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Naruse Seishi 成瀬誠志

1845-1923maletokyo-satsuma potteryBorn as the second son to father Shusuke, a carpenter, after training in pottery with Shinohara Riheiji at the age of 13, he opened an independent kiln in 1866 at the age of 21. However, in 1871, he closed the kiln, moved to Tokyo, and settled into a park residence around Shiba, Tokyo, where he worked with several potters to produce works by painting Uwa-e on unglazed pottery sent from Satsuma, which they then did all the processing for, making them the representative potters of ‘Tokyo Satsuma’. In 1866, he returned to Nasubigawa in search of a more serious (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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Yamada Hosei 山田宝生

1950-2016maletokoname potteryBorn in Tokoname City. He has been making kyusu teapots since 1971. Selected for the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition. Member of the Tokoname Handmade Kyusu Association. 1950 Born in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.1969 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Tokoname High School, Ceramics Department.1971 Established Hosei studio.1977 Exhibited at the 1st Contemporary Sencha Exhibition. Exhibited several times thereafter.1983 Mayor’s Prize at the Exhibition for the Promotion of Ceramic Industry.1984 Chairman’s Prize, Exhibition for the Promotion of Ceramic Industry.1986 Selected, Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition. Selected for the Chozo Prize at the Crafts Exhibition. Honorable Mention, Chozo Prize, Ceramic Industry Exhibition.1987 Minister of (more…)

Mori Togaku 森陶岳

1937-malebizen potteryHis real name is Saizo. He is the eldest son of Mori Hidetsugu, a member of the family of six Bizen kiln owners. In 1963, his work was selected for the first time for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and since then it has been purchased by the Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. He was awarded the President’s Prize at the East Chugoku Branch Exhibition. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association.In 1977, he built the Aioi-oh-gama Kiln (46 meters long climing kiln), and in 1981, he built the Kanpuzan-oh-gama Kiln (53-meter-long climbing kiln) at the Sabukaze (more…)

Miyamoto Tadao 宮本忠夫

1928-malekutani porcelainStudied under Matsumoto Sakichi . Awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other local exhibitions. Mainly produces decorative vessels and vases in the old Kutani style. (more…)

Miura Koheiji 三浦小平二

1933-2006maleliving national treasureThe eldest son of Miura Kohei, head of a family working with Mumyoi-ware in Sado, Niigata prefecture. Graduated from the sculpture department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1955. Studied under Kato Hajime. Worked as a lecturer for the ceramics course at the same university before retiring in 1971 and devoting himself full-time to ceramics. Became an assistant professor in the ceramics course of the same department in 1986. Recipient of the Contemporary Japanese Ceramics Exhibition Asahi Newspaper Award. Judge for the Excellence Award at the New Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Recipient of the Ministry of Education, (more…)

Maeda Akihiro 前田昭博

1954-maleliving national treasureFrom Kawahara, Yazu. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts with a Major in Ceramics. Started Yanase kiln named by Shimizu Kosho from Todai-ji. Won the National Youth Traditional Craft Art Exhibition Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education’s Award. Won the Shinsho Craft Art Exhibition Fine Work Award and the 40th Commemorative Exhibition Shinsho Honorable Mention Award. Won the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition Award of Excellence and other awards. Sold works to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by way of the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Selected for the Chunichi International Exhibition, Asahi Craft Exhibition, Japan Traditional (more…)

Fukami Sueharu 深見陶治

1947-maleFrom Kyoto. In 1967, selected for Japan Art Exhibition and many exhibitions after that. In 1984, won a special commendation at Japan Art Exhibition. The Art Festival “GENTEN” Memorial Award. Kyoto Mayor Award, and served as a judge. Nihon Shinkogei Exhibition Member Award. Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts Grand Prix. Gold Award at “Premio Faenza” – The International Competition of Ceramic Art. 2019 Kyoto City Prize for Young Artists, etc. Personal exhibitions at Asahi Gallery Seihakuji (the Pale Blue glaze). (more…)

Wada Morihiro 和太守卑良

1944-2008malekasama potteryWada Morihiro met Tomimoto Kenkichi while studying at the previous incarnation of what is now the Kyoto City University of Arts, and received a request after graduation from the university’s president, Nagasaki Taro, to restore an old kiln in Aki, Kochi Prefecture. Later, in 1977, and established a kiln in the city of Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture.From 1975, he presented works every time during the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and from 1980 he also began having works accepted every time in the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition. In 1983, he became an official member of the Japan Kogei Association. In (more…)

Yamada Sanan 山田山庵

1906-1995maleraku potteryWas an ardent student of tea ceremonies, antiques, and ceramics. Became even more devoted after graduating from university and marrying the daughter of a antique trader (Mr. Yamada) to become an adopted son.Also began building friendly relations with Nakamura Donen around 1934 and started making ceramics himself. Started imitating generational works by the Raku family at first and moved to Koetsu-style Raku ware, which was Donen’s specialty, after World War II. Also started researching Shino teacups around 1965 and studied under Suzuki Osamu from Tajimi, Gifu.Established the Japan Ceramic Club in 1967. Invited to exhibit at the 1st Japan (more…)

Miwa Kyusetsu 13th 十三代 三輪雪休

1951-malehagi potteryReal name is Miwa Kazuhiko. Born in Yamaguchi prefecture as the third son of the 11th Miwa Kyusetsu and the younger brother of Miwa Ryusaku (currently 12th generation Miwa Kyusetsu) and Miwa Eizo. Despite growing up in such a traditional household, he was strongly influenced by his eldest brother’s work and studied in the United States at SAI (San Francisco Art Institute) for seven years starting in 1975 to develop his molding and shaping skills. After returning to Japan, he pushed the boundaries of ceramic art, experimenting with fusing traditional Hagi-ware with his knowledge of objets d’arts. In addition (more…)