Born on August 12, 1970, in Saitama, Japan, he began his acting career as a child, gaining recognition in the 1980s. He is best known for his role in "A Distant Cry from Spring" (1980) and for his collaborations with director Yoji Yamada, particularly in the "Tora-san" film series. He won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actor for "Station" (1981) and continued to build a successful career in both film and television, becoming a respected figure in Japanese cinema.