Shigeki Oka

1878 (age 81)

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In 1902, Oka Shigeki immigrated to America, where he became head of the San Francisco branch of the Heimin-sha (Society of Commoners). He helped Kotoku Shusui make contact with American socialists, and anarchists during his stay in America. Before Kotoku returned to Japan, Oka gave advice to Kotoku on how to start a revolution in Japan. During World World War II, Oka was interned at Heart Mountain Internment Camp. In 1943, he was recruited by the British Armed Forces to print propaganda materials, such as the Gunjin Shimbun, in Kolkata, India. Naoki Oka is Shigeki Oka"s brother.

Shigeki Oka

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Oka was born in Kōchi Prefecture, the former feudal domain of Tosa.

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In 1902, Oka Shigeki immigrated to America, where he became head of the San Francisco branch of the Heimin-sha (Society of Commoners). He helped Kotoku Shusui make contact with American socialists, and anarchists during his stay in America. Before Kotoku returned to Japan, Oka gave advice to Kotoku on how to start a revolution in Japan.

During World World War II, Oka was interned at Heart Mountain Internment Camp.

In 1943, he was recruited by the British Armed Forces to print propaganda materials, such as the Gunjin Shimbun, in Kolkata, India. Naoki Oka is Shigeki Oka"s brother.

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Friend:: Kotoku Shusui, Sakai

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