Seishirō Itagaki 1885 – 1948

Biography

Seishirō Itagaki was born on January 21, 1885, in Numakunai, Japan. Over the course of his life, he rose to prominence as a Japanese general, dedicating himself to military service during a transformative period in his nation’s history. His career and decisions during this era would leave a lasting mark on Japan’s twentieth-century trajectory.

On December 23, 1948, Itagaki’s life came to an end at Sugamo Prison, where he was executed by hanging. His death marked the conclusion of a tumultuous chapter in Japanese history, following the nation’s defeat in World War II and the subsequent Allied occupation. In recognition of his place in history, Itagaki was interred at the Grave of the Seven Martyrs in Higashihazu-chō, Japan, where he rests alongside others who met similar fates during this pivotal period.