| 1969 | Born in Nagoya, Japan |
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| 1987-1992 | Tsukuba University, Art&Design Dpt. |
| 1992-1996 | TOYO GLASS Co.,Ltd., Designer |
| 1996-1998 | Royal College of Art(RCA MA), UK |
| 1999-2000 | Artist in residence, Drumcroon, Wigan, UK |
| 2000 | Artist in residence, University of Central Lancashire, UK Part time lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, UK |
| 2001 | Part time lecturer, Surrey Institute of Arts and Design, UK Craft Coucil Setting Up Grant, UK |
| 2003 | Jerwood Prize Shortlisted, UK |
| 2004 | Artist in residence, North Lands Creative Glass, Scotland |