Torakichi Matsumoto

Torakichi Matsumoto (1890 – February 10, 1973) was a Japanese businessman. Records indicate that he was born in 1890, though his place of birth is not specified. As for his occupation and activities, he is known for publishing Japan’s first "Golf Rules" in 1923, contributing to the development of golf in Japan thereafter.

Regarding his family background, it is confirmed that he was the thirteenth son of Masaharu Matsukata. Masaharu Matsukata served as the 4th and 6th Prime Minister of Japan. Through adoption, Torakichi later became the adopted son of Shigezo Matsumoto.

Concerning his family relations, his wife was the second daughter of Katsuji Inabata, named Mariko (who passed away on October 19, 1989). His children include: eldest daughter Sumiko (married to Kenzo Shinohara), second daughter Emiko (married to Kinichiro Saito), third daughter Fumiko (married to Yurigoro Yuki), fourth daughter Yoshiko (married to Kin’ya Sasaki), eldest son Shuie Matsumoto (born around 1920, died May 19, 2000), second son Kinji Matsumoto (born around 1923, died January 28, 1990), and third son Saburo Matsumoto (birth year unknown).

Sources include works by Yukio Suzuki, such as *The Power Elite: Japan’s Ruling Class and Marriages*, Takashi Hayakawa’s *Japan’s Upper Class and Power Networks (The Matsukata Family’s Nineteen Children)*, and *Directory of Famous and Noble Families in Japan: Genealogies of Notable Figures*, among others. Additionally, studies on the establishment and development of the Tokyo Golf Club have been conducted.

All information is based on various sources and provides a factual account.