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- I was born in Yokohama, Japan and spent my childhood at the International school.
 

- I graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Design, Tokyo, Japan. (Field of Specialization: Graphic Design. Degree; BFA.) My graduation work was granted the Dean Prize of the Nihon University College of Art. During attendance at collage, in Asahi Newspaper Company; Tokyo, Japan, I worked as a part-time photographer for “SEVEN”, an informative newspaper for the youths.

- At Studio Give Co., Tokyo, Japan, I worked as a designer for editorial designing. Specialized in composing designs covers for books, and magazines.

- I graduated from the International Center of Photography, NYC, USA.; One-year certificate program in General Studies 2005-2006. From ICP I received an Editor’s scholarship for the project “Distancia Final”.

- Currently, I am a member of MOVE Art Management Tokyo, Japan. Rui Hosono's current location:
Yokohama , Japan ( NRT )