1944-
Started a kiln in Kyoto, and was given the artist name of Kozan by Matsuyama Banmitsu, the chief abbot of Myoshinji Temple, in 1984. Mainly works on ceramics from China’s Southern Song dynasty, and is particularly successful with tenmoku ceramics that go through color variation during firing.
Works have been well-rated internationally. Within Japan, they have been purchased by Highness Prince Mikasa, Daitokuji temple,and the Kyocera Art Museum.
