During this time he also became a leader among Japanese Christian immigrants in the Bay Area , helping to establish San Francisco 's first Japanese Methodist Episcopal church , organizing the San Francisco Christian Federation , and eventually becoming president of the Fukuinkai . After the 1906 earthquake , Abiko led relief efforts aimed at Japanese immigrants . He also played an active role in protesting the Gentlemen 's Agreement of 1907 , which placed heavy restrictions on further Japanese immigration
1906 earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Kyutaro Abiko