He had an unusual background for an actor: his formal education began in a kindergarten founded by the wartime-era Japanese Imperial Army, and continued in a military academy which was Tokyo's answer to West Point. Upon graduating from Tokyo University , and was tapped for a major role; but he died tragically of lung cancer before he could begin shooting.
The only actor to appear in the "debut" efforts of Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla.
He held a law degree from Tokyo University.
