Ôyama was born on [[1912]]/11/2, in [[Nakagusuku]] Village, on [[Okinawa Island]]. He moved to Canada in 1927, but returned to Okinawa after World War II, settling in [[Naha]] and pursuing a career as a businessman. He later became a notable philanthropist. | Ôyama was born on [[1912]]/11/2, in [[Nakagusuku]] Village, on [[Okinawa Island]]. He moved to Canada in 1927, but returned to Okinawa after World War II, settling in [[Naha]] and pursuing a career as a businessman. He later became a notable philanthropist. |