1941-
male
shodai pottery
Trained at the Kumamoto Industrial Research Institute. Studied under Morino Kako. Began independent work in 1965, and in 1968 renamed his kiln to the Shodai ware Fumoto kiln. Received the Minister for Foreign Affairs’ Award at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Grand Prize at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, among other awards. Protects the old traditions of Shodai ware pottery through his work.
