Shoichi Sakata : His Life, the Sakata Model and His Achievements(The Jubilee of the Sakata Model)

The Sakata model was but one aspect of Shoichi Sakata's life and achievements. To better understand the context in which the model was developed, this paper outlines various aspects of his career, from family background and education, scientific work, friendship with Mituo Taketani, involvement in policymaking, and role of the Elementary Particle Theory Group. It is only then that we can truly appreciate the Sakata model and Sakata's importance to Japan.