Born in Osaka Prefecture. Graduated from Osaka School of Foreign Languages (now Osaka University of Foreign Studies). Studied under Kunihiko Hashimoto and others in the special course at Tokyo Music School (now Tokyo University of the Arts). Gained recognition in 1940 (Showa 14) for orchestral works such as "Dance Suite Dedicated to Flowers." Received the 1st Otaka Prize in 1953 for his Symphony No. 5 (1951). Composed numerous works, including the opera "Shuzenji Monogatari" and the choral piece "Moonlight and Pierrot." Served as a professor at Seitoku Gakuen Junior College, honorary president of the All-Japan Chorus League, and president of the Japan Opera Association, also dedicating efforts to fostering amateur choral groups.