Recognized as a Holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Makie)
Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon

Studied under Oba Shogyo (Living National Treasure) and has mastered various traditional urushi coating techniques.
Creating a new world of makie through various techniques including raised makie decoration, original makie techniques, polished makie, and decoration using mother-of-pearl, metal chips (hyomon), egg shell, etc.