How I got started
I started Bike Trial racing in 1992 and became National Japan Champion in my second season.
Then I became Bike Trial World Champion in 1996 and 1997.
After a successful career in Bike Trial, I started Mountain bike/Downhill racing in 1998.
In 2000, I won three major titles in Asia and in 2001 I became Downhill Junior World Champion in
my last season of eligibility in the Junior championships.
I was the first Asian rider to win a MTB World Championship.
Then I changed from racing on the domestic circuit to World Cup circuit in 2002.
In my third season(2004) of racing World Cup, I got 2nd place in the World Championships.
Unfortunately due to lack of major team sponsorship I had to return to domestic races in the 2005 season.
In the 2006 season I went back on the World Cup circuit and I have no doubt whatsoever that the World Cup circuit is the right place to race.
Last season(2007) I raced Downhill and Four Cross races in the World Cup and I got 4th place(my best result at the World Cup) in Downhill and I got 2nd place in Four Cross.
It was successful season and I could gain more confidence for the World Cup podium.
Goals for the Future
My aim for 2008 season is to gain top3 in Downhill/Four Cross World Cup races and the World Championship.
I would also like to race in some major international races.
My ultimate goal for my MTB life is to be the World Champion.