Hisaakira Hijikata
Japanese banker (1870–1942)
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Hisaakira Hijikata (土方 久徴, Hijikata Hisaakira; October 8, 1870 – August 25, 1942) was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 12th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Hisaakira Hijikata | |
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| 土方 久徴 | |
Hisaakira Hijikata | |
| 12th Governor of the Bank of Japan | |
| In office 12 June 1928 – 4 June 1935[1] | |
| Preceded by | Junnosuke Inoue |
| Succeeded by | Eigo Fukai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1870 |
| Died | August 25, 1942 (aged 71) |
| Education | Tokyo Imperial University |
Early life
Hijikata was born in Mie Prefecture.[3]
Career
In 1897, Hijikata was a BOJ trainee along with Junnosuke Inoue. Both young men were sent by the bank to learn about British banking practices in London.[4]
In 1918, Hijikata was named head of the Industrial Bank of Japan.[5]
Hijikata was Governor of the Bank of Japan from June 12, 1928 through June 4, 1935.[6] During his tenure, financial difficulties in Europe and the suspension of the gold standard by the United Kingdom affected Japan; and the situation was exacerbated by the "Manchurian disturbance".[7]
