Born in 1969 in Mie, Japan, Hasegawa graduated in 1995 from Goldsmiths College of the University of London, majoring in Fine Arts. His solo exhibitions have been held in various places including Rome (2001); Fukuoka, Japan (2006); Tokyo (2002; 2006); Essen, Germany (2006). His works were also pre- sented in group shows such as "The Japanese Experi- ence – Inevitable" (2002-2003, Germany & Austria); "Brand New and Retro" (2004, London); "Voca 2004" (2004, Tokyo); "Japan Pop" (2005, Sweden); "My Cup Of Tea - Private Luxury" (2006, Tokyo); "Portrait Session" (2007, Hiroshima, Japan).