Also known as Minamoto, Tsuyoshi, he hails from Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from college he took on a number of temporary jobs as he pursued the career of a musician. These included being a guide in Hawaii, being a solo performer in Tokyo and teaching at the Martha Miyake Jazz Vocal School. In 1979 he came to New York City.
After the establishment of the New York Rakugo Kai he took up his Ukulele and began singing songs from all over the world in their original languages. Rounding out his repertoire with jokes he established his current performing style. He performed at the Michigan Ragtime Festival, held April 25 to 27, 2002 and has performed at numerous places in America and Japan.
Whereever there is a gathering, for whatever reason, he'll travel, "Ukulele in hand, ready to entertain.
By all means, give him a chance to entertain you.