1944-
male
From Iizuka, Fukuoka. Graduated from the Department of English at the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Kitakyushu in 1958. After being charmed by classic works of antique pottery at Fujita Museum in 1974 while working at a high school as an instructor of English and Judo, sought to engage in pottery and began making ceramics through self-education. Built an ascending kiln using firewood in Urunokami, Iizuka the following year and started the Komuzo kiln. Researched metallic craft arts in 1984 in order to incorporate silver coloring techniques. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Craft Exhibition, Seibu Craft Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Won the Chukuho Fine Art Society Award and other awards. Works focus on charcoal Yakishime with gold and silver coloring and gold and silver coloring beneath the glaze, as well as Kohiki and Setoguro ware.
