Shunan Yamagata

Background

Shunan Yamagata (real name: Koju) was born in 1686, in Suo, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Education

Shinan Yamagata studied under Ogyu Sorai in Edo (now Tokyo, Japan).

Career

Shunan Yamagata, after returning to his native province from Edo, served Lord Mori of the Choshu Clan in Yamaguchi Prefecture. He became a known and respected man in the Hagi District.

Achievements

• Shunan Yamagata helped to found and operate the clan school Meirin-kan (Institute of Clear Ethics).