1935-?
From Matsumoto, Nagano. Started making ceramics in 1970 after being charmed by tea bowls from the Momoyama Period. Studied under Okuiso Eiroku at Ogaya kiln in Kukuri, Kani, Gifu in 1972. Started a semi-underground cellar kiln at the foot of Mount Chikato in Matsumoto and named it Shinano kiln. Won the Shinshu Art Society Award and other awards. Consecutively selected for and won awards at the Nagano Prefectural Exhibition and Prefectural Sculpted Craft Exhibition. Held private exhibitions in Matsumoto and other locations. Mainly created tea bowls with high-fired unglazed ceramics, Setoguro ware, and white slip ware.
