A multi-percussionist specializing in hand percussion, performing across live concerts, recording sessions, and musical productions.

 

Studied percussion at Kyoto City University of Arts.

Gained orchestral experience during studies, developing strong sight-reading and ensemble skills through concert percussion including marimba and timpani.

 

Currently focuses on hand percussion such as cajón, djembe, bongos, congas, and pandeiro, providing groove design and tonal direction tailored to each project.

Also performs concert percussion including marimba and timpani.

 

Experienced in click tracks, synchronized performances, instrument switching, and on-site arrangement adjustments.

 

In musical theater settings, provides stable and consistent performances with strong awareness of balance with vocals and dialogue.

 

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Selected Works

 

• Expo 2025 Osaka – Regular performer at African Drum Show (African Dining Hall PANAF’)

• Soloist, diversEnsemble (Cyber Bird Concerto by Takashi Yoshimatsu)

• Performance at an exhibition opening in Paris (calligraphy artist Yuko Watanabe)

• Released album Suite: Songs of the Goat (6-city Japan tour)

 

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Supporting Artists

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Lalala Sugimoto, Yohei Hamabata, and others

(Live concerts, tours, and recording sessions)

 

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Orchestral Performances

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Performed as a member of Billboard Classics Orchestra with Koji Tamaki, ASKA, Yukihide Takekawa, Junko Yagami, Miho Fukuhara, Aoi Teshima, Crystal Kay, and others

 

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Theatre & Orchestra

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Guest performer (substitute) with Takarazuka Revue Orchestra

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Endorsed by Ryoten Cajon Factory (2016–2023).

Currently using cajón by Tarimo Cajon.

Endorsed by Djemmy (djembe) since 2025.

 

Also a member of “Quintet DOYA,” a classical-based school performance ensemble.

Participates in “La Señas-Zapateado,” an improvisational project using hand signals with percussion and tap dance, developing strong real-time musical interaction skills.