1951–
male
Born in the town of Hidaka Mitsuishi, Hokkaido. Moved to Sendai, Miyagi in 1970 and aimed to become a potter and trained at the Otonashigama Kiln in the town of Kawasaki, Shibata District. Went independent and established a kiln of his own in Miyagi Prefecture in 1980. Won the Miyagi Prefecture Arts Fair Award, the Miyagi Prefecture Arts Selection Rookie Award, the New Traditional Craft Exhibition Japan Kogei Association Award, and more. Nominated in the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, New Crafts Exhibition, the Chunichi International Crafts Exhibition, and more. Held solo exhibitions at Shinjuku’s Mitsukoshi etc. Specializes in making Shiro-kushime, Hakeme, and scraped wave patterns. Member of the Japan Kogei Association.
