1923-
male
While studying at Kyoto University, he was inspired by the traditional kilns of Shigaraki and Tamba, and tried his hand at firing pottery in the climbing kilns of Shigaraki/Kyo ware. Graduated from the pottery research institution attached to the Tekisui Museum of Art. Studied under Onishi Masataro and Iwabuchi Shigeya. Founded his own kiln in 1977. Since then, he has spent his life as both a potter and a farmer. Has won awards at the Kyoto Crafts Exhibition, Japan Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, and municipal exhibitions. Participated in the World Crafts Council general assembly in Kyoto. Specializes in crimson tenmoku tea bowls.
