Japanese potters

Kaneko Iwanori 金子岩令

showa period-maleseto potteryFrom Osaka. Graduated from Shiga Prefectural Shigaraki High School and Osaka University of Arts. Trained at the Akazu ware kiln, later served as a Ceramic Instructor and Traditional Ceramic Instructor of blue and white pottery under the Locality Promotion Act (for laborers), and studied under Kato Gozan from the Seto Gozan Studio. Selected for the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts and Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, Works focus on white porcelain and ceramic sculptures. (more…)

Kaneuchi Tadamasa 金打忠政

1959-maleGraduated from Hachijo High School. Studied under Aoki Masakichi and Nakazato Takashi of Karatsu. Works focus on Hai-yu ash glaze made of lava, camellia, and sakaki. (more…)

Kani Kazuhiro 可児一広

1951-maleStudied under Suzuki Osamu and Chikada Seiji. Selected for the Tajimi Municipal Exhibition and won awards. Formed the Morogure Group. Exhibited at group exhibitions, the Mino Ceramic Exhibition, and Gifu Prefectural Masterpiece Exhibition. Served as a Special Ceramic Lecturer. Member of the Mino Ceramic Society. Works focus on natural Shizen-yu glaze and Hai-yu ash glaze. (more…)

Kanamori Nobuo 金森伸郎

1953-maleFrom Kuwana. Graduated from Nanzan University and the Seto Ceramic Training Institute. Studied under Kanzaki Shiho of Shigaraki ware for 7 years. Became independent in 1985. Created Shigaraki ware and Raku ware with hand-forming and Shino ware and Hagi ware using the tatara. (more…)

Kanamoto Tadahiko 金本忠彦

1946-malebizen potteryFrom Nishisonogi, Nagasaki. Dropped out of the Faculty of Engineering at Kanagawa University. Trained in Kyo ware in 1969 and later graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Specialized Training Institute. Studied under Matsuda Kazan in 1971. Started a kiln in Bizen in 1981 and became independent. Made ceramics in order to turn Bizen ware into a craft art. Works focus on a sesame sheen. (more…)

Kanazawa Shogen 2nd 二代 金沢祥元

1947-kutani porcelainStudied under the previous generation Shogen the 1st (1925-1980). Selected for the Craft Art Exhibition, Modern Fine Art Exhibition, Japan Trade Union General Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Won the Asahi Newspaper Award and other awards. Member of the Japan Ceramic Society, Japan Fine Art Society, and Japan Craft Art Society. Board Member of Japan Craft Art Society Exhibition Operations. Judge of the Nitten Exhibition. President of the Kyushokai Association. Works focus on Kessho-yu glaze, Ronuki, and gold overglaze. (more…)

Kanai Tadashi 金井正

1951-2010maleGraduated from Itoigawa High School and Kyoto Ceramic Training Institute. Studied under Shimizu Uichi at the Miyanaga Tozan kiln. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition. (more…)

Kanai Shisei 金井紫晴

1946-maleraku potteryFrom Tokyo. Graduated from Hosei University. Entered ceramics through self-education. Studied Raku ware based on advice from Kuroda Ryoji. Made ceramics with porcelain clay from Kyoto. Works focus on Maku-yu glaze, Shu-gusuri glaze, and Sa-yu sand glaze. (more…)

Katori Hajime 香取甫

1938-malemashiko potteryFrom Ibaraki Prefecture. Joined the Tsukamoto Ceramic Studio in 1963. Later served as a Ceramic Instructor at the National Institute of Fine Arts in Laos. Started a kiln in Ibaraki in 1972. Held private exhibitions and group exhibitions at the Keio in Shinjuku, the Matsuya in Ginza, and other venues. Works focus on colored mud glazes and Tetsu-yu iron glaze. (more…)

Kato Renpei 加藤廉平

1938-maleseto potteryThe third son of the 10th generation Tozaburo and became independent under a branch family. Studied under Kato Hajime and Kato Takikawa. Selected for the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Won the Seto Ceramic Exhibition Mayor’s Award, Kansai Fine Art Exhibition Saito Award, and other awards. Works focus on Kizeto ware, Ko-Seto ware, kohiki, and Irabo teacups. (more…)

