His tracks are evocative, descriptive and generally characterized by the great importance given to melodies and counterpoint.

Relaxing, emotional, introspective music. Pianist, composer, songwriter, transcriber. He is passionate about touching people's hearts.

Versatile composer who writes works across the whole musical spectrum, including choral works, jazz compositions, piano pieces, classical works, film musik, musicals and songs.

He is famous in Japan for his piano sounds as "Piano Painter" and as a film composer. He has written scores for traditional ensembles and for film and television, including the 1998 film The Quarry.