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Hazama Inosuke 硲伊之助

1895-1977malekutani porcelainBorn in Tokyo. Studied in the Mejirodai Painting Institute and participated in the Fuzankai collective with Kishida Ryusei and others. Traveled to France and studied under Matisse. After the war, he pursued painting through Kutani ware. Founding committee member of the Issuikai collective. (more…)

Nagasawa Eishin 3rd 三代 永澤永信

1910-1977maleizushi potteryBorn into the family of Nagasawa Eishin which had a kiln for Izushi-ware , he started making pottery after receiving training from his grandfather the first generation Eishin. At the time he was 19, he was able to demonstrate his talent early, as he was honored by having the Showa Emperor inspect and purchase his work when he made a visit to Kobe.In 1932 when he was 22, he also tried to become a painter by studying under the Nanga painter Akamatsu Unrei, but returned to his hometown the following year, succeeded to the 3rd generation name, and was (more…)

Suzuki Osai 鈴木黄哉

1908- 1972malebizen potteryHis real name was Tadayoshi. Born in Gunma prefecture. He studied Kurita ware at the end of the Taisho era, under Kusube Yaichi. Moved to Imbe in 1926 and built a kiln. Active in literary exhibitions and contemporary craft exhibitions. Specialized in handiwork. (more…)

Sakakura Shinbe 14th 十四代 坂倉新兵衛

1949-malehagi potteryBorn as a child of Sakakura Shinbe XIII, he studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts and the same graduate school. He returned to his hometown in 1974, and his father died in 1975, during a year in which he was engaged in the family business in earnest. Although not been taught directly, he learned the family’s traditional technique independently and was selected for the Japan Kogei Association, the Yamaguchi Prefecture Exhibition, the Japan Kogei Association West China Branch Exhibition, etc., and became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1984. He received the Yamaguchi Prefecture (more…)

Sakaida Kakiemon 13th 十三代 酒井田柿右衛門

1906-1982malearita porcelainBorn in the traditional Kakiemon family as the eldest son of Kakiemon XII, he learned pottery from his father. When Kakiemon XII yet lived, he produced works as Sakaida Shibuo, and exhibited at Saga Prefecture Exhibition and Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition. After being repeatedly selected, in 1955, in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the first Kakiemon, his father, Kakiemon XII, and his son Masaru (14th Kakiemon) revived the Nigori-te technique. In 1963, with the death of his father, he was named Sakaida Kakiemon XIII.In the following year, he was recommended as a regular member of (more…)

Saka Koraizaemon 11th 十一代 坂高麗左衛門

1912-1981malehagi potteryAfter Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s dispatch to Korea, Mori Terumoto, who at the time ruled the entirety of China, brought back from Korea a potter who went by the name Sakata. He later changed his name to Saka, and after Terumoto moved to Hagi, the second feudal lord of Hagi, Mori Tsunahiro, bestowed upon him the title of Saka Koraizaemon, a line which continues to the present day. Real name is Nobuo. He was certified as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1975.Born in 1912, died in 1981. Born in Shimonoseki. Graduated from the Imperial Fine Arts School. (more…)

Kusube Yaichi 楠部彌弌

1897-1984maleGraduated from the Kyoto Municipal Ceramics Experimental Station.Born to a family owning a ceramics export company in the Meiji era, he was familiar with pottery since he was a child.In 1924, he exhibited and won awards at the Paris World’s Fair. He also won awards at the Paris World’s Fair in 1936. In Japan, when the Technology Department was newly established in the Imperial Exhibition in 1927, he repeatedly held exhibitions and won the exhibition special selection award in 1932. Beyond submitting his works to the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) after the war, he created Yoyosha in 1932 and (more…)

Kitade Tojiro 北出塔次郎

1898-1968malekutani porcelainBorn in 1898, died in 1968. Born in Hyogo Prefecture. He entered the Kitade pottery family in Sakaetani and later inherited the line. He was trained under Tomimoto Kenkichi. Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award. Artistic impressions. Received the Kaga City Cultural Merit Award, etc. Colored paintings and dyes. (more…)

Ishii Furo 石井不老

1899-1964maleakashi potterybizen potteryBorn in Himeji City. His real name was Yosokichi. At first he learned Asagiri ware (one of the Akashi ware), and later pursued opening a kiln, Bizen tea pottery, and crafts in Inbe. Named Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1954. Mainly creating Bizen ware tea bowls. Excelled in handiwork, and his handleless tea pots received especially high praise. Engaged in red Shigaraki ware teacups in his later years and completed Aka ware. (more…)

Wakita Munetaka 脇田宗孝

1942-maleasuka potteryGraduated from the Nara University of Education. Completed an advanced course in ceramics at Kyoto Industrial Research Institute. Instructor at Nara University of Education. Began making pottery at the Kakuyo kiln in the Takaichi district of Nara. Frequent prize-winner and participant at events such as the New Crafts Association Exhibition. Published research papers on ancient ceramic techniques. Primarily focused on flowered urns and large plates using sansai, ash glaze and black glaze. (more…)

Wakao Makoto 若尾誠

1959-maleBorn in Tajimi. Graduated from the design department at Tajimi Technical High School. Inherited the family business making pottery. Selected for the Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition, Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Associate member of the Japan Kogei Association. Primarily focused on celadon ceramics such as powdered celadon and rice-colored celadon. (more…)

