1950-
male
shigaraki pottery
From Shigaraki. Graduated from Gifu Prefectural Tajimi High School. Succeeded his family business and made ceramics. Won the Shiga Prefectural Exhibition Minister of Education Award and other awards. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts, and Shinsho Craft Art Exhibition and won awards. Held private exhibitions at the Seibu in Ikebukuro and other venues. As a potter of traditional Shigaraki ware, works focus on tableware involving yakishime, Hai-yu ash glaze, and cinnabar.
