Hiro married actress Satomi Tezuka in 1990, they later divorced in 1997.
Hiro's height is 5'6".
Hiro began to model for magazine covers at the age of 5.
Hiro had a role in The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise.
Hiro had to learn Mandarin for his role in Mo Gik (The Promise).
Hiro is a senior member of Japan Action Club.
Hiro is a protege and disciple of Sonny Chiba.
Hiro's ex-wife has custody of their two sons.
Hiro graduated at Nihon University, Film Department.
Hiro appeared in the endorsement for Masatomo in 1999.
Hiro appeared in the TV commercial for Suntory in 1998.
In 2003, Hiro won the Mainichi Film Concours award for Best Actor for: Tasogare Seibei (2002), and for Sukedachi-ya Sukeroku (2001).
In 1989, Hiro won the Kinema Junpo Award for Best Actor for: Kaitô Ruby (1988).
In 1994, Hiro won the Kinema Junpo Award for Best Actor for: Bokura wa minna ikiteiru (1993), and for Nemuranai machi - Shinjuku same (1993).
In 1996, Hiro won the Kinema Junpo Award for Best Actor for: Sharaku (1995), for East Meets West (1995), and for Kinkyu yobidashi - Emâjenshî kôru (1995).
In 2003, Hiro won the Kinema Junpo Award for Best Actor for: Tasogare Seibei (2002), and for Sukedachi-ya Sukeroku (2001).
In 1988, Hiro won the Hochi Film Award for Best Actor for: Kaitô Ruby (1988).
In 1995, Hiro won the Hochi Film Award for Best Actor for: Sharaku (1995), also for East Meets West (1995) and Kinkyu yobidashi - Emâjenshî kôru (1995).
In 1994, Hiro won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for: Bokura wa minna ikiteiru (1993).
In 1996, Hiro won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for: Kinkyu yobidashi - Emâjenshî kôru (1995).
In 1996, Hiro won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for: East Meets West (1995).
In 1996, Hiro won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for: Sharaku (1995).
In 1982, Hiro won the Award of the Japanese Academy for Newcomer of the Year for: Bôkensha kamikaze (1981).
In 1982, Hiro won the Award of the Japanese Academy for Newcomer of the Year for: Hoero! Tekken (1982).
In 1982, Hiro won the Award of the Japanese Academy for Newcomer of the Year for: Makai tenshô (1981).
In 1985, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Satomi hakken-den (1983).
In 1985, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Irodori-gawa (1984).
In 1985, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Mahjong hôrôki (1984).
In 1991, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Rimeinzu: Utsukushiki yuusha-tachi (1990).
In 1991, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Byôin e ikô (1990).
In 1991, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Tugumi (1990).
In 1994, Hiro was nominated for the Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Bokura wa minna ikiteiru (1993).
In 1994, Hiro was nominated for an Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Nemuranai machi - Shinjuku same (1993).
In 2003, Hiro won an Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Actor for: Tasogare Seibei (2002).
Hiro received an honorary MBE (Member of the British Empire) for this work with the RSC.
From 1999 to 2000, Hiro played "The Fool" in an English-language production of King Lear with members of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Hiro is the first Japanese actor to play with the RSC.
Hiro is a close friend of action icon Etsuko 'Sue' Shiomi.
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