is a Japanese speed skater. He has an Olympic gold medal from 1998 in the 500 m, and held the 500 m record (34.32).
He was married Japanese fashion model Reiko Takagaki.
| Event | Time | Date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 35.39 | 2 March 1996 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 500 m | 35.36 | 28 March 1998 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 500 m | 34.82 | 28 March 1998 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 2x500 m | 68.960 | 10 March 2001 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
| 500 m | 34.32 | 10 March 2001 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City |
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com[1]