. Hall; passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; Naval Interpreter; attended the 2nd International Peace Conference at the Hague. He is also a Judge of the Higher Prize Court. Add. Naval Office, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))

**Yamakawa, Kenjiro** Baron (cr. '15), D. Sc. (Japan). Emeritus Prof. of Imperial Tokyo Univ., and Memb. of Privy Council since '23; b. 1854 at Aizu; studied physics in Russia and America; was connected with Tokyo Imp. Univ. after his return in '73, ultimately rising to be President. He resigned the post and was nom. Mem. House of Peers '04. Pres. of Imp. Kyushu Univ. on its inauguration in '11; Pres. of Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '13, combining ad interim a similar post at Kyoto in '14. Add. Ikebukuro, near Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))

**Yamakawa, Yuki** ex-Dir. Yokohama Specie Bank; b. 1855 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 then of London Branch at the time of Russo-Japanese War. Add. Nishitobe, Yokohama. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Gombei** Admiral (ret.), Count (cr. Baron '02, Count '07), ex-Premier, b. 1852 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 early in Meiji era; round-the-world voyage on board a German warship; Lieut. '80; was one of the commissioners sent to England '85 to bring home the cruiser Naniwa built there; was dispatched to Europe and America in '97 on suite of the then Vice-Minister of the Navy (Adm. Kabayama); Captain '90 and transferred to the Naval Office first as Personal Secretary to the Minister; Rear-Admiral and Bureau Director '95; Vice-Adm. '96; Minister from '98 to Jan. '06; full Admiral '04. Dispatched to England and U.S.A. on suite of Prince Fushimi '07 and was decorated with G.C.M.G. by King Edward; formed Cabinet '13-14 succeeding the 3rd Katsura Ministry. The Naval Scandal involved his Cabinet and it fell in '14. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 123 ([scan leaf 902](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n902/mode/1up))


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**Yamamoto, Jotaro** ex-Executive Dir. of Mitsui Bussan, was b. in 1867 in Fukui; entered the service of the Company in '82, and was attached to the Branch at Shanghai, where he soon rose to be its Manager and remained till '07; transferred to the head office in '12, involved in the Naval Scandal and left the Mitsui. Add. Shinsaka, Akasaka. Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Tadasaburo** Proprietor of Sho-sho Yoko (Trading Co.). Pres. of Fukuoka Mining Co., b. in Okayama-ken, 1873; made a fortune during the European War; engaged in mining, shipping and trading. Ikegami, near Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Naoyoshi** Dir. Teikoku Elec. Industry Co. etc., b. 1870 and grad. from the Agricultural Coll., Imp. Univ.; runs the Mikasa Hotel, Karuizawa. Add. 3 Kioi-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto, Tatsuo** Baron (cr. '20) Mem. House of Peers, ex-Minister of Agr. & Com., ex-Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan; b. 1856 in Oita-ken; connected with educational work '80-'82; entered Mitsubishi Firm, '82; Dir. of Nippon Yusen Kaisha; entered in '90 Bank of Japan in which he was appointed Dir. of Banking Bureau, to be nominated Governor '98-'03; Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan '10; Minister of Finance in '11-12; again Minister of Agriculture and Commerce '13-14; and for the third time in '18-22; created Peer in connection with the European War. Add. Kami-Niban-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamamuro, Gunpei** Col. and Chief Secy. of the Salvation Army. b. 1871 in Okayama-ken; raised himself from a printer's apprentice and studied at Doshisha, to enter Salvation Army in '95; is known as an influencial preacher as well as an able social reformer. Has written a number of Christian works. Add. Salvation Army, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamanaka, Isamu** Pres. Yamanaka Bank, Dir. Shinagawa Elect. Power Co., b. 1877 in Tokyo and early took to business. Add. 47 Nakarokuban-cho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamanari, Kyoroku** Dir. of Toyo Marine Ins. Co. b. 1873 in Okayama-ken; grad. '91 from the Accountant's School, formerly attached to Tokyo Higher Commercial School, and entered the 34th Bank to be made Mng. of its Keelung Branch; removed in '85 to the Bank of Taiwan and had charge of its Kobe and Osaka Branches; next Assistant-Chief of the Dept. of General Affairs of its Head Office and finally a Mng.-Dir. till 1929. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))

**Yamanashi, Hanzo** Gen., Min. of War since '21, b. 1865 in Kanagawa-ken; Sub.-Lt., infantry, '86; Capt. '95; Major, 1900; Colonel, '09; Maj.-Gen. '15; in the meantime instructor at the Military and Naval Colleges, Regimental and then Brigade Com., Section Chief of the Gen. Staff Office, and Chief of the Inspection Dept., Military Education Board in '16. Chief Staff of the Besieging Army of Tsing-tao during the Great War; Lt.-Gen. and Vice-Min. of War under Gen. Tanaka from '17, and then his successor. Full Gen. '22. Add. 13 5-Bancho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 124 ([scan leaf 903](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n903/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Yamanouchi, Ichiji** Crown Mem. House of Peers (nom. '14) and Lord-in-Waiting of the Kinkei Hall; b. in Kagoshima in 1865; grad. Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. in '88; Secretary and next Section 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'lys., and then Director of R'ly Adm. Dept., '09-12; Governor of Hokkaido '12; Chief Secy. to the Cabinet in Yamamoto Ministry. Add. Fujimicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamanouchi, Shiro** Consul-Gen. at Harbin; b. in Fukuoka, 1872: studied Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ.; passed Dip. Serv. Exam. and entered Foreign Office. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamanouchi, Toyokaze** Marquis, Capt. of Infantry (ret.); was b. in 1876 of the former fief of Tosa; graduated from the Military Cadet School in '00; to France for study '09 and to return home ill in '10; married in '13 Princess Sachiko (d. '19), eldest daughter of the late Prince Fushimi. Add. Yoyogi, near Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamaoka, Juntaro** Vice-Pres., Osaka Shosen Kaisha, Chairman of Dirs. of Osaka Iron Works, ex-Pres. of Osaka Chamber of Commerce, b. 1866 in Kanazawa; official of the Dept. of Communications '92-93; entered O.S.K. '98; its Section Chief '99; Manager, 1908; Dir. and Vice-Pres. '14-'20, combining several other posts. Add. Tennoji, Higashi-nari-gun, Osaka-fu. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamaoka, Mannosuke** D.C.L., Dir. Prison Bureau, b. 1876; grad. from the Nippon Law Coll. '99; passed Judicial Service Exam. and long served as judge or procurator; in the meantime sent to Germany for study. Add. Dept. of Justice. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamashina, Reizo** Vice-Pres. of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, Dir. of Nippon Marine Eng. Co.; b. 1864, Hiroshima-ken; came up to Tokyo '84; est. Yamashina Marine Eng. Office which was subsequently amalgamated with Mitsubishi Marine Eng. Dept.; toured abroad as representative of the Chambers of Commerce in Japan '18, and again in '22. Add. 1-chome, Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamashita, Gentaro** Admiral, Chief of Naval Gen. Staff since '20; b. in 1863 in Yamagata-ken; graduated from the Naval Academy '83; 2nd Lieut. '85; Commander '98; Captain '06; Rear-Admiral '08; Vice-Admiral '12. Was on the Staff of the Imperial Headquarters; President of the Naval Academy '10-14. Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Board and Mem. of the Adm. Council in '14-15; Com.-in-Chief of Sasebo Admiralty, '15-17; Admiral and Com.-in-Chief of First Fleet '18. Add. Navy Office. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))

**Yamashita, Kamesaburo** of Yamashita Steamship Co. and President of Uraga Dockyard Co since '20, was b. 1866 in Ehime-ken; and came up to Tokyo while under 20 to seek employment. In '98 he became a small cord-dealer; began shipping business in '03, then lumber and warehouse business. The war and unusual activity of shipping business established his fortune. Add. Takanawa, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 125 ([scan leaf 904](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n904/mode/1up))


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**Yamawaki, Gen** D.C.L., Mem. House of Peers and ex-Pres. of Adm. Litigation Court; b. in Fukui 1849; studied in Germany '70-72. President Adm. Liti. Court '06-13. Mrs. Yamawaki is a lady educationist. Add. Hinoki-cho, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamawaki, Haruki** Governor of Tochigi-ken; b. 1871 in Kyoto. adopted son and heir of the above; grad. Law, Imp. Univ. in '96 and passed higher civil service exam. the same year; official in the Dep't of Agr. and Com.; Commissioner of Anglo-Japanese Exhibition in '10; Dir. of Monopoly Bureau, Formosa; chief Commissioner to Panama Exhibition in '14-15; Gov. of Yamanashi '16-18; next Miye '18-22. Add. Hirakawacho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamazaki, Kakujiro** D.C.L., Prof. of Econ., Imp. Tokyo Univ. b. 1868; grad. from Politics at the Univ. '89; studied econ. in Germany; Prof. of Tokyo Higher Commercial Coll., then transferred to his alma mater. Add. 126 Haramachi, Koi., Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamaya, Tajin** Admiral and ex-Com.-in-chief of Yokosuka Admlty '20-22; b. in 18.6 in Tokyo; graduated from Naval Academy '86 and then the Naval College '97: took part in the Japan China War: Captain '05; Chief of Staff to the 4th Squadron during the Russo-Japanese War; Rear-Admiral '09; Chief of the Bureau of Personnel '09-13; Pres. of Naval College '13-14; Com. of the 1st Fleet Aug. '15 and partook in the European war; Vice-Chief of Naval Staff Board '15; Vice-Adm. and then Com-in-Chief of the first Fleet '18-'20; placed on the retired list in '23. Add. c/o Uryu, 160, Kogai-cho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamazaki, Keiichi** Consul-Gen. in Honolulu since '21; b. in Kanagawa-ken, 1882; grad. from the Special Course of Tokyo Higher Commercial School and passed Dip. Service Exam. '05; Eleve-Con., the same year; promoted to Consul, Embassy Sec. and then to Consul-Gen. in London and in Shanghai. Add. Honolulu. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamazaki, Kiyoshi** Mng.-Dir. of Nippon Fire Ins. Co., Tokyo, was b. in 1875 at Mito; graduated from the Post & Telegraph School '96; clerk in the Communication Department till '02 when he entered the present Co. and has risen to the post he now occupies. Add. Omori, near Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamazaki, Shiroku** Treasurer, Imp. Household; b. in 1868 at Saga; grad. from Imp. Tokyo Univ., Law '96, and at the same time passed the higher Civil Service Exam.; Tax Inspector '97, attached to Nagasaki Taxation Office; transferred to Finance Dept. as its Sec. '00; Dir. of Finance Bur., then Debt Bureau. Add. Yoyohata, near Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))

**Yamazaki, Tatsunosuke** Dir. General Edu. Bureau, Edu. Dept. b. 1880; studied German Law at Imp. Tokyo Univ. '06; passed Higher Civil Service Exam.; Councillor of Formosan Govt. and then of the Dept. Add. 30 2-chome, Kohinata-dai, Koi.,[illegible] Tokyo. — p. 126 ([scan leaf 905](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n905/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Yanagisawa, Yasutoshi** Count, Mem. House of Peers, Consulting Statist to the Cabinet, Mem. of International Statistical Society, Hon. Mem. of Royal Statistic Society (England), etc.; b. 1870 in Niigata-ken; son of Mitsunaki, scion of the House of Yanagisawa which hereditarily held the fief of Koriyama, Yamato; adopted '86 as son and heir of the main house, and succeeded to the title '93; grad. at the Peers' College '94; sent by the Imperial Court to Germany for study and attended the Universities of Berlin, Vienna, Strasburg, Brussels and Paris, studying statistics; returned home in '00; attended the International Statistical Conference six times as representative of Japan, from that at Christiania in '99 to the latest at the Hague '11. He is President of Yanagisawa Statistical Investigation Office, founded by him. Add. 8-chome, Tamachi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 906](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n906/mode/1up))

**Yanagiya, Usaburo** Paymaster Lieut. (ret.), Vice-Gov. of Hypothec Bank of Japan; b. in, 1867 in Nagasaki-ken; graduated from the College of Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., '90. Entered the Bank of Japan immediately after graduation; travelled Europe in '96; was appointed Chief of the Issue Dep't, Auditor to the New York Agency, Chief of the National Loan Bureau; resigned '13, and appointed Dir. of the Hypothec Bank; present post '13. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 906](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n906/mode/1up))

**Yano, Fumio** author, and retired diplomat: b. 1850 in Oita prefecture; grad. from Keio '70; entered Government as Secretary to the Treasury, '78; resigned in '81 and took charge of the Hochi Shimbun; took part in the formation of the Kaishinto (progressive party); made tour in Europe and America, '86-88; Master of Ceremonies and Chief of the Bureau of Imperial Tombs, '90-96; Minister to China, '97-98; placed on the retired list in '99. He has written "Keikoku Bidan" "Ukishiro Monogatari" (a marine novel); "New Society," etc. Add. Harajuku, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 906](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n906/mode/1up))

**Yano, Tsuneta** Pres. and Mng.-Dir. of 1st Mutual Life Insur. Co., was b. 1865 in Okayama; grad. from Third High School in '89; entered Japan Life Insur. Co., and in '93 was 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. for business training; was appointed an official in the Dep't of Agr. and Com., but soon resigned to start the present Co. Add. Araijuku, near Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 906](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n906/mode/1up))

**Yashiro, Rokuro** Baron (cr. '16), Adm., (ret.), ex-Mem. Sup. Mil. Council; b. 1860 in Aichi; Naval Ensign in '85, Captain in '01 and finally to the present rank. Was long on service as Staff-Officer of the Standing Squadron, then Attaché to the Legation at Petrograd, Vice-Com. of the Yashima; commander of the Asama in Russo-Japanese War; Dir. of Naval Staff College '12-13; Com. of Maizuru Admiralty '13-'14; Minister of Navy '14-15; Admiral '16; Com., 2nd Fleet '17. Add. 81 Kognicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 906](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n906/mode/1up))

**Yasuda** family, One of the very wealthy families, owning, running or controlling scores of big concerns such as banking, trading, building, insurance, etc., throughout Japan. Zenjiro, the late head of the family, sprang from obscurity; founded several banks besides financing many more useful undertakings; assassinated in Sept. '21 by a degenerate and spend-thrift in his residence at Oiso. Zennosuke. (the head of the family and Pres. of Yasuda Firm, etc.), Zengcro (Pres. Yasuda Bank, Teikoku Marine, Transport and Fire Ins., Dir., Yasuda Trading, etc.), Yoshio (Pres., 3rd Bank, Tokyo Fire Ins., And Yasuda Bank, Katsuragawa Elect.-Power House, etc.), 1st, 2nd, and 3rd sons of Zenjiro, and next Zenshiro, Zen-ye, and Yoshiye both their relatives by blood, all take active part in management of concerns owned or run by the family. — p. 127 ([scan leaf 906](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n906/mode/1up))

**Yasuda, Masaki** Mng.-Dir., Nippon Yusen Kaisha since 1921, b. in Nagaoka City 1871; joined N.Y.K. as Fourth Engineer 1895; graduated from Tokyo Mercantile Marine School (present Nautical College) 1896; later certified for competency as Chief Engineer; Sub-Superintendent and then Sub-Manager of the Supplies Department 1910-18; Manager Engineering Department '18; Chief of the Marine Division 1919; elected to the Board of Directors 1920. Add. 8 Kami-ike, Higashi-okubo, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 907](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n907/mode/1up))

**Yasukawa, Keiichiro** Baron, (c. '19), a highest tax-payer, mine-owner. Dir. of several Cos.; b. 1819 in Fukuoka-ken; studied at Keio-gijuku '72; has made a fortune in coal-mining; founded single-handed the Meiji Sommon College in 1908 by contributing 3,000,000 yen, and has been duly rewarded. The institution was offered to the Gov't with all its properties in 1920. Add. Wakamatsu, Fukuoka. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 907](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n907/mode/1up))

**Yasukawa, Yunosuke** Dir. of Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, b. 1870 at Kashiwahara, Kyoto; grad. from Osaka Higher Commercial School in '89 and entered Mitsui Firm the same year; was promoted to Dir. '17, after having been Chief of one Branch or other. Add. Tsukudo-Hachiman, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 907](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n907/mode/1up))

**Yata, Chonosuke** Min. to Siam since '21, b. 1871 in Shimane-ken; grad. from Tokyo Higher Commercial School '95; passed Diplomatic Service Exam. '99; Eleve-Con. 1900; stationed at Tientsin, Mexico, Vancouver, etc. as consul and Legation Secretary; Consul-Gen. at Ottawa, and New York '13-'19. Add. Bangkok. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 907](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n907/mode/1up))

**Yatabe, Yasukichi** Sec. & Couns. of Foreign Office & Sectional Chief of the Intelligence Bureau; b. '82 in Yamaguchi; grad. from special course, Tokyo Higher Com. School, '07; passed the Dip. & Cons. service Exam. '08; attache in Siam the same year; Consul at Antung, Suchow, Sydney, etc; Sec. of Formosan Gov.-Gen. '17; Sec. of Foreign Office '19 and attended the Seamen's Labor Conference held at Rome '20 and was appointed the same year 1st Sec. at Rome; recalled to head office '21 and appointed Sec. & Couns. and sectional Chief of Int. Bureau. Add. 643 Nakashibuya, Tokyo. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 907](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n907/mode/1up))

**Yatsuka, Heiji** Dir. of Tokyo Wire Mfg. Co., Mng.-Dir. of Tokyo Leaden Pipe Mfg. Co., b. 1868, Ehime-ken; came up to Tokyo '88 and started study as self-supporting student; taught at commercial school, Yokohama till '96, when he entered business as an Accountant of the Yokohama Wire Mfg.; its Manager '10; left the Co. and promoted the present cos. '12. He has connection with several other cos. Add. 17 Okanocho, Yokohama. — p. 128 ([scan leaf 907](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n907/mode/1up))


