He studied Photography in Central Saint Martins Art and Design and London College of Communication.Whilst studying, he began piecing together his portfolio. Following this began his first fashion editorial with fashion editor Robbie Spencer for marmalade magazine in 2005, push starting his career. After graduating university, he moved back to Tokyo, where he grew up, in 2007. Motohiko started shooting for Japanese magazines and advertising as well as international magazines and news papers such as Dazed and Confused, M Le Monde Magazine and New York Times. He is often inspired by what he sees in everyday life in Tokyo consequently, delivering a unique style into the fashion and documentary photography industry. Motohiko loves travelling, nature and life. His passion for making photo books also help him purse a deeper understanding to what photography might be.