Born and raised in Kumamoto, the southern part of Japan. When I reached the age of reason, I became fascinated with motorsports and music cultures. After high school, I graduated automotive tech college and became a professional auto mechanic. Photography had always been a passion, but only a hobby.

Later I moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to build a career as a mechanic, restorer of classic cars and custom motorcycle builder. In the meantime, the diversity of the city captivated me so I started photographing people. Capturing the personality of individuals in photographs became alluring so I began to transition into a full-time photographer , along with being a mechanic, which is how my unique career started. So I, introduce myself to you as a mechanic who gets his hands dirty and takes a photo with them.