Tōyō Mitsunobu (光延 東洋, Mitsunobu Tōyō; 9 October 1897 – 8 June 1944) was a captain of the Imperial Japanese Navy.…Tōyō Mitsunobu (光延 東洋, Mitsunobu Tōyō; 9 October 1897 – 8 June 1944) was a captain of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Mitunobu worked in the Japanese naval command in China.
Jiro Makiyama (October 16, 1896 - December 5, 1986) was a Japanese paleontologist, geologist, and malacologist. He was…Jiro Makiyama (October 16, 1896 - December 5, 1986) was a Japanese paleontologist, geologist, and malacologist. He was the Honorary President of the Japanese Society of Malacology, and the former chairman of the Japanese Society of Paleontology and the Japan Geological Society. He is known for scientifically describing the Nauman Elephant (Palaeoloxodon naumanni).
Yun Il-seon (Korean: 윤일선; Hanja: 尹日善, October 5, 1896 – June 22, 1987) was a South Korean politician, pathologist, and…Yun Il-seon (Korean: 윤일선; Hanja: 尹日善, October 5, 1896 – June 22, 1987) was a South Korean politician, pathologist, and anatomist. He was the 6th Chairman of University of Seoul 1956 to 1961, a pathology pupil of Fuzinami Ahkira (藤浪鑑), successor of Rudolf Virchow, and cousin of president Yun Bo-seon. A nickname was Dongho (동호; 東湖).
Mumeo Oku (奥 むめお, Oku Mumeo; October 24, 1895 – July 7, 1997) was an important Japanese feminist and politician who…Mumeo Oku (奥 むめお, Oku Mumeo; October 24, 1895 – July 7, 1997) was an important Japanese feminist and politician who served three terms in Japan's Imperial Diet after having been a leader in the early modern women's suffrage movement in Japan. She played an important role in various early Japanese women's rights movements, and she was a crucial part of Japan's consumer movement. She was a renowned activist in the 1920s, co-founding the New Women's Association with Hiratsuka Raichō and Ichikawa Fusae, and eventually held a seat in the House of Councilors from 1947 to 1965 when she retired.
Mitsukuri Shūkichi (箕作秋吉; 21 October 1895 – 10 May 1971) was a Japanese composer. His work was part of the music event…Mitsukuri Shūkichi (箕作秋吉; 21 October 1895 – 10 May 1971) was a Japanese composer. His work was part of the music event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Yoshiko Kawada (17 October 1895 – 23 March 1970) (川田芳子 in Japanese, or かわだ よしこ in kana) was a Japanese actress on…Yoshiko Kawada (17 October 1895 – 23 March 1970) (川田芳子 in Japanese, or かわだ よしこ in kana) was a Japanese actress on stage, and in silent and sound films.
Ken'ichi Kumagai (熊谷 憲一, Kumagai Ken'ichi; 2 October 1895 – 9 October 1956) was a Japanese bureaucrat and politician. A…Ken'ichi Kumagai (熊谷 憲一, Kumagai Ken'ichi; 2 October 1895 – 9 October 1956) was a Japanese bureaucrat and politician. A career official of the Home Ministry and related wartime agencies, he served as Governor of Okayama Prefecture and Yamaguchi Prefecture, as the 27th Director-General of the Hokkaidō Agency, and after the war as a member of the House of Representatives from Fukuoka 1st district.
Ōgane Masujirō (Japanese: 大金益次郎; 28 October 1894 – 11 March 1979) was a Japanese Home Ministry government official. He…Ōgane Masujirō (Japanese: 大金益次郎; 28 October 1894 – 11 March 1979) was a Japanese Home Ministry government official. He was born in Tochigi Prefecture. He graduated from Tokyo Imperial University. He was Grand Chamberlain of Japan (1947–1948).
Katsukiyo Kubomatsu (久保松勝喜代; 25 October 1894 – 15 December 1941) was a Japanese professional go player. Nicknamed the…Katsukiyo Kubomatsu (久保松勝喜代; 25 October 1894 – 15 December 1941) was a Japanese professional go player. Nicknamed the Great Amateur, Kubomatsu was responsible for sending Utaro Hashimoto and Minoru Kitani to Kensaku Segoe and Tamejiro Suzuki respectively and also taught Nobuaki Maeda. Kubomatsu was known as one of the earliest innovators of the shin-fuseki, a revolution in Go theory pioneered by his student Minoru Kitani and Go Seigen in the 1930s. Kubomatsu was known for starting on the tengen, the center point of the board. He was posthumously promoted to 9 dan by the Nihon Ki-in and Kansai Ki-in in 2009, 67 years after his death.
