Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo in 1977. Withdrew from the university in 1989 after completing doctoral program credits. Holds a masterʼs degree in engineering. Majored in architectural history and ethnological architecture. Has been engaged in conducting field surveys and research in the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea since 1981. Publications include Shirīzu kenchiku jinruigaku <Sekai no sumai o yomu> 1-4 [Reading the Dwellings of the World: Architectural Anthropology Series 1-4*] (Gakugei, 1998–1999), 2002 nen souru sutairu risan ikka no sugao no kurashi[Seoul Style 2002: Life as It Is with the Lee Family](Senri Foundation, 2002), and Brikorāju āto nau nichijou no boukensha tachi [Bricolage Art Now: Adventurers in Everyday Life*] (Seigensha Art, 2005).

* Asterisked titles have been translated from Japanese.

【Research Exhibit at the Windowology Exhibition】

【Speaker at the Windowology Symposium on October 3】