1969, born in Kagoshima-city.
1992, won the 1st prize and grand prize at The 9th JAPAN WIND AND PERCUSSION COMPETITION. Performed "Symphonic Variants / J.Curnow" (Orchestra acc. / World premiere).
Jul. 1993, had a solo recital in Tokyo.
1995, released a CD "Fantastic Euphonium" from CROWN RECORD. Inc..
Performed on the radio (NHK-FM).
Jun. 1995, he is invited as a guest at International Tuba Euphonium Conference (ITEC) in Chicago, and had a solo recital.
Aug. 1995, won the "Buffet Crampon Award".
1997, awarded "Euphonium of the Year".
Won the 1st prize at competition in France.
Recent, solo euphonium player at Air Central Band of the Japan Air Self Defense Force.

Sagittarius
Blood type = O

Studied euphonium under T.Suzuki, T.Miura, K.Tsuyuki and S.Mead.

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