1945–
male
mashiko pottery
Born in Nasu, Tochigi while his family was retreating from the front line of the war. Graduated from Salesian Polytechnic. Started work at Mitsukoshi in the beginning, but left in 1976 and moved to Mashiko with the aim of becoming a potter. Became the apprentice of Nariyoshi Jin. In 1978, he went independent and established his kiln in Mashiko. Nominated in the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and New Crafts Exhibition. Specializes in copper underglaze iron decoration, nail engraving, and black glaze.