## Who's Who in Japan

**Yokoi, Jikei** Dr. Agr., ex-Prof. at Agr. Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. and Pres. of Tokyo Agr. Univ. (private); b. 1860 in Kumamoto; grad. from the above Coll. '83; studied in Germany '99-02; expert to the Agr. and Com. Dep't; Prof. in '94. Add. Aoyama Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yokota, Hideo** D.C.L. (Japan). Judge of Supreme Court since '01; b. 1862 in Nagano-ken; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ., class '88; sat at Tokyo, Chiba and Hakodate District Courts, and Tokyo and Hakodate Appeal Courts before his transfer to the present post; teaches at Waseda Univ., etc, being an authority on claims; was sent abroad on official mission '09. Add. Nakano, near Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yokoyama, Matajiro** geologist, D. Sc. (Japan). Prof. in Imp. Tokyo Univ.; was b. 1860 in Nagasaki; grad. Geology in Imp. Tokyo. Univ. and was subsequently appointed an official at the Dep't of Agr. and Com. in '82; sent to Germany to prosecute further study in '86; appointed Prof. at his alma mater on returning home. Add. Higashi-Goken-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yoneyama, Umekichi** Mng.-Dir., Mitsui Bank, b. 1869 in Tokyo; adopted into the present family as husband of its daughter; studied in the Aoyama Gakuin and U.S.A. Entered the Bank '95 and toured abroad with Seihin Ikeda, the Pres., for inspecting banking '98; Manager of the Yokohama and then, Osaka Branch; elected to the present post, 1909 when the Bank was reorganized into K.K.; second tour in Europe '13. Add. 116/6 Aoyama-Minamicho, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yoshida, Kenryu** Pres. of Hiroshima Higher Normal School since '20, b. 1870 in Ishikawa; grad. from Philosophy, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '97; Dir. of Middle Schools. Prof. at Waseda. Pres. 7th High School till '20. Add. Hiroshima. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yoshii, Kozo** Commander (ret.), 2nd Count, Mem. House of Peers, Pres. Japan Lifeboat Assoc., was b. 1855; studied in England, and then grad. from the Naval Cadet School in '80. Add. Sagacho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yoshimura, Manji** Director of the Imperial Fuel Research Institute, of Agr. and Com.; b. in 1883; grad from Mining and Metallurgy in '06 at Tokyo Imp. Univ., abroad '13-15: passed Higher Civil Service Examination. Add. Yamamotocho, Azabuku, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yoshimura, Manjiro** Mng.-Dir., Furukawa Trading Co,, b. 1886 in Tochigi-ken; grad. from Keio in 1902; further studied in the Halle and the Berlin Universities for 5 years. Entered Furukawa firm, 1915; married the sister of Baron Furukawa. Add. 152 Shimo-shibuya, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))

**Yoshimura, Tetsunosuke** Pres. of Yoshimura Firm, Toyo Cement, etc. b. in 1858 in Shiga-ken; came up to Tokyo to seek employment when 29 and worked his way up to the present eminence; inaugurated the present firm in '91. He is connected with Manchuria Flour Mill and Nippon Machino Mfg. Co. as their President, etc. Add. 2-chome, Shirokane-Dai-Machi, Shiba, Tokyo. — p. 129 ([scan leaf 908](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n908/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Yoshioka, Kyosuke** Dir. of Urawa High School ; b. 1876 in Yamaguchi ; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '99 ; was Prof. at the 2nd High School. Educ. Inspector, etc. Dir. of the 5th High Sch. and present post on its creation in '21. Add. Urawa. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yoshitake, Einoshin** Dr. Eng., Director of Tokyo Higher Technical Coll. since '20 ; was b. 1864 in Nagano-ken ; graduated from the College of Science, Imperial Tokyo University in '84 ; further studied in England and Germany '99 ; in the meantime he taught at Middle and High Schools ; Professor of the present school since '05 combining school inspector of the Dept. of Education. Add. 27 2-chome Nishigahara-machi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yoshizawa, Kenkichi** Minister to China, was b. 1874 in Niigata-ken ; grad. from the Coll. Literature (English Lit.), Imp. Tokyo Univ. '99 ; passed Dip. Service Exam. the same year ; attaché at Seoul '99 ; Elève-Consul at Amoy, Shanghai, London, etc. '00-06 ; 1st Secy. at London '10 ; Consul-Gen. at Hankow ; Sec. of Chinese Legation '16-19 ; Dir. Asiatic Bureau, '19,-'23. Home ; Hiroo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yu-asa, Shichizaemon** millionaire dealer in iron and copper and importer and exporter in Kyoto, b. in Kanazawa 1877, was adopted by the Yuasa family ; grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '91. Add. Gojodori, Kyoto. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yu-asa, Kurahei** Mem. House of Peers (nom. '16), b. 1874 in Fukushima, grad. from Law, Imp. Tokyo Univ. '89; Secretary, local Gov'ts ; then Sec. and Dir. of Local Government Bureau, Home Office ; prefectural Gov.; Dir. of Police Bur., Home Office '15-16. Add. Akagishita Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yu-asa, Takenosuke** general exporter and importer in Kobe. And of Masuda Flour Mill Co. and Mem. of Kobe Chamber of Commerce ; b. 1869 in Wakayama-ken ; was a Mng. of the well-known Masuda Firm, Yokohama. Add. Yamamoto-dori Gochome, Kobe. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yuchi, Kohei** b. in Miyazaki-ken, 1870 ; studied at Tokyo Normal Sch. and then Nippon Horitsu Gakko ; passed Higher Civil Service Exam. '02 ; Prefectural officer for years and then transferred to the Metropolitan Police Board ; was in charge of the Police of Formosa ; Gov. of Fukui till '21, then app. Dir. of the Police Affairs Bureau, Home Office, under the Seiyukai Administration. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yugawa, Kankichi** Mng.-Dir., Sumitomo Bank, b. 1868 in Wakayama-ken, grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ. '90 ; was Secretary to Dept. of Communications and next to Formosan Govt.; Principal of the Post and Telegraph School ; represented Japan at the International Postal Conference held at Washington, '96 ; Dir. of the Communication Superintending Bureau ; resigned office '05 and entered Sumitomo Firm. Add. Sumitomo Bank, Osaka. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))

**Yugawa, Moto-omi** Dir. of Nip. on Yusen Kaisha ; was b. in Shizuoka; grad. Law Coll., Imp. Univ. '93, and was long connected with the Com. Dep't having been its Secretary, Dir. of Maritime Bureau. etc.; Dir. of Fujita Firm, Osaka for a time ; Vice-Min. of Com. 1914-16. Add Kami-Osaki, Ebara-gun, Tokyo-fu. — p. 180 ([scan leaf 909](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n909/mode/1up))


## Who's Who

**Yuhara, Gen-ichi** Dir. Tokyo High Sch.; b. 1863 in Saga; first studied Medicine at Imp. Tokyo Univ., but left it without finishing in '84; held post of prof. at various Gov. Schools, Dir. of Middle Schools, Dir. Imp Musical Academy '08-17, Dir. Tokyo Higher Girls' Normal Sch. since 17; transferred to the present school on its creation in 1922. Add Ichigaya, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 910](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n910/mode/1up))

**Yuhi, Mitsuye** Gen. (ret.), ex-Com. Tsingtao Garrison '19-'23; b. 1863 in Kochi-ken; Sub-Lt. '82; graduated from Military Staff College; studied in England; Vice-Chief Staff of 2nd Army in Russo-Japanese War; Com. of 27th Brigade '09; Sec. Chief of General Staff till '14 and then transferred to Dir. of Mil. Staff College; Lt.-Gen. and Division Com. '15 and Chief of Staff of the Siberian Expedition sent during the Great War. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 910](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n910/mode/1up))

**Yuki, Toyotaro** Mng.-Dir. of Yasuda Hozensha, and Vice-Pres. Yasuda Bank; b. in Yamagata-ken, 1877; grad. from the Law Coll., Imp. Tokyo Univ, '03; entering the service of the Bank of Japan was promoted to the Manager of Osaka Branch; present post in '22. He studied banking in U.S.A., '06-9. Add. Yasuda Hozensha, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 910](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n910/mode/1up))

**Zumoto, Motosada** Prop. and Edit. of the Herald of Asia, started by him in '16; b. 1862; grad. Sapporo Agr. Coll. '84; was long on the staff of the Japan Mail; entered civil service for a short while and was twice appointed Per. Sec. of the late Prince Ito when he was Premier; frequently visited Europe and America; was during the Russo-Japanese War a resident correspondent of the London Standard in Tokyo; accompanied the late Prince Ito to Seoul as non-official mem. of the Residency-Gen., and in '06 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, but returned to Tokyo in '10 to assume the control of the Japan Times, from which he withdrew in '14. Made a tour to U.S.A. with Baron Shibusawa in '15 and in '21. Add. Hommuracho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 131 ([scan leaf 910](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n910/mode/1up))


## Appendix B. Business Directory

### Banks

**Aichi Bank** K.K., Tamayucho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya. Est. 1896; cap. ¥9,000 p.u.; in '18 absorbed Kiiakata and other banks, cap. being greatly increased. Pres. Y. Watanabe. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 911](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n911/mode/1up))

**Chosen Ginko** (Bank of Chosen), Seoul. (Vid. Chap. Chosen). — p. 132 ([scan leaf 911](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n911/mode/1up))

**Dai Hyaku Ginko** (100th Bank), K.K., Aomono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '77. Cap. ¥20,000 p.u.; res. 9,156. Pres. K. Ikeda.; Dirs. H. Ando, S. Yamanaka, etc. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 911](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n911/mode/1up))

**Dai Ichi Ginko** (1st Bank), K.K., Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. The first private bank in Japan, est. July '73. Cap. ¥43,175 p.u. Pres. Y. Sasaki; Gen. Mngs. K. Ishii, Y. Noguchi, etc. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 911](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n911/mode/1up))

**Dai Ni Ginko** (2nd Bank), K. K., Honcho-Sanchome, Yokohama. Est. '74. Cap. ¥1,500 p.u. Pres., T. Hara, Dirs, Z. and T. Hara. — p. 132 ([scan leaf 911](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n911/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Dai San Ginko** (3rd Bank), K.K., Kobunacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '78 by the Yasuda family. Cap. ¥20,000 p. u.; res. 11,400, Pres. Yoshio Yasuda; Vice-Pres. T. Harada. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Dai 81 Bank** K.K., No. 5. Tomisawa-cho, Nihom., Tokyo. Formed June 1918 by the union of 40th and 41st Banks; cap. ¥10,000 (7,325 p.u.) Pres. S. Uyetake; Mng.-Dir. F. Osawa. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Fujimoto Bill Broker Bank** K.K., 5-chome, Kitahama, Higashi-ku, Osaka. Est. 1906; cap. ¥3,000 p.u.; branches at Kobe and Tokyo; world-wide connection. Chairman, B. Hiraga. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Hokkaido Takushoku Ginko** (Colonization Bank of Hokkaido), K.K., Sapporo, Hokkaido. Est. 1900; cap. ¥12,500 p.u.; Pres. Riyo Mizukoshi. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Jugo Ginko** (15th Bank), K.K., Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '77 by some Peers and formerly called the Peer's Bank; cap. ¥100,000 (49,750 p.u.), res. ¥23,873. Pres. M. Naruse. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Fujita Bank** K.K., 3-chome, Imabashi, Osaka. Est. 1917; cap. ¥5,125 p.u. Chairman, Baron H. Fujita. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Furukawa Bank** K.K., Setomono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1917 by the Furukawa family with cap. ¥4,000 p.u. Pres. Baron T. Furukawa; Mng.-Dir. M. Kono. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Higo Bank** K.K., Kumamoto. Est. 1897; cap. ¥10,000 (7,500 p.u.); Tokyo branch, Koamicho, Nihombashi. Mag.-Dir. Zensuke Yasuda. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Kanda Bank** K. K., No. 26, Sakamoto-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. April 1918; cap. ¥6,250 p.u.; chiefly deal in public loan bonds and debentures. Pres. R. Kanda. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Kashima Bank** K.K., Osaka. Est. by Mr. Kashima, cap. ¥15,500 p.u.; reorganized in '17 with extended business. Pres., K. Hirooka; Mng.-Dirs., Y. Hoshino, etc. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki Bank** K. K., Himono-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. July 1893 by the late H. Kawasaki; cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Pres. H. Kawasaki. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Konoike Bank** K. K., Imabashi, Osaka. Est. May, 1877 by the Konoike family, as Gm. K., and reorganized into K. K. 1919; cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Pres. Baron Z. Konoike; Mng.-Dir. H. Kato. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Bank** K. K., Karasumaru-dori, Kyoto. Est. 1894; cap. ¥5,000 (3,00 p.u.) Dirs., Zenya Yasuda, Chairman; T. Itoh, etc. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Meiji Bank** K.K., Nishi-ku, Nagoya. Cap. 10,520 p.u. Mng. Dir., S. Ikoma. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Meiji Shogyo Bank** K. K., Honfuna-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1895; absorbed Jawara and other smaller banks increasing cap. to ¥10,000 (9,700 p.u.) Pres. Zenshiro Yasuda, Mng.-Dir. R. Kanahara. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Bank** K. K., Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Oldest, est. over 200 yrs. ago by Takatomi Mitsui in Tokugawa era, organized as Mitsui Bank, K.K., 1909. Cap. ¥60,000 p.u. Pres. Gen-emon Mitsui; Mng.-Dirs. S. Ikeda, U. Yoneyama, N. Kikumoto. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Bank** Yayesucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1895 and is conducted by the Mitsubishi Firm; cap. ¥30,000 p.u. Pres. M. Kushida. — p. 133 ([scan leaf 912](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n912/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Morimura Bank** , Gm. K.K., Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. '98 by the late Baron Morimura. Cap. ¥1,000, p.u. Pres. K. Morimura. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Murai Bank** , K.K., Moto-Yokkaichi-cho, Tokyo. Founded in Dec. 1906 and reorganized with capital of ¥10,250 (½ p.u.). Pres. K. Murai. Mng.-Dir. T. Murai. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Nippon Chuya Ginko** K.K., Tori-1-chome, Nihombashi, Tokyo, Cap. ¥6,250 p.u. Pres. Z. Yasuda, Dirs., G. Saito, etc. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Nippon Ginko (Bank of Japan)** , K.K. (Vide Chap. on Banking.) — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Nippon Kogyo Ginko (Industrial Bank of Japan)** , K.K., (Do.) — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Nippon Kangyo Ginko (Hypothec Bank of Japan)** , K.K. ( .. ) — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Nippon Shogyo Ginko** K.K, Kajiyacho, Kobe. Est 1895. Cap. ¥5,000 p.u. Dirs.; Zengoro Yasuda, Chairman; T. Akiyama, etc. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Nippon Shintaku (Trust) Bank** , K.K., 1-chome, Kitahama, Higashi-ku, Osaka. Formed in 1920 with cap. ¥50,000 (½ p.u.). Pres. I. Hayashi; Mng.-Dir., M. Yokoyama. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Omi Bank** , K.K., Bingomachi, Osaka. Cap. ¥30,000. (18,250 p.u.) Pres. K. Ikeda; Dirs. S. Nishida, etc. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Setsuyo Bank** , K.K., 3-chome Imabashi, Higashi, Osaka. Est. 1897; cap. ¥10,000. (5,500 p.u.). Pres. I. Tanaka. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Seiryu Bank** , K.K., Dairen. Est. 1907; cap. ¥20,000 (9,000 p.u.); branches at various places in Manchuria and China. Pres. Zembei Yasuda, Vice-Pres. T. Yasuda; Mng. Dir. Hayashi. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Sino-Japanese Banking Corporation** , K.K., Peking, China. Est. '18 as a joint enterprise of Japanese and Chinese under the patronage of the Chinese Govt.; cap. ¥20,000 (5,000 p.u.) subscribed by Japanese and Chinese. Pres. Lu Tsung-yu; Mng-Dir. Tsunejiro Kakuichi. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Sumitomo Bank** , K.K., Kitahama, Osaka. Est. 1871 by the Sumitomo family; reorganized K.K., 1912; sub. cap. ¥70,000, ¥50,000 p.u. Pres. Baron K. Sumitomo. Mng. Dirs. K Yukawa, T. Kanoh, S. Yoshida, N. Yatsushiro. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Taiwan Ginko (Bank of Taiwan or Formosa)** , K.K., Taihoku, Formosa, (Vid. Chap. Taiwan). — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Tokai Ginko** , K.K., Gofukucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1889, cap. ¥21,000 (14,558 p.u.). Pres. C. Kikuchi. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Toyokuni Bank** , K.K., Konmi-cho, Nih., Tokyo. Est. 1907; cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Pres. S. Ikuta, Dirs. K. Hamagichi, Y. Ito, etc. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Watanabe Bank (Tokyo)** , 73, Honzaimoku-cho Gashi, Nih., Tokyo. Est. by the Watanabe family in 1877; cap. ¥5,000 (2,000 p.u.) Pres. J. Watanabe. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Yasuda Bank** , K.K., Kobunacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1864 by the late Zenjiro Yasuda, and run by the Yasuda family; sub. capital ¥25,000, (17,500 p.u.); control 28 syndicate banks, both head & branch offices. Connection world-wide. Pres. Zengoro Yasuda; Vice.-Pres. T. Yuki, Mng-Dir. T. Takenchi. — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Specie Bank** , K.K., Yokohama. (Vid. Chap. Banks) — p. 134 ([scan leaf 913](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n913/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Yokohama Wakao Bank** , Gm. K. Yokohama. Est. 1890 by the Wakao family; cap. ¥500 p.u. Pres. I. Wakao. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

### Section II. Insurance

**Aikoku Life Ins. Co** , K.K., Yurakn-cho, Koji., Tokyo. Est. 1897. Pres. N. Miyamoto. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Chiyoda Mutual Life Ins. Co** , Okecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. March 1904. Pres. I. Kadono, Mng.-Dir. R. Kitaknwa. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Chuo Fire, Marine & Accident Ins. Co** , K. K., No. 9 Minami-Kinroku-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1917; cap. ¥5,000 (½ p.u.) Mng.-Dir. K. Morimoto. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Dai Ichi Mutual Life Ins. Co** , Tori-Sanchome, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. Sept. 1902 by Mr. Yano and others, pioneer mutual life insurance Co. Capital ¥25 p.u. Pres. T. Yano, Dir. S. Ohashi, K. Hattori. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Daido Life Ins. Co** , K.K., Yedobori, Osaka. Est. 1902; capital ¥300 p.u. Pres. K. Hirooka, Mng.-Dir. S. Gion. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Jinju Life Assurance Co** , K.K., No. 3. 1-chome Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1887; cap. ¥1,000 p.u. Pres. D. Shimogo; Mng-Dir. T. Shimogo. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Kobe Marine, Transportation & Fire Ins. Co** , K. K., Kobe. Est. 1907; cap. ¥15,000. Pres. T. Okazaki, Mng-Dir. S. Tanaka. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Kyodo Life Ins. Co** , K. K., Izumocho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1906, combines accident ins. Pres. Y. Tadokoro; Mng-Dirs. S. Morimoto, etc. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Kyodo Life Ins. Co** , K.K., 5 Himono-cho, Nih., Tokyo. Est. 1893. Pres. Yokoyama; Mng.-Dir. S. Urabe. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Kyosai Life Ins. Co** , K.K., 33 Yoroigashi, Nih., Tokyo. Est. 1893. Pres. Zenshiro Yasuda. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Meiji Fire Ins. Co** , K. K., Yayesucho, Koji., Tokyo. Est. Dec. 1892. Pres. M. Suyenobu. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Meiji Life Ins. Co** , K.K., Yayesucho, Koji., Tokyo. One of the leading and earliest ins. Co. Est. 1881. Pres. T. Abe. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Nippon Fire Ins. Co** , K.K., Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est. Apr. 1892; combines Accident, Marine, and Burglary as subsidiary business. Pres. H. Kawasaki, Mng.-Dirs. K. Yamazaki, T. Kurosawa. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Nippon Life Ins. Co** , K.K., Imabashi, Osaka. Est. 1889; cap. ¥3,000. Pres. K. Yamaguchi, Mng.-Dir. I. Guze. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Nippon Marine Ins. Co** , K.K., Yedobori, Nishiku, Osaka. Est. 1896; cap. ¥3,000 increased to ¥10,000 '18. Pres. G. Ukon. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Nissho Fire and Marine Re-ins. Co** , K.K., Moto Yokkaichi-cho, Nih., Tokyo. Est. 1917; cap. ¥2,000 (500 p.u.). Pres. Baron W. Maejima. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))

