Japanese potters – A

Asamoto Kakuzan 浅本鶴山

1885-1957male Born in Tsuyama, he became a foster child of Fusakichi Asamoto (née Sugisaki), who had opened a kiln in Hayashida, at the age of two. When he was just 13 years old, around the time he graduated from school, his father Fusakichi, who had moved to a kiln in Ninomiya, Tsuyama City at the time, taught him how to use the potter’s wheel. Thereafter, he went to Awaji to train at Minpei Pottery, and then to Izushi in Hyogo Prefecture.Prefecture, followed by Ibe, Asagiri Pottery in Akashi, and Inami, one after another, all with a potter’s wheel on his (more…)

Asai Keiko 浅井敬子

1947-female1999 Built a kiln in Hachioji City, Tokyo2004 Studied under Murobushi Eiji, a kneading pottery artist in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture2011 Selected for the 41st and 42nd All Ceramic Exhibition2012 Selected, The 20th Tableware Festival Grand Prize Exhibition (21st, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th)2013 Selected, The Ceramic Foundation Exhibition2015 Selected, The 55th East Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (60th)Selected, 62nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (64th)2016 Selected, The 9th Gifu Toki City Tea Ceramic Exhibition2019 Selected, 8th Soba Inoro Art Competition, Azumino, JapanSelected, The 6th Ceramic Art Exhibition (7th, 8th, 9th) (more…)

Ogawa Tokusai 小川得斎

1785－1865maleshigaraki potteryA potter of the late Edo period. Produced Shigaraki ware in his hometown of Shigaraki, Omi (Shiga Prefecture) during the Bunka-Bunsei period (1804-30). In 1830, he moved to Ueno in Iga (Mie Prefecture) and made copies of old Iga pottery. (more…)

Abe Shinji 阿部眞士

1959-maleKawachi, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The workshop of “Yuko Kiln” is located in the mountains of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. After graduating from university, Abe Masashi, now the second generation, studied under Takita Koichi in Fukushima and Tochigi, and returned to Kitakyushu at the age of 26 to study under his father, Abe Yuko, who established the kiln. After that, he took over the kiln, and he has been making pottery by switching from ceramics to porcelain, focusing on porcelain after participating in the restoration project of celadon bowls with flower patterns excavated from the Kooro ruins in (more…)

Arakawa Hideki 荒木秀樹

1959-malesatsuma potteryBorn in Nawashirogawa (present-day Miyama), Kagoshima Prefecture1983 Graduated from Nihon University, College of Art, Department of Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture1985 Graduated from Nihon University, College of Art, Department of Fine Arts, Research Course1985 Graduated from the Department of Fine Arts, Nihon University College of Art.1989 Awarded the Nagasaki Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition.1989 Awarded the NHK Saga Broadcasting Station Prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition.1989 Awarded the Kagoshima Prefectural Governor’s Prize at the Kyushu New Crafts Exhibition.Received the Chairman of the Prefectural Assembly Prize at the Kagoshima Ceramic Art Exhibition (since then, awarded 11 special (more…)

Arai Yukie 荒井ゆきえ

1972-femaleBorn in Nagano, JapanLiving in Otsu, Shiga1995 Graduated from Ceramics Course of Kyoto Seika University1996 Completed School of Ceramics Course of Kyoto Seika University1998 Completed Industrial Research Institute of Kyoto (Ceramics)1999 Selected for the Kinki Exhibition of the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (2001-21)2005 Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (2007, 09-15, 17-21)2011 Participated in a Successor-Training Course on White Porcelains as Important Intangible Cultural Heritage (2012)2014 Three-Potter Exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya Art Gallery (2016, 19) 2017 Received the 28th Shumei Culture Foundation Award 2019 Received the award in the 48th Kinki Exhibition of the Japan Traditional Art (more…)

Amano Katsuyoshi 天野勝義

1971-Born in Mizuho-ku, Nagoya City1992 Completed the Major Course at Seto Ceramic High School, Aichi, Japan1994 Selected, Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition (since then, selected 12 times)1999 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (Selected 4 times)　　　 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (selected 6 times)　　　 Selected, Chozo Prize Biennale (since then, selected twice)2003 Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition, Issuikai Prize (5 times)2005 Selected, Kikuchi Biennale2006 Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, Encouragement Prize2007 Grand Prize, Aichi Bunren Art ExhibitionCurrently, Regular Member of the Japan Kogei Association (more…)

Azuma Kaori 東香織

1972-female2002 Trained at Yamaji Kazuo Pottery2004 Graduated from Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Instructor, Molding I CourseStudied under Baba Koji2006 Ibaraki Ceramic Instructor2011 Selected for the 45th Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition2012 Selected, 52nd East Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2012 Selected, Ibaraki Prefecture Art Festival Art Exhibition2013 Selected, The 22nd Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, The 1st Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, 60th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (more…)

