1973 Born in Miyashiro, Saitama

1996 Graduated from Waseda University's Faculty of Political Science and Economics and entered a company, but quit to become a Busshi or Japanese sculptor specialising in Buddha. 

1999 Studied under Professor Watanabe learning about Buddhism for 13 years in Shiga Prefecture. He learnt to make and repair numerous Buddhist statues.

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2011  Took the name 「Youzan」.

2012 Became independent and moved to Kyoto to work.

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Large Projects include: 

Engyo-ji Temple, Otsuchi-cho, Iwate Pref.

Bunoji, Sasayama City, Hyogo Pref.

Restoration of Munpo-ji Temple, Fugen-an Temple, Kashihara-shi, Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture Sakurai City Jizoin Restoration (10 statues)

Various restoration of Buddha statues all across Japan.

Holds workshop on sculpturing.

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