Born in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. After graduating from Tanabe High School, moved to Tokyo and began working as a caricature artist. 1969, graduated from Bunka Gakuin Department of Art. 1977, traveled across the USA and met Andy Warhol. 1977, began making murals (including at Shibuya PARCO). 1979, created the poster for Akiyama Yutokutaishi's run for Tokyo mayor. 1983, edited Andy Warhol Exhibition catalogue (Gendai Hanga Center, Shibuya PARCO). 1989-1996, went on a journey to 12 cities around the world. February 22 2001, passed away on the same date as Andy Warhol.