【英語で読む】JAPANESE SAMURAI / Shibasaburō Kitasato | JapanUp! Magazine

Father of Modern Japanese Medicine: Developing Countermeasures Against Infectious Diseases
Among the countries in the world, Japan has a relatively low rate of cashless transactions. Still a cash powerhouse, Japan’s bills are set to undergo a redesign for the first time in 20 years. The new bill is scheduled to be issued on July 3, 2024. The 10,000 yen bill will feature a portrait of Shibusawa Eiichi, the 5,000 yen bill will have Tsuda Umeko, and finally, the 1,000 yen bill will feature a picture of Kitasato Shibasaburō, who will be highlighted in this Samurai edition.

Shibasaburō will replace Hideyo Noguchi, the current design of the 1,000 yen banknote. Before introducing Shibasaburō, let us briefly explain why Hideyo Noguchi was chosen. He was selected because many people recognized him as someone who contributed to the world of medicine by advancing research on a virus (yellow fever) spreading worldwide・・・

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