1948-
male
tsutsumi pottery
Born in Kesennuma, Miyagi prefecture. Entered into the world of ceramics in 1969. Studied under Tsutsumi-ware master Hariu Kenba. Went independent and built a kiln in 1977. Selected consecutively for the Sankei Exhibition. Selected for the Musashino Exhibition of Traditional Crafts. Recipient of the Prefectural Arts Festival Miyagi Governor’s Award, etc. Conducted many master and apprentice exhibitions and solo exhibitions in Kesennuma. Focused primarily on nanbande and kohiki ceramics.
