I aim to modernize Mino ware which was originated in Japan in the 16th century. I create ceramics based on the styles such as Shino, Oribe, Kiseto and Setoguro.
Profile
1978
Born in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture
2000
Studied under Hiroshige Kato at Akazu
2004
Launched independent kiln at Seto, and travelled to East Asia and Europe
2007
Selected for the first time for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
2015
Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, thereafter numerous solo exhibitions at art galleries in Japan and abroad
Awards received
2007
Won prizes at Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions
