Brief Personal History
| 1939 | 東京都生まれ |
| 1961 | 日本大学芸術学部、写真学科卒業 在学中、学習研究社でアルバイト |
| 1963 | 早田雄二フォト・スタジオにて、スタジオ･アシスタント修業 |
| 1964 | 学習研究社、編集部付嘱託カメラマン |
| 1967 | 取材の為、単身ヨーロッパへ渡る |
| 1968 | IRPA（国際レーシング・プレス協会）に加わり、アジア地区代表となる |
| 1939 | Born in Tokyo, Japan |
| 1961 | Graduated from the Nihon University, with a degree in Photography from the Department of Art. Worked part-time in Gakushu-Kenkyu-Sha Publishing Company in Tokyo while studying for a university degree. |
| 1963 | Trained as a studio assistant at Yuji Hayata Photo Studio, Tokyo. |
| 1964 | Worked as a part-time employee photographer for the editorial department of Gakushu-Kenkyu-Sha Publishing Company, Tokyo. |
| 1967 | Set off to Europe for Formula One Grand Prix Race coverage. |
| 1968 | Joined as one of the founders of IRPA (International Racing Press Association) and became regional representative for Asia. |