1959-
male
Born in Kyoto in. After graduating from Kyoto Municipal Hiyoshigaoka High School, Department of Japanese Painting (now known as Doda High School of Arts and Crafts), he graduated from the Kyoto Prefecture Pottery Training School. After studying under Tezuka Gyokudo, he studied under Toraku II and began his career as a potter. In 1996, he assumed the name of Toraku III.
Awarded the Minister of International Trade and Industry Prize at the Kyoto and Kiyomizu Pottery Exhibition.
Awarded the President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Prize at the 2006 Traditional Craft Competition.
Held solo exhibitions at department stores and galleries throughout Japan, including Nihonbashi Takashimaya.
Member of Dr. Tokuji Yamamoto’s glaze research group
Traditional Craftsman.
