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Profile

Degrees/diplomas attained
1989-1991 : Japanese Pastry School

Professional experience

1991 : Employee at 'Patissier Seijo Alpes'
1998 : Sous-Chef at 'Hana o Okashi No Koubou Francise'
2000-now : Pastry Chef at 'Salon de Thé Cerisier'

Awards and competitions

2000 : 8th Trophée Utsumi : contest to select the Japanese contestants for the Coupe de France: winner
2001: 9th Trophée Utsumi : Japanese selection for the Grand Prix International de la Chocolaterie (Cacao Barry) : 2nd place
2002 : 10th Trophée Utsumi : Japanese selection for the Coupe de France : winner
2002 : 9th Luxard Gran Premio : 2nd prize
2003 : 19th Coupe de France : Selected first 8
2003 : Trophée Utsumi : Japanese selection for the Grand Prix International de la Chocolaterie : winner
2004 : Japanese selection for the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie : 2nd prize for sugar and chocolate cake
2004-now : Administrator for Utsumi

A portrait

Winner of:
- 3rd place World Chocolate Masters 2005
- Best Chocolate Dessert