Born in 1982 in Osaka, Japan. Graduated from Tokyo Geijutsu Daigaku (University of Arts in Tokyo, 2007).

Currently studying at the Rostock University of Music and Theatre in Germany as a Yamaha Music Foundation scholarship student, under Prof. Bernd Zack.
Prizewinner of Japanese piano competitions. Won 1st prize at the Romanian Music Competition in Tokyo, 3rd prize at the 1st International S. Seiler Piano Competition in Japan (2005),
5th prize at the 11th International F. Schubert Piano Competition in Dortmund, Germany (2007),
2nd prize at the 4rd International F. Liszt Piano Competition in Wroclaw, Poland (2008).
Performed recitals throughout Japan, and also gave concerts in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Italy.