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Sun Yat-sen, Umeya Shokichi and Nagasaki
Umeya Shokichi (1868-1934) was a Nagasaki-born businessman.
Sun Yat-sen was the central leader of the Xinhai Revolution, the starting point for the modernization of China. Umeya provided material and moral support to Sun throughout his life and was a core Japanese presence providing him with support. This was in keeping with a promise Umeya made when he was young: “You supply the army and I will provide financial support.”
The characteristics of Nagasaki, which historically has had strong ties with China, gave rise to Umeya’s excellent international sensibilities and spirit of enterprise. His wife Toku, who was born on the Iki Island of Nagasaki, also supported the two men’s friendship that transcended national borders.
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The Nagasaki Museum of Modern-Era Exchange, Sun Yat-sen & Umeya Shokichi
This museum teaches visitors about the cordial friendship between Sun Yat-sen and Umeya Shokichi through various exhibits, tablets and videos.
Location: 4-27 Matsugaemachi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki
PH: 095-827-8746 (The Nagasaki Museum of Modern-Era Exchange, Sun Yat-sen & Umeya Shokichi)
Website: The Nagasaki Museum of Modern-Era Exchange, Sun Yat-sen & Umeya Shokichi
http://www.nmhc.jp/museum_hsb/english.html
Transportation: 3 min walk from “Oura Church” tram stop, or 1 min walk from “Glover Garden” bus stop
Approx. 5 min from Kyushu Odan Expressway Nagasaki-Oita Line Nagasaki Interchange
Parking: Unavailable