1948-
male
bizen pottery
Born in Akaiwa City.
1978 Influenced by Fujiwara Kei and received instruction from him.
1982 Began to study under Oi Itsugo and trained in pottery techniques.
1986 Built a semi-subterranean anagama kiln and opened his first kiln.
1989 Became independent. He mainly produces tea bowls and mizusashi using a potter’s wheel or hand-building techniques. He uses a unique technique called “Mushi-Kui” to create unique changes in the surface of the vessels.
2011 Certified as a traditional artisan.
Selected, Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition
Awarded the Genga Grand Prize at the Genga-kai Exhibition.
Awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize at the Genga-kai Exhibition.
Awarded the Sanyo Newspaper Chief Prize at the Genga Exhibition.
Awarded the Okayama Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Bigeikai Exhibition.
Awarded the Okayama Prefectural Art Festival Prize at the Genga Exhibition.
Awarded the 30th Anniversary Exhibition Prize at the Genga-kai Exhibition.