**Osaka Marine and Fire Ins. Co** , K. K., Kawaguchi, Osaka. Est. 1898; cap. ¥10,000 (2,500 p.u.) Pres. G. Tarao. — p. 135 ([scan leaf 914](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n914/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Teikoku Life Ins. Co., K.K** Gofukucho, Koji, Tokyo. Est. 18[illegible]. Pres. A. Fukuhara. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Marine, Fire and Transport Ins. Co., K.K** Kitasaynecho, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. July 1893 for fire insurance only: in 1[illegible] started marine and transport ins; wide connection abroad; cap. ¥2,5[illegible] p.u. Pres. Zengoro Yasuda; Vice-Pres. H. Murase, Mng.-Dir. R. Komat[illegible] — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Fire Ins. Co., K.K** No. 1 Kitasaynecho, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. 1887; cap. ¥10,000. Pres. Yoshio Yasuda, Vice-Pres., Baron A. Nagamatsu, Dirs. R. Komatsu, C. Arai, etc. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Marine, Fire Ins. Co., K.K** Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est. Dec. 1878; capital ¥15,000 (7,500 p.u.) Pres. M. Suyenobu. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Fire, and Marine Ins. Co., Ltd** Honcho, Yokohama. Est. Aug. 1897; capital, ¥12,500; reserves, ¥7,930. Pres. K. Isaka. Mng.-Dir. U. Nishikido. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

### Section III. Spinning and Weaving

**Dai-Nippon Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Amagasaki, Hyogo-ken. The Amagasaki and Settsu Cotton Spinning Cos. were amalgamated to create this Co. in '18, with cap. ¥50,000 p.u. Pres. S. Kikuchi. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Fuji Gassed Yarn Spinning Co., K.K** Oshima near Tokyo. Founded 1902; cap. ¥44,300 (26,050 p.u.) Pres. T. Wada; Dirs. T. Mochida, S. Miyamoto, Y. Shikamura. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Goto Woolen Cloth Co., K.K** Oimachi, near Tokyo. Est. July '81; cap. ¥5,000 (3,950 p.u.) Pres. J. Goto, Mng.-Dirs. S. Goto, H. Goto. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Japan-China Spinning Co., K.K** Kameido, near Tokyo. Est. '07; rings 60,464, throwings 27,863; cap. in '20 ¥7,000 p.u.; Pres. S. Miyajima; Mng.-Dir. Y. Murata. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Jomo Muslin-de-Laine Co., K.K** Tatebayashi, Gumma. Est. '02; ¥5,500 p.u. Pres. K. Nezu; Mng.-Dir. H. Matsuo. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Kanegafuchi Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Sumida, near Tokyo. Est. '92; cap. ¥17,928 p.u.; res. ¥25,938; Chairman of Dirs. S. Muto. Mng.-Dir. M. Fuji, R. Nagao. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Kishiwada Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Kishiwada, Osaka. Est. 1892; rings 148,161 and looms 350. Pres. J. Terada. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Kurashiki Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Kurashiki, Okayama-ken. Est. '87; total rings 88,084; cap. ¥13,200 (8,925 p.u.); res. ¥3,617. Pres. M. Ohara; Dirs. G. Hayashi, S. Haru, etc. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Muslin-de-Laine Spinning Co., (Mosurin Boseki), K.K** Nakatsu, Nishinari-gun, Osaka. Mfrs. of woolen and cotton yarns and fabrics. Est 1896; cap. ¥15,000 (11,250 p.u.) Pres. K. Imabatake. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Naigai Cotton Co., K.K** Dojima, Osaka. Est. 1887; cap. ¥16,000 p.u. Pres. R. Kawamura, Dirs. H. Abe, A. Takei. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))

**Nikka (Japan-China) Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Shanghai; was originally the Hung-yuan Spinning Co., with 53,000 spindles and 500 English-made looms, Shanghai, which was purchased by Mr. S. Kawasaki for Tls. 1,300 in '18 and transferred to Mr. T. Wada and others, who founded a new Co. with cap. ¥4,000 p.u.; connection with the Fuji Gassed Spr. Mill. Pres. T. Wada. — p. 136 ([scan leaf 915](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n915/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Nippon Cotton Trading Co., K.K** Nakanoshima, Osaka. Est. '92; cap. ¥50,000; chiefly engaged in wholesale of cotton. Branches at Tientsin, Dairen, Hongkong, Shanghai, Hankow, Bombay, Texas and New York. Pres. M. Kita, Vice-Pres. B. Yamada. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Nippon Linen Co., K.K** Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est. '14; cap. ¥9,000 p.u., own 4 linen factories in Hokkaido and one factory near Tokyo. Pres. K. Kambe, Dirs. M. Fujino, etc. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seifu Co** Sujakuno, near Kyoto. Mfrs. of cotton yarn, fabrics, and dyeing, etc. Est. '95; capital ¥1,500 p.u. Mng.-Dir. K. Inouye. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Nippon Silk Throwing Co., K.K** Kiryu, Gumma-ken. Est. 1902; cap. ¥3,000. Throwing Mills at Kiryu, Yonezawa, Fukushima & Hodogaya. Spindles, 79,000; patent processes for crepe fancy yarns. Pres. Y. Mayebara. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Nippon Woolen Fabrics Co., K.K** Nishidemachi, Kobe. Est. 1896. Have factories at Tokyo and Kakogawa, and have begun 1917 for the first time in Japan to manufacture thin woolen cloth; cap. ¥15,000 p.u. Pres. S. Kawanishi; Mng.-Dir. C. Taniye. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Osaka Godo Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Dojima, Osaka. Est. 1900; cap. ¥14,063 p.u.; res. ¥10,500. Mng.-Dir. F. Taniguchi. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Ryomo Weaving and Finishing Co., K.K** Kiryu, Gumma-ken. Est. 1907; cap. ¥2,000. Mfrs. of silk crepe, taffeta, & cotton fabrics. The finishing machines loaned by the government. Pres. T. Kaneko; Mng. Dir. H. Iizuka. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Linen Co., K.K** Uragashi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1911; cap. ¥12,800 (12,100 p.u.). Pres. Z. Yasuda; Mng.-Dirs. K. Doki, R. Saiga. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Orimono (Textile) Co** 3-chome, Senju, Tokyo. Est. 1902; cap. ¥7,000 (3,750 p.u.). Dyer and printer; mfr. all kinds of cotton piece goods. Pres. Y. Shiodu, Mng.-Dirs. S. Tamamura and lt. Esaki. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Silk Spinning Co., K.K** Minami-Makicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo; est. '18; cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Dirs. K. Suzuki, H. Matsushima, etc. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Woolen Fabrics Co., (Tokyo Keori Co.), K.K** Minami-Senju, Tokyo. Est. 1906; cap. ¥20,000 p.u.; Mng.-Dir. K. Fujita, K. Kusaka, K. Tsukaguchi, K. Usami. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Muslin-de-Laine Co., K.K** Kameido, near Tokyo. Mfrs. of mousseline-de-laine and other woolen fabrics. Est. '96; cap. ¥15,000 amalgamated Tokyo Calico Co. in '21. Chairman, G. Aoki.; Mng.-Dirs. H. Tozaka, T. Matsumoto. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))

**Toyo Muslin Co., K.K** Kameido, Tokyo. Est. '07; cap. ¥5,500 p.u. In '18 1,000 looms were newly added and annual output 60,000,000 yards to be increased to 70,000,000. Chairman of Dirs. T. Kambe. — p. 137 ([scan leaf 916](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n916/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Toyo Cotton Spinning Co., K.K** Dojima-Hamadori, Osaka. Est. '14 with incorporation of the Miye and the Osaka; cap. ¥50,000 (31,250 p.u.); spindles 60,531, throwings 17,616 and looms 13,145. Pres. Dr. T. Saito. Mng.-Dirs. F. Ab[illegible], T. Oka, etc. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Osaka Woolen Spinning Co., K.K** Toyosaki-machi, Nishi-nari, Osaka. Est. 1891; cap. ¥3,000; manufacture and deal in woolen goods. Pres. E. Shibakawa; Mng.-Dirs. Y. Hirata, T. Ishida. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

### Section IV. Dry Goods, Knitted Goods, Etc.

**Daimaru Dry Goods Store** Shijo-dori, Takakura, Kyoto. Founded 1716, and reorganized as partnership ltd., is a pioneer department store in Kyoto-Osaka district. Tokyo Branch, Marunouchi Building. Pres. S. Shimomura. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Fanakoshi & Co** Minami-Kyuho'jimachi, Osaka. Manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in handkerchiefs and other cotton goods; recently extended business operations to China and South Seas. Prop. Tatsujiro Funakoshi. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Ishii Hosiery Factory** Temmabashi-suji, Osaka. Manufacture and wholesale exporter of hosiery, cotton singlets, knitted underwear, etc. Prop. Katsujiro Ishii. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Ito Dry Goods Store, K.K** Sakaecho, Nagoya. Organized as K.K., in 1910; have big branches in Tokyo and Kyoto. Pres. M. Ito; Mng.-Dir. K. Kito. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Kawashima Jimbei** Higashi Horikawa Ichijo, Kyoto, is upholsterer and embroiderer to the Court, and manufacturer of silk fabrics, cut velvet, kimono, embroidery, being a leading house at Nishijin, Kyoto. Tokyo Branch (Uyedaya), 15 Yariya-cho, Kyobashi. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Maekawa Shoten, K.K** Bingo-cho, Higashiku, Osaka. Est. Sept. '18; cap. ¥1,500 p.u.; deal in cotton yarns and cotton goods. Dirs. Y. Maekawa, etc. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Mitsukoshi Gofukuten, K.K** Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. A leading and the oldest dry goods store with a history of three hundred years and also pioneer department store. Reorganized as K.K. with capital ¥2,000, later to increase to ¥12,000 (8,000 p.u.) in which the Mitsui family hold largest share. Branches; Osaka, Kyoto, Seoul and Dairen. Awarded gold medals at foreign and domestic exhibitions. Mng.-Dirs. S. Kurachi, T. Asabuki, R. Nakamura. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Nishimura Dry Goods Store** dealers in and manufacturers of high grade fabrics, embroideries, cut-velvet, kimono, etc., being one of the oldest in Kyoto. Sanjo, Karasumaru, Kyoto; Tokyo branch, Yamashitacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))

**Osaka Knitting and Spinning Co., K.K** Nishinari-gun, Osaka. Est. 1912; cap. ¥5,000 p.u.; manufacturers of cotton hosiery goods with Mitsui Bussan Kaisha as selling agents; ship cotton knittings to Europe. Pres. S. Nango; Dirs. S. Koizumi, B. Hori, J. Horita. — p. 138 ([scan leaf 917](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n917/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Shibakawa & Co** Gn. K., Kornibashi, Osaka, Est. 1903, capital ¥3,000; general importers and exporters of dry goods; have branches at Tokyo, Kobe and London. Chiefly deal in handkerchiefs, woolen goods and general textile fabrics. Prop. Eisuke Shibakawa. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Shirokiya Dry Goods Store** Nihombashi, Tokyo. A leading dry goods and department store in Tokyo; founded 1662 Branch at Osaka. Pres. W. Omura, Mng.-Dir. K. Nishino. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**K. Sowa & Co** Nichome, Ginza, Tokyo. Sole agents for Kyoto Weaving Co.; have branches at Yokohama, Shanghai and Kyoto. Prop. S. Sowa. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Takashimaya (Iida & Co.)** K.K., Kyoto and Tokyo. Karasuma-dori, Takatsuji, Kyoto. Formerly private firm run by Mr. Shin-ichi Iida; reorganized in 1921 as K.K., cap. ¥3,000 p.u. Branches at Yokohama, Kobe, Fukui, Lyons (Fr.), London (Eng.), Tientsin (China). Pres. S. Iida. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Yuasa Raw Cotton Co** K.K., dealers in raw cotton, cotton cloth and cotton goods in general, Kitahama, Osaka. Est. Aug. '19; cap. ¥2,000. Dirs. K. Yuono, T. Yuasa, etc. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

### Section V. Arts, Curios, Jewels, and Toys

**Ando Shippo-ten** enamel ware, Ginza, Tokyo. Est. '82 by J. Ando. Average annual output is reported about ¥3,000. Branch, Hartford, U.S.A. Awarded with Gold and Silver medals at Paris, St. Louis, Anglo-Japanese Fairs, etc. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Hattori & Co., Ltd** K.K., Ginza, Tokyo. Manufacturers of and dealers in watches and clocks, jewels, surveying instruments, etc. cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Pres. Kintaro Hattori. (See Watches & Clocks; industry.) — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Kitashimizu Katsuzo** Tomino-koji, Kyoto. Toys, especially dolls, largely exported; awarded high Prizes at Paris and several domestic fairs. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Kuramochi & Co** (Toyodaya Co.) 13 & 14, Bakurocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1851; wholesale manufacturers and exporters of Japanese toys. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Mikimoto Shinju-ten** jewels and pearls, Ginza, Tokyo. Has piscina at Ago and Gokasho bays near Toba, and cultivates pearls by patented process invented by the proprietor of the firm. Awarded grand prizes at foreign and domestic exhibitions; has gold and silver smith depts. Prop., K. Mikimoto. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Miyamoto Shoko** silver smith and dealer, Yazaemoncho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1882; contractor to several Government Depts. Prop., K. Miyamoto. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Muramatsu Firm** jewellers and makers of platinum vessels used in laboratories, etc.: gold-medal at St. Louis World's Fair, Grand Prize at Paris World's Fair, etc. Demma-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))

**Nippon Bijutsu Co** K.K., No. 11 Minami-Daikn-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1910, cap. ¥1,000. Deal in fine arts articles. Pres. D. Sashida. — p. 139 ([scan leaf 918](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n918/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Rakuei Toy Co., K.K** Yanagi-baba-sagaru, Shimo., Kyoto. Est. 1916, cap. ¥1,000. manufers of and dealers in toys. Pres. Z. Yumoto. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Samurai Shokai** 20 Honcho, Yokohama. Est. 1900, carved wood furniture-maker and dealer, gold and silver work, also deals in ivory, bronze, gold lacquer, damascene wares, etc. Pres. Y. Nomura. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Tensho-do** manufacturers of and dealers in silver and bronze art objects, jewels, etc. Gold medals and Grand Prizes at foreign and domestic exhibitions. Ginza, Tokyo. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**H. Yamada & Co** Itchome, Yokoyamacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo Est. 1893; is manufacturers of and dealers in all kinds of toys and dolls. Prop. H. Yamada. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Yamanaka & Co** partnership unltd., Awadaguchi, Kyoto. Est. 1908, a leading curio establishment in the city. Branch shop at Boston. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

### Section VI. Toilets, Chemicals and Drugs

**Fukuhara Shiseido** Ginza, Tokyo, exporters and importers of all toilet goods, drugs, patent-medicines, etc. Est. 1880. Pres. Y. Fukuhara. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Hirao Sampei Shoten, Ltd** 1-chome, Takuro-cho, Nih., Tokyo. Est. and run by Mr. Hirao, the President; manufactures and deals in various toilet articles and perfumery of "Lait" brand; awarded medals at various exhibitions. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Hoshi Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha** Minami-Demmacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; manufacture patent medicines. Pres. H. Hoshi; Dirs. E. Anraku, S. Hishida. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Iseya Kichijiro** toilet articles, Yokoami, Higashi-Ryogoku, Tokyo. One of the oldest establishments dating from Tokugawa regency; speciality, tooth powders styled "Takarako," "Baikosan" and "Nippon-san" Export large amount to China, Korea, etc. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Kidani Firm** druggist, Ogacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. An old establishment; speciality, the "Jitsubo-san," medicine for women's disease. Proprietor, Kidani. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Kobayashi, T** Sototemachi, Honjo, Tokyo. Manufacturer of and dealer in tooth powder ("Lion" brand) and toilet soaps; established by his father. His brands are exported to China, India, Australia, South Seas and Russian markets; awarded high medals at foreign and domestic fairs. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Marumiya Shoten** Tachibanacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. in Keio Era. Manufacturer of and wholesale dealer in toilet-articles, drugs, nutriments, fancy-goods, etc. Keeps a well equipped laboratory under leading experts in chemical technology, etc. Prop. Zenbei Miwa. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Morishita H** Kitakyutaromachi, Higashiku, Osaka: is the manufacturer of popular patent medicines, "Jintan," etc., which are shipped largely to China and South Seas. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))

**Naikoku Seiyaku Kaisha (Japan Drug Co.), K.K** 10 Minami-Shinagawa, Sanchome, Nih., Tokyo. Est. Nov., 1915; cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; Government guaranteeing profit of 8%. The Co. produce acetylin salicylic acid, antifebrin, phenacetin, etc. Works at Mitake, Minami-shinagawa, Tokyo. Pres. Y. Fukuhara; Mng.-Dirs M. Shiobara, Dr. K. Ikeguchi. — p. 140 ([scan leaf 919](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n919/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Nippon Oxygen Co** Hamacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. July, '18; cap. ¥700 p.u.; chief product is oxygen both for inhaling and for industrial use, and oxygen acetylin. Dirs. R. Sudo, T. Yamaguchi, etc. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Sankyo & Co., K.K** druggists and chemists; Muromachi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Started at Yokohama in 1899 by the late Dr. Jokichi Takamine, originator of "Taka Diastase," Adrenalin, etc. and Mr. Shiohara,; sole agent for Parke, Davis & Co., U.S.A.; cap. ¥2,870; Pres. Y. Shiobara. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Toyama Baiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha** (Patent Medicine Co.). Hoshinoimachi, Toyama, the district known from ancient time for patent medicines of all kinds. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Tsumura Juntendo** Tori Sanchome, Nih., Tokyo. Manufacturer of "Chujoto," patent medicine for women's disease, and has wide connections abroad. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Yamaba Firm** Gm. K., Minami Kyutaromachi, Osaka; wholesale dealers in dye-stuffs and similar chemicals. Est. 1855. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

