1949-
male
bizen pottery
Born in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. Motivated by a fascination with Bizen-ware ceramics, he joined Kimura Toshoen at Inbe in 1965. Studied under Kadono Tsukasa. After an eight-year apprenticeship, studied under Nishikawa Masami. Established a jyogama (castle kiln) in his hometown in 1975.
