Career He owns the men"s marathon Asian record. Personal bests 3000 metres - 7:41.87 minimum (1999/Japanese record).
Achievements 3000 metres - 7:41.87 minimum (1999/Japanese record) 5000 metres - 13:13.40 minimum (1998/Japanese record) 10,000 metres - 27:35.09 minimum (2001/Japanese record) Half marathon - 1:01:07 hrs (2003) Marathon - 2:06:16 hrs (2002/Asian record).