is a Japanese former figure skater. He is the 1977 and 1979-1981 Japanese national champion. His highest placement at the World Championships was fourth, in 1981. He placed ninth at the 1980 Winter Olympics. He was coached by Frank Carroll.
After retirement from competitive skating, he was employed by Dentsu, an advertising agency. In addition, he worked as a skating consultant for NHK until 2006.
Results Event 75–76 76–77 77–78 78–79 79–80 80–81 81–82 Winter Olympics 9th World Championships 7th 6th 8th 4th 9th Skate Canada 1st NHK Trophy 2nd 1st 1st Nebelhorn Trophy 1st St. Gervais 2nd Japan Championships 3rd 3rd 3rd 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st
References
Skatabase: 1980 Winter Olympics - Men Skatabase: 1970s Worlds - Men Skatabase: 1980s Worlds - Men Japanese Nationals - Men's Singles Results