1949-
male
hagi pottery
His real name is Shoji. Born in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Completed the sculpture course at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and the graduate course in ceramics. Studied under his father Shinbe 14th. Assumed the name of Shinpei XV in 1979. Held an exhibition to announce his succession at Osaka Takashimaya Department Store. Held solo exhibitions in Kyoto, Okayama and at Takashimaya Department Store in Nihonbashi. Full member of Japan Kogei Association.
