About Kōgorō Uemura
Lived 1894 – 1978 (aged 84). Kōgorō Uemura was a Japanese businessperson.
was a Japanese businessman from the early Shōwa period (1920s–1970s). The chief of Nippon Keidanren in 1968, he served as President of the Sapporo Olympic Organizing Committee, and served as Chairman of the National Board of the Boy Scouts of Japan.
Background Uemura was a graduate of Tokyo's Hibiya High School.
In 1978 he received the highest distinction of the Scout Association of Japan, the Golden Pheasant Award.
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Who was Kōgorō Uemura?
Japanese businessperson (1894-1978)
When was Kōgorō Uemura born?
Kōgorō Uemura was born on 12 March 1894 in Tokyo City.
When did Kōgorō Uemura die?
Kōgorō Uemura died on 1 August 1978 in Tokyo.
What was Kōgorō Uemura's occupation?
Kōgorō Uemura was a businessperson.
What nationality was Kōgorō Uemura?
Kōgorō Uemura was Japanese.
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