1951
Born in Shizuoka
1979
Moves to the U.S.; Turned freelance and opened a studio in New York City
1987
Returned to Japan
Individual exhibition 'RETRATO'
1990
Individual exhibition 'UP' at the Hanae MORI Open Gallery
1993
Photo Collection 'LA CACHÉE BEAUTÉ'
2000
Individual exhibition 'SERENITY' Idee Shop
2005
Individual exhibition 'WABANA' at Ema - Daikanyama

Awards
1991
New York ADC Special Award in the International Section
LION '92 Award
1993
Mainichi Advertising Design Award for Excellence
Fuji Sankei Group Advertising Award
1995
The 38th Japan Magazine Advertising Awards Gold Medal
1996
The 39th Japan Magazine Advertising Awards Gold Medal
1997
New York Festival Print Advertising Award
London International Advertising Award in the CF Section
1998
The 6th Mexican Poster Biennale Awards Gold Medal
The 9th Asia-Pacific Advertising Awards Bronze Medal
1999
New York Festival Print Section Silver Medal
The 42nd Japan Magazine Advertising Awards Gold Medal
2000
The 53rd Dentsu Advertising Award for Excellence
2001
Nikkei Advertising Award for the Corporate Brand Section
2003
China Times Asia Pacific Advertising Awards Silver Medal
2004
The 57th Dentsu Advertising Award for Excellence in Public Advertising