I started mountain bike racing when I was 10 years old. In 2003, I was picked to join the Junior National Team in Japan for the World Championships. I graduated from International Nature and Outdoor Activity college, where I studied Mountain Biking for 3 years. After graduation, I started racing with Bridgestone Cycle as my first Pro contract for the past 5 years. In 2012, I will be joining Specialized, and re-start with a refreshed mind.

Currently the defending Japanese National XC Mountain Bike Champion