Born in Tokyo in 1968. He has trained as a Buddhist sculptor for a long time and creates Buddhist statues with the rules of rites. He is learning about Japanese classics, history, Buddhism and mythology in depth, and is always seeking the truth. The Buddha statues that emerged from the sculptures, which explored the meaning of life, continue to exist as a source of comfort for those who offer prayers to them. He says, when carving them, he does not his own beliefs or values. The Buddha statue that is the object of worship, one must ensure that the Buddha's original essence is not lost. He says that it is also a process of emptying oneself. Furthermore, another face of Katoh Gaizan is his work as a sculptor, creating artworks. Using the experience he has gained as a Buddhist sculptor, he is sensitive to his own feelings and the state of the world, and creates his artworks based on what he has expanded with his sensibilities. It attracted the attention when his artwork was sold for a high price at an auction held in New York in 2020. Since then, he has been highly praised in various industries. Through his work, he expresses universal values, not just beauty or fame.