Japanese potters

Sakamoto Yoshihiro 坂本義弘

1944-malearita porcelainBorn in Kumamoto Prefecture. Graduated from Saga University with a degree in special arts and crafts. Worked at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute and studied under Taki Kazuo. He has been selected for many awards at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition since 1979. Works mainly in the field of Blue and white, including vases. Full member of Japan Kogei Association. 佐賀県西松浦郡有田町黒牟田丙3127番地1坂本窯陶工房 www.sakamoto-kama.com有田焼、瑠璃釉の窯元【坂本窯　陶工房】 (more…)

Sakamoto Yasuki 坂本安樹

1948-maleBorn in Minoh, Osaka. Graduated from Kanazawa University of Art and Design in 1970. Joined Hakusan Toki Co.,Ltd. Worked as an assistant to Mori Masahiro in the company’s design office while also creating works. Won a gold medal at the 1982 Ceramic Design Competition. Selected for Design Forum and other awards. Member of the Kyushu Craft Association. 長崎県東彼杵郡波佐見町湯無田郷1180 (more…)

Sakamoto Motoyuki 坂本素行

1950-maleBorn in Itsukaichi-cho, Nishitama-gun. Graduated from the industrial design department of Ikuei High School. Became independent in 1974. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Exhibited at the Faenza International Exhibition. Exhibited at Nihonbashi Takashimaya and Tokyo Pottery Exhibition. Focused on inlay and objects. Full member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Sakamoto Hosei 坂本芳正

1937-malekyo potteryMember of the Kyoto Ceramic Art Association. Awarded prizes at Nitten, Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition, Third Civilization Exhibition, Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Kyo Exhibition, Shinsho-kai Exhibition, Kyoto Craft Art Exhibition, and Kyoto Craft Exhibition. Produced vases, tableware, and ceramic boards. (more…)

Sakamoto Shigeki 坂本茂木

1937-maleonta potteryBegan making pottery in Onta, Oita Prefecture, one of the representative kilns of Kyusyu Pottery. Produced daily utensils, inheriting the simple techniques of the half-farming, half-pottery lifestyle. Won a prize at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.Retired as a potter in 2010. His son, Takumi, and grandson, So, are taking over the kiln. (more…)

Sakata Yoshihito 坂田佳仁

1948-maleIn 1973, studied at the Koishiwara pottery kiln in Asakura-gun, the traditional site of Kyusyu folk pottery, and studied under Kajiwara Fujinori. In 1976, he opened his own kiln. He pursued the earthy taste of Jomon period, Yayoi period, and Sue ware, and stimulating abstract designs. He decorates mainly with colors, brush strokes, and perforations. 福岡県鞍手郡宮田町千石2131 (more…)

Sakata Minoru 坂田実

1936-?maleBorn in Kyoto, Japan. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Doshisha University. Awarded the Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education Prize at the Kinki Branch Exhibition of Japan Kogei Association in 1971. He was selected for many awards at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and the Kyoto Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi in Osaka, Iwataya in Fukuoka, Seibu in Ikebukuro, etc. Works mainly with tenmoku glaze, celadon, and ash glaze. Made a friendship visit to Suzhou, China as a member of the Kameoka City Board of Education. Full member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Sakata Teiji 坂田貞治

1922-?maleBorn in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture. Began taking pottery classes and studied under Takahashi Hiroshi in 1968, and later under Watanabe Aisei and Kato Shuntei. Participated in a series of Ginbaku-kai exhibitions at Ginza Matsuya. Group exhibitions at Nihonbashi Art Plaza. Works mainly with ash glaze, iron glaze, and tenmoku. (more…)

Sakata Jinnai 坂田甚内

1943-maleBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from Waseda Jitsugyo. Studied under Kamoda Shoji. Became independent in 1966. Awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. Solo exhibitions at Ikebukuro Seibu and others. Works mainly with black pottery and ash glaze. (more…)

Sakata Keizo 坂田慶造

1949-2004malehagi potteryAlso known as Sakata Deika the 15th. After graduating from university, he studied sculpture under Yanagihara Yoshitatsu, and after two years of overseas training, he began working as a potter under his father, Sakata Deika the 13th.In 1978, he was awarded the Asahi News Paper Incentive Prize for his first entry in the First Exhibition of New Traditional Crafts. In 1989, he became a regular member of Japan Kogei Association, and since then he has been awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Yamaguchi Branch Exhibition of Japan Kogei Association, and the Grand Prize Exhibition of the (more…)

