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, also known as Uryu Iwa , was a noted Japanese social worker during the Meiji period .. social worker. social worker. Meiji period. Meiji period. Iwako was born in Kitakata , Fukushima , to a merchant family of the Aizu domain .. Aizu. Aizu. She lost her parents at age 9 , and was looked after by grandparents .. After becoming widowed , she devoted her life to helping poor and orphans , took the lead in building hospitals , and contributed to improving the living conditions of Tokyo 's average citizens .. A statue in her honor was dedicated in Asakusa in April 1901 .. Asakusa. Asakusa. Category  : Japanese social workers. Category  :1829 births. Category  :1897 deaths. Category  : People from Aizu. Aizu. Aizu