1941-
male
mino pottery
Born in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture. Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School. Completed the Gifu Ceramics Research Institute. Studied under Kato Kobei. Awarded the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Won the highest award at the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition. Japan Ceramic Society Award. Chunichi Honorable Mention. Awarded many prizes including the Kato Kobei Prize. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nagoya Meitetsu Department Store, Osaka, Kyoto, Gifu Takashimaya Department Store, etc. Regular member of Japan Kogei Association. Works mainly with Shino and Kakewake technique.
