1952-
male
From Misato, Saitama. Sought to make ceramics at Okushinano, Nagano. After training at Kasama and Mashiko, returned home in 1974, started a rectangular kiln in Nasu, Tochigi, and became independent. Started a semiterrestrial cellar kiln in 1977 and researched Shio-yu salt glazes. Visited the National Palace Museum in Taipei, National Museum of Korea, Ewha Womans University Museum, and other kilns in various places. Held private exhibitions at the Matsuzakaya in Ginza, the Mitsukoshi in Nagoya, the Isetan in Urawa, the Tobu in Ikebukuro, and other venues. Works focus on Kohiki, Mishima, and Hakeme brush strokes.
