was a Japanese

Japanese people

The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...

 businessman, central banker and the 3rd Governor of the Bank of Japan

Bank of Japan

is the central bank of Japan. The Bank is often called for short. It has its headquarters in Chuo, Tokyo.-History:Like most modern Japanese institutions, the Bank of Japan was founded after the Meiji Restoration...

 (BOJ). He was created a Baron; and he was a member of Japan's House of Peers

House of Peers (Japan)

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Career

Kawada's career was closely associated with Iwasaki Yatarō, the founder of Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi

The Mitsubishi Group , Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company that consists of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand, trademark and legacy...

; and he was a key figure in the development of Mitsubishi's management structure. He also played a key role in the early years of Nippon Yusen

Nippon Yusen

Japan-based or NYK Line, is one of the largest shipping companies in the world. It is a core Mitsubishi company. The company has its headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo.-1870-1900:...

(NYK).

Kawada was Governor of the Bank of Japan from from September 3, 1889 – November 7, 1896.