🌍 Biography

Total Flight Record: 950 flights / 950 hours

Born in 1987 in Fukuoka, Japan, and currently active in Saga. My journey with hot-air balloons began in 2006. In 2008, I earned my pilot license through the Saga University Hot Air Balloon Club. Since then, I have dedicated myself to the sport as an Instructor and Examiner.

In 2006, during my freshman year of university, I participated in the FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship in Tochigi as an official staff member of the meteorological team. Witnessing the world-class skills of elite pilots firsthand inspired me to pursue my own path as a pilot. Currently, I am a member of the Honda Hot Air Balloon Racing Team. Beyond competition, I am deeply committed to the development of the sport, serving as a Board Member and Safety Committee Member of the Japan Balloon Federation (JBF), where I work to improve safety regulations and systems.

✈️ Countries Flown

Lithuania 🇱🇹 · Brazil 🇧🇷 · Austria 🇦🇹 · Slovenia 🇸🇮 · Hungary 🇭🇺

🏆 Competition Results (Selection)

1st place – Japan National Champion (2017, 2021, 2023)

1st place – Japan National Ranking (2017)

2nd place – Japan National Ranking (2023)

3rd place – Japan National Ranking (2013, 2015, 2016, 2024, 2025)

Rookie of the Year (2009)

5th place – FAI World Junior Hot Air Balloon Championship (2012🇱🇹)

World Championship Participant – 5 consecutive appearances (2014🇧🇷, 2016🇯🇵, 2018🇦🇹, 2022🇸🇮, 2024🇭🇺)

2nd place – Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix (2021 overall)

3rd place – Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix (2014, 2018, 2023, 2024 overall)

Winner – Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix Saku Balloon Festival (2013, 2026)

Winner – Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix Ichinoseki Balloon Festival (2015, 2020, 2024)

Winner – Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix Saga International Balloon Fiesta (2017, 2021)

Winner – Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix Watarase Balloon Race (2014)