Japanese potters

Maeda Akihiro 前田昭博

1954-maleliving national treasureFrom Kawahara, Yazu. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts with a Major in Ceramics. Started Yanase kiln named by Shimizu Kosho from Todai-ji. Won the National Youth Traditional Craft Art Exhibition Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education’s Award. Won the Shinsho Craft Art Exhibition Fine Work Award and the 40th Commemorative Exhibition Shinsho Honorable Mention Award. Won the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition Award of Excellence and other awards. Sold works to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by way of the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Selected for the Chunichi International Exhibition, Asahi Craft Exhibition, Japan Traditional (more…)

Maejima Goichiro 前嶋五一郎

1926-?malebizen potteryFrom Imbe. Graduated from the former Kibi Commercial High School. Started a rectangular downdraft kiln at his home in 1955. Started an ascending kiln in Onishi, Imbe in 1967 and a semiterrestrial dragon kiln in 1979. Held private exhibitions at Tenmaya and Maruzen locations across Japan. His brother-in-law is Harada Joroku. (more…)

Maekawa Yukio 前川幸生

1941-maleshigaraki potteryStarted making ceramics in 1957. Won the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition Kawasaki Award. Selected for the Modern Fine Art Exhibition, Kofukai, and Chunichi International Exhibition. (more…)

Maekawa Denko 前川電光

1940-maleseto potteryFrom Akatsu. Provided instruction on ceramics at Seto National Reformatory starting in 1979. Works focus on Oribe ware and Shino ware. (more…)

Maekawa Seiichiro 前川精一郎

1910-?maleGoes by the name of Tosui. From Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Studied under Kumagae Koho of Kiku ware, a branch kiln of Agano ware. Started Iriji kiln in Kitakyushu and became independent. Later moved to Sakai, Osaka. Selected for the Japan Craft Art Seibu Exhibition and Kinki Branch Exhibition. Works focus on copper Rokusho-yu glaze, Tetsu-yu iron glaze, Shirahagi-yu glaze, and Yakishime. 堺市高倉台2-32-16 (more…)

Honda Takuji 本田卓司

1938-maleFrom Nagano Prefecture. Graduated from Shinshu University. Studied under Shinoda Yoshikazu, Kato Kenji, and Mizuno Takuzo. Made ceramics while serving as an art instructor at Nagano Prefectural Junior High School. Works focus on Hai-yu ash glaze and iron glaze. 長野県東筑摩郡本城村西条3796 (more…)

Hon’ami Mitsutaka 本阿弥光隆

1947-2009maleStudied under his grandfather Kosen. 16th generation head of the Hon’ami family. Received indication of lineage from Omotesenke Sosa Jimyosai. Works focus on Raku ware, Oribe ware, Kizeto ware, Setoguro ware, and overglaze enamels. (more…)

Hon’ami Kosen 本阿弥光仙

1900-1991maleDescendant of Hon’ami Koetsu. Switched from the family business of judging and grinding swords to ceramics after the war. Was given the name Hon’ami kiln by Omotesenke Sokuchusai. Held private exhibitions at the Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi and other venues. Works focus on Raku ware, Shino ware, and Oribe ware tea bowls. (more…)

Horibe Katsuya 堀部勝也

1920-?maleGoes by the name of Sessho. Began making ceramics in 1952. Studied under Kato Hajime, Fujimoto Yoshimichi, and Yamamoto Seinen. Won the Shinsho Craft Art Society Award. Won the Saitama Prefectural Governor’s Award. Judge for Prefectural and Municipal Exhibitions. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition and Kofukai Exhibition. Exhibited at Tojinsha, Togenkai, and Santokai Exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at the Matsuzakaya in Ueno and other venues. Official member of the Japan Kogei Association. President of the Saitama Ceramic Society. Works focus on ceramics with flower patterns and Moriage designs. (more…)

