Kichitaro Riujin
He was born on 3 August 1888. He was a self-employed carpenter. His family includes Hana Riujin (mother; nee Hana Shiozaki), Tomozo Riujin [possibly Tomoza Riujin] (father), Toshiya Riujin [also listed as Toshie Riujin] (wife; in Japan), Tarumi Riujin [also listed as Terumi Riujin] (daughter; in Japan), and Hiroshi Riujin (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 273 [Roebuck] Road, Rural Route, No. 4, New Westminster, BC. Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Kichitaro |
| Surname | Riujin |
| Regularized Name | Kichitaro Riujin |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7645 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kaslo, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
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