### Section VII. Gas and Electricity

**Daido Electric Power Co., K.K** Yayesu-cho, Koj., Tokyo: est. 1921, cap. ¥100,000 (51,823 p.u.) Pres. M. Fukuzawa; Dirs. I. Masuda, etc. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Ebikawa Electro-Industrial Co., K.K** Sunnencho, Koj., Tokyo. The original Ebikawa Electric Power Co. est. 1912, amalgamated in '18 with the Ebikawa Kogyo (cap. ¥750 p.u.), Tokai Denka Kogyo (500 p.u.) and Nippon Electric Iron Foundry (500 p.u.), and emerged on creation of the new Co. backed by cap. ¥10,000 (6,250 p.u.) and much enlarged business. Pres. T. Tachikawa, Mng.-Dir. H. Inai, S. Sakaguchi. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Fuji Hydro-Electric Co., K.K** 1-chome, Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1907; cap. ¥16,572 p.u.; amalgamated May '18 with Fuji Chemical Industry Co. Pres. I. Wakao. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Gumma Electric Power Co., K.K** No. 3, Gofuku-bashi, Tokyo; est. 1919; cap. ¥12,000. Pres. Zengoro Yasuda; Vice-Pres. T. Tajima; Mng.-Dir. S. Ogura. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Hayakawa Electric Power Co., K.K** 1-chome, Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1917; cap. ¥5,000 p.u.; Pres. S. Kubota. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Hiroshima Electric Light Co., K.K** Otemachi, Hiroshima. Est. 1898; cap. ¥3,500 p.u. Pres. K. Takatsuka. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Hokkaido Gas Works, K.K** Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. July '11. Directors; Pres. K. Inugami; Mng.-Dir. H. Ota. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))

**Inawashiro Hydro-Electric Co., K.K** Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. '11, one of the leading cos in the line. Directors; Pres. M. Sengoku; Dirs. R. Hara, S. So, S. Matsukata, etc. — p. 141 ([scan leaf 920](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n920/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kanto Hydro-Electric Co., K.K** No. 10, Nishi-Konyacho, Kyobashi; est., 1913; cap. 17,000. Pres. S. Asano; Mng.-Dir. R. Ito. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Katsuragawa Electric Power Co** K.K., 3-chome, Ginza, Tokyo. Est. '10; supplies current for the motors of the Tokyo Municipal electric undertakings as trams, light, etc. Directors: Pres. N. Ikegami; Dirs., T. Hirose, K. Shima. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Kinugawa Hydro Electric Co** K.K., Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. '10; cap. ¥7,700.; supplies to the Tokyo City Electric Trams. Directors: Pres. T. Toshimitsu; Dirs. A. Fujii, E. Ito, T. Watanabe. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Kobe Gas Works** K.K., Aioicho, Kobe. Est. '98. Capacity 1,000,000 c. ft. Directors: Pres. K. Matsukata; Mng.-Dir. S. Kubo. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Electric Light Co** K.K., Kawaracho, Kyoto. Est. '8[illegible]. Directors: Pres. Z. Osawa; Mng.-Dir. H. Tanaka; Dirs. S. Matsui, E. Murata, etc. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Kyoto Gas Works** K.K., Yanagibashi, Kyoto; est. '09; cap. ¥3,500 p.u. Pres. H. Oku; Dirs. J. Uchiki, T. Inagaki, etc. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Kyushu Hydro-Electric Co** K.K., 3-chome, Ko[illegible]amicho, Nihonbashi; Tokyo est. 1911; cap. ¥38,400. Pres. S. Kuno; Mng.-Dirs. T. Tanahashi, S. Umeya. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Nagoya Gas Works** K.K., Otsucho, Nagoya. Est. '06. Directors: Pres. M. Inouye, Mng.-Dir. S. Okamoto. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Nippon Electric Co** K.K., Mita-Shikokucho, Shiba, Tokyo. Est. 1899; cap. ¥10,000 (6,250 p.u.) Mng.-Dir. K. Iwatare; Dirs. E. Hata, M. Fujise, Z. W. Tucker, etc. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Nippon Electric Power Co** K.K., 2-chome, Imabashi, Higashi Osaka. Est. 1919. cap. ¥50,000 (¼ p.u.) Pres. J. Yamaoka, Vice-Pres. A. Nakagawa. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Nippon Hydro-Electric Power Co** K.K., 6 chome, Minami-Kanecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '18; cap. ¥5,000 (1,678 p.u.) Chairman of Dirs. B. Sasaki, Mng.-Dir. K. Fujisawa. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Osaka Electric Light Co** K.K., Nakanoshima, Osaka. Est. '87; cap. ¥43,200. Capacity 23,250 k.w.; besides, 20,000 k.w. supplied by Ujigawa Co. Directors: Pres. K. Miyazaki; Mng.-Dir. G. Kawai. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Osaka Gas Works** K.K., Nakanoshima, Osaka. Est. Oct, 1896. Directors: Pres. C. Watanabe; Dirs. C.P. Cushman, S. Kishi, C. Kataoka. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Shizuoka Electric Power Co** K.K., Osato-mura, Abe-gun, Shizuoka Pref.; est. 1920; cap. ¥10,000. Pres. H. Okawa, Mng.-Dir. Kumazawa. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Electric Light Co** K.K., Minami-Kinroku-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1911; amalgamated the Shimotsuke Elec. Power, in May, '21 increasing its cap. to ¥24,649. Chairman, T. Enomoto, Mng.-Dirs. R. Kabashima, S. Nagahashi, etc. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Electric Co** K.K., Horinouchi, Kawasaki, Kanagawa-ken. Est. 1896, reorganized 1917; cap. ¥6,000 p.u. Pres. J. R. Gary. Vice-Pres. K. Yamaguchi. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Electric Light Co** K.K., Yurakucho, Tokyo. Est. 1883; amalgamated many elec. Cos. and at present is almost sole Co. supplying light in Tokyo City and environs; capacity 134,000 k.w. (coal) and 52,000 (hydro). besides supplied 45,000 h.p. by Inawashiro Co. and 100,000 h.p. by Kinugawa Co. Directors: Pres. K. Kaunbe, Dirs. I. Nakahara, T. Koshiyama, S. Wakno. — p. 142 ([scan leaf 921](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n921/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Tokyo Gas and Electric Engineering Co., K.K** Otemachi, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1910; mfrs. of and dealers in various machines, gas-mantles, enamel-wares; have connection with the Ely. Board, Naval Arsenals, etc. Pres. Goro Matsukata. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Gas Works, K.K** Nishikicho, Kanda, Tokyo. Est. '85: cap. ¥45,000, the only gas Co. in Tokyo City having amalgamated newly opened rivals; total supply 1,624,592,400 c. ft. Directors; K. Koike, Mng.-Dirs., S. Suginura, O. Matsukata; Dirs. K. Watanabe, etc. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Toshin Electric Co., K.K** 1-chome, Minami-Demmacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo; est. 1917; cap ¥10,000. Pres. S. Suzuki, Dirs. T. Kawasaki, J. Hanaoka. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Ujigawa Electric Co., K.K** Souezaki-kami, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. 1906; supply power to Osaka Elec. Light Co., Kyoto Elec. Light Co. and Osaka Municipal Trams. Combined Omi Hydro-Elec. Co. in '21 and increased its cap. to ¥31,400. Directors: Pres. K. Kimura; Dirs. M. Asami, J. Noguchi, J. Yamaoka, Mgr. Y. Hayashi. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Tone Electric Power House, K.K** Maebashi; Gumma-ken. Est. '07; capacity 13,000 k.w., supplying light and running trams (9 m. 16 ch.); also undertakes gas (50,000 c. ft.. Pres. T. Hazumi; Dirs. K. Takemasa, etc. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

### Section VIII. Mining and Metallurgy

**Asahi Oil Refinery Co., K.K** 1-chome, Nishigashi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1919 with cap. ¥2,000; absorbed in April, 1922 the Teikoku Oil Co. K.K., increasing its capital to ¥9,600. Pres. K. Matsukata, Mng.-Dir. I. Seshita. Mng. E. Inouye, S. Asada. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Dai-Nippon Colliery Co., K.K** 1-chome, Eiraku-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1917; cap. ¥10,500 (10,000 p.u.). Pres. S. Koga, Mng.-Dir. K. Tate. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Fuji Steel Works, K.K** Kawasaki, near Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥6,000. Dirs. S. Asano; Y. Yoshikawa, Y. Minagawa. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Fujita-Gumi Mining Co., K.K** Dojima, Osaka. A business dept. of the Fujita Firm, separated from it 1917 and reformed as K.K., with nominal cap. ¥30,000. Pres. Baron T. Fujita, Mng.-Dir. N. Saka. — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))

**Furukawa Mining Co., K.K** Yayesucho, Koji, Tokyo. Founded 1878 by the late Ichibei Furukawa and reorganized as such in May, 1918. Cap. ¥22,500 p.u. Runs Mining, Trading, and Banking Depts.; owns Ashio and 10 other copper mines besides coal mines and foundries; manufacture copper and brass products, steel wire, etc. Pres. Baron T. Furukawa; Mng.-Dirs. B. Konda (Mining); T. Yoshimura (Trading); S. Nakagawa (Banking). — p. 143 ([scan leaf 922](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n922/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Hokkaido Iron Works, K.K** 5-chome, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. 1917; cap. ¥3,000 p.u.; can produce 150,000 tons of pig-iron; controlled by the Mitsui. Pres. N. Yamada; Mng.-Dir. D. Kurita. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Hokkaido Tanko Kisen Kabushiki Kaisha** (Hokkaido Colliery and S.S. Co.), Honkawayacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1889 and were first engaged in coal mining and railway but with the railway nationalization in Oct. '06, expanded the colliery work, shipping service; also undertake the manufacture of coke and forestry business. In conjuction with Messrs. Armstrong and Vickers, the Co. opened a steel foundry styled the Nippon Seikosho. Also work their own Wanishi Iron Foundry. Capital ¥70,000 (39,625 p.u.); Chairman T. Dan: Mng.-Dirs. T. Isomura, K. Takashiro, K. Furuta. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Ibaraki Anthracitic Colliery Co., K.K** 4-chome, Shin-Minatocho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1933; capital 1,500. Mng.-Dirs. M. Okamoto, S. Matsumoto. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Iriyama Colliery Co., K.K** Yariyacho, Kyob., Tokyo. Est. '95; capital ¥6,000 (4,250 p.u.); have coal mine in Fukushima prefecture. Directors; Mng.-Dirs. H. Hirose, S. Yoshimoto, E. Yamagiwa. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Iwaki Colliery Co., K.K** Minato-gashi, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '84; capital ¥9,000 (1,388 p.u.) Directors: Chairman, S. Asano; R. Watanabe, K. Kurata, etc. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Kaijima Mining Co., K.K** Nokata, Fukuoka-ken. Est. 1899 by the Kajima family; transformed as K.K. in Dec. '09; cap. ¥8,125 p.u.; own five collieries in Kyushu turning out annually over 20,000,000 tons of coal. Pres. E. Kaijima, Mng.-Dirs. K. Takashima, T. Shimamoto, etc. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Kobe Steel Foundry Co., K.K** Wakino-hama, Kobe. Founded 1911 by the Suzuki family, Kobe; increased cap. to ¥10,000 (6,256 p.u.), reserves about ¥4,000. Pres. O. Ito, Mng.-Dirs. S. Yorioka and K. Tamiya. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Kuhara Mining Co., K.K** Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo (Head office and a branch at Nakanoshima, Osaka). Est. 1917 and reorganized 1915 as Ltd. Co. increasing cap. from ¥10,000 to ¥30,000; then again to 75,000 (41,250 p.u.) in 1918; res. ¥30,000; mining, chemical-industry and machine-making relating to mining, etc.; possess Hitachi mines and 339 other metallic leases, 92 coal and 21 miscellaneous leases, altogether covering 220,800 acres and annual prod. copper 25,760,000 lbs., gold 80,000 oz., silver 655,000 oz. In 1917 established big refineries at Mukden and Fushun, South Manchuria. Pres. F. Kuhara; Dirs. Takeuchi and Nakayama. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Meiji Mining Co., K.K** Tobata, Onga-gun, Fukuoka. Est. 1908; cap. ¥20,000 p.u. Pres. K. Matsumoto; Dirs. S. Yasukawa, etc. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Mining Co., K.K** Yayesucho, Koj., Tokyo; cap. ¥100,000; owns gold, silver, and coal mines. Pres. Baron H. Iwasaki (Vide Mitsbishi Firm). — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))

**Mitsui Mining Co., K.K** Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Established 1911, reorganized '18; cap. ¥100,000 (62,500 p.u.), largest coal miners in Japan producing about 4,000,000 tons a year. (See Mitsui Firm under Sec. General). Pres. M. Mitsui; Mng.-Dir., G. Mitsui; Mng.-Dir. N. Yamada. — p. 144 ([scan leaf 923](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n923/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Mitsubishi Iron Foundry Co., K.K** Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est 1917 by the Iwasaki Family; cap. ¥300,000. Have a big foundry at Kenjiho, Korea. Pres. Baron Iwasaki. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Murai Mining Co., K.K** Moto-Yokkaichi-cho, Nihom., Tokyo. Founded by Mr. Kichibei Murai as Mining Dept. of the old Murai Firm; reorganized as an independent Co. in 1918. Cap. ¥3,000 p.u. Pres. K. Murai. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Muroran Steel Works, K.K** Muroran Hokkaido, owned by the Nippon Steel Works, Tokyo, can produce 150,000 tons of pig-iron; has connection with the Navy. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Nippon Petroleum, K.K** Mitsubishi Buildings, Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est. 1888; own Kurokawa wells (see Chap. Mining) etc.; cap. ¥00,000 p.u. in '20. Pres. H. Naito; Mng.-Dirs. J. Tanaka, T. Nakano. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Nippon Steel Works, Co., K.K** 5, Honkawa-cho, Nih., Tokyo. Est 1907; cap. ¥30,000 p.u. Japanese and English; controlled by the Mitsui family. Pres. T. Ban; Dirs. A. Kabayama; Douglas Vickers, etc. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Okura Mining Co., K.K** (Vide Okuragumi, Section General). — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Osaka Electric Copper Refinery Co., K.K** Osaka. Est. 1883; cap. ¥5,000 (3,750 p.u.); Pres. K. Inouye. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Osaka Iron Works, K.K** Dojima Hama-dori, Kita-ku, Osaka. Est. 1904; cap. ¥12,000 (10,500 p.u.): Shipbuilding and machinery making. Pres. E. Nakayama — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Oshima Steel Foundry, K.K** Oshimacho, Minami-katsushika, Tokyo. Taken over by Messrs. H. Ogawa, H. Tanaka, and H. Okura, the Dirs. for ¥2,700 in 1917 and reformed with expanded cap. ¥3,570 p.u. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Sumitomo Firm** Osaka, one of the oldest millionaire houses in Japan, combining banking, mining, refining, electric wire dep'ts, etc., owns Besshi Copper Mine, etc., and run copper works, electric wire and cable works, both at Osaka, fertilizer factory at Niihama, Ehime-ken; manufactures steel ingots, steel forgings, etc. for railways, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pres. Baron Sumitomo; Mng.-Dir. K. Nakada. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Takata Mining Co., K.K** Yurakucho, 2-chome, Koj., Tokyo. Founded in 1918 by the late Mr. S. Takata, a millionaire merchant; cap. ¥10,000 (4,500 p.u.); besides mining, attend to refinery and chemical industry; also manufacture and deal in various hardware, tools, and machines. Pres. Kanukichi Takata, Dirs. T. Ikeda, G. Taguchi, etc. (Vide Sect. General). — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Kozai, (Steel-materials), Co., K.K** Oshima-mura, Tokyo, est. '12, cap. ¥3,000 p.u. Pres. T. Haynshiyn. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Toyo Iron Works, K.K** Zenikame-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1917 under the Govt. protection and with cap. ¥34,000 p.u. Pres. Baron S Go, Mng.-Dirs. Baron K. Nakajima, etc. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))

**Yamashita Mining, K.K** Gofuku-cho, Nih., Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. 20,000 (½ p.u.) combined with Yamashita S.S. Co. in '20. Pres. K. Yamashita. — p. 145 ([scan leaf 924](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n924/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

### Section IX. Brewery

**Dai Nippon Beer Brewery Co., K.K** Meguro, Tokyo. Formed March, 1906 by amalgamating Ebisu, Sapporo and Asahi breweries. The foremost Co. in this line; annual products 470,000 koku. Brands "Ebisu," "Sapporo," "Asahi," and "Munchonner" beers; Pres. K. Makoshi; Mng.-Dir. C. Uemura. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Eigashima Saké Brewery Co., K.K** Okubo, Akashi, Hyogo-ken Est. June 1888; annual products 15,000 koku. Directors: Pres. Kyokichi Tobe; Mng. Toyotaro Tobe. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Kabuto Beer Brewery Co., K.K** Ginza, Tokyo. Est. Sept. '96; Brand, "Kabuto."; reorganized in '21 amalgamating in May, the Teikoku Mineral Water Co. and the Nippon Bottle Mfg. Co., and renamed Nippon Beer, Kosen Co. K.K. Pres. K. Nezu, Mng.-Dir. T. Kameda. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Kirin Beer Brewery Co., K.K** Bund, Yokohama. Founded by some foreigners and reorganized in Feb. 1907 as K.K. with Japanese and foreign share-holders; brands, "Lager," "Pilsena," etc. Cap. ¥5,000 : annual products 140,000 koku. Pres S. Ida. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Kondo Rihei and Co., K.K** No. 9, 2-chome, Honcho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; dealers in Bee Brand Kuzan wine, Ushiku wine and other liquors. Pres. R. Kondo. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Nichi-Ei (Anglo-Jap.) Brewery Co., K.K** Marunouchi, Tokyo. Est. '20; cap. ¥[illegible]0,000 p.u.; Brand "Cascade." Pres T. Kusumi. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Nishinomiya Saké Brewery Co., K.K** Nishinomiya, Hyogo. Est. Apr. 1889; annual products 24,000 koku. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**G. Tanaka & Co** Choshi, Chiba-ken. Est. 1616, one of the oldest breweries of Japanese soy. Brand, "Higeta Shoyu"; have been honored with medals at exhibitions at home and abroad. Prop. G. Tanaka. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Beer Brewery Co., K.K** Dairi, Fukuoka-ken. Est. May, 1912. Have capacity to produce 65,000 koku a year. Pres. I. Sumida, Dirs. T. Hirataka, M. Miyamoto, etc. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Mineral Water Co., K.K** Hirano, near Kobe; and Sakamoto-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Est. Jan. 1907; own Mitsuya & Peacock brands of Hirano table water containing natural carbonic acid gas, obtained from a spring at Hirano village, near Ikeda station of the Hankaku railway. (Vide Kabuto Beer). — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

