Background
Yoshihide was born in 1898, in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
Yoshihide was born in 1898, in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
He entered USA Sangu Tetsudo Kaisha (USA Shrine Railway Company) in 1931 and became its senior managing director in 1943.
When that company was merged into Oita Kotsu Company became its managing director in 1945 and later was appointed vice-president and then president.
Held various additional posts including those of president of Oita Godo Taxicab Company and vice-chairman of Oita-ken Kanko Kyokai (Oita Prefectural Tourist Industry Association).