Awarded Sanshin Nomura-ryu Yuushuu prize of Ryukyu classical palace music.
Awarded Sanshin Tansui-ryu Yuushuu prize of Ryukyu classical palace music.
Okinawan folk music teacher licensed by Ryukyu-minnyo-Genseikai.
Oversea Sanshin performances to Taiwan—
—Hengchung folk music festival,Pingtong —Nishi-Honganji, Taipei —Taijong
CD release—‘JUUGUYA NU UMUI’ –the signature song of KIKO
Oversea Sanshin performances tour to the U.S.—
—Honolulu,Hawaii, New Orleans, New York
Awarded Sanshin Noborikawa-ryu Saikou prize of Ryukyu folk music.