Background
Masao Nagaoka was born in Nagasaki, Japan in 1897.
Masao Nagaoka was born in Nagasaki, Japan in 1897.
Graduated from Science Department of Tokyo University in 1922.
Entered Nihon Kogaku Kogyo Raisha (Japan Optical Industry Company) and became its director in 1944 and then president in 1947. Holds additional posts of director of Optical & Glass Industry Association, permanent director of Nikkeiren (Federation of Japan Employers’ Associations) and director of Hatsumei Kyokai (Invention Association) and Nihon Kikai Yushutsu Kumiai (Japan Machinery Export Union).