13 Facts About Fusaye Ichikawa

Fusaye Ichikawa was a key supporter of women's suffrage in Japan, and her activism was partially responsible for the extension of the franchise to women in 1945.

Fusaye Ichikawa attended the Aichi Women's Teacher Academy with the intention of becoming a primary school teacher.

The organization, under Fusaye Ichikawa's leadership, campaigned for changes in Japanese laws prohibiting the participation of women in politics.

Two years later, Fusaye Ichikawa traveled to the United States, intent on making contact with American women's suffrage leader Alice Paul.

Fusaye Ichikawa worked closely with Shigeri Yamataka, who went on to be elected to the House of Councillors.

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Fusaye Ichikawa's efforts, coupled with the requirements of the Potsdam Declaration, resulted in full suffrage for women in November 1945.

Fusaye Ichikawa served as trustee of the Great Japan Women's Association, which coordinated the efforts of private support organizations.

Fusaye Ichikawa returned to politics after the occupation ended, and was elected to the Diet in 1953 as a representative of Tokyo.

Fusaye Ichikawa continued to focus on issues important to women, as well as electoral reforms.

Fusaye Ichikawa was re-elected twice, but failed in her next re-election bid, and left office in 1971.

In 1974 the then 81-year-old Fusaye Ichikawa was asked to run again, and earned a fourth term in the Diet.

Fusaye Ichikawa was re-elected to the House of Councillors in 1980, with the highest number of votes from the national constituency.

Fusaye Ichikawa was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1974 for her efforts in support of social equality.