Background
Kei was born in 1895, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Kei was born in 1895, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Served with Yamashita Kisen Kaisha (Steamship Company), Asano Zosen Kaisha (Shipbuilding Company) and Asano Dozoku Kaisha. Later transferred to Nihon Hume Pipe Company in 1927 and became its manager in 1930, director in 1935, managing director and senior managing director and then president.
Held additional posts of chairman of Koatsu Konkurito Seihin Kenkyukai (High Pressure Concrete Products Research Society) and president of Asahi Concrete Industry Company.