1967　Born in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture
1990　Became a woodworking furniture craftsman
1992　While working, studied integrated wood and lacquer techniques under Kenkichi Kuroda (until 1996)
1995　Apprenticed at Iguchi Woodworks, specializing in Kyoshimono (traditional Kyoto cabinetry)
2004　Became independent
2005　First selected for the 79th Kokuten Exhibition, Crafts Division

【 Group Exhibition 】

2010　Exhibited in “11 Contemporary Japanese Craftsmen” at Salone del Mobile, Milan, Italy

【 Award 】

2007　Awarded the Kokkakai Prize at the 81st Kokuten Exhibition, Crafts Division