title: Masao Okahara
text: # Masao Okahara
  
  Masao Okahara (Japanese: 岡原昌男; April 1, 1909 – July 14, 1994) was the 8th Chief Justice of Japan (1977–1979). He was graduate of the University of Tokyo. He was a recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun.
  
  | Preceded byEkizo Fujibayashi | Chief Justice of Japan 1977–1979 | Succeeded byTakaaki Hattori |
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