Japanese potters – N

Noto Midori 能登実登利

1951-malemashiko potteryBorn in Fukui Prefecture. He entered Mashiko in 1973 and studied under Narui Tsuneo. In 1975, he built his own kiln and became independent. He has brought out the charm of Mashiko pottery without any eccentricities. (more…)

Noda Touzan 2nd 二代 野田東山

1938-?malemino potteryHis real name is Osaku. Studied under Kato Shunkaku and inherited the kicking wheel techniques of his predecessor, Higashiyama, who was reputed to be close to modern Akatsu ware master Shunkai. Mainly made Kizeto, Furu-seto and Oribe tea ceremony utensils. (more…)

Nose Koji 野瀬光二

1926-?maleBorn in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. Worked as a writer as well as a potter. Studied under Okochi Tenko. Established a tenshu kiln in Itabashi, Tokyo, in 1983. Later, he established a new one in Itabashi, Tokyo. Served on the steering committee of the Kakitori Association. Uses traditional techniques such as Shigaraki, Karatsu, and Oribe. (more…)

Nojima Nobuo 野嶋信夫　

1949-maleBorn in Shizuoka Prefecture. Entered Kyoto in 1972 and set his sights on ceramic art. Established his own kiln in Uji, Kyoto in 1979. Won prizes at the Kyoto Craft Exhibition and Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition. Solo exhibitions include Kyoto G Marronnier, Beni Gallery, and Shinjuku G Genkai. He has brought a new style to modern living spaces with his crafts. 宇治市池ノ尾南組19-1 (more…)

Nosaka Koki 野坂康起

1931-malehagi potteryBorn in Mie Prefecture. Completed the prefectural pottery school. Studied under Hineno Sakuzo at Sanagai Pottery School in Iga. Later, studied under Arakawa Toyozo in Mino. Selected for many Nitten awards and is a friend of the Society. Formerly a member and judge of Shin-Kogei. Awarded the Honorable Mention by the Yamaguchi Prefectural Association for the Promotion of Arts and Letters, among others. Mainly produces tea bowls and ceramic walls in the Hagihagi white glaze, Kohiki-te, and Iga style. (more…)

Noguchi Minoru 野口稔

1941-maleHe was born in Yoshimi-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture. In 1972, he studied under Miyazaki Gen of Seigoru-an-gama and built a half-flamed square kiln. After 1976, he studied under Furuya Michio at Shigaraki and built an anagama kiln (a kiln with a semi-rotating flame). In 1981, he built a second anagama kiln with the semi-underground method. He won the Rookie of the Year Award at the Shinso Craft Exhibition and the Special Prize at the Flower Vessel Exhibition. Special Prize at the Flower Vase Exhibition, and others. Solo exhibitions including Roppongi Pottery Salon Sochi and others. Natural glaze and firing by (more…)

Noutomi Chouun 納富鳥雲

1926-?hagi potteryBegan owns career as a pottery wholesaler. Opened the kiln in 1951 and became independent. Later, Chouun received training at various kiln sites. Opened a kiln in 1947 and named it “Dahkasan Torogun Kiln”. Mainly produces handcrafted objects, and makes hagiographic tea utensils. Chouun’s son is Notomi Susumu. (more…)

Nosho Shoichi 納所正一

1957-malearita porcelainHe was born in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture. After receiving training at the Arita Ceramic Testing Center, he became independent. He studied under Ono Hakuji and Shojiji. Won the Fukuoka Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Japan Art Crafts Association Western Craft Exhibition and other prizes. Selected for the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition, Saga Bikyo Exhibition, Prefectural Exhibition, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, and Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Solo exhibitions in Fukuoka, Sendai, Kobe, and elsewhere. His works are mainly blue and white porcelain. (more…)

Nemoto Rohei 根本良平

1934-?malemumyoi potteryBrother-in-law of Miura Koheiji. He was born in Aikawa-cho, Sado-gun. In 1949, he joined Sado Yogyo Kanayama ware. Later, he studied under Miura Kohei. In 1964, he built a kiln in Sado, and became independent. Awarded the Honorable Mention at the prefectural exhibition and the Contemporary Craft Award. Awarded the Contemporary Craft Award. Selected for the Nitten and Japan Modern Craft Exhibition and other exhibitions. Member of the Japan Industrial Art Association, the Niigata Contemporary Kogei Association, and the Niigata Prefectural Art Federation. Made mainly Mumyoi ware (shu-so ware) using iron oxide from local mines, with ash glaze and (more…)

