Hisaakira Hijikata

Hisaakira Hijikata

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).

Early life

Hijikata was born in Mie Prefecture.[1]

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.[2]

In 1918, Hijikata was named head of the Industrial Bank of Japan.[3]

Hijikata was Governor of the Bank of Japan from June 12, 1928 through June 4, 1935.[4] 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".[5]

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Government offices
Preceded by
Junnosuke Inoue
(2nd term)
Governor of the Bank of Japan
1928–1935
Succeeded by
Eigo Fukai



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