1964
Born in Aichi, Japan

1986
Graduates from Chukyo University School of Health and Sport Sciences, Nagoya, Japan

1994
Joins the Precious Moments studio, Illinois, U.S.A.

1996 - Present
Travels the country for the Precious Moments Across America Tour

2002
Begins doll making
Studies figure drawing and sculpting at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, U.S.A.

Awards Received

2006
"Helen" nominated for DOLLS Magazine Awards of Excellence in One-Of-A-Kind category

2005
"Hannah" received Blue Ribbon for Original Doll
Blue Ribbon and Scott Publications Special Merit Award for Antique Doll Costuming
Kansas City Doll Fair, KS

"Emily" received Best in Category and Rolf Ericson's Award for Outstanding Doll Sculpture in Original Doll category
Doll Artisan Guild International Convention, Chicago, IL

2004
First Place and Judges Choice Award for Antique Doll Costuming
Kansas City Doll Fair, KS

First Place for Antique Doll
Doll Artisan Guild NY Doll Show, Oneonta, NY

First Place for three Antique Dolls and Best in Group for two Antique Dolls
Ceramic and Doll Show, Milwaukee, WI

First Place and Best in Category for Antique Doll
Doll Artisan Guild Illinois Doll Show, Itasca, IL

2003
First Place for two Antique Dolls
The Chicago Show, IL

First Place and Best in Category for Antique Doll
Doll Artisan Guild Illinois Doll Show, Itasca, IL