Sotoo was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He is a sculptor, and visiting professor at Kyushu University User Science Institute, School of Engineering, and Ambassador of Kesennuma, Rias Sanriku (Japan).

Etsuro Sotoo wurde in Fukuoka, Japan, geboren. Er ist Bildhauer und Gastprofessor an der Kyushu University (Japan) und der School of Engineering Technology in Main (USA).