Tanaka Hisashige

Tanaka Hisashige (田中久重), also known as Tanaka Hisashige and sometimes referred to as the "Thomas Edison of Japan," was a prominent Japanese inventor and businessman during the late Edo period and early Meiji period. He was born in 1799 and passed away in 1881. Tanaka was known for his contributions to various fields, particularly in the development of mechanical devices and technology.