Iwama, Kazuo b. 1918 d. August, 1982 Scientist, Businessman. He was a physicist at the Earthquake Research Institute of Tokyo University before he joining Akio Morita, Masaru Ibuka and Akira Higuchi in June 1946 as part of Totsuko, which would eventually develop into what is now the Sony Corporation. Iwama became Morita's brother-in-law and celebrated his wedding ceremony soon after Totsuko was established, with Ibuka acting as the "Nakodo" or intermediary. His efforts were particularly significant in Sony's commercial development...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Kamakura Cemetery, Kanagawa, Kanagawa, Japan
Sugihara, Chiune b. January 1, 1900 d. July 31, 1986 Japanese Diplomat. Sometimes referred to as "The Japanese Schindler," and also known as "Sempo Sugihara." As Japan's vice-consul in Kaunas, Lithuania in 1940, he saved the lives more than 6000 Jews by disobeying orders of his superiors and providing visas to those who wanted to transit through Japan to escape Nazi persecution. He said, "I may have to disolbey my government, but if I don't, I will be disobeying God." After the war, the Sugihara family was imprisoned for about 18 months in a...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Kamakura Cemetery, Kanagawa, Kanagawa, Japan
b. 1918 d. August, 1982