After graduating from high school, he moved to Nara and majored in law.

He was a brand ambassador for Taketsuru Japanese Pure Malt Whisky.

[3] He created a version of the Aviation in Diageo World Class bartenders competition in Athens, Greece in 2010.

[4] Gary "Gaz" Regan, cocktail historian, named the drink Takumi's Aviation.

[6] The Parfait d'Amour has more orange and vanilla notes than crème de violette, which is usually quite floral.