Background
Ushijima, John Takeji was born on March 13, 1924 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Son of Buhachi and Sano (Nitahara) University.
Ushijima, John Takeji was born on March 13, 1924 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Son of Buhachi and Sano (Nitahara) University.
Bachelor of Arts, Grinnell College, 1950; Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1952.
Partner, Pence & Ushijima, Hilo, 1953-1961; partner, Ushijima & Nakamoto, Hilo, 1961-1969; member, Hawaii Senate, since 1959; president pro tem, Hawaii Senate, since 1974. Board directors Cyanotech Corporation, Woodinville, Washington.
Board directors Waiakea Settlement Young Men's Christian Association With Army of the United States, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Margaret Kunishige, June 6, 1954.