As a dancer, Fujimoto took part in experimental and modern choreography, dancing with the companies of both Donald McKayle and Sophie Maslow.
[1] Fujimoto made his Broadway debut in 1966 in the original production of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman directed by Harold Prince.
He also performed on national tours of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, The Music Man, and Funny Girl, as well as the original production of Chu Chem, which closed during its tryout phase prior to reaching Broadway.
Pacific Overtures used a blend of kabuki and Western theatre techniques to tell the story of Japan's opening from 250 years of isolation.
In addition to being the kabuki consultant, dance captain, assistant to the choreographer, and playing various silent roles as a member of the company (including Kayama's servant, a rickshaw operator, and a dancer in the finale), Fujimoto created the role of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry.