Sakaguchi Kiichiro
Sakaguchi Kiichiro | |
|---|---|
阪口喜一郎 | |
 Kiichiro, ca. 1930 | |
| Born | January , 1902 |
| Died | December , 1933 |
| Political party | Japanese Communist Party |
| Spouse | Umeko |
Sakaguchi Kiichiro (阪口喜一郎, Sakaguchi Kiichiro, January 1902 – December 1933) was a Japanese anti-war activist and a sailor in the Imperial Japanese Navy. During his service, he was active in anti-war activity.[1]
Early life
[edit]Sakaguchi Kiichiro was born in January 1902 in Izumi, Osaka Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marine Corps. In 1930, he organized the Social Science Research Society within the Navy.[2] At some point he married a woman named Umeko.[3]
Activism
[edit]Sakaguchi joined the Communist Party of Japan in 1931. In response to the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria in 1931, and the Japanese Invasion of Shanghai in 1932, Sakaguchi launched the anti-war newspaper "Soaring Mast" in February 1932. Six issues were produced and distributed.[4]
Arrest and death
[edit]Kiichiro Sakaguchi was arrested by Japanese authorities in Tokyo on November 15th, 1933. Kiichiro would be held in the Kure Military Police Detention Center before being transferred to Hiroshima Prison. In Hiroshima Prison, he was tortured by the Special Higher Police. While in custody, Kiichiro would go on a hunger strike. He died in prison on December 27th, 1933. He was 31 years old.[5]
Legacy
[edit]The Kiichiro Sakaguchi monument was erected in Izumi City, his place of birth.[6] Amongst those who visited the monument was Japanese Communist Party politician Yoshiki Yamashita.[7] On December 7, 2013, a rally was held at the Izumi City Community Center on the 80th anniversary of Sakaguchi's death.[8]
See also
[edit]- Dissent in the Armed Forces of the Empire of Japan
- Takiji Kobayashi
- Political dissidence in the Empire of Japan
References
[edit]- ^ "「戦前の反戦兵士とその後」II、「聳ゆるマスト」発行の阪口喜一郎の足跡を追ってーー広島・呉で顕彰記念碑建立めざして". kure-sensai.net.
- ^ "「戦前の反戦兵士とその後」II、「聳ゆるマスト」発行の阪口喜一郎の足跡を追ってーー広島・呉で顕彰記念碑建立めざして". kure-sensai.net.
- ^ "「戦前の反戦兵士とその後」II、「聳ゆるマスト」発行の阪口喜一郎の足跡を追ってーー広島・呉で顕彰記念碑建立めざして". kure-sensai.net.
- ^ "「戦前の反戦兵士とその後」II、「聳ゆるマスト」発行の阪口喜一郎の足跡を追ってーー広島・呉で顕彰記念碑建立めざして". kure-sensai.net.
- ^ "「戦前の反戦兵士とその後」II、「聳ゆるマスト」発行の阪口喜一郎の足跡を追ってーー広島・呉で顕彰記念碑建立めざして". kure-sensai.net.
- ^ "「戦前の反戦兵士とその後」II、「聳ゆるマスト」発行の阪口喜一郎の足跡を追ってーー広島・呉で顕彰記念碑建立めざして". kure-sensai.net.
- ^ "新婦人大阪府本部大会 阪口喜一郎碑前祭". Yoshiki Yamashita. 11 December 2011.
- ^ "坂口喜一郎 没後80周年". JCP SAKAI. 12 October 2013.
External links
[edit]- "「聳ゆるマスト」阪口喜一郎の顕彰記念碑建立運動 1、「不屈」広島県中部版 09年4月 NO-1". kure-sensai.net.
- "戦前の反戦運動 「戦争に反対して、命がけで活動した人たちの記録」". kure-sensai.net.