Native of Japan. Suzuki Piano Dept Head. Bachelor and Master from Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Byron Janis and Ruth Laredo. Graduated with numerous awards including the Best Chamber Music Award. Winner of Yamaha Piano Competition. Televised and radio broadcasted Concerto performances with the Abilene Symphony and Manhattan School of Music Symphony as a winner of the Concerto Competition. Master classes with Paul Badura Skoda, Rafael Trio, and faculties from the Leningrad Conservatory. Performed at the Metropolitan Museum, Steinway Hall, and Donnel Library Hall. Participated in Nice International Music Festival and Flaine International Music Festival in France. Recipient of Steinway Teacher’s award 2023.