He continued his education at the Nippon Sport Science University, and captured several awards including five consecutive championships at the Kodokan Cup and six consecutive championships at the All-Japan Judo Championships (all in the 71 kg division). He placed 3rd in the 1987 World Judo Championships held in Essen, and was chosen to participate in the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he lost in the 3rd round of the competition.
He proceeded with his studies at the Nippon Sport Science University, capturing several accolades including five consecutive titles at the Kodokan Cup and six consecutive titles at the All-Japan Judo Championships (all in the 71 kg division). He finished third in the 1987 World Judo Championships held in Essen, and was selected to participate in the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he lost in the third round of the competition.