April 2, 1951

1951 – Born on April 2nd, in Tokyo.
1976 – Graduates from Meiji Gakuin University, Faculty of Economics.
1985 – Appointed the Executive Director of Aikikai Foundation.
1996 – Becomes the Chairman of Aikikai Foundation.
1999 – Assumes the title of Aikido Doshu.
2006 – Awarded the Anshetta Medal of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2009 – Awarded the Friend ship Medal from the President of Russia.
2010 – Appointed Professor of special invitation by Kogakkan University.
2012 – Appointed Chairman of the Aikikai Public Interest Incorporated Foundation after the transition from Aikikai Foundation. Awarded the Gold Medal of Valencia Polytechnic University in Spain.
2013 – Receives the Medal with Blue Ribbon of Honor from the Emperor of Japan.