1918. 3. 13 Born in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
1938. 4. Joined Olympus Optical Co.,Ltd.
1949. 5. Started developing the gastroscope
1950. 11. Developed the first model of the gastroscope
1953. 11 Received the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation Award
1954. 5 Received the Asahi Newspaper Award at the 50th anniversary of the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation
1958. 4. Started Sugiura Laboratory, Inc.
1986. 8. 26 Deceased