1931-?
From Tochigi Prefecture. Used the artist name of Shoraku. Studied under Akata Shiro and started making ceramics. First started a kiln in Tateishi, Katsushika, Tokyo. Moved the kiln to Shinna Ishi, Okubo, Nagano in 1985 and named it Mimaki kiln. Member of the Japan Ceramic Society. Single-mindedly pursued the possibilities of kneading. Excelled at Uzurade kneading with fine patterns using colored clay.
