Makoto Tange started his career in 1978 while still being a student at Waseda University . He took many acting roles from the classics to avant garde to improvisational works. His theatre activities were carried out throughout Japan , and also in many overseas countries. For 18 years, Tange worked at Mainich Daily news digest version division, and specialized in International affairs. Tange's hobby is in study of history, language and cuisine of various countries.