Kato Reikichi 加藤令吉

1953-maleakazu potteryComes from a notable family of Akazu ware. Grandfather is Josuke, and father is Sho. Graduated from Tamagawa University. Won Special Selection at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. Won the Japan New Craft Art Award. Won the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts Minister of Education’s Award and numerous other awards. Member of the Japan New Craft Art Association. Works focus on purple ceramics, Kurogesho, and Mishimade. (more…)

Kato Yoshihiko 加藤芳比古

1946-malemino potteryComes from a notable family of Nishiura ware from the Mino kiln. Kato Keizan of celadon is his uncle. Also related to the Myoken kiln of Karatsu ware. Researched site of old kilns across Japan. Later studied under Tsukigata Nahiko. Became independent in 1974. Works focus on Shino ware, Setoguro ware, and Kizeto ware. (more…)

Kato Yoshiaki 加藤嘉明

1934-2019maletokoname potteryBecame independent in 1963. Started an ascending kiln in Mihama, Chita in 1976. Won the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition Governor’s Award and a Board Member of Operations for this exhibition. Won the Japan New Craft Grand Prize and a Board Member of Selection for this exhibition. Won the Vallauris International Exhibition Grand Prize. Served as the Director of the Japan Craft Society. Works focus on natural glaze and Same-yu glaze. (more…)

Kato Yoji 加藤洋二

1953-malemino potteryStudied under Kato Kobei, Takuo, and Hirohide at Maruko Toen Studio. Became independent in 1984. Won the Asahi Ceramic Award, Mino Ceramic Society Chunichi Award, and Press’ Award. Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts, Modern Craft Exhibition, Japan New Craft Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at the Seibu in Shibuya, the Maruei in Nagoya, and other venues. Works focus on blue and white pottery. (more…)

Kato Yu 加藤佑

1947-maleseto potteryFrom Seto. Graduated from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramic High School. Made ceramics at the Seto Azamiyo kiln. Exhibited at the annual Azamiyo Exhibition, as well as the Seto Shaping Group Exhibition and other group exhibitions. Works focus on white porcelain, celadon, and Hai-yu ash glaze, and creates tableware brimming with modern touches. His wife Meiko, a graphic designer, also became a potter after marrying Yu. (more…)

Kato Yasumi 加藤保美

1948-Graduated from the Faculty of Craft Art at Kyoto University of the Arts with a major in Ceramics in 1972. Selected for the Japan Modern Craft Art Exhibition, Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Works focus on decorative flower bowls using Irabo, Nyuhaku-yu glaze, and Inkan flower patterns. Also made tableware. (more…)

Kato Kobei 7th 七代 加藤幸兵衛

1945-malemino potteryReal name is Kato Yasuhide. Grandfather is Kobei and father is Kato Takuo. Graduated from the Kyoto City University of Arts. Won the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition Highest Grand Prize. Youngest to win the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Special Selection Hokuto Award. Won the Japan Modern Craft Art Award. Won the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts Foreign Minister’s Award and numerous other awards. Exempt from appraisal at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition and a Board Member and Fellow Member of the exhibition. Council Member of the Japan New Craft Art Association. Member of the Mino Ceramic Society. Board Member (more…)

Kato Yaemon 加藤弥右衛門

1942-malemino potteryThird son of the master Juemon. First son is Yoshiemon. Second son is Koremon. Studied at Kotani Ceramic Research Institute and later studied under his father. Works focus on Setoguro ware, Oribe ware, Shino ware, and Kizeto ware tea bowls. (more…)

Kato Midori 加藤美土里

1934-2019femaleFrom Tokyo. Started making ceramics with her husband Yoshiaki in Tokomane in 1958. Won the Japan Ceramic Design Competition Governor’s Award. Won the Vallauris Exhibition Grand Prize of Honor and Silver Award. Won the Choza Award Ceramic Exhibition Choza Award. Won the Chunichi International Ceramic Exhibition Foreign Minister’s Award and other awards. Selected for the Japan New Craft Exhibition and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at the Maruei in Nagoya and other venues. Member of the Japan Craft Society. (more…)