Hisaakira Hijikata

Hisaakira Hijikata

Japanese banker (1870–1942)

Hisaakira Hijikata (土方 久徴, Hijikata Hisaakira; October 8, 1870 – August 25, 1942) was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 12th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).2

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Born Oct 8, 1870, died Aug 25, 1942.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Tokyo3

Hijikata was born in Mie Prefecture.

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Career

Occupation: politician, banker.6

  • 1928 to 1935Governor of the Bank of Japan4
  • 1928 to 1935Chair, Bank of Japan5
  • Date not recordedMember of the House of Peers4

In 1897, Hijikata was a BOJ trainee along with Junnosuke Inoue. Both young men were sent by the bank to learn about British banking practices in London.

In 1918, Hijikata was named head of the Industrial Bank of Japan.

Hijikata was Governor of the Bank of Japan from June 12, 1928 through June 4, 1935. During his tenure, financial difficulties in Europe and the suspension of the gold standard by the United Kingdom affected Japan; and the situation was exacerbated by the "Manchurian disturbance".

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Personal life

  • BornOct 8, 1870, Tokyo7
  • DiedAug 25, 1942, Tokyo City8
  • CitizenshipJapan9

Awards

  • Date not recordedOrder of the Rising Sun, 5th class10

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