Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Ino Tadataka

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Ino Tadataka

伊能忠敬
alternative words: Tadataka Ino, Inou Tadataka, Tadataka Inou
keywords: explorer , famous person , northern territory
related topics: Edo shogunate , Mamiya Rinzo
related web sites: http://www.sawara.com/tadataka/ , http://www.sokuryo.or.jp/kaishi/inou/inou1.html , http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~meibun/inouzu/inouzu-1.htm , http://www.izumishobo.co.jp/iode27-3a.htm
explanation: Born in 1745 in Chiba prefecture as a rich farmer, but thanks to his generous donation, he became a samurai. After retired at the age of 50, he went to Tokyo to learn astronomy and survey technique from Takahashi Yoshitoki. By his recommendation, Ino had been engaged by Edo shogunate as an official surveyor. He traveled for 17 years the whole Japan on foot to create a detailed map (Dai nihon enkai yochi zenzu) with scientific instruments. He died in 1818.