In this Japanese name, the surname is Hirai. In the pen name, the surname is Edogawa. Tarō Hirai (平井 太郎, Hirai Tarō…In this Japanese name, the surname is Hirai. In the pen name, the surname is Edogawa. Tarō Hirai (平井 太郎, Hirai Tarō; October 21, 1894 – July 28, 1965), better known by the pen name Edogawa Ranpo or Edogawa Rampo (江戸川 乱歩), was a Japanese author and critic who played a major role in the development of Japanese mystery and thriller fiction. Many of his novels involve the detective hero Kogoro Akechi, who in later books was the leader of a group of boy detectives known as the "Boy Detectives Club" (少年探偵団, Shōnen tantei dan). Ranpo was an admirer of Western mystery writers, and especially of Edgar Allan Poe. His pen name is a rendering of Poe's name; Edogawa (江戸川) is an extremely rare surname in Japan, with roughly 130 people bearing it. Other authors who were special influences on him were Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whom he attempted to translate into Japanese during his days as a student at Waseda University, and the Japanese mystery writer Ruikō Kuroiwa.
Iwao Frederick Ayusawa (鮎沢 巌, Ayusawa Iwao) (October 15, 1894 – November 30, 1972) was a diplomat and international…Iwao Frederick Ayusawa (鮎沢 巌, Ayusawa Iwao) (October 15, 1894 – November 30, 1972) was a diplomat and international authority on social and labor issues.
Toshio Ōtsu (Japanese: 大津敏男; 26 October 1893 – 27 December 1958) was the last Director of the Japanese Sakhalin…Toshio Ōtsu (Japanese: 大津敏男; 26 October 1893 – 27 December 1958) was the last Director of the Japanese Sakhalin (1943–1947) and the first and only governor of the mainland Japanese Karafuto Prefecture. After the end of his tenure, the prefecture was abolished with the incorporation of Karafuto into the Soviet Union. Prior to this he was Governor of Saitama Prefecture (1942–1943). As prefectural governor he held the status of a first rank counselor and had the right to meet with the emperor. He was a graduate of Tokyo Imperial University. After the defeat of the Empire of Japan in World War II, he was initially placed under house arrest by the Red Army. However, soon after the arrival of Dmitrii Kriukov, the new civil administrator of Sakhalin and the Kuriles, in late September 1945, Ōtsu agreed to administer southern Sakhalin on behalf of the Soviets. On 12 January 1946, he was taken to Krasnaya Rechka prison near Khabarovsk. After his release, Ōtsu returned to Japan and in 1951 became the second head of Zenkoku Karafuto Renmei, an association of former residents of Karafuto.
Chang Taek-sang (Korean: 장택상; October 22, 1893 – August 1, 1969), also spelled Jang Taek-sang, was a Korean…Chang Taek-sang (Korean: 장택상; October 22, 1893 – August 1, 1969), also spelled Jang Taek-sang, was a Korean independence activist and South Korean policeman and politician. He was the prime minister of South Korea and Minister of Foreign Affairs. His art name was Changrang.
Hitoshi Kihara (木原 均, Kihara Hitoshi; 21 October 1893 – 27 July 1986) was a Japanese geneticist known for his work on…Hitoshi Kihara (木原 均, Kihara Hitoshi; 21 October 1893 – 27 July 1986) was a Japanese geneticist known for his work on the genetics of wheat and fruits.
Hōshun Yamaguchi (山口蓬春, Yamaguchi Hōshun) (1893–1971) was a Japanese Nihonga painter and designer. He received a…Hōshun Yamaguchi (山口蓬春, Yamaguchi Hōshun) (1893–1971) was a Japanese Nihonga painter and designer. He received a commission to paint a piece for the new Tokyo Imperial Palace. The piece titled “Kaede (maples)” is a large painting measuring 2.74x2.5 metres. It is located on the cedar door of the east corridor of the Seiden hall. Opposite of it on the other side is “Sakura (cherry)” by Meiji Hashimoto. The preparatory drawing for the panel at a 4:1 scale dating to 1967 is in the Yamatane Museum of Art in Tokyo. The Yamaguchi Hoshun Memorial Museum exhibits many of his works.
