My grandfather was born in Tochigi-ken. His name is Tomekichi Nakane. Unfortunately we do not know a lot about him. He was born Dec. 13, 1893. He was sold to an Acobatic Troupe when he was only 3 or 4. He came to America with this troupe "Namba Troupe" in October of 1905 on the Empress of China. He stayed with the Troupe until 1918. He died in 1935 when my mother was only 12. We never knew if he had other brothers and sisters.
The only thing he had for his birth place was Tochigi-ken and mothers name Rin born in Tokyo.
Any advise concerning my search for family is greatly appreciated.