is a Japanese professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Oji Eagles of the Asia League.
He began his professional career in 2003âÂÂ2004, at the American ECHL, playing for the Peoria Rivermen, Charlotte Checkers and Augusta Lynx; later he played for the Kokudo/Seibu Prince Rabbits between 2004 and 2009; for the Nippon Paper Cranes from 2009 to 2014; and since 2014, the (Oji Eagles.
He also has played for the Japan national team since 2000 (Japan U20 and Senior).