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 continued his academic pursuits at the Nippon Sport Science University, earning several prestigious awards including five consecutive victories at the Kodokan Cup and six consecutive triumphs at the All-Japan Judo Championships (all in the 71 kg division). He took third place at the 1987 World Judo Championships held in Essen, and was chosen to represent Japan at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he ultimately fell short in the third round of the tournament.