(1929-2 July 1999). 8th dan Aikikai, 1989. B. Tochigi Prefecture. First taught aikido by Koichi TOHEI. Relocated to Chicago, Illinois as an official representative of the AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO in 1972. Midwest Aikido Center, 3249 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 USA (312)477-0123.