1971-
Born in Oita Prefecture, Japan
Graduated from Fukuoka University, Faculty of Science, Department of Applied Mathematics.
Employed as a mathematics instructor at a major cram school in Kyushu
2001 Studied pottery at Bizen Ceramic Art Center for 2 years
2003 Apprenticed under Idei Naofumi for 4 years
2009 Built his own anagama kiln in Ushimado