### Section X. Sugar Manufacturing

**Dai Nippon Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Suna-mura, Minami-Katsushika-gun, Tokyo-fu. Est. 1896; capital ¥12,000 p.u.; factories at Tokyo, Osaka, Moji, Formosa producing 300,000 piculs of crude sugar in 1921. Pres. E. Fujiyama; Mng.-Dirs. C. Takayama, etc. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))

**Ensuiko Sugar Mfg. and Colonization Co., K.K** Kagi, Formosa Est. 1907; capital ¥17,750 p.u.; manufactured 500,000 piculs of crude sugar in '21. The Co. amalgamated in 1914 with Taito Colonization Co. (est. Aug., 1912; cap. ¥2,250 p.u.) Pres. T. Maki; Mng.-Dirs. S. Fujisaki, etc. — p. 146 ([scan leaf 925](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n925/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Meiji Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Tainan, Formosa. Est 1906; capital increased to ¥32,500 (¥11,425 p.u.) in 1921 with the amalgamation of the Yamato Sugar Co., enlarging its capacity to 560,000 piculs of crude sugar in 7 factories in Fukuoka, Kanagawa, and Formosa. Has connection with Tokyo Confectionary Co., (Cap. ¥2,000) and Boso Condensed Milk Co. (cap. ¥1,100). Chairman H. Soma; Mng.-Dirs. K. Arima, H. Chiba. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Nan-Man (South Manchuria) Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Japanese Concession, Mukden, China. Est. 1916; cap. ¥10,000 (½ p.u.) Pres. T. Arai, Mng.-Dir. J. Shiraishi. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Nanyo (South-Sea) Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** 1-chome, Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥2,400 p.u. Dir. K. Akimoto (chairman). — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Niitaka Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Sentoho, Taichu, Formosa. Est Oct. 1909; capital ¥10,750; capacity 300,000 piculs of crude sugar in '21. Pres. K. Takashima; Mng.-Dir. K. Makiyama. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Tainan Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Tainan, Formosa. Est. Nov., 1912; cap. ¥20,250 (17,000 p.u.) The Co. amalgamated in 1916 with Antai Co. and Giran Co. Pres. U. Suzuki; Mng.-Dirs. K. Kawakami, etc. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Taiwan Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Takao, Formosa. Formed 1900; capital ¥63,000 (38,100 p.u.) gradually enlarged its capacity with amalgamation with minor cos since the war, about 1,000,000 piculs in '21. Chairman S. Fujita; Mng.-Dirs. T. Yamamoto, N. Takechi, T. Masuda. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Taichu, Formosa. Est. 1910; cap. ¥15,000 p.u.; produced 450,000 piculs of crude sugar in '21 The Co. amalgamated in '16 with Minami-Nippon Sugar Mfg. Co. (cap. ¥2,500 p.u.) Pres. M. Matsukata; Mng.-Dir. S. Makiyama. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Toyo Sugar Mfg. Co., K.K** Kagi, Formosa. Est. 1907; absorbed several Cos in the last decade with the expanded capital (¥12,550 in '21) and capacity, the latter being put at 600,000 piculs of crude sugar besides 8,000 koku of alcohol, in 6 factories in Formosa and Okinawa. Pres. T. Shimosaka, Mng.-Dir. R. Hinata, T. Tamura. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

### Section XI. Flour Milling and Confectionery

**Imamura Confectioners, K.K** No. 2, Mita-Koyamacho, Shiba, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥1,000 (¼ p.u.) Pres. T. Imamura. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Manchuria Flour Milling Co., K.K** Tieling, S. Manchuria. Est. 1908; cap. ¥3,202 p.u.; manufacture 1,200 barrels per day; have branches at Changchun, Harbin and Tainan. Pres. T. Yoshimura. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))

**Masuda Flour Mill, K.K** Higashi-shiri-Ikenuma, Kobe. Est. 1908; a day's capacity is 1,000 barrels. Pres. F. Nakamura, Dir. E. Masuda, etc. — p. 147 ([scan leaf 926](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n926/mode/1up))


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**Morinaga & Co., K.K** confectioners, Mita, Tokyo. Est. in 191[illegible] succeeding Mr. Morinaga's confectionery business, with capital ¥[illegible] (900 p.u.); Directors, T. Morinaga (Pres.), H. Matsuzaki (Gen.-Mgr.), T. Kakujima (Mng. of Osaka Branch). — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Nippon Flour Milling Co., K.K** Yayesu-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. Sept. 1896. Cap. ¥11,550, capacity in 24 hours put at 1,800 barrels in '22. at its 3 shops. Pres. S. Iwasaki, Vice.-Pres. M. Hirano. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Nisshin Flour Milling Co., K.K** Suyehirogashi, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. Mar. '07. Capacity 1,800 barrels in 24 hrs in '21. Pres. I Nezu; Mng.-Dir. T. Shota. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**To-a Flour Milling Co., K.K** Oshimacho, suburb of Tokyo. Est. Oct. 1906. Cap. ¥1,250 p.u.; capacity 700 barrels. Mng.-Dir. Moroi. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

### Section Xii. Paper And Paper Wares

**Chosen Paper-Mill Co., K.K** New Wiju, Korea. Est. Dec 1917; cap. ¥5,000 (¼ p.u.), sister-Co. of the Oji Paper-Mill, Tokyo. Pres. G. Fujiwara; Dir. T. Hara. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Fuji Paper-Mill Co., K.K** Sanjikkembori, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1887; owns 10 mills in Shizuoka-ken, Hokkaido & Osaka; 3 branches in China; annual product 100 million lbs. Pres. H. Okawa; Mng.-Dirs. Y. Anamizu, T. Takahashi, etc. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Fuji Pulp Mfg. Co., K.K** Sanjikkenbori, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. Oct. '18; cap. ¥3,000 p.u.; has connection with the Fuji Paper Mill. Chairman, Y. Anamizu. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Japan Chemical Pulp Mfg. Co., K.K** Sakuhama, Karafuto. Est. 1915; cap. ¥3,000 p.u. Tokyo Branch, No. 21 Mitsubishi building, Yaesucho, Kojimachi. Pres. K. Koike; Dirs. K. Tsukakoshi, S. Arita. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Karafuto Industrial Co., K.K** Tomarie-machi. Karafuto. Est. 1913; cap. ¥11,000 (7,700 p.u.); engaged in manufacture of pulp and also in supply of electric power. Pres. H. Okawa; Dirs. E. Tanaka, etc. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Karafuto Sangyo Kabushiki Kaisha** Otomari. Karafuto. Manufactures of and dealers in pulp and foreign paper. Est. July '18; cap. ¥10,000 (6,250 p.u.); supply pulp to the Oji Paper-Mill. Pres. G. Fujiwara. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Kashiwabara Paper Store, K.K** 1-chome, Minami-Demma-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1916; cap. ¥1,000; dealers in pulp, foreign and native papers; importers and exporters; a branch at Osaka. Pres. M. Kashiwabara, Dirs. K. Tsunoda, etc., Man. K. Ito. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Paper-Mill Co., K.K** Takasago, Hyogo-ken. Founded and run by the Iwasaki family as gmk.; reformed in 1918 as such; cap. ¥2,500. Pres. T. Tawara, Dirs. K. Kimura, E. Fujino. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))

**Nakanoshima Paper-Mill Co., K.K** Tamacho, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. Oct. '06; cap. ¥1,500.; annual prod., match-paper 2 million lbs and packing paper 16 million lbs. Pres. Dembei Shimogo; Mng.-Dir. T. Shimogo; Mng. M. Ogawa. — p. 148 ([scan leaf 927](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n927/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Oji Paper Mfg. Co., K.K** General offices; 9 Shinsaiwa'-cho, Shiba, Tokyo. Founded in 1873. Cap. p.u. ¥31,500; res. 10,000. Mills at Tomakomai and 9 other places. Subsidiary concerns:- Chosen Paper Mfg. Co., Karafuto Industrial Co., etc. Annual Output: Paper—100,000 tons; Sulphite Pulp—30,000 tons, etc. Pres. G. Fujiwara; Dirs. K. Takashima, etc. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Okayama Paper-Mill Co., K.K** Okayama. Est. Jan, '03; cap. ¥625 p.u.; export paper to China, Korea, Australia, South Seas and India. Mng.-Dir. T. Mizuta, T. Uyeda, K. Umeda, J. Nakamura. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Tokai Pulp Mfg Co., K.K** Yariyncho, Kyobashiku, Tokyo. Est. 1907. Pres. K. Okura; Dirs. Y. Haraguchi, H. Okura. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Toyo Paper-Mill Co., K.K** Toyosaki-machi, Osaka-fu. Est. 1906; manufacture rice paper for cigarette. Pres. S. Inouye; Mng.-Dir. T. Nakamura. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

### Section XIII. Glass and Ceramics

**Asahi Glass Mfg. Co., K.K** 1-chome, Eirakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1909; cap. ¥12,500; manufacturers of plate glass; run by the Iwasaki family; branch-shops at Amagasaki, Hyogo-ken, etc. Pres. T. Iwasaki. Mng.-Dir. H. Tamura, S. Yamada. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Nikka (Japan-China) Ceramic Industry Co., K.K** Tsi-nan-fu, Shantung, China. Est. 1918; cap. ¥2,000; besides manufacturing earthen ware, engaged in coal mining and supply of electricity. Dirs. Y. Nakamura, E. Watanabe. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Osaka Ceramic Co., K.K** Dojima, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. 1822; cap. ¥7,000 p.u.; produce sundry varieties of bricks including ordinary bricks at the factories at Sakai, Kishiwada, Kaizuka, etc. Pres. R. Isono; Dir. H. Shirazaki. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Shinagawa White Brick Mfg. Co., K.K** Kita-Shinagawa, Tokyo-fu. Est. 1875 and organized as K.K. in 1903; cap. ¥3,500, yearly output estimated at 30,000,000 fire-proof, and 15,000,000 decorative; have a factory at Osaka and 3 at Fukuoka prefecture. Dirs. M. Yamauchi, Y. Fujimura. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Shofu Porcelain Co., K.K** Fukakusa near Kyoto. Est. about 1861 and organized as such in 1906; manufacturers and wholesale exporters of Japanese crockery wares; have a large factory in Nagoya to produce export wares, and sale office at Kyobashiku, Tokyo; export to China, India, South Seas and Australia. Prop. Kajo Shofu. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

### Section XIV. Chemical Industries

**Aichi Cement Mfg. Co., K.K** Atsuta-Higashi-cho, Minami-ku, Nagoya. Est. 1889; cap. ¥1,650 p.u. Pres. Takashima. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))

**Asano Cement Mfg. Co., K.K** Kiyosumicho, Fukagawa, Tokyo, Founded 1912 by Mr. Soichiro Asano, a millionaire merchant of Tokyo; cap. ¥23,500 p.u.; res. ¥2,200; monthly output about 550,000 barrels. Pres. S Asano. Dirs. H. Okawa, M. Shinaishi, etc. — p. 149 ([scan leaf 928](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n928/mode/1up))


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**Dai Nippon Artificial Fertilizer Co., K.K** Kitashimbori-cho, Nihonbashiku, Tokyo. Est. 1887; cap. ¥14,300 p.u.; monthly capacity 25,640 tons in '21. Chairman, K. Anraku; Mng.-Dirs. I. Abe; Dirs. T. Masuda. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Electric and Chemical Industrial Co., K.K** Honkawaycho, Nihonbashiku, Tokyo. Est. 1913; cap. ¥78,000 p.u.; line of business, lime, carbonic lime, sulphate ammonia, etc. Chairman, S. Ohashi; Mng.-Dir. T. Fujiwara; Dirs. S. Uemura, K. Makita, G. Fujiwara. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Japan Enamel Co., K.K** Namazu-e-cho, near Osaka. Est. 1912; cap. ¥600 (246 p.u.). Pres. M. Shirnishi; Mng.-Dir. Y. Kitabatake; Dirs. K. Kishimoto, K. Kondo, K. Hirose. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Japan Dye-Stuff Co., K.K** Kasugade-cho, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Est. 1915 under official protection which guarantees profit of 8%; cap ¥8,000 p.u.). Line of business, to produce aniline salts, aniline and alizarine dyes, carbolic acid, etc. Pres H. Nakaya; Dirs. S. Ohashi, R. Fujiyama, C. Watanabe, etc. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Japan Glycerine Co,, K.K** Chifana, Nishinari-gori, Osaka. Est. 1915 under the official patronage which guarantees profit of 8%; cap. ¥4,200 p.u; absorbed Japan Seiyu Co., and Imperial Fish-oil Refining Co. emerging on creation of the new Co.; chief productions are glycerine, machine oil, painting oil, perfumery, wax, etc. Pres. S. Hirata; Dirs C. Kase, Y. Hirano. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Japan Match Mfg. Co., K.K** Aratamachi, Kobe. Est. 1907; cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; output is put at 80,000 cases. Pres. M. Naoki; Mng.-Dirs. I. Honda, J. Goto. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Japan Paint Co., K.K** Minami-Shinagawa, Tokyo. Est. 1881 in Tokyo and organized as K.K., 1898; cap. ¥3,600 p.u.; have factories at Osaka; annual output estimated at 60,000,000 lbs.; export to China, India and South-Seas. Pres T. Tazaka; Dirs. N. Hasegawa, J. Mogi, etc. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Kanto Sanso Mfg. Co., K.K** Oji, near Tokyo. Est. 1896; mfr. chemicals, dye-stuffs etc.; cap. ¥5,000 (4,120 p.u.); res. ¥3,000. has a monthly capacity of 3,000 tons of chemical manure. Pres. E. Tanaka. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Nippon Acetic Acid Mfg. Co., K.K** Yokogawa-cho, Yanagishima, Honjo, Tokyo. Est. 1902; cap. ¥1,500 (1,052 p.u.); res. ¥813. Pres. K. Makoshi. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Nippon Acid-Proof Paint Co., K.K** Kita-Kabata, Ibaraki-gun, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥1,000 (400 p.u.). Pres. M. Hiroki. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Nippon Arsenious acid Industrial Co., K.K** No. 18 Hakkan-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥1,000 (¼ p.u.) Chairman, Hirakawa. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Nippon Artificial Manure Co., K.K** 3-chome, Kyobashi, Higashi, Osaka. Est. 1889; cap. ¥13,000 (7,000 p.u.); res. ¥3,460; has a monthly capacity of 16,650 tons. Pres. K. Yano. Mng.-Dir. K. Saito. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))

**Nippon Nitrogen Fertilizer Co., K.K** Tori-Sanchome, Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Est. 1906; cap. ¥22,000 (13,000 p.u.); res. ¥2,320 Mng.-Dirs. M. Noguchi, S. Ichikawa. — p. 150 ([scan leaf 929](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n929/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Nippon Camphor Mfg. Co., K.K** Kobe. Est. 1918 with cap. ¥9,000 (7,000 p.u.) by the seven Camphor Mfg. Cos. in various places by amalgamation. Mng.-Dir. T. Watanabe: Dirs. N. Kaneko, etc. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Nippon Chemico-Industrial Co., K.K** Kameido, Tokyo. Est '16; cap. ¥4,200 p.u.; united Nippon Dye-stuff Mfg. Co. in Dec. '18. Pres. Baron Kihachiro Okura. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Onoda Cement Mfg. Co., K.K** Onoda, Asa-gun, Yamaguchi prefecture. Est. 1881; cap. ¥7,500; res. ¥1,802. Dirs. S. Kasai, M. Kano, T. Hoshina. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Osaka Alkali Co., K.K** 3-chome, Andoji-bashi-dori, Minami, Osaka. Est. 1880, one of the pioneer manufacturers of chemical manures, oils, etc.; cap. ¥13,350; monthly capacity is put at 8,250 tons in '21. Pres. S. Fujimoto, Mng. F. Takiguchi. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shamie (Chemical) Industrial Co., K.K** Kawaguchi, Nishi, Osaka. Est. 1897; cap. ¥1,800; manufacture coal-tar, sulphate of ammonia, etc. Pres. K. Ukita, Dirs. K. Shimomura, O. Matsukata, etc. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Rasa Island Phosphorus Ore Co., K.K** 1-chome, Yuraku-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1913; cap. ¥15,000 (10,500 p.u.); a monthly capacity of 15,000 tons of phosphate manure in '21. Pres. K. Tsunefuji, Mng.-Dir. R. Matsumoto. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Sakura Portland Cement Co., K.K** Funadaikumachi, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. 1907; cap. ¥800 p.u. Pres. M. Sakamoto; Mng.-Dir. N. Shiojiri. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co., K.K** Ote-machi, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1910; line of business, gas works, installation of gas stove, iron pipes and gas mantles, etc. Pres. G. Matsukata; Dirs. S. Kawakami, etc. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Toyo Paint Mfg. Co., K.K** No. 224 Sendagi, Hongo, Tokyo. Est. 1918 absorbing Santoku Paint Co. Pres. S. Koyanuma. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Toyo Salt Industry Co., K.K** No. 3 1-chome, Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥1,000; have salt-fields in Tientsin, China, covering 3,500 cho. Closely connected with the Sino-Japanese Industrial Co. Mng.-Dir. K. Mori, Dirs. H. Fujita, S. Akimoto. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Fish-Oil Co., K.K** Okano-cho, Yokohama. Est. 1893 cap. ¥4,750 p.u.; have a branch at Kobe; mfr. fish-oil, cocoa-nut oil, etc. Pres. F. Watanabe, Vice-Pres. Okano, Dir. M. Mayeda. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

### Section Xv. Metals, Machines, Tools, Etc.

**Ikegai Iron Works, K.K** Shiba, Tokyo. Est. June, 1906; with cap. ¥250 by the Ikegai family; converted into K.K. in Apl., 1913; cap. ¥3,400 p.u. Pres. S. Ikegai. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Iwata Bros. & Co., K.K** 3-chome, Kita-Kyutaro-cho, Nishiku, Osaka, are manufacturers of various machines and electric apparatuses, and also combine export and import business. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))