Wakao Toshisada 若尾利貞

1933-maleshino potteryBorn in Tajimi. After graduating from junior high school, he worked at a ceramics factory while studying Shino-ware on his own. Went independent in 1970. Recipient of the Kato Kobei Award, Mino Newcomer’s Award, New Craft Award, other honors. Participant and award-winner at Chubu Art Exhibition, Gifu Prefectural General Design Exhibition, Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition, others. Solo exhibitions held at Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Nagoya Matsuzakaya, Tokyo Tsubogen, other venues. Member of the Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Yoshida Shohachi 吉田荘八

1930-2011malekutani porcelainBorn in Ishikawa prefecture. Studied under Kitade Tojiro and Asakura Isokichi. Repeated selections, special selections, and uninspected selections for Nitten. Associate member of Nitten. Committee member of Nihon Shin-kogei. Recipient of Contemporary Craft Award, other honors. Former member of Gendai Kogei. Invited to judge the Ishikawa Prefectural Exhibition. Focused on Kutani-style painting and other techniques. (more…)

Yoshida Shozan 吉田勝山

1938-?kutani porcelainStudied under Otaki Toshiro (10th generation Chozaemon). Participant and award-winner at Nitten, the Kofukai Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition, Ishikawa Contemporary Art Exhibition, other exhibitions. Solo and group exhibitions held in various venues. Member of Gendai Kogei. Primarily focused on color painting and gold leaf. (more…)

Yoshida Shuen 吉田萩苑

1940-hagi potteryBorn in Hagi. Began training under Miwa Kyusetsu (10th generation) at around the age of 15. Later invited to provide technical guidance during the opening of the Tenhosan kiln. Opened the Tamaryuzan kiln in Tamae, Hagi in 1968. Primarily focused on tea-ware. (more…)

Yoshikawa Koetsu 好川恒悦

1926-?femalesuigetsu potteryFrom Kashima, Saga. Graduated from Sasebo Municipal Seitoku Women’s High School. Studied under the 1st generation Koho of Suigetsu ware in 1968 Got married in 1970. Succeeded the 2nd generation of Suigetsu ware in 1978 upon the passing of the 1st generation. Held the Exhibition of New Works by the 2nd Generation Koetsu during the Spring Exhibition for Ozu Ceramics in Iruma, Saitama the following year. Selected for and won awards numerous times at the Aichi Prefectural Exhibition. Won the All Japan Craft Exhibition European Art Club Award. Selected for the All Japan Comprehensive Art Exhibition and other exhibitions. (more…)

Yoshika Hatao 吉賀将夫

1943-malehagi potteryFrom Hagi, Yamaguchi. Graduated from the Faculty of Crafts at Tokyo University of the Arts and the graduate school. Studied under his father Taibi and made ceramics at the Senryuzan kiln. Exhibited at and selected for the Nitten Exhibition for the first time in 1975, selected consecutively thereafter, and won Special Selection and other awards. Also won the Yamaguchi Prefectural Exhibition Minister of Education’s Honorable Mention Award and Special Award and served as a Judge. Won the Prefectural Art Culture Promotion Honorable Mention Award. Consecutively selected for the Japan Modern Craft Exhibition, became a Member, won the Members’ Award (more…)

Yoshika Taibi 吉賀大眉

1915-1991malehagi potteryFrom Hagi. Graduated from the Faculty of Sculpture at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1938. After being selected for the Bunten Exhibition Department of Sculpture before World War II, consistently thrived in the Craft Department of the Nitten Exhibition after being selected for the first time. After World War II, won the Nitten Exhibition Hokuto Award, Special Selection, and Prime Minister’s Award and served the important roles of Judge, Trustee, Secretary, and Director. Won the Japan Ceramic Exhibition Asahi Newspaper Award. Won the Japan Ceramic Society Award. Won the Chugoku Culture Award. Won the Japan Art Academy Award. (more…)

Yokoishi Gagyu 13th 十三代 横石臥牛

1925-2016maleutsutsugawa pottery1st son of the 12th generation Gagyu Soun. Graduated from Arita Technical School. Started studying under his father Soun at the age of 14. Exhibited at the Nagasaki Prefectural Exhibition for the first time in 1955 and won the Governor’s Award. Assumed the name of the 13th generation upon the passing of the prior generation in 1961 and assumed the artist name of Gagyu Shoun. Started fully engaging in recreating Utsutsugawa ware in 1962 with the full support of Uemura Fujio, the leading pioneer of collecting ancient Utsutsugawa ware. Followed in the footsteps of the prior generation by becoming (more…)

Yamamoto Yuichi 山本雄一

1935-malebizen potteryBorn in Inbe. The eldest son of Yamamoto Tohshu, he began making pottery in 1959 under his father. He has been selected for many prizes since then, including the Director’s Prize at the Higashi-Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Traditional Crafts, and has served as a judge. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. He was awarded the Okayama Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Bigei-kai Exhibition. Kanashige Toyo Prize. Okayama Nichinichi Newspaper Culture Award. Okayama Prefecture Culture Honorable Mention. Sanyo Newspaper Grand Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition. Director of Bizen Pottery Association. Chairman of the Bizen Pottery Association. (more…)