# Takashi Sakai

_Japanese general and war criminal (1887-1946)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Takashi Sakai  was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, known for his role as Governor of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 October 1887 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kamo district ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P19))
- **Died:** 30 September 1946 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P570))
- **Place of death:** Nanjing ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P27))
- **Occupation:** military personnel; war criminal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P106))
- **Education:** Army War College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P69))
- **Positions held:** Governor of Hong Kong ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Rising Sun; Order of the Sacred Treasure; Military Medal of Honor; Inter-Allied Victory Medals; Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350#P166))

## Questions

**When was Takashi Sakai born?**  
Takashi Sakai was born on 18 October 1887 in Kamo district.

**What positions has Takashi Sakai held?**  
Positions held by Takashi Sakai include: Governor of Hong Kong.

**Where did Takashi Sakai study?**  
Takashi Sakai was educated at Army War College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Takashi Sakai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takashi_Sakai) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q705350](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705350) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sakai Takashi.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sakai_Takashi.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Takashi Sakai". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/takashi-sakai. Retrieved 14 November 2026.