He is from Kobe City , Hyogo Prefecture . After graduating from Toho High School and the University of Tokyo Law School , he studied at Columbia University and acquired an MBA (Master of Business Administration) and then joined Fuji TV . He had a connection with an actor belonging to Stardust Promotion . As a feature of the style, he has worked on a number of social dramas that are different from trendy dramas . In particular , the contents of " gifts ", " Kirakira Hikaru ", " Kavatitare! " And " Beginners " are highly regarded. In addition, there are many motivational works such as working on an unusual science fiction thing as a drama series such as " Long Love Letter ~ Drifting Classroom ~ ". In November 2005, he left Fuji Television and set up HINT Inc.