In 2009, he became the first Japanese to win Rostropovich International Cello Competition. He has won every competition he has participated in so far.
His overwhelming performances have earned him strong support from composers and fellow performers, and he has also been praised by the world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa. As one of Japan's leading cellists, he has engaged in international activities, performing with not only major orchestras in Japan but also orchestras from all over the world.
Graduated from the Geneva Conservatory in Switzerland and the Kronberg Academy in Germany.
He is also active in recording, and the European and American release of "Elgar: Cello Concerto" with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Dausgaard has been
The group is also gaining recognition overseas, having won the OPUS KLASSIK2021 award, one of the most prestigious awards in the European classical music world.
The instrument used is a 1698 A. Stradivarius "Cholmondeley" loaned to him by Ueno Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.