(12 December 1904-13 June 1998). 10th dan IMAF. Master of Katori Shinto-ryu. Studied for a brief period at the KOBUKAN DOJO in the early 1930s. Maintained regular contact with Morihei UESHIBA through the years. An AIKIKAI-affiliated group also trains at his dojo in Kawasaki. Traveled frequently to Europe, especially France, to conduct seminars. Appeared in FRIENDSHIP DEMONSTRATION II in 1986.