Born in Kobe in 1962, he went on to study music at Tokyo University of the Arts. These days he works as a composer and producer, creating music for everything from TV shows and commercials to music videos and various artists.
He's a die-hard Hanshin Tigers fan and part of the music unit Takatora. His musical influences lean toward sophisticated jazz-fusion territory—he's into Steely Dan and Pat Metheny—though he also admires Hans Zimmer's film scoring work. Beyond music, he's a sports fan with a soft spot for legendary athletes like Roberto Carlos, Ayrton Senna, and Randy Bass.
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