Sanzan Ikebe

Background

Sanzan Ikebe was born in in Kumamoto. He was the eldest son of Kichisaburo Ikebe, a prominent figure in Takamori Saigos rebellion in 1877. His true name was Kichi Taro.

Education

He briefly studied at Keio Gijuku School in Tokyo, the predecessor of Keio University. While studying in Paris, he sent reports to his newspaper, which were well received.

Career

Joined the staff of the Nihon Shimbun newspaper (1892). He accompanied Marquis Moritatsu Hosokawa to France. He became editor-in-chief of the Osaka Asahi (1896) and then the Tokyo Asahi. One of the most distinguished newspapermen in Japan in the Meiji and Taisho eras.

Achievements

• Became famous for his articles contributed to the Keisei Hydron, a political magazine published in Osaka.

Connections

Father:

Kichisaburo Ikebe