Music Producer and DJ from Japan.

His musical journey began in 1990 when he ventured into DJing and music production. In 1995, he founded AQUA Records, a pioneering label in the techno music scene. Ken’s own production, known as “WATERMAN,” garnered acclaim from industry luminaries like Andy Weatherall, Darren Emmerson, and Slam.

Notably, Ken collaborated with leading techno and tech-house DJ Producer Christian Smith, forming the dynamic duo “galactica” and releasing tracks on the TRONIC Music label. Throughout his career, Ken has shared the stage with renowned techno DJs such as Carl Cox, Dave Angel, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Dave Clarke, Slam, and more.

In 1999, Ken signed with entertainment giant “AVEX” as a songwriter and music producer, contributing to the success of numerous platinum-selling artists in Japan spanning J-POP, R&B, and Dance genres. His song “Duty” for Ayumi Hamasaki’s
album achieved exceptional sales, earning recognition as the Best Album at the Japan Record Awards. Ken’s production credits extend to artists like BoA, Kumi Koda, EXILE, GLAY, RIZE, TM Revolution, SKE48 and many others.

His talents also found expression in diverse media, including producing the theme song “Lastman Standing ft. Eric Martin” for the prestigious PRIDE F.C. MMA fighting event in 2007 and crafting theme songs for the Formula 1 broadcasts on Fuji TV. Ken has even contributed to the world of animation with remixes for series like “FREE!,” “CHEER DANSHI,” and “EXAMURAI,” while also creating music for TV drama, such as “Lucky7 Special,” and collaborating with the leading karaoke company JOYSOUND on the “EDM WAVE” program.

Ken has Wrote and Produced electronic dance music such as “Surrender” featuring Dannic, “Light it Up” featuring Rave Republic, under “BOLDO”. His song “Everyday, Everynight” became a hit, charted #1 on iTunes Dance chart. Also, produced a theme song “Neon Lights” for “Sensation Japan” under DJ HiRAPARK & YAX.X.

Founder and Producer of ‘Tokyo City Lights,’ an event in Los Angeles that bridges Japan and the United States.