Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1960, he originally worked in precious metal craftsmanship. After encountering netsuke, he became fascinated by the ability to carve and decorate every surface in 360 degrees, and began creating works in 1997. His style is characterized by precise realism combined with stylization and anthropomorphism, and he values carving a deeply imagined motif in a single, focused flow. Blending classical subjects with a contemporary sensibility, he continues to pursue a unique form of expression.
