Yoshiyuki Morimura

Yoshiyuki Morimura (June 4, 1896 – November 3, 1970) was a Japanese businessman. He served as the chairman and principal of Morimura Gakuen, a school corporation, the third deputy chairman of the Morimura Toyo-kai Foundation, and the second deputy chairman of the Japan Ceramic Association.

Birth and Family Background

He was born as the twelfth son of Justice Matsukata Masayoshi, who held the title of Duke. He later became a son-in-law by marriage to Kaisaku Morimura (the seventh generation). His father is Matsukata Masayoshi, and his adoptive father is Kaisaku Morimura. His wife was Matsu, a daughter of Kaisaku Morimura (1903–1983). His eldest son was Morimura Mamoru (born 1923), his eldest daughter was Tadayuko Morimura (January 1925 – February 15, 2016), his second daughter was Ito Matsumoto (October 29, 1926 – December 15, 2018), and his second son was Junji Morimura (1930 – December 30, 1952).

Education

He attended the former Hyogo Prefectural First Kobe Middle School and graduated from the former Seventh High School Zo-shikan in 1918. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Kyoto Imperial University in 1918.

Career

After graduating from Kyoto Imperial University’s Faculty of Law in 1918, he became the adopted son of the Morimura Baronet family and served as an executive officer in various companies within the family business. In 1951, he became the chairman and principal of Morimura Gakuen, engaging in educational activities. In 1961, he was appointed the third vice chairman of the Morimura Toyo-kai Foundation. In March 1970, he became the second deputy chairman of the Japan Ceramic Association.

Death

He passed away on November 3, 1970.

Interest in Arts

He had a deep interest in the arts and, together with his younger brother Saburo Matsukata, supported artists, including Kishida Ryūsei, and was active in collecting artworks.

References

No detailed footnotes are provided.

Bibliography

Kasukai Kankei Daisei Editorial Committee, "Heisei New Revised Genealogy of Nobility Families, Volume 2," Yamakawa Shuppansha, 1996.

External Links

Morimura Toyo-kai Foundation, Japan Ceramic Association