Background
Born in Fukushima Prefecture. Graduated from Waseda University (1930). Kamekichi Ogata, Dean of Nihon University's Faculty of Arts, is his younger brother.
Born in Fukushima Prefecture. Graduated from Waseda University (1930). Kamekichi Ogata, Dean of Nihon University's Faculty of Arts, is his younger brother.
Became a librarian in the Imperial Library (1935-46). Was conferred a doctorate, L.L.D. (1950), and the following year returned to his alma mater as professor. Is a brilliant scholar in Kyokuyömedieval and modern education.