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Nakamura Donen 3rd 三代 中村道年

1938-1987maleraku potteryBorn as the eldest son of 2nd generation Nakamura Donen, after graduating from high school, he was involved with the traditional Yagoto kiln and practiced the family art technique of Koetsu-style Raku-yaki. Later, he married Ms.Keiko who had succeeded to the 4th generation name in 1966. In 1973 he succeeded to the name of 3rd generation Donen and held exhibitions in Hiroshima and Tokyo. Later, he held solo exhibitions, father-son exhibitions, generational exhibitions, etc., in various places to present his work, but he died at the young age of 49. (more…)

Nakamura Donen 4th 四代 中村道年

1938-femaleraku potteryShe was the wife of 3rd generation Nakamura Donen, but died at the young age of 49. Her eldest son was still a student and could not inherit the business, so she succeeded to the name of 4th generation herself.In 1989, she received the name of Ama-yaki Nakamura Donen from Omotesenke Jimyosai Sosa, and produced works of tea bowls through Raku-ware, carefully protecting the traditional Yagoto kiln. (more…)

Nakamura Shuto 中村秋塘

1864-1928kutani porcelainBeing the first generation, he took over the family business of ceramic painting in 1877, and studied overglaze enamels independently. He was regarded as a master of Kutani-ware in the Taisho era and made great efforts in the development of Kutani-ware by his appointment as head of the Enuma Kutani Ceramics Trade Association etc.In addition, his eldest son (Shigeru) succeeded as the second generation Shuto, and second son (Midori) succeeded as the third generation, and later, became independent as Nakamura Midori. The head of the Nakamura family is now the 5th generation Mr. Nakamura Shuto, who is currently active (more…)

Nakagawa Kazumasa 中川一政

1893-1991maleHis work ‘Sakagura’ displayed at the Tatsumigakai exhibition in 1914 was recognized by Kishida Ryusei and made him a prizewinner for the first time.Later, he studied under Kishida Ryusei and fully devoted himself to his work as a painter with the aim of improving his oil painting techniques. In addition, he participated in the formation of Sodosha, Shunyokai, and the Sumito Club, etc., and established a position in the Western painting world. Furthermore, in 1975 (Showa 50), he received the Order of Culture and was successful as a master in the Western painting world, in both name and reality.He also (more…)

Togo Jyukatsu 東郷寿勝

1855-1936malenaeshirogawa potterysatsuma potteryA descendant of a Korean potter who was brought to Japan following Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s war endeavors. He inherited Kagoshima Naeshirogawa ware.He actively sold Satsuma ware to Kobe and Yokohama in the Meiji era. In 1887, he purchased his samurai stock and changed his surname from “Park” to “Togo.” He exhibited his works at the 3rd National Industrial Exhibition in 1897, and at the St. Louis Expo in 1937. He was also very close to the 12th generation Chin Jukan, and he was also one of the people who greatly supported Chin Jukan ware after his death. (more…)

Tomioka Haruko 富岡春子

1847-1940femaleShe was born as the third daughter of Sasaki Yoshimitsu, a feudal lord of Ozu.She was taken in as the third wife of Tomioka Tessai—who later became known as a leading figure in modern Japanese painting—when she was 26 years old in 1872. She is also known for protecting her family during hardship. The bowls she made are often distinguished by inscriptions of her own songs on them. (more…)

Tokoyama Gyokuho 床山玉侊

Late Edo period – Meiji periodmelekoto porcelainHe lived in Hara-mura, Sakata-gun as one of the painters of Koto ware.He was one of the founders of Kabunakama with other painters such as Kenyu, Sekisui, and Jinensai in 1856 with permission from the Hikone Domain. He painted and sold his works from home, using the domain kiln as base. (more…)

Toshikian Kisabu 年木庵喜三

1845-1886maleFukaumi Heizaemon was a potter who worked at a kiln for generations in Arita, Saga clan. The Fukaumi family, meanwhile, was based on the prestigious kiln since the Korean potter Fukaumi Soden and his wife, Hyakubasen, who were naturalized in the early Edo period. In March 1868, at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, he pleaded with the feudal lord to open up trade with Eizaemon Fukagawa.There was only one trade tag at that time, but this was increased to 10, effectively beginning the foreign trade of Arita ware. In 1975, his eldest son, Suminosuke Fukaumi, and Takeji Fukami, Eizaemon (more…)

Tokuda Yasokichi 2nd 二代 徳田八十吉

1907-1997malekutani porcelainHe was adopted by Tokuda Yasokichi I in 1923, and studied color painting under his father-in-law, as well as under Tomimoto Kenkichi and Tosen Adachi in Kanazawa. He presented his works at various craft exhibitions such as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Craft Exhibition from a young age. His works were selected in various craft exhibitions. After the war, he exhibited his works at the Japan Art exhibition from the 1st exhibition in 1946. His works were selected in 1952, and won the Hokuto Award in 1954. He was active as Tokuda Yasokichi, and in 1956 he succeeded (more…)