Fusa Tomita (Japanese: 冨田ふさ; 10 October 1893 – 19 July 1954) was a Japanese physician and politician. She was one of…Fusa Tomita (Japanese: 冨田ふさ; 10 October 1893 – 19 July 1954) was a Japanese physician and politician. She was one of the first group of women elected to the House of Representatives in 1946.
Kenjiro Kitajima (Japanese: 北島謙次郎; 5 October 1893 – 24 November 1957) was a Japanese government official who was…Kenjiro Kitajima (Japanese: 北島謙次郎; 5 October 1893 – 24 November 1957) was a Japanese government official who was Governor of the South Seas Mandate from 1936 to 1940. He was Deputy Minister of Colonial Affairs in 1940. He was from Saga Prefecture and graduated from Tokyo Imperial University.
Sechi Katō (1893–1989) was a chemist who became the first woman to be a principal investigator at RIKEN, Japan's…Sechi Katō (1893–1989) was a chemist who became the first woman to be a principal investigator at RIKEN, Japan's national Institute of Chemical and Physical Research. Katō was the first female student at Hokkaido University, and the third woman Doctor of Science in Japan. She developed spectrometric analysis of organic materials in Japan. Katō faced personal adversity as well as gender barriers. When she was a baby, her mother and two of her siblings were killed when their house caught fire after collapsing in an earthquake. Her father died a few years later at the age of 43. Katō married young and had two children, one of whom died in battle in World War II. She lived to the age of 95.
Jitsuzo Hinago (24 October 1892 – 25 April 1945) was a Japanese sculptor. His work was part of the art competitions at…Jitsuzo Hinago (24 October 1892 – 25 April 1945) was a Japanese sculptor. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Shūōshi Mizuhara (水原秋桜子; October 9, 1892 – 1981) was a Japanese haiku poet and physician. Shūōshi Mizuhara was born on…Shūōshi Mizuhara (水原秋桜子; October 9, 1892 – 1981) was a Japanese haiku poet and physician. Shūōshi Mizuhara was born on October 9, 1892, in Tokyo. Shūōshi's father was a doctor and raised Shūōshi to follow in his footsteps, eventually taking over his medical practice. Shūōshi graduated with an MD from Tokyo University in 1926, specializing in obstetrics and gynaecology. He became a professor at Showa Medical College in 1928 and was appointed medical advisor for the Ministry of the Imperial Household in 1932. Following World War II, Shūōshi gave up his medical practice to focus on poetry. Shūōshi's father unsuccessfully attempted to discourage his son's interest in literature. Shūōshi first became interested in tanka and only later turned to haiku. He was initially attached to Shibukaki school of haiku led by Tōyōjō Matsune, but, profoundly influenced by Kyoshi Takahama's manifesto Susumubeki haiku no michi ("The Path on Which Haiku Must Advance"), he soon joined the Hototogisu school and was prominently featured in the magazine. He increasingly grew dissatisfied with what he saw as the restrictive conservative principles of the Hototogisu group. He published his first haiku collection, Katsushika, in 1930 to a tepid response from Kyoshi. The volume is now recognized by critics as a key work in the modernization of haiku. The next year, he wrote a romantic manifesto that served as his exit from Hototogisu, "Truth in Nature and Truth in Literature", where he wrote: If the whole aim of haiku writing were to grasp 'truth in nature,' the poet would need no assiduous study to gain new knowledge, no constant endeavour to enrich his mind. All he would have to do would be to roam about with a notebook in his pocket, following the shadow of a cloud. He and his followers had their own publication, Ashibi ("Staggerbush"), a rebranding of a magazine called Hamayumi.
Kiyo Murashima (Japanese: 村島喜代; 6 October 1892 – 11 March 1982) was a Japanese politician. She was one of the first…Kiyo Murashima (Japanese: 村島喜代; 6 October 1892 – 11 March 1982) was a Japanese politician. She was one of the first group of women elected to the House of Representatives in 1946.
