Writer/editor, mainly active in the field of Japanese art. Deputy director of Eisei-Bunko Museum. Provides entertaining, easy-to-understand introductions to Japanese art. Publications include, next to many others, Bijutsu de tadoru Nihon no rekishi (3 volumes, Chobunsha), Kyoto de Nihon bijutsu wo miru (Kyoto National Museum Collection) (Shueisha Creative), Kawarikabuto – Sengoku no COOL DESIGN (Shinchosha), as well as the co-authored books SHUNGART and 100% Art Museum – HOKUSAI 100! (both Shogakukan). Was also involved as an editor and writer in Nihon bijutsu zenshu (20 volumes, Shogakukan).