In 1989, I decided to write and edit the book on ammonite with the help of Mr. Tomita, who is a member of Sapporo Central Fossil Society, and Mr.Sato, a friend of mine. In 1990, I began writing the book. After ten-year's struggle and effort, I could finish writing and editing the book entitled "The Pictorial of Ammonite from Hokkaido. " And to my greatest joy, Hokkaido Newspaper, Inc. published my book last year (2000).

   I could not have realized my dream without the cooperation and help of not only the researchers of the Mikasa City Museum but of many other people. I cannot thank many people enough for helping make my book. I am sure that those who can have my book will be able to understand Hokkaido is a very special and rich land for ammonite. I am also sure that my book will offer the readers enjoyable time to look back old times when ancient animals walked on the earth.

   I do hope my book will be helpful for the people who love and study ammonite. Lastly, I have a dream that a day will come when a Natural Science Museum will be built here in Hokkaido.

Japan Paleontology Society, Hokkaido Natural History Study Society, Sapporo Central Fossil Society, Japan Artists Association, Artists Association of Shynyokai, All Hokkaido Art Exhibition, All Hokkaido Printers Association