born in 1934 Tokyo, Japan
died in 1991 Tokyo, Japan

. studied architecture at Tokyo Polytechnic until 1953.
. after graduation, worked for the Japanese furniture manufacturer Teikokukizai for one year.
. studied interior decoration at the Kuwazawa Institute of Design until 1956.
. worked for the Maysuya department store in Tokyo between 1957-1963.
. in 1965, founded his own design studio in Tokyo.
. in 1970, became ...