Born in 1978 in Furano City, Hokkaido. He joined the national team while attending Sapporo Daiichi High School. In 1996, he competed in the FIS World Cup slalom at Breckenridge, USA.
He participated competing in the National Technical Championships (Gijutsu-sen) in 2000. He won back-to-back titles in 2007 and 2008, and claimed his third victory in 2014. He still actively competes in the Technical Championships! While connecting with skiers from various fields, he dedicates himself to ""Yukiiku"" (Snow Education) activities, sharing the appeal of skiing without boundaries and the wonders of snow with everyone from children to adults.
He promotes the attractions of ski resorts across Hokkaido through his YouTube channel ""Zuru Tube.