Tempei performed at the World Championship of Circus Artists [Cirque De Demain 2011] in Paris. He is the first person from Japan to represent a finalist in the history of the competition where he won several awards, including Les Prix Spéciaux. In addition, he took first place at the Daidogei (Street Performance) World Cup held in Shizuoka City. Tempei became an official member of Cirque Du Soleil in 2012.