Born into a landowning family in Miema Town, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, Yoshitaka developed a passion for painting from a young age, focusing primarily on oil painting. He studied drawing under Fumihiko Watanabe and first gained recognition with his work The Charcoal-Burning Mountain, which was selected for the Kansai Western-style Art Exhibition. He continued his artistic journey by exhibiting works such as Seirinh and Fuyu no Shin at the Kokugakai Exhibition. Over time, however, his creative expression expanded into the realm of printmaking, where he developed his own unique techniques.

Yoshitaka's invention of cement lithography marked a significant innovation in printmaking. While renovating his home, he observed the properties of cement and discovered that by carving into the surface before it dried, he could create prints. Unlike woodblock printing, this technique made use of the distinctive texture of cement, allowing for softer, more nuanced expressions. His approach was recognized by Takashiro Onchi, who recommended him for membership in the Japan Print Association. Yoshitaka further solidified his reputation by contributing A Friend Who Paints to the print research group's publication Ikki-shu II, which furthered the appreciation of his method.

Yoshitaka's career was also shaped by the social conditions of his time. In 1946, the land reform movement led to the loss of his family's ancestral land, but he continued his creative work. His cement lithographs Poppy Flowers and Woman Drinking Water, exhibiting at the Kokugakai, earned the Kokugakai Award, demonstrating the potential of his innovative technique. Additionally, after an incident where his oil painting submission failed to arrive on time, he created a woodblock print titled The Garage and submitted it to the Japan Print Association. This work was praised for its “sensory excellence” and solidified his position as a printmaker.

At the age of 44, Yoshitaka relocated to Tokyo, where he focused entirely on printmaking. He also served as Chairman of the Audit and Exhibition Committees at the Kokugakai, contributing to the development of printmaking as a medium. In his later years, despite a slowdown in his output, he continued his artistic involvement, participating in printmaking projects for NHK's Year-End Charity Campaign. He passed away at the age of 83.

While Yoshitaka's cement lithography was born out of serendipity, the establishment and recognition of his technique played a pivotal role in expanding the diversity of printmaking expression. Works such as Poppy Flowers and Woman Drinking Water showcase a unique texture, demonstrating the possibilities of a new form of expression distinct from traditional woodblock printing, and opening new frontiers in the world of printmaking.