Racing fans outside Japan will know him for his regular wild card entries into international championships, primarily in the Japanese rounds. In the Superbike World Championship he entered between  and , taking a win in the Japanese round in , as well as three further podiums.
Racing fans outside Japan will recognize him for his frequent wild card entries into international championships, particularly in the Japanese rounds. In the Superbike World Championship he entered between  and , securing a win in the Japanese round in , along with three additional podium finishes.