Born in Yokohama in 1960
Influenced by Christian teachers and friends at Sophia University (Jochi Daigaku), Tokyo
Baptized at Kibogaoka Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1980
Graduated from Sophia Univ. in 1983 (Bachelor of Laws)
Accepted as Ministerial Candidate by Japan Presbytery
Given theological education at Tokyo Union Thological Seminary (1983-1987) (M.Div)
Licensed (to preach) by the presbytery in 1987
Sent by the presbytery to engage in a new church development project (Kaitaku Dendo) in a small country town at a western foot of Mt.Fuji (1987-1990).
Ordained by the presbytery in 1988.

Worked at the presbyterial office as Office Dierector (1990-1991)
Studied at Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee, USA (1991-1992)
Launched the mission in Higashi Yamato, Tokyo in 1993

Lives in the church with his spouse Yumi and their two children, Ken and Manna.

Soccer!!!
Loves to watch soccer (especially Yokohama Marinos in J-League and Japan national team)
Also loves to enjoy walking and trekking
Interested in Christian liturgy and music
Favorite musicians: Eric Clapton, B.B.King(great!), Jackson Brown, Jewel, Carly Simon...........

Love of Africa
Dreams to visit Uganda someday to meet his friends.
His family and Megumi Church sponsors Justine and Simon Peter at Christian Family Helpers.Inc. in Kampala.
Hopes to make a male friend with those who are in Uganda or interested in Christian ministries in Uganda.