Background
Kakushiro Okuda was born in 1868.
Kakushiro Okuda was born in 1868.
Lived during the Meiji and Taisho eras. Was sent on a secret mission by the Japanese military to investigate the natural resources of China and Manchuria. His report was used by the military on which to base their strategy. Later in appreciation of his work was appointed an accountant to the Japanese Army.