1980 Returned to Japan and began working in advertising and magazines.
Had about 9 solo photo exhibitions.
Received ADC Award "Kyocera Magazine Advertisement" 19New York ADC Award "Chage&Aska Record Jacket" New York ADC Award "Shiga Facility for the Disabled Be Alive Poster" Montreux Gold Award "NTT Reese Akira Kurosawa Poster" etc.