Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1970. Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 1993, and completed a master's degree specializing in lacquerware at the same institution in 1995. Based at a studio in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, he is a lacquer artist known for handling every stage of production himself, from shaping the wooden base to applying the final coat. He creates everyday tableware characterized by simple, modern forms that highlight the textures of lacquer and wood, often accented with inlaid tin or copper.