1938-
bizen pottery
From Okayama. Yukuyoshi Manabu was his brother-in-law. After graduating from Seto Agricultural School, worked at a brick company and started making ceramics. Graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1974. Restored the ancient Hakugan kiln with his older brother, started Kumayama kiln, and became independent. Selected for and won awards at the Kansai Ceramic Exhibition, Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, and Traditional Craft Chugoku Exhibition. Held private exhibitions at the Sogo in Hiroshima and the Tobu in Utsunomiya.
