Toshio Ōtsu

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Toshio Ōtsu (Japanese: 大津敏男) (October 26, 1893 – December 27, 1958) was the last Director of the Karafuto Agency (1943 – November 11, 1947). After the end of his tenure, the Agency was abolished with the incorporation of Karafuto into the Soviet Union. He was Governor of Saitama Prefecture (1942–1943). He was a graduate of the University of Tokyo. After the defeat of the Empire of Japan in World War II, he was interned by the Soviet authorities.

Preceded by Governor of Saitama Prefecture
1942–1943
Succeeded by
Kaneomi Sudo
Preceded by Director of the Karafuto Agency
1943–1947
Succeeded by
Agency abolished, cession of prefecture