SHIMOSE, Masuchika (TOKYO), Prof, of Applied Chemistry; 6.. Dec. 1C, 1859; m. Katsuchiyo Numi. Educ.: Imperial College of Engineering, Tokyo. Was associated with Imperial Printing Department, 1884-87 and greatly improved methods of manufacturing printing ink and pigments; transferred to Naval Arsenal, 1887, where remained as Superintendent of Ammunition Department until 1990; meanwhile completed researches in connection with explosives, and his compound was adopted in June, 1893, by Japanese Navy which gave it name Shimose Powder; for his services was granted a decoration and sum of money; travelled through Europe and America, 1898; received the title of "Kogakuhakushi" from Minister of Education, 1899; Shimose Powder Factory was established at Takinogawa near Oji, and was appointed Superintendent, 1899; has been granted gold medal by Kogakukai (Engineering Soc.) for his invention; frequently appointed Commissioner for Domestic Exhibitions. Decorations: 4th Order Rising Sun. Address: 110, Hakusan-Gotenmachi, Koishikawa, Tokyo.