Born in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The owner-chef of the Michelin-starred Ristorante TOKUYOSHI in Milan. Only 10 months after opening, he was honored as a Michelin-starred chef, becoming the first Japanese chef in Italy to achieve this prestigious recognition. He is a leading figure who interprets and elevates Japanese culinary culture with his sophisticated international sensibility.

He will oversee all aspects of the YELLOW TIGER CAFÉ at HOTEL Onitsuka Tiger.