Debut as an actor in Japanese TV series "The Kindaichi Case Files" (1995). Gained success with the performance in "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" (2000). Awarded Japan Academy Prize for both Best Newcomer and Best Actor in 2001, youngest ever at the time. First Hollywood film appearance in Martin Scorsese's "Silence" and played a role as "Kichijiro" which was one of the key character of the story. In 2019 co-starred in BBC/Netflix series "Giri/Haji" which was filmed in in both Japan and UK. In 2023, made appearance in Japan-Korea produced film "Knuckle Girl" and "Tokyo Vice - Season 2" airing on MAX from February 2024.

Many appearances in both domestic and International films as well as many more to be released. Critically acclaimed stage performance for theater director Yukio Ninagawa and Toshiaki Toyoda. Well-known for his multiple talent as a Fashion Model and Writer. Also known to produces his own YouTube Channel and Golf Apparel brand.