Born and raised in Japan in a land where there are only mountains, the sea was not part of my everyday life.
It wasn’t until my late 30s, when I was past the peak of my physical fitness, that I became interested in the sea and marine life.
Starting with a cheap camera and housing, underwater photography changed my way of life. I soon became a divemaster, won a few competitions and started doing a bit of photography.
Although my scientific knowledge of the sea is still limited, I focus on bringing out the best in my subjects..