Kohsaburo Iesaka
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was a Japanese Christian physician who headed the Miyako Nanseien Sanatorium
(1933–1938) and Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium
(1947–1951). The church he created as "Yomigaerino Kai" still remains in the Miyako Nanseien Sanatorium, as well a
s a church of Nippon Sei Ko Kai
and a catholic church.
Miyako Nanseien Sanatorium
Miyako Nanseien Sanatorium, is a sanatorium for leprosy and ex-leprosy patients at Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa-ken, Japan starting in 1931.-Background:...
(1933–1938) and Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium
Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium
Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium, is a sanatorium for leprosy patients or ex-leprosy patients at Sumuide, Nago, Okinawa, Japan starting in 1938.-major changes:...
(1947–1951). The church he created as "Yomigaerino Kai" still remains in the Miyako Nanseien Sanatorium, as well a
s a church of Nippon Sei Ko Kai
Nippon Sei Ko Kai
The Nippon Sei Ko Kai , abbreviated as NSKK, or the Anglican Church in Japan, is the religious body in the Province of Japan of the Anglican Communion....
and a catholic church.
Life
- In 1878, he was born in Niigata PrefectureNiigata Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshū on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata. The name "Niigata" literally means "new lagoon".- History :...
. After graduation from the English Political Course of Waseda UniversityWaseda University, abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...
, he graduated from Kumamoto Medical School in 1906. In 1922, he became a medical officer of the Okinawa PrefectureOkinawa Prefectureis one of Japan's southern prefectures. It consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over long, which extends southwest from Kyūshū to Taiwan. Okinawa's capital, Naha, is located in the southern part of Okinawa Island...
. He was nominated the director of Miyako Nanseien SanatoriumMiyako Nanseien SanatoriumMiyako Nanseien Sanatorium, is a sanatorium for leprosy and ex-leprosy patients at Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa-ken, Japan starting in 1931.-Background:...
in October 1933. For private reason, he left the sanatorium in 1938. Between 1946 and 1951, he was the director of Okinawa Airakuen SanatoriumOkinawa Airakuen SanatoriumOkinawa Airakuen Sanatorium, is a sanatorium for leprosy patients or ex-leprosy patients at Sumuide, Nago, Okinawa, Japan starting in 1938.-major changes:...
. In 1952, he died.
His address when assuming the post
- Previously, the directors of the sanatorium came from the Police Section of the Okinawa Prefecture, and he was the first physician-director. "As the director of this sanatorium, I will treat your diseased body as well as your soul, and thereby, will let your walk on the road of light, and let you be brought to life (Yomigaeru) through God. I will do my best.
Iesaka and Christianity at Miyako
- In 1934, Nakakaneku, who was under the influence of Keisai AokiKeisai Aokiwas a Japanese missionary who virtually paved the way to the establishment of Hansen's disease sanatorium Kunigami-Airakuen, Okinawa, Japan. At age 16, he developed leprosy and later, under the leadershipof Hannah Riddell, he helped people with leprosy in Okinawa....
came to Miyako and Iesaka and Nakakaneku became friends. In 1935, 7 patients were babtized through Kanji Otobe who came from the church of Hannah RiddellHannah RiddellHannah Riddell was an English woman who devoted her life to the salvation of Hansen's disease patients in Japan.-Early life and her determination:...
. On April 25, 1935, an organization, "Yomigaeri No Kai", was formed with 20 Christians and 30 people interested in his religion. This church outlived the war.
Later
- He left the sanatorium in 1938 for private reasons. Between1946 and 1951, he became the director of Okinawa Airakuen SanatoriumOkinawa Airakuen SanatoriumOkinawa Airakuen Sanatorium, is a sanatorium for leprosy patients or ex-leprosy patients at Sumuide, Nago, Okinawa, Japan starting in 1938.-major changes:...
and he died in 1952.
Papers
- Report of medical examination for leprosy at Hisamatsu, Miyako(1939), Repura, 10, 148.
- At Kugai, 16 patients were found among 1,176 inhabitants and 14 patients at Matsubara among 1,525 inhabitants.
- Report of medical examination for leprosy in Yonaguni Island(1939), Repura 10,152.
- 35 patients were found and the density was 77.1 per 10,000 inhabitants. All patients were hospitalized.
His reputation in Miyako Nanseien Sanatorium
- He was popular with the patients since barbed wire fences and a special prison were not built.
In Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium
- Michiko Ito, a Christian nurse who worked with him in Okinawa Airakuen SanatoriumOkinawa Airakuen SanatoriumOkinawa Airakuen Sanatorium, is a sanatorium for leprosy patients or ex-leprosy patients at Sumuide, Nago, Okinawa, Japan starting in 1938.-major changes:...
said that he was a liberal person with a view against the segregation policy of leprosy patients. Iesaka persuaded those against leprosy patients into believing that they were also brothers and sisters, read the Bible and paid with his own pocket money for people with leprosy. He used to say that if the circumstances were good, and proper rest and food were available, leprosy will no appear. Ito made introvenous injections of Promin at the order of Iesaka.