Question

What kind of education did Mikimoto Kokichi receive?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

He left school at the age of 13 and sold vegetables to support his family. Seeing the pearl divers of Ise unloading their treasures at the shore in his childhood started his fascination with pearls. At the age of 20, Mikimoto noticed the many flaws of pearls as he judged a pearl exhibition in 1878.

Namesakes: Mikimoto Pearl Island

Founded: Mikimoto Pharmaceuticals

Born: 25 January 1858, Toba