Eikichi Araki

Eikichi Araki was a Japanese businessman and a central banker. He was the 17th and 19th Governor of the Bank of Japan.

Early life

Araki was born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Career

Araki was Governor of the Bank of Japan from October 9, 1945 to June 1, 1946 and again from December 11, 1954 to November 30, 1956. He also served as the Japanese Ambassador to the United States from 1952 until 1953.