In 2008, he played the leading role in a short film "Todai (the Light House)" a part of Otokotachi no Uta.
His most recent work includes the role of a Japanese Lieutenant in The Flowers of War, starring Christian Bale and directed by Zhang Yimou.
While attending Keio University, he studied acting as an apprentice of renowned kabuki actor Yorozuya Kinnosuke.
After performing in historical plays with Yorozuya, during which he trained for Japanese swordfights, he broadened his scope to film and television.
Over the years he earned recognition as both a film and theatrical actor who specialises in Yakuza, samurai, soldier and detective roles.