USKE was born in 1976 in Shonan, Japan, he began his career as a surf photographer in 1995 on the North Shore of Oahu. Currently based in his hometown of Shonan, his ocean and surf-inspired works have been featured in numerous magazines and media internationally. In recent years, he has become known for capturing the beautiful collaboration of waves and Mt. Fuji, reminiscent of the famous works of Katsushika Hokusai.