1901 in Japan
In 1901 in Japan's article, we will thoroughly explore all facets of this topic. From its origin to its evolution over time, through its impact on society and its relevance today. We will analyze different perspectives and opinions from experts in the field, as well as relevant data that will help to better understand the importance and influence of 1901 in Japan in different areas. This article seeks to provide a complete and detailed view of 1901 in Japan, with the aim of enriching knowledge and promoting critical reflection on this topic.
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Events in the year 1901 in Japan. It corresponds to Meiji 34 (明治34年) in the Japanese calendar.
Incumbents
- Emperor: Emperor Meiji
- Prime Minister:
- Itō Hirobumi: until May 10
- Saionji Kinmochi: (Acting) May 10 – June 2
- Katsura Tarō: from June 2
Governors
- Aichi Prefecture: Mori Mamoru
- Akita Prefecture: Takeda Chiyosaburo
- Aomori Prefecture: Munakata Tadashi then Ichiji Yamanouchi
- Ehime Prefecture: Tai Neijro
- Fukui Prefecture: Saburo Iwao then Munakata Tadashi
- Fukushima Prefecture: Arita Yoshisuke
- Gifu Prefecture: Kawaji Toshikyo
- Gunma Prefecture: Furusho Kamon then Nobuchika Ogura
- Hiroshima Prefecture: Asada Tokunori
- Ibaraki Prefecture: Chuzo Kono
- Iwate Prefecture: Ganri Hojo
- Kagawa Prefecture: Naokata Suehiro
- Kochi Prefecture: Kinyuu Watanabe
- Kumamoto Prefecture: Tokuhisa Tsunenori then Egi Kazuyuki
- Kyoto Prefecture: Baron Shoichi Omori
- Mie Prefecture: Kamon Furusha
- Miyagi Prefecture: Motohiro Onoda then Tadashi Munakata
- Miyazaki Prefecture: Sukeo Kabawaya then Isamu Sonowaya
- Nagano Prefecture: Oshikawa Sokkichi then Seki Kiyohide
- Niigata Prefecture: Oshikawa Sokkichi
- Oita Prefecture: Marques Okubo Toshi Takeshi
- Okinawa Prefecture: Shigeru Narahara
- Osaka Prefecture: Tadashini Kikuchi
- Saga Prefecture: Seki Kiyohide then Fai Kagawa
- Saitama Prefecture: Marquis Okubo Toshi Takeshi
- Shiga Prefecture: Sada Suzuki
- Shiname Prefecture: Matsunaga Takeyoshi
- Tochigi Prefecture: Korechika
- Tokushima Prefecture: Saburo Iwao
- Tokyo: Baron Sangay Takatomi
- Toyama Prefecture: Higaki Naosuke
- Yamagata Prefecture: Baron Seki Yoshiomi
Events
- February 5 – Japan fires up the furnace at its first modern ironworks.
- April 20 – Japan Women's University is established.
- September 7 – The Boxer Protocol is signed between the Qing Empire of China and the Eight-Nation Alliance. Japan is represented by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura Jutarō.
- Unknown date – Imabari Shipbuilding was founded, as predecessor name was Higaki Shipbuilding in Ehime Prefecture.[citation needed]
Births
- February 15 – Minoru Inuzuka, film director and screenwriter (2007)
- February 16 – Koji Shima, film director, actor, and screenwriter (1986)
- February 17 – Motojirō Kajii, writer (d. 1932)
- March 10 – Mushitaro Oguri, novelist (1946)
- March 27 – Eisaku Satō, Prime Minister of Japan, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (d. 1975)
- April 19 – Kiyoshi Oka, mathematician (d. 1978)
- April 29
- Hotsumi Ozaki, journalist and soviet spy (d. 1944)
- Hirohito, 124th Emperor of Japan (d. 1989)
- June 21 – Mitsuko Yoshikawa, FILM actress (d. 1991)
- July 10 – Eiji Tsuburaya, Japanese film director and special effects designer (d. 1970)
- September 9 – Hideo Oguma, poet (d. 1940)
- November 4 – Princess Masako Nashimoto, consort of Crown Prince Euimin of Korea (d. 1989)
- November 5 – Chōgorō Kaionji, writer (1976)
- December 12 – Ihei Kimura, photographer (d. 1974)
Deaths
- January 20 – Keisuke Ito, physician and biologist (b. 1803)
- February 3 – Fukuzawa Yukichi, writer and educator (b. 1835)
- March 29 – Ōshima Takatō, engineer (b. 1826)
- June 6 – Oda Nobutoshi, former daimyō (b. 1853)
- June 21 – Hoshi Tōru, politician and cabinet minister (b. 1850)
- August 19 – Shō Tai, last king of the Ryukyu Kingdom (b. 1843)
- December 13 – Nakae Chōmin, philosopher and journalist (b. 1847)
References
- ^ "Meiji | emperor of Japan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "The Nobel Peace Prize 1974". NobelPrize.org. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Hirohito | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
