Otohiko Ichiki (市来 乙彦, Ichiki Otohiko, May 7, 1872 – February 19, 1954) was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 10th Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

Early life

Ichiki was born in Kagoshima Prefecture.[1]

Career

In 1922-1923, Ichiki was briefly Finance Minister in the cabinet of Katō Tomosaburō.[2] As head of the Ministry of Finance, he was cautious in response to unsettled financial situation.[3] Ichiki was Governor of the Bank of Japan from September 5, 1923 through May 10, 1927.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ Bank of Japan (BOJ), 10th Governor
  2. ^ Metzler, Mark. (2006). Lever of Empire: the International Gold Standard and the Crisis of Liberalism in Prewar Japan, p. 141., p. 141, at Google Books
  3. ^ James, Harold et al. (2002). The Role of Banks in the Interwar Economy, p. 254., p. 254, at Google Books
  4. ^ BOJ, List of Governors.

References

  • Metzler, Mark. (2006). Lever of Empire: the International Gold Standard and the Crisis of Liberalism in Prewar Japan. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520244207; OCLC 469841628
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Finance
1922–1923 		Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by Governor of the Bank of Japan
1928–1935 		Succeeded by