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Originally Posted by msLondon  Does anyone know much about Ume Mikimoto? |
I went to see Kokichi Mikimoto 150th anniversary exhibition in Ginza Tokyo last week.
Just heard some story about Ume that I can share with you all.
July 11, 1893 Kokichi and Ume was checking to see their Akoya , Ume picked one up from cage and found first semi-round pearl inside the shell, she is the first person who found succeded cultured semi -round pearl.
When Kokichi had hard time carring debts, Ume was operating their own noodles shop supporting Kokichi and also helped his work. 3 years later Ume died.Withou her help, Kokichi couldn't succeeded.