1950-
male
From Machida, Tokyo. Father was a Japanese-style painter. Eldest brother was a woodworking artist. Graduated from the Faculty of Ceramics at Tamagawa University. Studied under Shimaoka Tatsuzo before starting a kiln in Sayado in 1977 and becoming independent. Is a Fellow Member of the Kokuten Exhibition and won the Nojima Award. Held a parent and children exhibition with his father and older brother at the Ginka in Akasaka. Held master and pupil exhibitions with Shimaoka Tatsuzo around the country. Held private exhibitions at the Keio in Shinjuku, the Hankyu in Osaka, the Takashimaya in Yokohama, and other venues. Works focus on Tsutsugaki resist-dyeing with Shirokesho white slip-coating, Kakiotoshi designs, and Hakeme brush strokes.
