Kinji Ushijima
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Born on January 6, 1861. Moved to the United States in 1888. Developed a swamp in Stockton, California, and succeeded in mass-producing potatoes. He was called the "Potato King." As the first president of the Japanese Society in America, he dealt with anti-Japanese sentiment. Died on March 27, 1926. Age 63. Born in Chikugo (Fukuoka Prefecture). Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend |
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文久4年1月6日生まれ。明治21年渡米。カリフォルニア州ストックトンの沼地をひらき,ジャガイモの大量生産に成功。「ポテト王」とよばれた。在米日本人会の初代会長として排日問題の対応にあたった。大正15年3月27日死去。63歳。筑後(ちくご)(福岡県)出身。 出典 講談社デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plusについて 情報 | 凡例 |
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