**Kawakita Denki Kigyo (Elec. Enterprise) Co., K.K** Dojima- Hama, Osaka. Est 1913; cap. ¥6,000 (¾ p.u.); res. ¥1,151; manufacture elect. motors and apparatuses. Pres. E. Kawakita, Mng.-Dir. Yamura. — p. 151 ([scan leaf 930](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n930/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Kisha Seizo Kabushiki Kaisha, K.K** Shimanyacho, Nishi, Osaka. Est. Sept., 1896; cap. ¥2,700 (2,200 p.u.); Mng.-Dir. S. Hasegawa. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Kishimoto & Co., K.K** No. 8 6-chome, Nakanoshima, Osaka. Est. 1918; cap. ¥3,000 p.u.; chiefly in deal in steel, iron and hardware. Pres. Kichiemon Kishimoto. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Kyoritsu Electric Apparatus and Wire Mfg. Co., K.K** No 39 Fujimicho, Azabu, Tokyo. Est. '03, and reorganized '18; cap ¥2,400. Dirs. Suwo, Tazawa, etc. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Matsuda Seisakujo, K.K** Kami-Fukushima, Kitaku, Osaka. Manufacturers of cartridge fuse, and have undertaken large orders from Russia. The establishment lately reorganized into K.K., with expanded capital. Pres. J. Matsuda. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Nainenki Seizo Kaisha, Ltd** (Internal Combustion Engine Mfg. Co.), Nagoya. Est. 1921; cap. ¥5,000; line of business is manufacture of aeroplanes and parts, etc. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha** (Electric Engineering Co.) K.K. Nagoya. Est. 1920 with cap. ¥15,000. Both are run by the Iwasaki family and have their branches at Kobe. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Nakajima Engineering Works, K.K** 1-chome, Kujo-minamidori, Nishiku, Osaka. Manufacturers of machines in general. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Nippon Electric Co., K.K** Shikoku-cho, Mita, Tokyo. Agents for the Western Electric Co., U.S.A. Makers, exporters and importers of electric apparatuses and instruments. Founded July 1899; capital ¥10,000 subscribed by Japanese and foreign capitals. Branches at Osaka, Dairen, Seoul, etc. Mng.-Dir. K. Iwatare. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Niigata Tekkosho (Engineering Works), K.K** No. 3-chome, Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1910; cap. ¥5,000 (3,500 p.u.). Mfr. steam engines, pumps, oil well machineries, etc. Pres. K. Naito. Mng.-Dir. K. Sasamura. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Nippon Kikai (Machinery) Mfg. Co., K.K** 7-chome, Higashi-Nakadori, Tsukijima, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1915; cap. ¥2,000 (800 p.u.) Pres. M. Akigusa. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Nippon Music Instrument Co** —Vide Section Miscellaneous. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Nippon Sharyo Seizo Kabushiki Kaisha** (Japan Car Manufacturing Co.), K.K. Atsuta, Nagoya. Est. Oct., 1906; cap. ¥4,000 p.u.; manufacture railway carriages, wagons, locos, and also contract various buildings and structures. Pres. T. Taki; Mng.-Dir. S. Amano. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Nippon Steel Pipe Co., K.K** Kawasaki, Kanagawa-ken. Est. 1910; cap. ¥21,000 p.u.; annual output estimated at 15,000 tons of pipes and 20,000 tons of iron rod, etc. to be enlarged to 100,000 tons in the near future. Pres. H. Okawa. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))

**Okumura Electrical Apparatus Co., K.K** (Okumura Denki Shokai), Enshoji-machi, Okazaki, Kamikyo-ku, Kyoto. Est. 1917; cap. ¥10,000 (6,250 p.u.); dealers in elect. machines and apparatuses. Pres. T. Okumura. — p. 152 ([scan leaf 931](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n931/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Osaka Denkibundo (Electric Copper) Co** K.K., Temmabashi, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. 1892; cap. ¥3,750 p.u. Pres. K Inoue; Mng.-Dir. S. Suzuki. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Osaka Kosakujo** K.K., dealers in and manufacturers of steam-engines, boilers and machinery, Nakano-cho, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. Oct. '18; cap. ¥600. Dirs. S. Tsuji, T. Shimada. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Osaka Zinc Industry Co** K.K., Dojima-kita, Kitaku, Osaka. Est. 1907; cap. ¥7,500 (5,000 p.u.). Pres. H. Fujita, Dirs. R. Tanaka, etc. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Seikosha** Yanagishima, Honjo, Tokyo. Watch and clock works established by K. Hattori, watch and clock dealer, (vid. Sec. V.) — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Shibaura Engineering Works** K.K., Shiba, Tokyo. Est July 1875; gradually enlarged since 1891, when the works came into possession of the Mitsui family; reorganized in 1904 as K.K. Pres. K. Iwahara; Mng.-Dirs. K. Kishi, S. Kobayashi. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Shimazu Works** K.K., Kawarancho, Kyoto. Est. 1917, incorporating Mr. G. Shimazu's private machine works; cap. ¥2,000 (1,600 p.u.) — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Steel Material Works** K.K., Oshima-machi near Tokyo; cap. ¥3,000. Est. 1916. Pres. T Hayashiya. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

### Section XVI. Leather, Leather Goods, Belting, etc.

**Chosen Leather Co** K.K., Kyongkido, Korea. Est. 1911; cap. ¥600 p.u. Pres. N. Kada; Mng.-Dir. Toyoda. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Hada Cotton Belt Mnf. Co** K.K., Sotodemachi, Honjo ku, Tokyo. Manufacturers of and dealers in cotton belts; obtained a patent for "Hada belt machine" 1899; supply to Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Furukawa, Kuhara and others. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Japan Leather Co** K.K., Senju, Tokyo-fu. Est. 1907; cap. ¥6,250 p.u.; factory at Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, Shanghai and Tientsin. Chairman, Baron K. Okura; Mng.-Dir. T. Ito. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Meiji Leather Co** K.K., Yaesucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1911; cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; is the sister company of the Sakura-gumi. K.K. Branch in Osaka. Pres. J. Urabe. Dirs. J. Sekido, G. Uchino, S. Suzuki, etc. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Nitta Leather Beltings Co** Gs. K., Kuboyoshicho, Namba, Osaka. Est. 1885; sole manufacturers of leather and cotton belts. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Sakura-Gumi** K.K., Yaesucho, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo. Boot and Shoe-makers. cap. ¥100 and Sakura-gumi Industrial Co., K.K., No. 24 Higashi-Okubo, Toyotama-gun, Tokyo. Est. 1920; cap. ¥1,600; Pres., J. Urabe. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

### Section XVII. Stock Brokers and Exchanges

**Dairen Exchange** K.K., Dairen, Manchuria, est. Nov. 1920; cap. ¥3,000 (2,500 p.u.). Pres. Y. Aioi. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))

**Fukushima Shokai** K.K., Stock-brokers, Aomonocho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Est. 1905 succeeding Mr. Fukushima's business; have wide connection in Europe and America. Departments,—Bonds, Financial and Trust. Capital, ¥1,000. Pres. Fukushima, Mng.-Dir. T. Fukushima. — p. 153 ([scan leaf 932](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n932/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Osaka Dojima Exchange, K.K** Dojima, Osaka. Est. 1876; cap. ¥6,000 (¥5,750 p.u.); res. ¥1,002. Chairman. T. Shima. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Osaka Kabushiki Torihikijo** (Stock Exchange of Osaka). K.K., Kitahama, Osaka. Est. '78; capital ¥40,000 (14,000 p.u.); res. ¥1,341. Chairman of Dirs. T. Shima; Mng.-Dir. K. Miyazaki. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Osaka Sampin Torihikijo** (Osaka Exchange of Raw Cotton, Cotton Yarns and Fabrics). K.K., Kita-Kyutaro-machi, Higashi-ku, Osaka. Est. Feb. 1894; capital ¥2,000 p.u. Directors: Chairman, R. Imanishi; Dirs. S. Iwata, O. Watanabe, H. Akioka, etc. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Beikoku Shohin Torihikijo** (Rice and Produce Exchange of Tokyo). K.K., Kakigaracho, Nihombashi, Tokyo, first formed in '76 with capital yen 100, increased to yen 1,500 in '08 when the Tokyo Produce Exchange was amalgamated; now yen 4,750 p.u.; reserve ¥412. Chairman, Y. Sashida. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Kabushiki Torihikijo** (Stock Exchange of Tokyo) K.K., Kabutocho, Tokyo. Est. in 1878; capital ¥18,000 p.u.; reserves ¥3,034; div. 18.7%. Chairman, Baron S. Go. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Yamaichi & Co., Gm. K** No 3, Kabuto-cho, Nihom., Tokyo, Stock brokers, trust and financial agents, etc. Pres. K. Sugino. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Torihikijo** (Yokohama Exchange of Raw Silk, Tea, Fabrics, Marine Products, Sugar, Grains and Stock Exchange). K.K., Minami-Nakadori, Yokohama. Est. May '94; capital ¥6,000 p.u. Directors; Chairman, M. Kaneko; Mng.-Dirs. R. Wakao, S. Nakayama. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

### Printing and Publishing Houses

**Hakubun-Kan** publishing house, Honkoku-cho, Nihombashi, Tokyo, founded 1887 by the late Sahei Ohashi, father of the present proprietor, Shintaro Ohashi. Issues 15 kinds of magazines, etc. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Kaisei-Kan** Kobinata-Suidocho, Koishikawa, Tokyo. A leading publisher of text-books for schools; publishes Westernized Japanese song books. Prop. T. Nishino — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Kyobun-Kan** (Methodist Publishing House), Ginza, Tokyo. Leading book-sellers and stationers in Tokyo, also undertake printing. Agents, Ginn & Co., Boston. (Gen.-Mng.) E. J. Igrehart — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Maruzen Kabushiki Kaisha** Publishers, book-sellers and stationers. Tori-Sanchome, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1880, capital ¥1,300 p.u. in '20; connections, world wide. Dirs. N. Yamazaki, R. Matsushita, etc. Branches; Osaka, Kyoto, Sendai, and Fukuoka, Sapporo. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Nisshin Insatsu, Ltd** Yamabuki-cho, Ushigome, Tokyo. Est. 1909. General printing; cap. ¥500. Mng.-Dir. S. Kokuyo. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Shuyeisha Pub. Co., Ltd** Nishi Konya-cho, Ky., Tokyo. Est. 1899. General printing; cap. ¥1,000. Mng.-Dir. Y. Sugiyama. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Printing Co., K.K** Printer. Kabutocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Capital ¥237 p.u.; reserves ¥144; contractors to several Government Departments. Awarded gold medals at home exhibitions. Mng.-Dir. Z. Hoshino. — p. 154 ([scan leaf 933](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n933/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Tokyo Tsukiji Kappan Seizojo, K.K** Tsukiji, Tokyo; pioneer printing and type fonndry. est. 1873; capital ¥300; awarded gold medals at foreign and home exhibitions for art printing and type-founding; contractors to Government. President S. Nomura. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Toyo Printing Co., K.K** Atagocho, Shiba, Tokyo. Est. '05; cap. ¥650 p.u. Pres. M. Tezuka. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

### Section XIX. Fishery and Marine Products

**Daito Fishery Co., K.K** Kochi, Kochi-ken. Est. July 1907; capital ¥200 p.u.; chiefly whales. Pres. Z. Inouye. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Fusan Fishery Co., K.K** Fusan, Korea. Est. May, 1889; organized into present Co. in May, 1907. Capital ¥260 p.u. Chiefly engaged in fish market, also marine production and ice making. Pres. C. Oike. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Kita-Nippon Industrial Co., K.K** No 14, 3-chome, Minami-Demma-cho, Kyo., Tokyo. Est. 1918; dealers in marine products, canned articles; raise foxes for furs, etc.; cap. ¥1,000 (250 p.u.) Pres. S. Kanzaki. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Meiji Fishery Co., K.K** No. 21 Okecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo; est. 1913; cap. ¥5,000. Dirs. E. Hidaka, Y. Hidaka, S. Nakamura, etc. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Nichiro Fishery Co., K.K** 1, Yayesucho, Koj., Tokyo; est. 1914; cap. ¥10,000. Engaged in fishing in Kamtchatka and Maritime Provinces. Mng.-Dir. R. Memuki; Dirs. S. Tsutsumi, etc. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Nippon Fishery Co., K.K** 21 Hommiatocho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1906; capital ¥5,000 p.u.; catches are chiefly whales and herrings. Pres. N. Murata; Mng.-Dir. G[illegible]chino. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Toyo Whaling Co., K.K** Kawaguchi-cho, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Est. May, '09; capital ¥6,000 (2,750 p.u.); reserve ¥1,214. Pres. J. Oka. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

### Section XX. Shipping

**Chosen Yusen Kaisha, K.K** Seoul, Korea. Est. '12; cap. ¥1,500 p.u. Own 31 vessels and 10,325 tons gross. Pres. K. Harada; Mng.-Dir. H. Yoshida. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Japan-China Steamship Co** =Nisshin S.S. Co. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Hayashi S.S. Co., K.K** Shipping agent, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Est. July '18; cap. ¥3,000. Dirs. C. Matsumoto, etc. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Kobe Sambashi (Jetty) Co., K.K** Kano-cho, Kobe. Est. 1875; cap. ¥10,000 (9,000 p.u.); chiefly engaged in transportation business. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Kokusai (International) S.S. Co., K.K** Kaigan-dori, Kobe. Est. 1919 with the combination of several prominent shipowners; cap. ¥100,000 (87,500 p.u.); Tokyo Branch in the Kaijo Building, Marunouchi, Koj. Dirs. K. Yamashita, S. Uchida, etc. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))

**Nanyo Yusen Kaisha, K.K** Kobikicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Former Nanyo Gumi, reorganized as such in 1914. Cap. ¥5,000 (4,562 p.u.) Pres. R. Harada; Mng.-Dir. R. Matsumoto. — p. 155 ([scan leaf 934](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n934/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**Nippon Kaiun Co., K.K** 1-chome, Eirakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1917 ; cap. ¥15,000 (3,750 p.u.), Mng.-Dir. S. Hayashi. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Nippon Yusen Kaisha, K.K** Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Cap. p.u. ¥58,000. Pres. Y. Ito, Vice-Pres.: A. Ishii. Mng.-Dirs. M. Yasuda; Dirs. N. Nagata, M. Yukawa, Y. Nagatomi, H. Fujishima, etc. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Nisshin Kisen Kaisha (Japan-China S.S. Co.), K.K** Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Pres. C. Takeuchi; Dirs. B. Mori, K. Tosa, R. Shiraiwa. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shosen Kaisha, K.K** Tomishimacho, N., Osaka. Cap. ¥100,000 ; res. ¥17,323. Pres. K. Hori; Vice-Pres. R. Kafuku; Dirs. R. Fukao, etc. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Bay S.S. Co., K.K** Reigunjima, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1899 ; cap. ¥2,000 (1,400 p.u.): Mng.-Dir. K. Sakurai. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Toyo Kisen Kaisha, K.K** Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Pres. S. Asano; Dirs. H. Okawa, K. Okura, M. Shiraishi, T. Ito, R. Asano, etc. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Uchida S S. Co., K.K** Kobe. Est. 1916; cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Pres S. Uchida, Mng.-Dir. T. Kasahara. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

### Section XXI. Shipbuilding

**Asano Shipbuilding Co., K.K** Hashimoto-cho, Yamanuchi-cho, Yhama. Founded April 1917 by Mr. Soichiro Asano, President ; cap. ¥3,750 p.u. ; can build 30,000 ton class steamers. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Hakodate Dockyard Co., K.K** Hakodate, Hokkaido. Est. Nov., 1896 ; cap. ¥4,000 (3,200 p.u.); reserves ¥600 ; Pres. T. Kawata ; Mng.-Dir. K. Kondo. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Ishikawajima Dockyards, K.K** Ishikawajima, Tokyo. Shipbuilding and Engineering works: one of the oldest private establishments; reorganized in Jan. 1887 as K.K. with expanded business; capital ¥5,000 p.u. Pres. Watanabe; Mng. Uchida. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Kawasaki Dockyard Co., K.K** Kobe; founded in 1878 by Mr. Shozo Kawasaki; reorganized in '96 as K. K.; cap. ¥56,250 p.u. Started 1917 marine transportation business and its iron works newly built at suburbs of Kobe have begun to mfr. iron plate. Pres. Kojiro Matsukata. Dirs. G. Nomoto, etc. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Dockyards** established by the Mitsubishi Firm; was reorganized in 1918 as an independent joint stock company with the nominal capital of ¥50,000; (see the Mitsubishi Firm under Sec. General). — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Osaka Iron Works, K.K** Kawaguchi, Osaka. Est. March, 1914 as K.K. Pres. J. Yamaoka; Mng.-Dirs. R. Yamaguchi; K. Kimura. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Osaka Shipbuilding Co., K.K** Sembi-cho, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Est. 1916; cap. ¥2,500 p.u. Pres. N. Iwaki. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Uraga Dockyard Co., K.K** Kinkuchō, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Est 1896; cap. ¥10,000 (6,250 p.u.) Pres. K. Yamashita. Mng.-Dir. J Imaoka. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Dockyard Co., K.K** Nagasumi-cho, Yokohama. Est. June, 1891; cap. ¥10,000 p.u.; Chairman of Dirs. T. Suda; Mng.-Dirs M Miyanaga, etc. — p. 156 ([scan leaf 935](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n935/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

### Section XXII. Hotels

**Chosen Hotel** Keijo (Seoul), Korea. Opened in Oct. 1914; the ground on which its fire-proof building stands is said to have been formerly a part of the "Temple of Heaven"; cable add. "Ch[illegible]," Keijo. Mng. S. Inohara. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Fujiya Hotel, K.K** Miyanoshita, Hakone. Formed '93 by the Yamaguchi family; is reputed as one of the best hotels in Japan, and is provided with hot spring bath. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Grand Hotel** Yokohama. commands an unbroken view of surrounding country. Mng.-Dir. H. E. Manwaring. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Imperial Hotel, K.K** Uchi-Yamashita-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Est. in 1907; cap. ¥2,400; Directors, K. Okura (Pres.) — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Kanaya Hotel** Nikko. 15 minutes walk from Nikko Station; situated near the sacred bridge. Proprietor, Kanaya. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Mikasa Hotel** Karuizawa, Nagano-ken. Open May—Oct. in the famous summer resort, 4½ hrs. from Tokyo. Asama can be ascended from Karuizawa. Mng. S. Matsuda. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Miyako Hotel** Kyoto, has 150 bed rooms and fine walks. Mng. M. Hamanguchi. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Nara Hotel** Nara near Kyoto. Under direct management of Govt. Rlys.; built on sunny, lofty hill in Deer Park in palace style. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Nikko Hotel** Nikko. Situated at the adjoining ground to the temples and shrines. Prop. H. Arai. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Oriental Hotel** Kobe. Purchased in 1917 by Toyo Kisen Kaisha and operated by the Co. in connection with their steamship service. Mng. W. Clark. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Sanyo Hotel** Shimonoseki. Under direct management of Govt. Rlys.; on station premises. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Station Hotel** at Tokyo Station. Under direct control of Gov. Rlys. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Tsukiji-Seiyokan Hotel** Tokyo. Est. 1869 and rebuilt in 1911. Mng. Y. Seno. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

**Yamato Hotels** at Changchun (Terminus of South Manchuria, Chinese Eastern, and Kirin-Changchun Rlys., Mukden, Port Arthur, Dairen, and Hoshigaura (the finest summer resort in North China) near Dairen. Run on European line under the direct management of the S.M.R. Co. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))