Sakagami Yukiko 坂上幸子

1935-?femaleBorn in Osaka. Studied under Kiyomizu Rokubey the 6th and Kawai Seitoku. Awarded many prizes at Nitten, and is a friend of Nitten. He is a member of the Nitten. Invited to and served as a judge for the second, third, and honorable mention awards at the All Kansai Art Exhibition. Invited to and served as a judge at the Osaka Industrial Art Exhibition, where he received the Mayor’s Prize, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry President’s Prize, the Craft Association President’s Prize, and the Hiramatsu Prize. Received the Yatsuo City Cultural Award in 1975. Awarded by the Governor of (more…)

Sakashita Mitsuo 坂下光雄

1919-?malesatsuma potteryBorn in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture. His pen name is Koseki. Trained at Chotaro Kiln in 1933. Later studied Shiro-Satsuma under Hashimoto Shozo and openwork under Morita Shichinosuke, and in 2004 went to the National Ceramics Research Institute in Kyoto as a prefectural trainee. During the war, he returned to work for the Kagoshima Prefecture Ceramic Company. He received an award for his contribution to the improvement of traditional Satsuma ware techniques. (more…)

Sakashita Shinsui 坂下深水

1929-1987mumyoi potteryBorn in Niigata Prefecture. Studied Mumyoi ware under Ito Sekisui in Aikawa-cho. Later opened his own kiln in this area. Selected for the Nitten, Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, and others. Awarded at Nitten, Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, and others, including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Prefectural Exhibition Honorable Mention. Solo exhibitions at Kobayashi, Yamato, Aikawa Sado Kaikan, Hamo Community Center and others in Niigata. Member of the Japan Contemporary Craft Art Association. (more…)

Sakakura Shinbe 15th 十五代 坂倉新兵衛

1949-malehagi potteryHis real name is Shoji. Born in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Completed the sculpture course at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and the graduate course in ceramics. Studied under his father Shinbe 14th. Assumed the name of Shinpei XV in 1979. Held an exhibition to announce his succession at Osaka Takashimaya Department Store. Held solo exhibitions in Kyoto, Okayama and at Takashimaya Department Store in Nihonbashi. Full member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Sakakibara Mitsugu 榊原貢

1937-2015malebizen potteryThe eldest son of Sakakibara Tsutomu. Inherited the Bizen Koyasan Kiln. Studied under Isezaki Mitsuru, Isezaki Jun and Horie Shozan from 1964. Chairman and advisor of Bizen Pottery. Received the Mayor’s Prize at the Traditional Craft Branch Exhibition and the President’s Prize of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Sakakibara Manabu 榊原学

1943-malebizen potteryThird son of Sakakibara Tsutomu of Bizen Koyasan kiln. He studied pottery under his elder brothers, Mitsugi and Kiyoto. In 1971, he returned home and became independent in 1981. He became the mayor of Waiiya Ceramic Village, which was jointly developed in Wake County. Awarded the Mayor’s Prize at the Traditional Craft Branch Exhibition. He has been selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. (more…)

Sakakibara Hozan 榊原芳山

1917-?bizen potteryBorn in Inbe, they trained at Tokeido in 1932 and later studied under the first generation of Matsuda Kazan. After the war, they worked for a local brick company during the difficult period of Bizen Pottery and established Keisui Kiln in 1971. They have been producing mainly tea ceremony pottery, hand-molded teapots, original ceramic plate clocks, and vermilion mud works. (more…)

Sakakibara Kiyoto 榊原清人

1940-malebizen potteryIn 1959, he helped his father to develop Mt. Koya, and together they restored an old style cellar kiln. 1979, he established his own kiln, Tenjin Kiln. 1982, he opened Waidani Ceramic Village (Yoshinaga-cho, Wake County) with his brother’s study. He is a judge for the Governor’s Prize at the Traditional Craft Branch Exhibition. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Sakakibara Shigeru 榊原茂

1931-1989malebizen potteryBorn in Inbe. Graduated from the Seto Agricultural School under the old system. After working for a local brick company, he established Keisui Kiln with his uncle, Hozan, in 1971, and became independent the following year. Held solo exhibitions at Osaka Hanshin, Ginza Matsuya, and other venues. Won the Genga Prize at the Genga Exhibition. His works have been selected for the Traditional Craft Branch Exhibition and others. Member of the board of directors of the Bingei Association. (more…)

Sakaegi Masatoshi 榮木正明

1944-2019maleBorn in Chiba Prefecture, Japan in 1970. Has participated in the Japan Craft Design Exhibition and served as a judge at the same exhibition. Received the Kunii Kitaro Prize at the Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition. Gold and Silver Prizes at the Japan Ceramic Design Competition. Won the Grand Prize at the Valencia International Exhibition in Spain. Active in domestic and international craft exhibitions. 瀬戸市中水野町1-74 www.sakaegi.jpSAKAEGI DESIGN (more…)