Background
Shimoyama Seiichi was born on May 15, 1884 in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Shimoyama Seiichi was born on May 15, 1884 in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Graduated from German Law Section, Tokyo University (1910).
Appointed a judge at Tokyo District Court, assistant counselor of Justice Ministry, judge at Court of Cassation (predecessor of the Supreme Court) and chief of Sapporo and Hiroshima Courts of Appeal. Served as senior judge of Court of Cassation and judge of Supreme Court. Made an inspection tour of Europe and the United States.