1946-
male
Influenced by his father’s interest in antiques, he set his sights on making pottery. Apprenticed in Mino in 1962. Returned to Iizuka, Fukuoka in 1955 and built his own kiln and became independent. Made pottery mainly using the traditional Mino techniques of Shino, Kizeto, Setoguro, and Oribe in Karatsu and other cities. He is known for his strong enamel tones and iron coloration.