### Section XXIII. Exporters and Importers

**Chugai Boeki (Foreign and Domestic Trading) Co., K.K** Nakanoshima, Kitaku, Osaka, general exporters and importers. Est. 1917, cap. ¥2,000 (½ p.u.). Pres. M. Kita. Mng.-Dir. K. Sugiyama. — p. 157 ([scan leaf 936](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n936/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**D. Nagase & Co** Hirano-cho, Higashi-ku, Osaka, general exporters and importers; line of exports,—general Japanese produce, drugs, oils, chemicals, manufactured goods etc.; line of imports.—chemicals, dyes, drugs etc.; branches at Kobe, Kyoto and Tokyo, and London (65 Fenchurch St., E.C.) Pres. D. Nagase. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**E. H. Hunter & Co** Hirano-cho, Kobe. Formed 1868, by E. H. Hunter; first engaged in rice export business but have since begun to import machineries and also engaged in antimony refining business; have special connection with Osaka Iron Works. Prop. Ryutaro Hunter. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**F. Kanematsu & Co., K.K** Ito-machi, Kobe; est. 1888, exporters and importers of artificial fertilizers, textile fabrics, etc.; broking business in general. Cap. ¥4,000 p.u. Branches at Tokyo (1/1 Yuraku-cho, Koj.) Sydney, etc. Dirs. T. Kitamura, U. Mayeda, etc. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Fujita-Gumi, Gm. K** Dojima, Osaka. Producers and exporters in electrolytic copper, electrolytic zinc, ferro alloys, etc. Est. 1893, as a private enterprise of Mr. Heitaro Fujita, the president. Dir. Hikosaburo, N. Saka. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Furukawa Trading Co., K.K** —Vid. Sect. Mining. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Gosho Goshi Kaisha, K.K** Nakanoshima, Osaka. Est. 1905. Cap. ¥25,000 (20,000 p.u.), res. ¥2,050 in '21; manufacturers and exporters of raw cotton, cotton yarn, underwear, etc., branches at Tsinglao Bombey, Shanghai, Calcutta, Tientsin, etc. Chairman, I. Abe, Mng.-Dir. S. Nose. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Hamaguchi Trading Co., K.K** 3-chome, Koami-cho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥1,000 Pres. Kichiemon Hamaguchi. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Horne Trading Co., K.K** Takiyama-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. Oct. '18; cap. ¥600 p.u.,; chiefly deal in machinery, tools and material goods. Pres. T. G. Nee; Dirs. F. W. Horne, J. D. Lobb, etc.; Auds. E. W. S. Oustin, J. L. Kaufmann. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Iwai Shoten, K.K** 4-chome, Kitahama, Osaka. Est. 1912; engaged in trading in general. cap. ¥10,000 (7,000 p.u.) Pres. K. Iwai, Mng.-Dir. Y. Yasuno. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Kakiage Trading Co** Importers and exporters, Kiryu, Gummaken. Est. ¥1918; mfrs. and dealers in silk and cotton goods in general. Pres. B. Kakiage. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Kawamata Kempu Seiran Kabushiki Kaisha** Masagocho, Yokohama. Leading silk exporters, est. '99 with capital ¥160 p.u. Brand Kawamata Habutaye, Deer brand. Dirs. K. Komatsu, K. Iwamura, G. Ninomiya, etc. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Kodera & Co** Newchwang, Manchuria. Oil factory and shipping agents. Branches: London, Dairen, Kobe, Tokyo, Vladivostok, Mukden, Harbin, etc. Prop. Sukichi Kodera, Nakayamatedori, Kobe. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Kuhara Trading Co., K.K** Nakanoshima, Osaka. Founded by Mr. Fusanosuke Kuhara, a leading merchant of Osaka; cap. ¥10,000 p.u. Pres. F. Kuhara. — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))

**Meidi-ya, K.K** Importers and dealers in groceries, provisions and agents of Kirin Beer, Nunobiki Tansan Mineral Water, Buchanan's Whisky, J. Brown's Scotch Whisky, etc. Head Office, Honcho, Yoko- hama. Est. 1885 by late Mr. H. Isono; reorganized as partnership unlimited company 1903; changed into limited liability company May '11. Warranted purveyors to the Imperial Household and the Imperial Navy. Capital ¥500. Branches; Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Moji and Seoul. Directors: C. Isono (Pres.), M. Miyaji (Mng.-Dir.), K. Sano (Dir.) — p. 158 ([scan leaf 937](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n937/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, K.K** General importers and exporters. Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. One of the oldest establishments in this line. Reorganized in Oct. '09 as Joint Stock Co. with other enterprises, all practically owned by the 11 branches of the Mitsui family; capital ¥100,000 p.u. Mng.-Dirs. S. Watanabe, K. Fukui, S. Odagaki, M. Fujise. Branches: London, New York, &c. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Naigai Kogyo Kaisha, K.K** Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Cap. ¥4,000. Imp'ters and exp'ters of machinery, motor-cars, building material. Pres. S. Wakao; Man.-Dir. T. Fujiwara; I. Mori, etc. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Nichibei Silk Co., K.K** Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Est. 1919, with the object of exporting silk to U.S.A., etc. Capital ¥10,000 p.u. Mng.-Dir. S. Hoshino. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Nippon Seicha Kaisha, (Japan Tea Firing Co.), K.K** general merchants and tea exporters, Motohama-cho, Yokohama. Founded Feb. 1894 with the object of exporting Japanese tea to other countries chiefly produced in Shizuoka; capital ¥200 p.u. Directors: K. Otani (Pres.) Konosuke Otani (Vice-Pres.) R. Nagai (Act. Mng.) — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Ogura & Co** Yamashita-cho, Yokohama (export dep't). Dealers in Manila hemp, China hemp, jute, fertilizers, straw and chip braid. Formosa hats, flax canvas, Manila rope, grain and seeds, etc. Head Office at Tokyo; branches at Osaka, Kobe, Manila, Hankow. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Okura-gumi** See under Section General. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Suzuka Firm** Importer, exporter and mfr. of fertilizers, reorganized as K.K. in '20; ¥50,000 fully paid up; 1-chome, Saga-cho, Fukagawa, Tokyo; connection world-wide. Pres. J. Suzuka. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Boeki (Foreign Trade) Co., K.K** Ginza, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1918 and engaged in the South Sea trade and reclamation work. Dirs. Y. Imanishi, S. Kawakami, etc. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Uchida Trading Co., K.K** Naka-cho, Kobe. Est. 1917; cap. ¥5,000 p.u.; general exporters and importers. Pres. T. Yagi; Dirs. S. Uchida; T. Murakami, etc. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Yano & Joko Co., [illegible] K** General exporters and importers; 76, Yamashita-cho, Yokohama. Speciality, waste silk; connection world-wide. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Yonei & Co** General importers and exporters, Ginza, Tokyo. Est. in 1887; reorganized as K.K. in 1921; contractors to Government; agents for many foreign Cos.; Branches; Osaka, Kobe, Seoul, &c. Prop. N. Yonei. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Yu-asa Firm** Takakura Higashi-iru, Gojo, Kyoto. Importers and exporters; dealers in metal wares, etc. Prop. Shichizaimon Yu-asa. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))

**Z. Horikoshi & Co** Tori-hatago-cho, Nih., Tokyo. General exporters and importers; est. 1893; mfrs. of and dealers in silks, silk and straw goods, pearl buttons, rugs, etc. Connection, worldwide. Pres. K. Horikoshi. — p. 159 ([scan leaf 938](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n938/mode/1up))


## Section XXIV. General

**Chuka (China) Enterprise Co., K.K** 1-chome, Yuraku-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1919; cap. ¥10,000; engaged in investment in and management of various enterprises in China; has a branch at Shanghai. Pres. S. Fujita. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Japan-America Trust Co** Nakabashi-Izumicho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. Oct. '18; cap. ¥50,000 subscribed by American and Japanese capitalists; engaged in investment in foreign countries, introduction of foreign capital, general broking and trust business; has a branch in Osaka. Pres. M. Sugawara, Mng.-Dir. K. Imanishi. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Firm, Ltd.; K.K** Carries on Shipbuilding, Banking, Mining, Iron Works, Trading, Warehousing and Insurance business each as independent company. Trading Co. as organized in 1918 is backed with capital ¥15,000, p.u. res. ¥2,900. Pres. Baron K. Iwasaki; Mng.-Dir. S. Sakamoto. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Mitsui & Co., Gm. K** Surugacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. 1893 with cap. ¥60,000 in 1920. Controlling centre of all the undertakings run by the Mitsui. Pres. Baron Hachirojemon Mitsui. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Nippon Shoji Kaisha (Japan Trading Co., Ltd.), K.K** Sueyoshitashi-dori, 2-chome, Minami-ku, Osaka and Kabutocho, Nihombashi-ku, Tokyo. Est. 1916, cap. ¥5,000 p.u.; general exporters and importers; Pres. Y. Kashima, Mng.-Dir. M. Sugimoto. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Okuragumi, K.K** General exporters and importers, Ginza, Tokyo. The firm organized as a partnership with Baron Kihachiro Okura, well known merchant in the country, president, in 1873. Reorganized as a join stock Co. in Dec. '11: capital ¥4,000 p.u. increased to 10,000 later. In 1918 the mining and engineering dep'ts. were each formed into an independent company, the former with capital of ¥20,000 (Baron and Mr. Okuras, President and Vice-Pres. and J. Kadono (Mng.-Dir.) and the latter with capital of ¥2,000 and with T. Tokumi as managing director. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Shosho Yoko, K.K** 3-chome, Ginza, Tokyo. Founded and presided by Mr. Tadasaburo Yamamoto, a parvenu shipowner; reorganized in 1917 as K.K., with cap. ¥2,500 p.u.; deal in carrying trade. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Suzuki & Co., unltd** Kaigandori, Kobe. Est. 1887, capital ¥50,000 p.u. General merchants and manufacturers; Industrial Dep't.—camphor, fishoil, electrolytic cathode, copper, spelter, etc. Import Dep't.—sugar, grains, machineries, chemicals, etc. Export Dep't.—sugar, grains, metals, provisions, etc. Branches and Agencies at London, New York, Melbourne, Vladivostok, Shanghai, etc. Manager, S. Mori; Rep. of the Co., Mrs. Suzuki. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))

**Takata Shokai, Gm. K** Eiraku-cho, Marunouchi, Tokyo. General importers and exporters. Est. 1880, succeeding Mr. Bairs business, a German merchant; reorganized 1908, cap. ¥5,000. Contractors to Government and their connections are world wide. Branches: London, New York, Osaka and Shanghai. Pres. Kamakichi Takata, etc. — p. 160 ([scan leaf 939](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n939/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Yasuda Trading Co** Gofukucho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Cap. ¥20,000 (5,838 p.u.) ; carries on various enterprises in which the Yasuda family is solely interested, those being Nail works in Tokyo and Edamitsu (Kyushu), Iron-works at Osaka, godown and transport business, etc. Pres. Zenjiro Yasuda. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

### Section XXV. Miscellaneous

**Akita Timber Co., K.K** Noshiro, Akita. Est. March, '07, amalgamating with the Noshiro Hanzaki, Akita Seizai and Noshiro Zaimoku Cos.; capital ¥11,000 (6,500 p.u.). Directors: N. Isaka (Pres.), S. Kikuchi (Mng.-Dir.) D. Takemura. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo & Osaka, K.K** Est. 1892 and reorganized as such in Aug. 1919 with cap. ¥1,500 p.u. President, Mr. R. Murayama, former proprietor. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Borneo Rubber Mfg. Co., K.K** 1-chome, Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1918 and bought from a Dutch Co. in Sumatra 3,750 acres of land, 550 acres already planted with India-rubber trees. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Feng-tsai Timber Co., K.K** Changchun, South Manchuria. Est. 1918 as a joint enterprise of Baron K. Okura, millionaire merchant of Japan and Mr. Chu-Tsuchi, China's ex-Minister of Finance; manufacture and deal in timber; supply fund to timber manufacturers and take charge of afforestation, etc. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Japan-China Bean Oil Mfg. Co., K.K** Shio-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1907; cap. ¥3,000 p.u. Pres. K. Matsushita, Mng.-Dir. J. Furusawa. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Japan Russia Industrial Co., K.K** 6/29 Kobikicho, Kyo., Tokyo. Est. '17; nominal cap. ¥10,000. Engaged in foreign trade in general, transportation, etc. Pres. O. Ichiki; Mng.-Dir. M. Kono. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Karafuto (Saghalien) Industrial Co., K.K** Otomari, Saghalien. Est. 1914; cap. ¥11,000 (7,700 p.u.); Pres. H. Okawa. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Kokusai (International) Motion Picture Co., K.K** 3-chome, Zaimoku-cho, Kyo., Tokyo. Organized in 1921; Cap. ¥10,000 (7,996 p.u.) Pres. K. Gata; Mng.-Dir. K. Tokunaga. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Malay Rubber Plantation Co., K.K** Minami-Demma-cho, Kyo., Tokyo. Est. '12; cap. ¥3,000 (½ p.u.); is undertaking rubber planting at Malay Island, leasing land 2,890 acres. Directors: Chairman I. Wakita, Dirs. S. Hoshino, R. Ikeda. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Manchuria Industrial Co., K.K** Mikawa-cho, Dairen. Est. 1917; cap. ¥1,250 p.u.; provide tenement-houses at Anshan-tien, South-Manchuria to clerks and workmen belonging to the newly founded iron foundry there. Pres. Z. Yasuda. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Matsutake Cinema Co., K.K** Nakabashi, Izumi-cho, Kyob., Tokyo. Est. 1920. Pres. S. Shirai. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))

**Mitsubishi Warehousing Co., K.K** No. 7 Komatsu-cho, Fukagawa, Tokyo. The Tokyo Warehousing Co., est. 1916, assumed the present name in March '18 with extended business and increased cap- ital to ¥10,000 (½ p.u.); have branches at Kobe and Osaka. Pres. T Takeichi. — p. 161 ([scan leaf 940](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n940/mode/1up))


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**Nagoya, Timber Co., K.K** Aichi-gun, Aichi Prefecture. Est. 1907; cap. ¥1,500, p.u. Pres. K. Hasegawa; Mng.-Dir. T. Suzuki; Dirs. K. Tekeuchi., etc. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nikko Shoken (Bonds & Securities) Co., K.K** Zenigame-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1910 with Cap. ¥10,000 (¼ p.u.); deal in public bonds in general. Pres. J. Iwai. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nippon Briquette Mfg. Co., K.K** No. 4 Tomishima-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1897; cap. ¥1,000 (825 p.u.) Pres. K. Ono. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nippon Cork Co., K.K** Yanagiwaramachi, Honjo-ku, Tokyo. Est. 1914; home demand is almost monopolized by the Co.; also largely export to Shanghai, etc. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nippon Crucible Co., K.K** Shimo-Shibuya, Tokyo-fu. Est. 1883; cap. ¥1,000 p.u.; in 1907 the Co. amalgamated with Imperial Crucible Co., and Osaka Crucible Co: largely export to China, India and South Seas. Pres. S. Iwasaki; Dir. M. Saegusa, etc. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nippon Electric Battery Co., K.K** Imadegawa-Shimmachi Kami-Kyo, Kyoto. Est. 1917; cap. ¥3,500 (1,750 p.u. Mng.-Dir. G. Shimazu. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nippon Motion Picture Co** 1 Kami-Makicho, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. 1912; cap. ¥6,000 (3,375 p.u.) Pres. K. Fujita; Mng.-Dir. Y. Suzuki. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nippon Musical Instrument Mfg. Co., K.K** Shizuoka. Est. 1898; cap. ¥3,000. Instruments produced, as well as music, etc., are put to sale at the Kyoeki-sha, No. 14, Takekawa-cho, Kyobashi. Pres. Chiyomaru Amano. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nissho Trust Co., K.K** 1-chome, Minami-Hatcho-bori, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '18; cap. ¥2,00 . Pres. S. Tanaka. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Nitto Hosho Shintaku (Trust) Co., K.K** Minami-Demma-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥2,000. Pres. B. Dazai. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Odawara Electric Rly. Co., K.K** Odawara, Kanagawa Pref. Est. Feb. 1898. Cap. ¥3,300 p.u.; res. ¥31'. Pres. T. Nakane; Mng.-Dir. M. Honda. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Oriental Exploitation Co., K.K** Uchisaiwai-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. July, 1909 in Korea under Government protection to guarantee profit of 6%; make investment in railway, mining, farming, engineering enterprise, etc.; cap. ¥50,000 p.u. ; seek the new sphere of activity in Manchuria, Mongolia, etc. Pres. E. Ishizuka; Dirs. N. Matsudaira, T. Kawakami. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Osaka Electric Bulb Co., K.K** Nishinari-gun, Osaka. Est. 1907, cap. ¥1,250 p.u. Pres. S. Watanabe; Dir. K. Kimura. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))

**Osaka Mainichi Shimbun, K.K** Osaka, Est. 1883; reorganized lately as K.K.; cap. ¥1,250 (850 p.u.); run also the Tokyo Nichi-Nichi. Pres. H. Motoyama. — p. 162 ([scan leaf 941](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n941/mode/1up))


## Business Directory

**Overseas Exploiting (Kaigai-kogyo) Co., K.K** No. 13, Sojuro-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥2,150 p.u.; formed by amalgamation of the 4 emigration Cos., Tokyo, South American, Nitto, and Brazil. Pres. J. Koyama; Mng.-Dir. J. Shimoba. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Taiwan Tea Mfg. and Colonization Co., K.K** Taihoku. Est. 1918; cap. ¥3,000; manufacturers of and dealers in oolong tea. Pres. K. Makoshi. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Takeuchi & Co., Gs. K** Bakurocho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Est. about 50 years ago: organized as Gs. K., 1911, cap. ¥300; one of the oldest makers of safes in Japan; capable to turn out 600 cases per month. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Cold Storage Co., K.K** No. 12 Akashicho, Kyobashi Tokyo. Est. 1912; cap ¥3,000 (½ p.u.,). Mng.-Dir. T. Takahashi. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Toa Kogyo (Industrial) Co., K.K** Yayesu-cho, Tokyo. Est. 1893; cap. in 1921 ¥11,500 p.u.; supplies funds for undertakings in China. Dirs. S. Kadono, K. Shiraiwa, etc. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Toa Tobacco Co., K.K** Minami-Nabecho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. Est. '06; cap. ¥5,800 p.u.; is carrying on the business in Chosen and Manchuria, and was transferred to the Government control in '21. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokunaga Shoten** Yokoyamacho, Nihombashi, Tokyo. Manufacturers of and dealers in hair brushes; have a factory at Koishikawa, Shibuya and Tamagawa; annual output is estimated at ¥100. Prop Y. Tokunaga. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Cordage Mfg. Co., K.K** Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo. Est. 1897; cap. ¥10,000; (7,000 p.u.). Pres. M. Yamada; Mng.-Dir. N. Akamatsu. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Building Co., K.K** 1-chome, Gofuku-cho, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. 1896; cap. ¥10,000. Building contractors; loaners on and brokers in real estates; branches at Yokohama, Seoul, Tientsin, etc. Pres. Y. Yasuda, Vice-Pres. I. Yabuta; Mng.-Dir. H. Kitaki. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Hat Co., K.K** Hikawashita, Koishikawa, Tokyo. Est. 1906; cap. ¥1,000 (625 p.u.). Pres. Kyohei Makoshi. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Rubber Industry Co., K.K** Tori-1-chome, Nihomb., Tokyo. Est. 1917; cap. ¥1,587 p.u. Pres. K. Morimura; Dirs. T. Mayeda, etc. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Salvage Co., K.K** No. 1/1 Eiraku-cho, Koj., Tokyo. Est. 1917 with cap. ¥1,800; engaged broking in marine property, tow-boats, transportation, etc. Pres. T. Mogi; Mng.-Dir. S. Mori. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Taxi-Cab Co., K.K** 2-chome, Sukiya-cho, Nihom., Tokyo. Est. 1918; cap. ¥5,000 p.u.; intended for the present to run 180 taxies, 100 goods-waggons and 100 auto-cars on hire in Tokyo. Pres. K. Watanabe. Dirs. S. Wakao, R. Horiuchi, T. Suzuki, G. Abe, etc. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Toshin Warehouse Co., K.K** Hakozaki-cho, Nihombashi. Tokyo. Est. in Oct. 1913. cap. ¥5,000, p.u. Dirs.; Chairman T. Mitsui; R. Kadono — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))

