1978-
male
Born in Chiba, Japan.
2001 BA in Ceramics, Arts Department, Bunka Gakuin, Tokyo
Studied under Ceramist, Katsuji Uwataki
2005 Set up his own ceramic studio
Recognized as full member of Japan KOGEI Association
2007 Granted a Fellowship of Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for
Artist by the Agency of Cultural Affairs, Paris, France
Awards – Ceramic art
2020 Japan Ceramic Society Prize
2017 Newcomer Award – The 15th Chiba City Arts and Culture Freshmen Award
The Encouragement Award – The 37th Traditional Japanese Culture POLA
Award The Governor of Tokyo Award – The 64th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
Grand Prix-The 7th Kikuchi Biennale
2016 Grand Prix – The 9th Modern Tea Pottery Exhibition TOKI
Takashimaya Art Prize – The 27th Takashimaya Culture Fund
2011 Grand Prix – The 6th Paramita Ceramic Art Award Exhibition
2010 The 50th Memorial Award – The 50th Eastern Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2009 Encouragement Award – The 3rd Kikuchi Biennale
Masuo Ikeda Special Award – The 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
2007 Japan KOGEI Association Award – The 35th New Works of Ceramic Arts
Awards – Sculpture
2011 Yamaguchi Bank Prize – The 24th UBE Biennale for Material: FRP
