Born into a sake-brewing family in Mikage village, Settsu (Kobe).
While studying at the University of Tokyo, he learned jūjutsu to build his strength.
Reforming jūjutsu into jūdō, he opened the Kōdōkan in a room of a Tokyo temple.
He became principal of the Tokyo Higher Normal School, long training teachers.
He became the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee.
He led Japan's first Olympic team as its head at the Stockholm Games.
He secured the decision to hold the 1940 Olympics in Tokyo.
He died of illness aboard ship returning from an international meeting.
Komura JutarōUeki EmoriMikimoto KōkichiTsubouchi ShōyōŌyama SutematsuUchimura KanzōTanabe SakurōMori Ōgai
People of the Meiji period ・ People by period
Based on facts found in textbooks and biographies. Uncertain points are marked as such.