1929-
shigaraki pottery
Born in Nagano prefecture. Graduated Shinshu University. Became an apprentice to Rakunyu the First, and created ceramics with Kocchugama kiln. Succeeded as Rakunyu the Second in 1963. Various overseas inspections. Independent. Held solo exhibitions at Kobe, Osaka Sogo, Takamatsu Mitsukoshi, and more. Primarily works with traditional Shigaraki-ware tea bowls.
