Born in Kanda, Tokyo, in 1878. He was mentored by Toshikata MIZUNO, an ukiyoe painter, and exhibited works at exhibitions such as the Bunten. When the Teiten exhibition was established in 1919, he was appointed juror. Was a member of Geijutsuin (1923) art group and Teikoku Geijutsuin (1929) art group. He is also know for his elegantly flowing essays about days gone by. He received the Order of Cultural Merit in 1954.