Career
Sato moved to London, England in 1995.
He has performed in the United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark. In London, he has performed at the Rock Garden, the Red Eye (on a bill with Ridiculous and the Kenny Process Team), the Bull and Gate, and Spitz. He toured Germany with the Frank Chickens, appearing at the clubs Tanzdiele and B-Movie.
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After returning to Japan, he has performed in Asagaya, Suginami, Tokyo.
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