His novels and essays have been bestsellers in Japan as well as overseas, with his work being translated into 20 languages and selling over ten million copies.
[citation needed] Additionally, Tsuji launched a web magazine entitled Design Stories and in 2016, for which he is currently the editor and chief.
[citation needed] He originally found success as vocalist, singer and songwriter for the rock band ECHOS which he formed in 1981.
In 2001, his movie Hotoke (director, writer, and music) was presented as an official selection in the 51st Berlin International Film Festival, in the Panorama section.
[citation needed] In summer 2008, his other movie Acacia was produced; it was presented at the 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival in the Competition section in 2009.
In 2010, his movie Paris Tokyo Paysage was produced and submitted to the 7th Festival du cinéma japonais contemporain Kinotayo (2012-2013)[4] and awarded the Prix de la meilleure image (best cinematography).
His distinctive pictorial style was noticed and appreciated by the Japanese painter Hiroshi Senju, which helped to bring Tsuji's work to the attention of the general public.