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Sugiura Mutsuo
| Birth Place | Nakanomati-mura, Hamana-gun (Nakano-machi, Higashi-ku) |
|---|---|
| Birth | 1918 |
| Death | 1986 |
Overview
Sugiura invented the gastrocamera.
Biography
Sugiura developed the camera to fulfill the need from a surgeon in Tokyo University Hospital, Uji Tatsurō. He succeeded on producing it in 1950 after researches and developments on rubber tubes, compact flash lights, lenses, and more.
Reference
“Hamamatsu Sangyōshi" (the History of Hamamatsu's Industry)
“Project X Daiikkan Shūnen no Gyakutengeki” (Project X vol.1 Tenacious Come-from-Behind Wining Story)
“Hikaru Hekiga” (Shining Mural)
“Project X Gan wo Sagashidase – Kanzen Kokusan-Ikamera Kaihatsu” (Project X Find Cancer- Absolute Japan Made Gestrocamera).DVD
Visited
Nakanomachi Elementary School (the Prizes Corner).