Teijiro Yamamoto

Background

Teijiro Yamamoto was born on February 10, 1870 in Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Education

After graduating from Doitsu Kyokai (a German school) in 1886 Teijiro Yamamoto proceeded to Germany for further studies.

Career

Returning home from Germany Yamamoto Teijiro was appointed lecturer at 2nd Higher School in 1894. Later he entered the service of Hypothec Bank in 1897, and upon founding of Taiwan Sugar Company he was appointed its first managing director. Entering politics as a member of Seiyukai Party in 1904 Yamamoto Teijiro was elected to Diet 11 times. He was Minister for Agriculture and Industry in Tanaka cabinet in 1927 and in Inukai cabinet in 1931.

Works

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  • Kyōgen no susume

    (Japanese Edition)