Kinkodo 欽古堂

1765-1837maleHis real name is Toki Kamesuke. Originally he was a clay figurine maker who sold his works on the Fushimi Kaido-road, but later he studied under Okuda Eisen and turned to pottery.He excelled in celadon, dyeing, and copying cochin ware. It is said that he was also invited to the celadon kiln in Settsu Sanda to teach celadon techniques.He is also known as the potter who invented the arabesque openwork incense burner. (more…)

Tezuka Sekiun 手塚石雲

1942-maleHis real name is Mitsuru. After learning pottery from Kyo ware master craftsman Tezuka Gyokudo, who is his father, he built the Kajuji kiln in the Yamashina Kiyomizu ware complex in 1972. Since becoming independent, he has exhibited his works at department store solo exhibitions nationwide, mainly in Kyoto Takashimaya.In 2001, the name of the kiln was changed to Hanacho Kiln by Takada Myoho, the director of Daitokuji Temple.He mainly produces tea bowls, water jugs, and all kinds of tea pots in Ninsei and Annam. (more…)

Deguchi Onisaburo 出口王仁三郎

1871-1948maleBorn in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture. He was called a child prodigy from an early age, and had a peculiar psychic ability. Following an oracle, he became a subordinate of the founder of the Omoto religion, Nao Deguchi in Ayabe, in the northern part of Kyoto prefecture, and together taught as leaders to salvation. Subsequently, he became the second teacher. Married Sumiko (the youngest child), and worked hard to further develop the Omoto religion as a psychic.In addition, he left behind a huge number of works of art, such as writing, calligraphy, pottery, poetry and songs, which he independently studied, claiming (more…)

Deguchi Naohi 出口直日

1902-1990femaleShe was born as the eldest daughter of Deguchi Onisaburo, the religious leader and founder of Omoto religion, and Sumiko, the foundress. In 1952, she was appointed the third religious leader.She had been interested in Japanese literature since her childhood and excelled in various fields, mainly focusing on pottery.Her pottery works include Ishiguro Munemaro, which has long been a living national treasure, and Motoyama Kinju, a Bizen ware. (more…)

Tsujimura Yui 辻村唯

1975-maleBorn in Nara Prefecture as the eldest son of the popular potter Tsujimura Shiro, he started pottery in earnest after graduating from high school.In 2002, he built a semi-underground cellar kiln and developed Sanage-style works. He held a solo exhibition at Hankyu Umeda Main Department Store the following year. (more…)

Tsujimura Shiro 辻村史朗

1947-maleAlthough he originally wanted to be a Western painter, he turned to ceramics in 1969, held his first solo exhibition in Nara Mima in 1977, in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1983 (held nine times every other year), and in Nagoya Maruei in 1984. He also held a solo exhibition (held 8 times every other year), at Osaka Hankyu Department Store (held 7 times every other year) in 1985, an overseas solo exhibition at Frankfurt Japan Art in Germany in 1993, and a solo exhibition in West Devon, England in the same year. After building his kiln, he continued to actively present (more…)

Tsuuji Azan 通次阿山

1938-malekyo potteryHe was taught Japanese painting by Ikeda Michio and pottery by his father Kansai, leading to developing delicately-painted Kyo ware tea utensils.Since his first solo exhibition at the Tanko Center Tokyo branch gallery in 1981, his works have been presented mainly at department stores and galleries in Kyoto, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Yokohama, Hiroshima and Osaka. (more…)

Tsukinowa Yusen 月之輪涌泉

1908-?maleBorn in a potter’s family from the time of his grandfather, he initially aspired to become a Japanese-style painter. After graduating from school, he worked as a painter at the Kyoto Kiyomizu ware studio to improve his art skills. Later, due to financial needs, he changed his profession from ceramic painting to pottery, and began to study under Ishiguro Munemaro.During the war, he was forced to rigorous labor at a military-controlled ceramic factory in Hokkaido, which gave him a long-term illness. From around 1961, he started making pots for planting his own bonsai, but he quickly became popular when other (more…)

Miyanohara Ken 宮之原謙

1898-1977maleBorn in Kagoshima prefecture. After dropping out of Waseda University, he aspired to get into pottery. Studied under Itaya Hazan at the Totokai. Built a kiln in Chiba after the war. Nitten Council and Director. Japan Art Academy Prize. (more…)

Fujiwara Ken 藤原建

1924-1977malebizen potteryHis real name was Ken (written with a different kanji). Studied under his uncle Kei, Kaneshige Toyo, and Kitaoji Rosanjin. Declared Okayama Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property in 1973. Recipient of the Japan Ceramic Society Award. Kaneshige Toyo Award. Full member of the Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Hayashi Kotaro 林孝太郎

1940-1981maleshino potteryBorn in Gifu prefecture. Completed prefectural pottery training. Active in the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, and Chunichi International Exhibition. Full member of the Japan Kogei Association. Once a shining hope of the Mino pottery world, he sadly died young. (more…)