(1976, Japan) He studied at the art school in Osaka. As his graduation project, he founded the production company Midnight Child Theatre with four other students. Their first project was Hazy Life (1999), which has been screened at various international film festivals. La La La at Rock Bottom is his tenth feature film.

Filmography

La La La at Rock Bottom (2014),Tamako in Moratorium (2013), A Gentle Breeze in the Village (2007), The Matsugane Potshot Affair (2007), Linda Linda Linda (2005), Hazy Life (2000)