Graduated from the School of Economics at Osaka University. After leaving a city bank, he was a founding member of a cryptocurrency-related startup, engaged in industry research and market analysis. In 2018, he joined the Monex Group. At Monex Crypto Bank, he wrote industry research reports such as "Blockchain Trends in China (2020)" and "Blockchain Data Book 2020", and currently oversees the Web3 newsletter and research report "MCB RESEARCH". He also contributes to many domestic media outlets. He has been in his current position since March 2021.