Korekata Takahashi

Korekata Takahashi (March 14, 1877 – March 17, 1949) was a Japanese businessman, politician, and noble. He served as a shizoku (baron) member of the House of Peers.

## Biography

He was born in Tokyo Prefecture. He was the eldest son of the politician Kōsei Takahashi. After graduating from Gakushuin High School, he completed his studies at the University of Brussels in Belgium, majoring in political science and economics. When his father, Kōsei Takahashi, ran for the House of Representatives, Takahashi took a step back as head of the family to allow his father to run. On February 15, 1924, he inherited the family headship and was bestowed the peerage of shizoku (baron).

## Political and Career Overview

On July 10, 1932, he was elected as a baron (shizoku) member of the House of Peers, and he belonged to a study group. He remained in office until the abolition of the House of Peers on May 2, 1947.

He also held various positions, including: officer at Yokohama Grand Kin Bank’s London branch, president of Nippon Soda, president of Nippon Rika Kogyo, president of Nippon Seiko, president of Yamato Brewing, auditor of Tokyo Fire Insurance, member of the Central Wages Committee, and member of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation founding committee, among others.

## Family and Relatives

His wife was Aiko Takahashi (the second daughter of Tamekatsu Kuroki). His children include his eldest son, Kenichi Takahashi (a Hokkaido Diet member and owner of Takahashi Farm), and his second son, Yutaka Takahashi (a professional soccer player).

## Funeral and Burial

He is buried in Tama Reien (Tama Cemetery) located in Fuchu City, Tokyo (Plot: 9-1-1).

## References

- "Kioku-in Yōran (Type C)", revised December Showa 21 (1946), House of Peers Secretariat, 1947.

- Kasui-Kaikan Noble Family Lineage Great Compilation Editorial Committee, "Heisei Shinshū Kyu Kazoku Kakei Taisei," Vol. 2, Kasui-Kaikan, 1996.

- "The 100-Year History of Parliamentary System—Directory of House of Peers and House of Councillors Members," Ministry of Finance Printing Bureau, 1990.

- "Jinji Kōshinroku" (Personnel Directory), 14th edition, 1943.