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John Manjiro

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John Manjiro Famous memorial

Original Name
Nakahama Manjirō
Birth
Tosashimizu-shi, Kōchi, Japan
Death
12 Nov 1898 (aged 71)
Burial
Toshima-ku, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan GPS-Latitude: 35.722306, Longitude: 139.7212081
Plot
1-15-19-1
Memorial ID
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Author, Social Reformer. He Introduced Western Culture to Japan. After being rescued by an American sailor, Manjiro devoted the rest of his life to activities that established bridges between the Japanese and American people. He is often credited with introducing American culture to Japan. The Manjiro Society is named in his honor.
Author, Social Reformer. He Introduced Western Culture to Japan. After being rescued by an American sailor, Manjiro devoted the rest of his life to activities that established bridges between the Japanese and American people. He is often credited with introducing American culture to Japan. The Manjiro Society is named in his honor.

Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett


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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Warrick L. Barrett
  • Added: Nov 19, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5971235/john-manjiro: accessed ), memorial page for John Manjiro (27 Jan 1827–12 Nov 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5971235, citing Zoshigaya Cemetery, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan; Maintained by Find a Grave.