Yamada Yoshio
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- Japanese: 山田芳男 (Yamada Yoshio)
Yamada Yoshio was the first person from Aichi prefecture to travel to North America. He is considered a pioneer in immigration, and is sometimes referred to as "Marujima Columbus." A monument to him stands in Aisai City, in Aichi prefecture.
References
- Aisai-shi megurutto (愛西市めぐるっと) tourism pamphlet, Aisai City, Aichi prefecture.
