Background
Inoue Hikaru was born in Suo, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Inoue Hikaru was born in Suo, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Inoue Hikaru attended the Military Academy (1871) and was appointed member of general staff of Kumamoto Garrison for six years
Inoue Hikaru made a brief visit to Europe, but hurried back to participate in the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). Served at Korea with the 3rd Division and then was sent to China with the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) as commander of 2nd Division. Was promoted general (1908).