Ueda Toyokichi 植田豊橘

1860-1948maleWas singled out and chosen by Wagner in 1874 while attending school, after which he studied Kaoru-ware under Wagner, worked as an assistant on the new ceramics test, engaged in research on underglaze, and greatly contributed to the development of Asahi-ware and Azuma-ware. Also played a key role in the production of Asahi-ware even after the death of his teacher. Was invited in 1915 to the Kyoto City Ceramics Testing Center to become director and continued to teach at Kyoto Imperial University and Kyoto Ceramics High School in order to share his knowledge to nurture future generations. He was also