Azuma Masayuki 東正之

1960-maleBorn in Tajimi City1979 Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School, Department of Design1981 Completed a research course at Gifu Prefectural Ceramics Laboratory1985 Selected for the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition (since then 27 times)1986 Selected for the 1st International Ceramics Exhibition MINO (since then, selected once)1987 Selected, Central Japan International Ceramic Art Exhibition (since then, selected once)1988 Selected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (since then, selected 6 times)1989 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (since then, selected 9 times)1992 Joined the Mino Ceramic Art Association.1994 Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.2009 Appointed as a director of the Mino (more…)

Akamo Toshio 赤毛敏男

1959-malebizen potteryBorn in Ukai-cho, Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture1982 Became an apprentice of the late Yamamoto Toushu, a Living National Treasure1989 After 7 years and 5 months of apprenticeship, became independent1993 Selected for the 40th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1995 Selected for the 33rd Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition1996 Selected for the 13th Tabe Art Museum Grand Prize, “Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition(Selected for the 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013)1997 Selected for the 5th Ceramic Biennale (and thereafter in 1999)1999 Selected for the 15th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2002 Selected, 49th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2004 Selected for the 51st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2007 (more…)

Akashi Takuma 明石拓馬

1977-maleBorn in Osaka2000Graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, majoring in ceramics2002 Completed the Graduate School of Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, majoring in ceramics.Graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, Department of Ceramics2002Worked for Yellow-Data Co.2004Built a kiln in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture Award2000 Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, Tokai Traditional Encouragement2001 Selected, Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition2002 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Art Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Tokai Traditional Art Craft Exhibition2004 Selected, Kikuchi Biennale2005 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2007 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2008 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2009 Selected, (more…)

Aoki Masakatsu 青木昌勝

1978-maleBorn in Imari City, Saga Prefecture2002Joined the kiln in OokawachiyamaStudied under Nakamura Seiroku, an important intangible cultural asset of Saga Prefecture at the Ookawachiyama Traditional Industry Hall (training for successors) and Murashima Setsuzan for 5 years.2009Selected for the Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition2010 Selected, Seibu Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition2013Selected, Seibu Traditional Craft Exhibition2014Selected, The Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic ExhibitionSelected, Seibu Traditional Craft Exhibition2015Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper Award, 1st Section, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic ExhibitionSaga Prefecture Governor’s Prize, 2nd Section, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic ExhibitionCertified as a 1st class ceramics manufacturing technician (hand pottery, National Qualification)2016Selected, Arita International Ceramics Exhibition (former Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics (more…)

Ando Riki 安東利喜

1951-malebizen pottery1972 Graduated from Bizen Ceramic Art Center and trained at Inbe Ceramics1974 Built his own kiln in the previous yearSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Okayama Prefectural Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch ExhibitionSelected, 1994 Yakishime Pottery CompetitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Exhibition of Contemporary Art Crafts, ChugokuSelected, 16th, 23rd, 24th, 25th Tabe Museum of Art “Forms of Tea Ceremony” ExhibitionAwarded the Chairman’s Prize, BIGEIKAI Exhibition.Bizen Mayor’s Prize, BIGEIKAI ExhibitionSelected, 51st Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition (more…)

Asami Yoshizo 1st-4th 初代-四代 浅見与し三

malekyo pottery Asami Yoshuzo the 1st opened a kiln on Gojozaka in 1912, after splitting off from his father Yonosuke (the second son of Asami Gorosuke II). He studied under Kiyomizu Rokubey V for many years. The fourth generation was born in 1961 and began making pottery under his father (the second generation) and uncle (the third generation), and succeeded to the name of the fourth generation in 1992.In 1995, Master Maeda Masamichi of Zuihouin, the pagoda of Daitokuji Temple, gave him the kiln name of Kippo-gama Kiln. (more…)

Arakawa Satoshi 荒川智

1971-maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture1992Joined Sanzai Kiln Co.1997Studied under Ootani Shiro of Shigaraki after leaving Sanzai Co.2000Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2001Begins independent creative activitiesSelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2005Solo exhibition at Shigaraki Pottery Garden2007Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSolo exhibition at Shibuya Gallery Nin2008Became an associate member of the Japan Kogei AssociationTwo-person exhibition at SEIBU Otsu2009Exhibited at “CRIA Exhibition” in Kyoto, JapanSolo exhibition at Shigaraki Pottery Garden2010The 21st Shumei Culture Foundation Award2012Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2003Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSolo exhibition at Seibu OtsuJune, 1951Solo exhibition at Tokyu Shibuya Main Store2007Selected for the Japan (more…)

Asakura Hiroaki 浅蔵宏昭

1967-malekutani porcelainBorn in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture1990 Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, Department of Sculpture1992 Awarded a prize at the Hokuriku Chunichi Art Exhibition1993 Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, Graduate School of Painting and Sculpture, Sculpture Course1995 Joined Asakura Isokichi’s groupSelected, Japan Contemporary Crafts Art Exhibition, 2002Selected, Ishikawa Contemporary Art ExhibitionSelected, Nitten, 2003Certified as a traditional Kutani-yaki craftsman in 2007 Currently, at Gojukichi Shinko-Toyo kilny, he produces porcelain consistently from molding to firing and overglaze painting. He also participates in three-person and group exhibitions with Isokichi and Kazuka. (more…)

