After being active as a fashion model in Japan, he went to New York at the age of 18.

While he has appeared in numerous television dramas and films, he was also appointed to represent various brands as a model.

He also launched his own children's brand "himher" He is represented by the agency Ken-On.

He made his drama debut in Tokyo Dogs in October 2009.

He married the actress Maho Nonami on 9 December 2012.