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Motojirō Ozaki

1870 – 1945

Japanese politician

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About Motojirō Ozaki

Lived 1870 – 1945 (aged 74). Motojirō Ozaki was a Japanese businessperson and politician.

was a Japanese politician and businessman, member of the House of Representatives and of the House of Peers.

Background Ozaki served as Shizuoka City Education Chairman, , Shizuoka Blind Dormitory School President, high level positions in several banks, Shizuoka Veteran Association president and others. In addition, he created (静岡少年軍団), a predecessor of Shizuoka Scout Council Boy Scouts, and also worked on social education for young people.

Yoshinori Futara, the head of school affairs for Shizuoka Prefecture, introduced Shō Fukao to Ozaki. The Shizuoka Shōnen Gundan ("Shizuoka Boys' Army Corps") was formed in June 1913 with Ozaki as leader and Fukao and Keijirō Takasugi as directors. 111 members took part in the enrollment ceremony at Sengen Shrine. Takasugi wanted Fukao removed for his previous activity as a socialist, but Ozaki supported Fukao.

In 1955 he posthumously received the highest distinction of the Boy Scouts of Japan, the Golden Pheasant Award. His second son Tadatsugu Ozaki, a Boy Scouts of Japan pioneer and later Shizuoka Scout Council President, received the distinction in 1979. His third son Shinpei Iwanami, a President of TEPCO and Boy Scouts of Nippon director, received the distinction in 1994.

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Positions held
Member of the House of Peers, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
Also known as
Motojiro Ozaki, Motojirou Ozaki

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Motojirō Ozaki?

Japanese politician

When was Motojirō Ozaki born?

Motojirō Ozaki was born on 5 October 1870 in Shizuoka.

When did Motojirō Ozaki die?

Motojirō Ozaki died on 9 January 1945.

What was Motojirō Ozaki's occupation?

Motojirō Ozaki was a businessperson and politician.

What nationality was Motojirō Ozaki?

Motojirō Ozaki was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Motojirō Ozaki

· Wikidata: Q11465175

· DBpedia: Motojirō Ozaki

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