Name: Toru KURIBAYASHI

Nickname: Superman

Home Town: Tonami, Japan

Date and Place of Birth: 1984 Jun 26

Wins / High Finishes In Last 12 Months: 2009 Hokuriku Open runner-up

Top Three Career Achievements: 2007 All Japan Championship runner-up

Biggest Disappointment: Losing in 2007 All Japan final to Wu chia-ching

Favourite Pool Player (one only): Kunihiko TAKAHASHI

Favourite Pool Venue: Revolver

Sporting Hero: Ichiro

Cues Used: Mezz cue

Hobbies: TV, games

Other sports played: Baseball

Sponsors: Justdoit

Favourite band/singer: Madonna

Like About Pool: Concentration on the shot

Dislike About Pool: Losing the game

Occupation Other Than Pool: None

Describe Yourself in Ten Words: This time is my debut in the pool world.