*1965
・Born in Fukui
*1986
・Studied under Mr. Jotaro Goto in Ishikawa prefecture
*1989
・Earned prize for “Permanence Preservation Prize (eikyu hozon sho)” in Makie Exhibition in Yamanaka Town ,hereafter winning four prizes in the same exhibition
・Earned prize in Craftsman Society Exhibition in Fukui prefecture, hereafter winning five prizes in the same exhibition
*1990
・Earned prize for “The Nikkei Inc.’ President’s Award”in the 25th National Lacquer Ware Exhibition
*1995
・Earned prize for “Governor of Fukui Prefecture’s Award” in The All Arts Exhibition in Fukui prefecture
・Earned prize for “Director-General of Forestry Agency’s Award ” in National Lacquer Ware Exhibition (Co-production with my father)
*1996
・Earned prize for “The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries” in National Lacquer Ware Exhibition (Co-production with my father)
*1997
・Miraculously survived the car accident
*1998
・Participated in Makie session of Japan-France Cultural Exchange at Hotel Ritz in Paris, France
*2000
・Earned prize for Governor of Fukui Prefecture’s Award” in The All Arts Exhibition in Fukui prefecture
*2001
・He is invited to participate again, unjuried in The All Arts Exhibition in Fukui prefecture
*2002
・Participated in Open Door (Echizen Tradition Development Society in Fukui Prefecture)in the Forum sponsored by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
*2003
・Earned prize for “Director-General of Manufacturing Industries Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s Award ” in National Lacquer Ware Exhibition
・Featured NHK TV Program “Seikatsu Hot Morning” as the Second Generation of Artist
*2004
・Earned prize for Excellent Award in Button Grand-prix Japan
*2005
・Established “Makie Studio SHOKAN” in Aoyama, Tokyo
・Provided Makie sash clip for TVCM of SHARP AQUOS
・Earned prize for “President of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)’s award” in National Lacquer Ware Exhibition
・Provided Makie arts for the specially installed shop for “The Ukiyo-e Exhibition of Hokusai ” in Tokyo National Museum
*2006
・Provided Makie arts for the specially installed shop for “The Price Collection JAKUCHU and The Age of Imagination” in Tokyo National Museum
・Provided Makie sash clip for TVCM of SHARP AQUOS
*2007
・Earned prize for “Chairperson of Sabae City Council’s Award” in Echizen Lacquer Ware Exhibition in Fukui
・Provided Makie sash clip for TVCM of SHARP AQUOS