Fujimoto Maya 藤本磨弥

1951-maleseto potteryStudied under Terada Bizan from 1969. In 1973, opened Doji Kiln in Obaramura. In 1974, studied in India and Nepal. Placed in ASAHI CERAMIC ART EXHIBITION and Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts. Personal exhibitions in Nagoya, Kanazawa, etc. A member of Seto Tougei Kyoukai. Mainly makes ceramic tiles, vases and tableware. 愛知県西加茂郡小原村大洞 道慈窯 (more…)

Fujimoto Naomi 藤本尚己

1928-maleshofuzan potteryFrom Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In 1948, aspire to make ceramics. Studied under Kawai Kanjiro and Tomimoto Kenkichi, and later trained under the eighth generation of Takatori-ware in Kyushu. In 1962, revive Wado Kiln which descended from his hometown’s Shofuzan-ware. Placed in JAPAN CERAMIC ART EXHIBITION. (more…)

Fujimoto Hajime 藤本肇

1914-2009maleAlso known as Fujimoto Toshin the 2nd. In Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, inherited the first generation Toshin’s family business. In 1975, succeeded to the second Toshin. In 1956, placed in Japan Fine Arts Exhibition for the first time. Since then, Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Specially Selected Hokuto Award, a member. ZENTOTEN CERAMIC ART EXHIBITION Toto Award. Placed in Gendai Kogei Exhibition, served as a judge. Placed in Kofukai Exhibition, judge, Sugiura Hisui Award. Nihon Shin-kogei Artists Association Foundation Committee Member, a councilor, a judge. Hiroshima Cultural Award. Sanyo Newspaper Cultural Achievement Award, and many others. (more…)

Fujimura Koharu 藤村小春

1948-femalehagi potteryFrom 1973, studied under Nouto Choun and Matsuno Ryokuei. In 1984, built a kiln and became independent. Personal exhibition at Shinjuku Odakyu Department Store and Isetan Department Store. Makes tea pottery and tableware in Hagi-ware. (more…)

Fushimi Mikio 伏見未喜男

1935-?maleIn 1974, built the kiln and first firing in the kiln. Dedicated to grow younger generations in Gifunichi Crafts Workshop. Besides Chubu Yomiuri Exhibition Governor Award, Gifu Prefecture Exhibition, Seki City Exhibition, Hajima City Exhibition, Kakumuhara City Exhibition Exhibitor Award, etc. Using natural ash glaze and ash glaze, makes with Dosan kiln. (more…)

Fujimaki Shiho 藤巻志邦

1929-?malebizen potteryHis actual name is Kunio. From Bizen. From around 1960, started with hand-building. Completed Bizen Togei Center in 1974, then, worked as an assistant till 1978, built Nobori kiln and became independent. Meanwhile, studied handiwork under Kanai Shunzan. Placed in Okayama Prefecture Exhibition and Japan Institute of Arts Federated Exhibition. (more…)

Fujihira Rinko 藤平倫子

1957-femaleFrom Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts, Ceramics & Glass. Learned from Fujimoto Yoshimichi, Tamura Koichi and Asano Yo. An instructor at Bunka Gakuin Arts Vocational School. Placed in Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, New Works Exhibition and Musashino Exhibition. Group exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store, Ginza Matsuya Department Store, etc. Mainly works with overglaze enamel. 流山市江戸川台東4-413 (more…)

Fujihira Shin 藤平伸

1922-2012maleFrom Kyoto. Fascinated by Kawai Kanjiro and aspired to make pottery. Dropped out from Kyoto Institute of Technology Ceramics Department. Learned from his father, Masakazu, who operated ceramics production, and studied under the sixth generation Kiyomizu Rokubey. In 1955, placed in Japan Fine Arts Exhibition for the first time. After that, special selection – Hokuto Award, Kikuka Award, judge and member. Japan Ceramics Association, etc. A professor at Kyoto Institute of Technology. Three-dimensional modeling. (more…)