Sentarō Ōmori (大森 仙太郎, Ōmori Sentarō; 3 October 1892 – 24 December 1974), was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy…Sentarō Ōmori (大森 仙太郎, Ōmori Sentarō; 3 October 1892 – 24 December 1974), was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
Colonel Yasuyo Yamasaki (Japanese: 山崎保代; often spelled as Yamazaki; October 17, 1891 – May 29, 1943) was a Japanese…Colonel Yasuyo Yamasaki (Japanese: 山崎保代; often spelled as Yamazaki; October 17, 1891 – May 29, 1943) was a Japanese Army officer who commanded the Japanese forces on Attu during the Battle of Attu in World War II. Yamasaki was a native of what is now part of Tsuru, Yamanashi, where his father was a Buddhist priest. He graduated from the 25th class of the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1913 and served in the Siberian Intervention from April 1918 to December 1920. In May 1928, he was part of the Japanese expeditionary force to mainland China during the Jinan Incident. Yamasaki was promoted to colonel in March 1940. Later that year, he assumed command of the 130th Infantry Regiment. In February 1943, Yamasaki became commanding officer of the 2nd District Force of the North Sea Defense Force, a position in which he went to the Aleutians. He arrived on Attu in April 1943 by submarine. His orders were to hold the island without outside help. The 2,650 defenders under Yamasaki did not contest the American landings on Attu, but rather dug in on high ground away from the shore. The battle produced some of the bloodiest fighting in the American Theater and the Pacific Theater, similar to the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. On May 29, the last of the Japanese forces suddenly attacked near Chichagof Harbor in the first and only instance of a banzai charge on American soil. The charge was led by Yamasaki himself, who was killed later that day, sword in hand, and assaulting Engineer Hill. His attack penetrated American lines far enough to encounter shocked rear-echelon units of the American force. After furious, brutal, close-quarter, and often hand-to-hand combat, the entire Japanese force was killed almost to the last man: only 29 prisoners were taken, with none of them officers. American burial teams counted 2,351 Japanese dead, but it was presumed that hundreds more had been buried by bombardments over the course of the battle.
Marquis Tadashige Daigo (醍醐 忠重, Daigo Tadashige; 15 October 1891 – 6 December 1947) was a vice admiral in the Imperial…Marquis Tadashige Daigo (醍醐 忠重, Daigo Tadashige; 15 October 1891 – 6 December 1947) was a vice admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
Prince Fumimaro Konoe (近衞 文麿, Konoe Fumimaro; 12 October 1891 – 16 December 1945) was a Japanese politician who served…Prince Fumimaro Konoe (近衞 文麿, Konoe Fumimaro; 12 October 1891 – 16 December 1945) was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1937 to 1939 and from 1940 to 1941. He presided over the Japanese invasion of China in 1937 and breakdown in relations with the United States which eventually culminated in the Second World War's expansion to the Asia-Pacific theater. Konoe also played a central role in transforming Japan into a totalitarian state by pushing through the State General Mobilization Law and establishing the Imperial Rule Assistance Association. Born in Tokyo to a prominent aristocratic family, Konoe graduated from Kyoto University and took up his father's seat in the House of Peers in 1916. He was a member of the Japanese delegation at the Paris Peace Conference following World War I, and served as president of the House of Peers from 1933 to 1937. In June 1937, Konoe became prime minister of Japan on the recommendation of his mentor Saionji Kinmochi. When the Marco Polo Bridge Incident took place a month later, he oversaw an escalation of tensions with China which ultimately culminated in the Second Sino-Japanese War. During the early years of the conflict, Konoe's government presided over numerous victories against Chinese forces as well as the widespread perpetration of war crimes (including the Nanjing Massacre). In 1938, he enacted the State General Mobilization Law which massively expanded the government's control over Japanese civilians in order to place the country on a war footing. In January 1939, Konoe resigned as the Japanese military proved unable to achieve a decisive victory in China. After resigning as Japan's head of government, Konoe served as chairman of the Privy Council until being once again appointed prime minister in July 1940. Later that year, he founded the Imperial Rule Assistance Association and oversaw the signing of the Tripartite Pact with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. During his second premiership, Konoe also presided over the Japanese invasion of French Indochina, the formal recognition of Wang Jingwei's puppet government in Nanjing and the conclusion of the Soviet–Japanese Neutrality Pact. Despite attempting to resolve growing tensions with the United States, a rigid timetable imposed by the military on the negotiations and Konoe's own inflexibility set the two countries on the path to war. Politically isolated, Konoe resigned as premier in October 1941 and was replaced by Hideki Tojo. Six weeks later, the Pacific War broke out after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Konoe remained a close advisor to Emperor Hirohito until the end of World War II and played a key role in the fall of the Tōjō Cabinet in 1944. At the start of the Allied occupation of Japan in August 1945, he briefly served as a minister in the cabinet of Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni, but came under suspicion of war crimes. On 16 December 1945, Konoe committed suicide by ingesting cyanide before he could be arrested by the authorities.
