Background
Matsuhei was born in 1904, in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
Matsuhei was born in 1904, in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
He began practicing law then served successively as senior managing director of Dai-Tokyo (Greater Tokyo) Railway Company and director of Toyama Cement, Kokusai Kogyo (Industrial), Niitomi and Matsuo companies. Founded Toa (East Asia) Special Steel Manufacturing Company in 1938 and became its senior managing director and then president. President of Toa Sangyo (Industrial) Company, Ltd. and director of Horse Owners' Association.
He was elected to House of Representatives in 1952.