1938-
male
shigaraki pottery
From Ashiya. Grew up in Kurashiki. Graduated from Waseda University and Kokugakuin University. Made ceramics while working as a Shinto priest at the local Tenso Shrine and other shrines. Started Hyakuju kiln separately from Nissho kiln. Looked up to Tamura Koichi and studied at the pottery schools of Watanabe Aisei and Ina Hisashi. Works include a wide range, including Iga ware, Shigaraki ware tea bowls, Hai-yu ash glaze, and Hakuji fired in cellar kilns and ascending kilns. Held private exhibitions at Kuroda Toen in Ginza and other venues.
