A sorry loss for the family and drummers world. He was often mentioned not only as one of the leading Japanese drummers but a rock/metal artist overall.
Higuchi was an endorser of Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo drumheads and Vic Firth drumsticks.
He made very good albums with Loudness: The Law of the Devil's land, Disillusion, Thunder in the East and many more...
May He Rest In Peace.