, also known as , was a Japanese journalist, novelist and translator. He founded Yorozu Chà Âhà  in 1892, which soon became one of Japan's largest newspapers. He translated more than 100 French and English language novels into the Japanese language.
In 1919, while on his way to the Paris Peace Conference, Kuroiwa met with Madam C. J. Walker of the International League for Darker People to discuss a shared strategy at the conference.
His Dharma name, which he chose himself, was Kuroiwain Shà «roku Ruikà  Chà «ten Koji (é»Â岩é¢å¨å Âæ¶Âé¦Â忠天屠士).