# Rensuke Isogai

_Japanese general (1886–1967)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Rensuke Isogai  was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army and Governor of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation from 20 February 1942 to 24 December 1944.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 3 September 1886 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sasayama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P19))
- **Died:** 6 June 1967 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P570))
- **Place of death:** Ichinomiya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan; Empire of Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P27))
- **Occupation:** military personnel; governor; administrator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P106))
- **Education:** Army War College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P69))
- **Positions held:** Governor of Hong Kong (20 February 1942 – 24 December 1944) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class; Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class; Order of the United Glory; Order of the Auspicious Clouds; Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129#P166))

## Questions

**When was Rensuke Isogai born?**  
Rensuke Isogai was born on 3 September 1886 in Sasayama.

**What positions has Rensuke Isogai held?**  
Positions held by Rensuke Isogai include: Governor of Hong Kong (1942–1944).

**Where did Rensuke Isogai study?**  
Rensuke Isogai was educated at Army War College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Rensuke Isogai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rensuke_Isogai) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q660129](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q660129) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Lieut. Gen. Rensuke Isogai.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lieut._Gen._Rensuke_Isogai.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Rensuke Isogai". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/rensuke-isogai. Retrieved 6 November 2026.