Nemoto Akira 根本表

1926-?maleHe was so moved by a piece of Jomon pottery covered with field soil that he decided to become a potter. Since then, he has continued to make objects for everyday use for more than twenty years. Winner of the Governor’s Award at the Mito City Workers’ Art Exhibition and other prizes. Selected for the Ibaraki Prefectural Exhibition. Purchased by the Naka-machi Board of Education. Mainly gray and white glaze. 茨城県那珂郡那珂町東木倉109 (more…)

Negishi Tadao 根岸忠男　

1955-malemashiko potteryBorn in Misato-mura, Kodama-gun, Saitama Prefecture. Graduated from Honjo Vocational Training School. Studied under Takada Akira in 1976. He entered Mashiko in 1978, and after working as a research student at Tsukamoto Pottery, became independent in 1982. His work was selected for the New Work Exhibition and other exhibitions at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. He mainly produces pottery with a focus on kiln-dyed pieces. (more…)

Numata Kazumi 沼田一三

Born in Hyogo Prefecture. Trained in Bizen, Iga and Kyoto. Studied under Hineno Sakuzo. An avid creator of ceramic accessories and fashion accessories, with a focus on craft design. 土岐市泉町大富1218 (more…)

Niwa Ryouchi 丹羽良知

1931-?malehirashimizu potteryBorn in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture. Joined Seiryu Pottery in Hirashimizu. He inherited the tradition of Hirashimizu ware created by Niwa Jizaemon, the founder, during the Bunka era. Shinnosuke, the fourth generation, succeeded in firing Nashiji style celadon from Chitose Mountain clay in 1945, taking advantage of the iron content of the clay, and he became famous for pearl-brick earthenware jars, but he died in 1988. Later, he succeeded Seiryu Kiln. He won the Craft Award at the Kofu-kai Exhibition and other prizes. He was selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and other prizes. Solo exhibitions include Onuma, (more…)

Niwa Shigemitsu 丹羽重光

1951-malemino potteryBorn in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. Studied under Tsukamoto Kaiji and Kato Takuo. Won prizes at the Nitten, Japan New Craft Exhibition, Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, and others. Awarded the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition’79 Prize. Honorable Mention at the Chunichi International Exhibition, etc. Invited to the Faenza International Exhibition. Iron-glazed, gray-glazed, Karatsu and Zojitsu ceramics. (more…)

Niwa Akira 丹羽晳

1926-?maleHelped his father with his pottery business from a young age. Awarded a prize at the Third Civilization Exhibition and others. Mainly produces tea ceremony bowls and vases. (more…)

Nitta Kunihiko 新田邦彦

1950-malekutani porcelainHis father is Mitsugu, the third generation of Tokuyama kiln. He studied under Mukoshi Zentaro and Yoshida Katsuyama. In 1968, he established his own kiln in Tokuyama, Tatsunokuchi-cho, and succeeded by four generations. His works are mainly based on the new style of Kutani uro-e with iron glaze, celadon glaze, copper glaze and oil drop tenmoku. (more…)

Nishiyama Michio 西山道夫

1935-maleGraduated from the School of Engineering, Meiji University. Established a company manufacturing and selling soil testing equipment. Set his sights on pottery in 1975. Trained at Kasama, Shigaraki, Echizen and other places. Awarded at the Chiba Prefectural Exhibition and the Musashino Traditional Craft Exhibition, among others. His works are mainly oil drop tenmoku mixed with wood ash. He is a member of the Soju-kai and Japan kogei association. 船橋市西習志野1-45-11 (more…)

Nishiyama Yoshiyuki 西山欽幸

1933-?maleHe was born in Arita-cho. He took the name of Tokuemon the Sixteenth, the inheritor of the 400-year history of Yamaheda-gama, and created ceramics under his successor’s name. Won prizes at the Issuikai Exhibition, the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and others. Lecturer at the Nishiyama-kai exhibition in Fukuoka City. Tea bowls and vases with a focus on oil drop tenmoku and kiln-transformed crystals. (more…)

Nishimoto Eisen 西本瑛泉

1928-maleBorn in Futsukaichi-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture. Studied at the Ishii Sohin Painting School, Chuo Bijutsu Gakuen, and the Hiroshima Institute of Sculpture. Studied under Nishikawa Seisui and Yoshika Taibi. Selected for the Nitten exhibition for the first time in 1960. Selected for the first time at the Nitten, purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, exemption of examination, a judge, and a member of the Jury. Became a judge, director, and auditor at the Japan Contemporary Artisans Association. President of Gendai Kogei Chugoku. Lecturer at Hiroshima University. Member of the board of judges for (more…)

Nishimura Yohei 西村陽平　

1947-maleBorn in Kyoto, Japan. Graduated from Tokyo University of Education. Later, he worked in Yotsukaido-shi, Chiba. Awarded the Foreign Minister’s Prize at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. Traveling exhibition in Italy and Canada. (more…)