Named in memory of Ruikou Kuroiwa (1862–1920), a great scholar, translator and commentator of the Meiji and Taisho eras. Among the best of his translations of western works are “Mask of red-hot iron”, “Ghost tower” and “King of Cavern”. He was born in Aki city, on the western side of which the Geisei Station is situated. The name Geisei {see planet  (2571)} actually means “West side of Aki city”. (M 16247) _ _.