Kim Seong-su (Korean: 김성수; Hanja: 金性洙; October 11, 1891 – February 18, 1955), art name Inchon, was a Korean educator…Kim Seong-su (Korean: 김성수; Hanja: 金性洙; October 11, 1891 – February 18, 1955), art name Inchon, was a Korean educator, independence activist, journalist, entrepreneur, politician, and calligrapher. He served as the second Vice President of South Korea from 1951 to 1952. Kim Seong-su founded Korea University and The Dong-A Ilbo. He graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, majoring in Political Science and Economics.
Ritsuko Mori (30 October 1890 – 22 July 1961) (森律子 in Japanese, or もり りつこ in kana) was a Japanese actress. As a woman…Ritsuko Mori (30 October 1890 – 22 July 1961) (森律子 in Japanese, or もり りつこ in kana) was a Japanese actress. As a woman from a respected family, her entry into the acting profession was considered disreputable, but her success improved the opportunities and social standing of professional actresses in Japan.
Toshinari Shōji, also known as Toshishige Shoji (東海林 俊成, Shōji Toshinari (Toshishige); October 27, 1890 – December 10…Toshinari Shōji, also known as Toshishige Shoji (東海林 俊成, Shōji Toshinari (Toshishige); October 27, 1890 – December 10, 1974) was a major general in the Imperial Japanese Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II.
Kōtarō Tanaka (田中耕太郎; 25 October 1890 – 1 March 1974) was a Japanese jurist, professor of law and politician who served…Kōtarō Tanaka (田中耕太郎; 25 October 1890 – 1 March 1974) was a Japanese jurist, professor of law and politician who served as the last Minister of Education of the Empire of Japan and the second postwar Chief Justice of Japan.
Morishige Takei (武井 守成, Takei Morishige; 1890–1949) was a Japanese composer and court official during the reign of…Morishige Takei (武井 守成, Takei Morishige; 1890–1949) was a Japanese composer and court official during the reign of Emperor Showa.
Kosakai Mitsuji (Japanese: 小酒井 光次, 8 October 1890 – 1 April 1929), better known by the pen name Kosakai Fuboku…Kosakai Mitsuji (Japanese: 小酒井 光次, 8 October 1890 – 1 April 1929), better known by the pen name Kosakai Fuboku (Japanese: 小酒井 不木), was a Japanese medical scientist and crime writer. A variant of the family name Kosakai is Kozakai.
Isuke Shinmen (23 October 1889 – 8 September 1967) was a Japanese judoka and wrestler. He competed in the men's…Isuke Shinmen (23 October 1889 – 8 September 1967) was a Japanese judoka and wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
These are lists of the 100 known verified oldest people sorted in descending order by age in years and days. The oldest…These are lists of the 100 known verified oldest people sorted in descending order by age in years and days. The oldest person ever whose age has been independently verified is Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) of France, who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days. The oldest verified man ever is Jiroemon Kimura (1897–2013) of Japan, who lived to the age of 116 years and 54 days. The oldest known living person is Ethel Caterham of the United Kingdom, aged 117 years, 57 days. The oldest known living man is João Marinho Neto of Brazil, aged 114 years, 12 days. The 100 oldest women have, on average, lived several years longer than the 100 oldest men.
Hanayo Ikuta (14 October 1888 – 8 December 1970) (in Japanese, 生田 花世), born Nishizaki Hanayo, was a Japanese feminist…Hanayo Ikuta (14 October 1888 – 8 December 1970) (in Japanese, 生田 花世), born Nishizaki Hanayo, was a Japanese feminist writer, editor, and educator.
Tomokiyo Yoshisane (Japanese: 友清歓真; October 9, 1888 – February 15, 1952), also known as Tomokiyo Banzan (友清磐山) or…Tomokiyo Yoshisane (Japanese: 友清歓真; October 9, 1888 – February 15, 1952), also known as Tomokiyo Banzan (友清磐山) or Tomokiyo Kugo (友清九吾), was a Japanese religious leader known for founding the Shintō Tenkōkyo religion in 1920.
