Ninomiya Sontoku

Ninomiya Sontoku (二宮 尊徳; 1787 – 1856) was an 19th century Japanese agricultural leader.

Born in a poor farmer family with a name of Kinjiro, Sontoku studied on his own as he worked hard for his family. A name Sontoku was given to him for his accomplishment. Later in his life was recruited by various daimyo to run village restoration projects. He is generally regarded even to this day as a symbol of hardwork and perseverance.

See also

• Ninomiya Kinjiro