In 1953, he obtained at the Japanese government broadcasting company, NHK, as a producer of radio programs, and continued to write on the side. His first novel Soshi futatabi kaerazu ("The Desperado Does Not Return"), published under his actual name, was awarded a prize in 1955 for best work by a new author.
He began working as a producer of radio programs at NHK in 1953, while also pursuing writing. His debut novel Soshi futatabi kaerazu ("The Desperado Does Not Return") won an award in 1955 for its excellence among new authors.