1955-
male
okayama korakuen pottery
From Fukuoka Prefecture. In 1967, started to study under Takatori Hassen of Takatori-ware and trained for nine years. In 1976, trained at Korakuen kiln of Okayama Bizen-ware. Next year, came back to hometown and built a kiln and opened Hiko-ware kiln on Hikosan. Placed in Japan Folk Arts Exhibition, Fukuoka Prefecture Exhibition, etc. Specializes in ash glaze which is unique to folk pottery.
