Background
Sumita Shoichi was born in 1893 Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
庄一 澄田
Sumita Shoichi was born in 1893 Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Graduated from Political Science Department, Tokyo University.
Shoichi Sumita wrote articles on shipping and economics. Also known as an essayist. His books include "A Library of Materials for the History of the Navy", "A Library of Materials for the History of Maritime Defense of Japan", "My Middle School Days" and Zaikai Kankai (Financial Circles and Government Circles).
He was deputy governor of Tokyo.