1972 Born in Osaka, Japan
1993 Took first trip to California
1997 Started working as a surf photographer
2004 Returned to Japan
2008 Became a freelance photographer again
2009 Motivated to turn back to surf photography thanks to a promotional video shoot for Casual Brand called ROIAL
2012 Appeared in an episode of “Korduroy TV,” a popular American blog
2014 Released the short film starring pro-surfer Tyler Warren, “WET DREAM”
2016 Was interviewed for a full-length feature in the surfing magazine “The Surfer’s Journal 25.2”
2017 Held a photo exhibition called “Nostalgic Summer” at Pilgrim Surf + Supply in Shibuya, Tokyo
2018 Published first photo collection book, “Authentic Wave”
2020 Released a short film, “California Soul”
2022 Organized Single Fin Study Group “SFSG” on various surf communities in Japan
2024 Collaboration with modern artist Barry McGee’s exhibition, “OLDE IFFV” at Isetan Shinjuku
2025 Published feature article “Nothing More. Nothing Less.” on The Surfer’s Journal 34.2