Akira Ogata (緒方 章, Ogata Akira; October 26, 1887 – August 22, 1978) was a Japanese chemist and the first to synthesize…Akira Ogata (緒方 章, Ogata Akira; October 26, 1887 – August 22, 1978) was a Japanese chemist and the first to synthesize methamphetamine in crystalline form in 1919.
Shigenori Kuroda (黒田 重徳, Kuroda Shigenori; October 25, 1887 – April 30, 1952) was a Japanese lieutenant general of the…Shigenori Kuroda (黒田 重徳, Kuroda Shigenori; October 25, 1887 – April 30, 1952) was a Japanese lieutenant general of the Imperial Japanese Army and the Japanese Governor-General of the Philippines during World War II.
Takashi Sakai (酒井 隆, Sakai Takashi; 18 October 1887 – 30 September 1946) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial…Takashi Sakai (酒井 隆, Sakai Takashi; 18 October 1887 – 30 September 1946) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, known for his role as Governor of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation.
Narashige Koide (小出楢重, Koide Narashige; October 13, 1887 – February 13, 1931) was a Japanese painter and illustrator…Narashige Koide (小出楢重, Koide Narashige; October 13, 1887 – February 13, 1931) was a Japanese painter and illustrator, noted for his work in pioneering the Hanshinkan Modernism trend in yōga (Western-style) portraiture and nude painting in early 20th century Japanese painting.
Fujio Yoshida (吉田 ふじを, Yoshida Fujio; October 5, 1887 – May 1, 1987) was a Japanese artist. She was the first female…Fujio Yoshida (吉田 ふじを, Yoshida Fujio; October 5, 1887 – May 1, 1987) was a Japanese artist. She was the first female artist among the Yoshida family artists.
Fukada Chiyoko (深田 千代子) (October 3, 1887 – January 6, 1925) was the Japanese founder of Ennōkyō (円応教), a Japanese new…Fukada Chiyoko (深田 千代子) (October 3, 1887 – January 6, 1925) was the Japanese founder of Ennōkyō (円応教), a Japanese new religion based in Tamba, Hyōgo Prefecture. She began her religious career after receiving a divine revelation on July 16, 1919. For the next five and a half years until her death at the age of 37, she carried out faith healing and teaching that attracted numerous followers.
Prince Yasuhiko Asaka (朝香宮鳩彦王, Asaka-no-miya Yasuhiko-ō; 20 October 1887 – 12 April 1981) was the founder of a…Prince Yasuhiko Asaka (朝香宮鳩彦王, Asaka-no-miya Yasuhiko-ō; 20 October 1887 – 12 April 1981) was the founder of a collateral branch of the Japanese Imperial Family and served as a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during the Japanese invasion of China and the Second World War. He was the son-in-law of Emperor Meiji and uncle by marriage of Emperor Hirohito. He is most notable for being the commander of Japanese forces outside Nanjing in December 1937, when he presided over the mass murder and rape of hundreds of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians during the Nanjing Massacre. After Japan's defeat in World War II, General Douglas MacArthur granted immunity to the country's Imperial Family. As a result, Asaka was never tried for his involvement in the Nanjing (Nanking) Massacre by SCAP authorities. Nonetheless, by 1947, he and his children were stripped of their imperial status. He later converted to Catholicism and died of natural causes at the age of 93.
Shizuichi Tanaka (田中 静壱, Tanaka Shizuichi; 1 October 1887 – 24 August 1945) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army…Shizuichi Tanaka (田中 静壱, Tanaka Shizuichi; 1 October 1887 – 24 August 1945) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army and Japanese Military Governor of the Philippines during World War II.
Prince Shimazu Tadashige (島津 忠重; 20 October 1886 – 4 April 1968), was the son of Shimazu Tadayoshi and 30th head of the…Prince Shimazu Tadashige (島津 忠重; 20 October 1886 – 4 April 1968), was the son of Shimazu Tadayoshi and 30th head of the Shimazu clan. He was a naval officer, and rear admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy. His wife was the daughter of Tokudaiji Sanetsune.
Tokubei Kuroda (黒田 徳米, Kuroda Tokubei; October 17, 1886 – May 15, 1987) was a Japanese scientist and academic. He is…Tokubei Kuroda (黒田 徳米, Kuroda Tokubei; October 17, 1886 – May 15, 1987) was a Japanese scientist and academic. He is best known as a pioneering taxonomist and malacologist specializing in Japanese marine and terrestrial Mollusca.
