1948
Born in Tokyo/Japan
1970
Graduated from Saint Paul’s University, Tokyo
1974
Graduated from Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles where he was intensively influenced by the American art movements of minimalism and concept art
1974
Moved to New York
2001
Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography
2006/2007
Deutscher Fotobuchpreis
2009
Praemium Imperiale - World Culture Prize in Memory of His Imperial Highness Prince Takamatsu
2010
Medals of Honor (Japan)
2013
Officier of the Orde des Arts et des Lettres
2014
Isamu Noguchi Award