The Arisaka rifle was designed by Colonel Arisaka Nariakira (有坂 成章; 1852–1915), who was later promoted to lieutenant general and also received the title of baron from Emperor Meiji, in 1907.
Arisaka-riflen blev designet af Oberst Arisaka Nariakira (有坂 成章; 1852–1915), der senere blev forfremmet til Generalløjtnant, og fik titlen Baron af Meiji-kejseren i 1907.