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Takuji Yamashita
Takuji Yamashita (1874-1959), born in Yawatahama on Ehime,Shikoku, Japan, is considered as an early 20th century civil rights pioneer. In spite of imposing social and legal barriers, he directly challenged three of America's major barriers against Asians: citizenship, joining a profession, and owning land.
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