Born in Oita, Japan in 1984. After graduating from Kyushu University Graduate School, he joined ITOCHU Corporation. He was involved in importing and exporting pharmaceutical products and managing overseas projects. Spent his days traversing Asia and the West, turning to petrochemical futures trading in 2016. In 2013, he encountered Bitcoin and was amazed by the potential of virtual currency to transfer value without banks; convinced that FinTech would change the world, he co-founded STANDAGE Inc. in March 2017 with Mr. Omori, a colleague from his Itochu days and now Vice President. Currently, he is involved in the development and operation of DiGiTRAD, a trade platform that incorporates blockchain technology for international remittances, while supporting small and medium-sized Japanese companies in expanding exports.