Established an industry-first engineering division specializing in aquariums within a major construction company and developed a unique range of exhibition methods, including artificial seawater, seawater regeneration, and seawater supply reduction systems, that have established it as an urban aquarium business. He has been featured in the media in the past, as an engineer involved in aquarium planning both in Japan and overseas. Launched the AQUATIC PROJECT in 2014, the first of its kind to fuse modern art, aquariums, and aquatic creatures. 

Motive behind establishing the company

I believe that museums are places to interact with living creatures, culture, and art, offering an “opportunity to encounter new insights”, and connecting creatures and people, past and present, and into the future. We will continue, unceasingly, to challenge ourselves in order to provide a type of museum that has never been seen before.

With a background in architecture from a Japanese university and a UK graduate school, I’m engaged in the architectural and interior design of museums and commercial facilities not only in Japan, but also in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. and joined MMD, inspired by the vision of building places that use museums to foster community development. I’m passionate about creating meaningful human experiences, rather than simply building things.

What kind of museum do you want to build?

Through experiences at museums, we can observe our everyday life with fresh eyes. This capacity for new insight is what I believe defines a life enriched by museums, and it is our goal to create spaces that provide that very spark of discovery.

Is there anything that you keep in mind when it comes to work?

I always strive to take on new challenges with a positive mindset, focusing on the essence to deliver truly unique experiences with my team.