However, his performances outside Japan have generally been disappointing, with just two wins in minor tournaments, and they have been exceeded by those of some of his compatriots including Isao Aoki and Shigeki Maruyama.
However, his performances outside Japan have generally been disappointing, with just two wins in minor tournaments. Due to his reluctance to English, they have been exceeded by those of some of his compatriots including Isao Aoki and Shigeki Maruyama.