Hisato Ichimada

In this Japanese name, the family name is Ichimada.
Hisato Ichimada

Hisato Ichimada (一萬田尚登 Ichimada Hisato, August 12, 1893 January 22, 1984) was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 18th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ). He headed the Japanese part of the fundraing operation to found International Christian University (he was a Buddhist however).[1]

Early life

Ichimada was born in Oita Prefecture.[2]

Career

Ichimada was Governor of the Bank of Japan from June 1, 1946 – December 10, 1954.[3] Then, he served in the Cabinet of Japan as minister of Finance twice, from 1954 to 1956 and again from 1957 to 1958.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Hayato Ikeda
Minister of Finance
1957-1958
Succeeded by
Eisaku Satō
Preceded by
Sankurō Ogasawara
Minister of Finance
1954-1956
Succeeded by
Hayato Ikeda
Government offices
Preceded by
Eikichi Araki
(1st term)
Governor of the Bank of Japan
1946-1954
Succeeded by
Eikichi Araki
(2nd term)



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