1941-
male
bizen pottery
From Kagatonishi. Worked at Osaka and then returned home in 1959 to help with his family’s business of building materials. Started making ceramics in 1966 after studying under Mori Hozan and Ohira Seinosuke. Later restored the ancient Hakugan kiln together with his brother-in-law Soshin. Started Kumayama kiln and became independent. Won the Traditional Craft Chugoku Exhibition Commercial and Industrial Manager’s Award and became exempt from appraisal. Won Special Selection at the Genga Exhibition. Won the Bizen Craft Exhibition President’s Award. Won the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition Honorable Mention Award. Won Special Selection and other awards at the Japan Craft Art Association. Selected for the Chunichi International Exhibition, Issuikai Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Exhibition and other exhibitions.
