Lives in Oahu, Hawaii with his wife and two children. (2000)
Has a son named Shota and a daughter named Meagan.
Originally from Japan. Grew up in Southern California.
Quit skating in 1980.
Rode for Z-Flex skateboards.
Was in the same Judo class as Jay Adams. They didn't become better
friends until after Shogo answered an ad for a used surfboard and it
turned out that Jay was the one selling it. Shogo started skating after
that.