Background
Shima Kiyoshi was born in 1908 in Tokyo, Japan.
Shima Kiyoshi was born in 1908 in Tokyo, Japan.
Shima engaged in political activities and became member of several parties. Later he operated a department store and served as president of Uriima Shimpo (newspaper). He was elected to House of Councilors in 1947. Shima was appointed vice-chief director of Zenkoku Sensaisha Jigyo Dantai (National War Victims Business Organization).