1934-1989
Studied at his brother Rakusho’s Toya-gama. At first, he opened the kiln in Yamakoshi district, and later moved to Kayabe. Won awards at the Japan Expressionist Exhibition, the Sekkosha Exhibition, and the Teachers’ Art Exhibition, among others. Worm-eaten Nanban is his main work. He makes glazes from nature (volcanic gravel, hot spring flowers, shells, trees, etc.) and creates his own unique style.
