Country: | Japan |
Weight Class: | +100 kg |
Regionals Type: | AS |
Regionals Rank: | 1 |
Regionals Year: | 2007 |
Updated: | 16 February 2022 |
is a Japanese judoka. He was born in Kishiwada, Osaka,[1] and began judo at the age of 8.[1] He entered the Japan Racing Association after graduating from Kokushikan University. On 9 December 2007, he defeated world champion Teddy Riner at Jigoro Kano Cup Judo World Grandprix.