1941-
male
iwakuni pottery
Graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Yamaguchi University. Studied under Tahara Tobei. Revived Iwakuni ware in 1973, 100 years after it was abolished, and started the Kikko kiln. Selected for the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition and Modern Art Exhibition and won awards. Held private exhibitions at the Kintetsu Matsushita Deparment Store and other venues. Created tile walls for the Iwakuni City Community Hall. Works focus on Gohon teacups and Hagi-yu glaze.