**Yamamoto Tosuke & Co., K.K** 1-chome, Andoji-Dori, Minami- kn, Osaka. Est. 1918; cap. ¥2,000 p.u.; dealers in metal materials and hard wares. Pres. T. Yamamoto. — p. 163 ([scan leaf 942](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n942/mode/1up))


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**Yokohama Nursery Co., K.K** Nakamura-cho, Yokohama. Est. 1906; exporters of nursery stocks, seed and plants; capital ¥500. Branches: London, New York, etc. Directors, U. Suzuki, S. Iida (Mng.) — p. 164 ([scan leaf 943](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n943/mode/1up))

**Yokohama Rubber Mfg. Co., K.K** Hiranuma, Y'hama. Est. in 1917 as a joint enterprise of Y'hama Wire Mfg. Co. and Goodrich Rubber Co., Ohio, each subscribing half of the total capital ¥2,500; sole agents for the American Co. in the Far East. Pres. Baron K. Nakajima; Dirs. K. Kawai, etc. — p. 164 ([scan leaf 943](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n943/mode/1up))

**Yuasa Storage Battery Co., K.K** Kyoto. The storage battery factory run by Mr. S. Yuasa (Pres.), enlarged and reorganized as such in 1918; cap. ¥5,000 (nominal). — p. 164 ([scan leaf 943](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n943/mode/1up))


## Learned & Social Institutions

### Section I Learned Institutions

**Agricultural Association, Japan** Founded 1881; publishes monthly organ Dai Nippon Nokai-ho, and maintains Tokyo Agricultural University (private) in Tokyo as its educational institution. Members number 38,000; dues; Spec. Mem. ¥30 in lump or ¥3 a year, Ord. Mem ¥24 in lump, or ¥2.40 a year. Pres. Marquis K. Matsudaira; Vice-Pres., Dr. A. Yokoi. Add. Tameike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))

**Asiatic Society of Japan** Pioneer association of the kind in Japan and was est. about 1880 by the late Sir Earnest Satow and others in Japan for studying and investigating Japanese customs, history, literature, etc. Meeting held quarterly and proceedings published occasionally and distributed to members gratis. Hon. Secy. Earnest Wilson Clement. Add. Keio University, Tokyo. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))

**Association of Patent Attorneys** A foundation est. in April, 1922, as an advisory body in legal matters; members some 700 in July. Dirs. K. Inomata, S. Horii, etc. C/o Patent Bureau, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))

**Bankers' Association, Tokyo** Founded 1900; fund consists of subscriptions in proportion to the capital paid up of the associated banks, ranging from ¥80 to ¥1,000 besides an admission fee of ¥200-1,000. The members number 88 banks. Pres., Y. Susaki (chairman), Vice-Pres., I. Matsukata & S. Ikeda. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))

**Barristers' Society, Japan** Founded June, 1896; issues a monthly periodical; members number some 3,300. Dues; 30 sen for ordinary members per month. Dirs., C. Iwata, K. Ishii, S. Uzawa, etc. Add. Nishi-Hibiya, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))

**Botanical Society, Japan** Founded 1882; publishes a monthly Botanical Magazine. Dues ¥6 per annum. Pres., Dr. J. Matsumura; Mng.-Dir.; Dr. K. Shibata. Add. Botanical Garden, Tokyo. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))

**Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Division of Economics and History, Japanese Committee** Est. in July, 1912 in accordance with the International Conference of Economists held in 1911 in Berne. The result of investigation is published at the head office in New York, U.S.A. President, Baron Y. Sakatani. Secy. Y. Yamamoto. Office at Senshu Daigaku, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 165 ([scan leaf 944](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n944/mode/1up))


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**Chemical Society, Nippon** Founded 1878; dues for a regular member ¥10 per annum, associate ¥7, those numbering 1,000 in all. Publishes a monthly bulletin. Add. Science College, Imp. University, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Electric Association, Japan** Founded 1912; subscription ¥6 a year. Chief Secy., K. Uyeno. Add. Sanchome, Yurakucho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Emigration Society, Japan** Founded 1914; subscription ¥10 per annum. Members number 5,000. Vice-Pres., J. Soyeda. Add. Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Esperanto Society, Tokyo** Mem. 750; dues, ¥2 per annum. Representative Mem., M. Takahata. Add. 3/14 Shin-Ogawa-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Fishery Association, Japan** —Founded in 1882 and reorganized into a corporation in '09. Dues, ¥1 for ordinary Mem. Pres., B. Maki; Mng.-Dir., K. Shimo. Add. 1 Tameike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Foreign Trade Association, Japan** Founded 1886; members 500 in all. Representatives, K. Ikeda, K. Otani, O. Suzuki; Secy. T. Ikeda. Add 7. Sojutrocho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Forestry Association, Japan** Founded in 1915 as a corporation; hold lecture meetings; publishes books and reports. Members 7,500; dues ¥3 a year. Chairman, Z. Hawase. Add. 1 Tameike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Geographical Society, Tokyo** Founded 1879; number of members 350; dues ¥9 a year. Patron, Prince Kan-in; Pres. Count R. Matsudaira. Add. 19 Nishi Konya-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Historical Society** Members, 1,000; dues ¥4 a year. Pres. Dr. K. Tsuboi. Add. Historical Compilation Committee, Imp. Tokyo Univ. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Horticulture Society, Japan** Founded 1899; publishes a monthly magazine. Vice-Pres., Viscount T. Fujinami. Add. 696 Nakashibuya, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Imperial Academy** Founded in 1879 and now subject to control of Minister of Education; joined 1906 the International Association of Academies. Members limited to 60 elected from among learned scholars of literature and humanity (1st Dept.), and science pure and applied (2nd Dept.), and are nom. by the Emperor. Pres. is elected by mutual vote for a term of 3 years; undertakes translation and research works; publishes proceedings. Pres. Dr. Baron C. Hozumi; Manager, Dr. J. Sakurai. Loc. Uyeno Park, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Imperial Academy of Arts** (Vide Chapter on Arts and Crafts, Y.Y.B.) — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))

**Imperial Aviation Association** Founded 1914; member 5,000. Dues, regular member ¥100 in lump or annually ¥12 for ten years, common member ¥10 or ¥3 annually for five years, was admitted into the International Aviation Convention in 1919. Patron, H.H. Gen. Prince Kuni. Vice-Pres., Baron Y. Sakatani. Add. Mitsubishi Building, Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 166 ([scan leaf 945](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n945/mode/1up))


## Learned & Social Institutions

**Imperial Railway Association** Founded 1898; publishes as organ Teikoku Tetsudo Kyokai Kwaiho; members 2,300 in all. Honorary members confined to those who have rendered distinguished services to railway business. Rep. mem., Dr. K. Nomura. Add. Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Industrial Society, Japan** Founded 1906; publishes a monthly journal; members numbered 1,181 in 1922; Pres., K. Uchida. Add. 1/1 Yamashitacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Jurisprudence Society** Founded 1894; annual due ¥2; members some 300 at present. Pres., Dr. Baron Chincho Hozumi; Dirs., T. Minobe, G. Suehiro. Add. c/o Hozumi, Hamikata-machi, Ushigome, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Jurisprudence Society, Kyoto** Organized by University men, Kyoto. Add. Law Coll., Imp. Kyoto Univ. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Keimei-kai** A foundation est. in 1918 with a fund of ¥1,000,000 contributed by Mr. Tetsuma Akaboshi, a millionaire, for facilitating special researches, investigations, compilations and invention; translates foreign works; holds lecture meetings; issues publications, etc. Dirs., N. Hirayama (Chairman), S. Tsurumi (Mng.-Dir.), M. Kushida, I Yamanouchi, etc. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Kiitsu Kyokai** Organized about 1900 by leading thinkers and religionists for discussing problems of religion and thoughts. Pres., Dr. Baron Y. Sakatani. Add. 117 Hakusan-Gotenmachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Librarian's Association, Japan** Est. in 1892; reorganized in '06 for investigating matters concerning library management, etc.; publishes reports; members total 1,021. Pres., Marq. Y. Tokugawa. Add. 32 Gazembo, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Life Assurance Society** Founded 1908; publishes a quarterly bulletin; subscription to be levied in proportion to business result of the Cos. Dirs. Y. Fukuhara, T. Yano, D. Shimogo, etc. Add. Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Meteorological Society, Japan** Founded 1882; publishes monthly magazine. Dues, ordinary mem. ¥4 per annum; members number 340. Pres., Dr. S. Nakamura; Chief Secy., T. Okada. Add. Meteorological Observatory, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Minakata Botanical Laboratory** Organized in 1922 for supporting Mr. Kumaku Minakata a noted scholar in his line for helping his researches in moss and lichens; fund ¥100,000; publishes reports. Loc. Tanabe, Wakayama-ken. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))

**Mining Industry Society, Japan** Founded 1885; publishes a magazine as its organ. Dues, ordinary mem. ¥10 annually and ¥5 for admission; supporting member is asked to contribute ¥300 or upward in lump; members 1,600 in all. Dir., M. Oi. Add. Kagacho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 167 ([scan leaf 946](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n946/mode/1up))


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**National Research Council** As gazetted on Nov. 26, 1920 it consists of 2 Depts, the General Affairs and Scientific; has in maximum 190 scientists as its members. It comprises 8 branches of investigation, physics, chemistry, geography, biology, medicine, engineering, astronomy and geophysics, and will cooperate with the International Research Council formed by the late Allied States. It will also serve as a coordinating medium for various scientific associations at home. The first general meeting was held in Dec. 1920. Pres. Dr. Baron K. Furuichi. Vice-Pres. Dr. J. Sakurai. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**National Society of Medicine, (Kokka-Igaku-kai)** Members, 3,500; dues, ¥4.80. Add. Medical Jurisprudence Dept., Imp. Tokyo Univ. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Oriental Association (formerly called Taiwan Kyokwai)** founded 1898, for developing resources in Formosa, Korea and Manchuria. Has established schools in Tokyo, Seoul, Dairen, etc. bringing up students to devote themselves to colonization work. Subscription ¥6 per annum for ordinary member; issues monthly magazine, Toyo Jiho; members number 3,500. Pres. E. Komatsubara, ex-Minister of Education; Vice-Pres., Baron K. Okura; Dirs. M. Kadono, etc. Add. Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Philosophical Society, Kyoto** Organized by the professors and graduates of Philosophical Course, Imp. Kyoto Univ.; dues ¥4.40 per annum. Add. Kyoto. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Scientific and Chemical Institute** A foundation established in 1917 under Govt. encouragement; funds ¥2,500,000 in May, 1922, then 10[illegible] students conducting researches and 13 studying abroad. Gen.-Dir., Dr. Vise. M. Okochi. Loc. Kami-Fujimaye, Hongo, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Sericultural Society, Japan** Founded 1892; publishes a Japanese monthly and a French Bulletin as its organ. Reliable information is supplied on application to foreigners abroad. Dues, for special member ¥50 in lump, and for ordinary ¥3; members number 227,000. Patron, Prince Kan-in; Pres. Viscount T. Makino; Vice-Pres., G. Shimura. Add. 2/1 Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Society for the Propagation of Roman Alphabets** Publishes its organ in Roman letters; members 3,000; dues, ¥1 per annum. Add. No. 3 1-chome, Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Society for Promoting Scientific Knowledge** Organized in Jan. 1921; publishes its organ, "Kagaku-chishiki"; holds lecture meetings. Add. 1/3 Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Statiscal Society, Tokyo** Founded 1873; publishes monthly magazine styled Tokei Shushi, and also issues the Imperial Japanese Statistic Annual and a number of statistics. Dues, ¥6 a year; have membership of 863. Pres., Dr. Baron Y. Sakatani. Add. Yamashiro-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))

**Teikoku Hatsumei Kyokai (Society for Protecting Industrial Property)** A corporation founded in 1905; members 2,664 in 1922; dues ¥100 and over in lump or ¥6 a year for ordinary mem... ¥200 and over in Imp or ¥12 a year for special mem. Pres. Baron Y. Sakatani; Vice-Pres. T. Dan, K. Otani, and K. Kume. Add. 1/1, Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 168 ([scan leaf 947](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n947/mode/1up))


## Learned & Social Institutions

**Teikoku Kyoikukai (Imp. Educational Society)** —Est. in 1882; an unofficial advisory body in educational matters; combines training of teachers for secondary schools; has its members all over the country; publishes books and magazines; awards honor to those of meritorious services to education; fund ¥344,000. Pres. Dr. M. Sawayanagi. Loc. 21 Hitotsubashi, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**University Graduates' Society** —Founded 1886; admits graduates of Imperial Universities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Kyushu, Tohoku and Hokkaido, and also others who have connections with the above institutions. Dues, ¥4 per annum, or ¥40 for life; publishes monthly bulletin; comprises 18 committees and 1 chief secretary. Add. Nishikicho, Kanda, Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**Zoological Society, Tokyo** —Founded 1879; annual subscription ¥12 for class "A" member, ¥6, for "B" member; members total 3[illegible]6; the Zoological Magazine is issued monthly, with "Annotations Zoological Japonensis" as occasional publication. Pres., Prof. S. Goto (c/o Imp. Univ. Tokyo); Secy. Dr. N. Yatsu. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

### Social Institutions

**Belgo-Japanese Association** —Founded 1889; members number about 74 comprising only those who have studied in Belgium. Secy., Mr. S. Akasaka. 53 Fujimicho, Azabu, Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**British Society** —Found 1908 by the late Count Hayashi, the late Sir Claude MacDonald, Count Hirosawa, the late Capt. Brinkley, the late Viscount Inaba, the late Vice-Admiral Baron Miyabara, Count Kawamura, etc.; dues ¥5 a year for ordinary members or ¥50 in one sum for life. The membership numbers about 250. Add. British Embassy, Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**Eiraku Club** —Formed in 1914 by graduates and friends of Waseda University as social organ. Membership about 300; dues ¥ 36 a year; one half for country member; Pres. Dr. S. Takata. Sec. S. Tamura. Add. Eiraku-cho, Tokyo. Tel. Central 326. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**Franco-Japanese Society** —Founded 1886. List of members numbers over 300 including five grades of members; dues of ordinary member ¥3.60 a year. Patrons, Prince Nashimoto and French Ambassador; Chief Dir. Baron K. Furuichi, Dr. Eng. Add. Hibiya Park, Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**Indo-Japanese Association** —Founded 1902; covers British India, French Indo-China, Dutch islands in the South Seas. Members 570 in all. Vice-Pres., Baron N. Kanda, Dr. F. Nanjo; Secy. Y. Soyejima. Add. 36 Akashi-cho, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))

**Industrial Club, Japan** —A corporation founded in 1917 by manufacturers for investigating various industrial problems, encouraging invention, promoting industry, etc. Dues ¥60 for city members and ¥30 for country members besides ¥1,000 of an admission fee. Members total 710. Chairman, T Dan. Mng.-Dir., S. Ohashi, T. Wada, etc. Loc., Yurakucho, Koj., Tokyo. — p. 169 ([scan leaf 948](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n948/mode/1up))


## The Japan Year Book

**International Peace Association** Est. in 1914 "for breaking down prejudices and antipathy between nations for the sake of justice and humanity and for contributing to world's peace and welfare, etc." Dues ¥6 a year. Dirs., Dr. M. Niida, J. Okabe, G. Kasuya, N. Seki, etc. Add. 1/3 Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))

**Kojunsha** Founded 1879 by graduates of and others instructed in Keio University and is social club. Entrance fee ¥300; annual subscription ¥36. Membership over 1,000. Pres., E. Kamada; Chief Dirs., J. Kudono, H. Ishikawa. Add. Nabecho Nichome, Kyobashi, Tokyo. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))

**Latin American-Japanese Society** Created by Japanese interested in Central and South Americas, or peoples of these republics connected with this country, about 120 in number. Add. Hibiya Park, Tokyo. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))

**Nippon Club** Est. 1888 by Japanese; is a non-political institution. List of members about 500 including country members; entrance fee ¥30, annual subscription ¥36. The present building was built in 1906. Pres. Viscount C. Okabe. Add. Yurakucho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))

**Russo-Japanese Society** Founded 1906; members number 350; dues, ¥6 a year for ordinary members or ¥200 for life and ¥500 for special members. Pres., Visc. S. Goto. Add. Uchisaiwaicho, Marunouchi, Tokyo. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))

**Toa-Dobun-Kai** The Toa-kai and Dobun-kai originally organized by those interested in Chinese affairs, amalgamated under the present title in 1868; reorganized into a corporation in 1922; promotes friendly relations between Japan and China; consists of two Depts., Education and Investigation & Compilation. Maintains schools in Shanghai, Tientsin, Hankow and Tokyo for educating Chinese and Japanese. Members' roll contains 2,680. Pres. Visc. N. Makino; Vice-Pres., Prince Konoye; Chief Secretary, R. Shimaiwa. Add. 2 Tameike, Akasaka, Tokyo. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))

**Tokyo Club** Est. 1885 by Japanese and foreigners; entrance fee ¥200; annual subscription ¥120 for city members and ¥36 for country members. List of members about 450. The present building was built in 1908 at the cost of ¥300,000. Pres. H.H. Prince Kan-in; Vice-Pres., British Ambassador, Marquis K. Inouye, Hon. Secy., Mr. A. W. Medley; Hon. Treas., Viscount H. Akimoto. Add. Sannen-cho, Kojimachi, Tokyo. Tel. No. 3021-4 Ginza. — p. 170 ([scan leaf 949](https://archive.org/details/japan-year-book-1923/page/n949/mode/1up))