Anzai Kenta 安齊賢太

1980-maleBorn in Fukushima Prefecture.After graduating from university, studied at Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts.2006 Graduated from the same schoolStudied in Izu, England2010 Independent (more…)

Asai Yusuke 浅井庸佑

1981-maleBorn in Kyoto.Studied under Shibagaki Rokuzo and built a kiln in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.He tries to use materials that can be found around him as much as possible. (more…)

Amano Tomoya 天野智也

1968-malebizen potteryBorn in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, studied under Nagasue Ryuhei after completing the ceramics course at Seto Ceramic High School in 1989. 1994- Joined Kimura Tojoen and worked there for 10 years. 2005- Built his own half-underground anagama in Sako, Akaban City, Okayama Prefecture, and started his own kiln.His first solo exhibition was held in 2007. Since then, he has actively held solo exhibitions in Okayama and Tokyo every year. (more…)

Awa Natsuki 阿波夏紀

1988-femaleBorn in Okayama Prefecture 2011 Graduated from the Faculty of Design, Okayama Prefectural University 2013 M.F.A. in Ceramic Design, Graduate School of Design, Okayama Prefectural University Currently working in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture <Awards> 2011 The 51st Japan Craft Exhibition, Honorable Mention 2012 Selected, 46th Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan 2014 Selected, The 10th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan 2016 Grand Prize, The 5th Soba Inoguchi Art Competition, Japan 2016 Selected, Itami International Craft Exhibition, Japan 2017 Selected, Kanazawa World Craft Competition, Kanazawa, Japan The 10th Contemporary Tea Ceremony, Honorable Mention Gold Prize, The 9th Snow Design Award (more…)

Akiyama Yo 秋山陽

1953-maleBorn in Yamaguchi, Japan1976 Entered Kyoto City University of Arts1978 Completed Postgraduate course in ceramics, Kyoto City University of Arts 2007 Contribution Award, The 25th Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Award Enku Award, The 4th Enku Grand Award Exhibition2008 The 21st Kyoto Fine Arts Cultural Award2010 Grand Prix, The 17th Mokichi Okada Award Excellence Prize, Contemporary Ceramics for the Tea Ceremony, Musée Tomo (2006)2011 The 52nd Mainichi Art Award, Mainichi Newspaper2014 Culture and Scholarship Award, Kyoto Newspaper2016 The First prize, Japan Ceramic Society (more…)

Aoki Ryota 青木良太

1978-maleBorn in Toyama Prefecture in 1978. Works from a studio in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. Through researching about 15,000 different glazes per year, he continues to create beautiful works that no one has ever seen before, using materials that are not usually handled in ceramics, such as gold, silver, and platinum. 2002 Won the Grand Prize and the Governor of Tokyo Award at the Tableware Festival, and the Encouragement Prize at the Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition. 2003 Received the Silver Prize at the Takaoka Craft Exhibition. 2004 Won the Silver Prize at the Sidney Myer Fund International Ceramics Award (Australia). (more…)

Asakura Kazuka 浅蔵一華

1971-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture as daughter of Asakura Isokichi III. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, majoring in industrial design. At the Isokichi Fukaka Kiln, she produces porcelain consistently from molding to firing and overglaze painting. While inheriting the traditional deep yellow glaze technique of her predecessors, she paints new and gorgeous patterns on the vessels. 1996 Completed the Graduate School of Industrial Design, Kanazawa College of Art. After that, he started his creative activities under Asakura Isokichi II and III. Worked mainly in solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. 2015 She was certified as a traditional artisan (more…)

Aoki Eigoro 青木栄五郎

1845-1906malekutani porcelainKutani potter, also known as Eitei and Toko, the same pen name as his grandfather and father. After learning the style of his father, Aoya Gen’emon, he was invited by Maeda Nariyasu, the lord of Kaga-Kanazawa, and moved from Komatsu to Kanazawa to work as a potter. (more…)

Aoki Taeko 青木妙子

1950-femalearita porcelainBorn as the eldest daughter of Kawazoe Tameo, the potter of Kosen Kiln.1969 Graduated from Imari High School, Saga Prefecture, and joined Kosen Kiln.1975 She got married and became a mother of a son and a daughter.1991 Certified as a traditional craftsman (underglaze enameling) of Imari and Arita ware.1998 Passed the first class technician of underglaze painting.1999 Passed the vocational training instructor exam.2000 Vice-president of the Women’s Division of the National Association of Traditional Craftsmen to 2007.2002 Passed First Class Craftsman for Underglaze Painting.2007 Certified as a traditional craftsman of Imari and Arita ware (overglaze enameling).2010 Lecturer of painting (more…)

Aoya Gen’emon 粟生屋源右衛門

1797-1863malekutani porcelainSon of Aoya Genbei, a potter in Komatsu, Kaga Province (Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture). Using Toko, the same pen name as his father. At the Wakasugi Kiln, Aoya Gen’emon worked hard to acquire pottery-making skills under Honda Teikichi, and became a master potter at a young age, but he continued to study the style of Kutani ware, later called “Blue Kutani,” under the instruction of Teikichi. Even after Sadakichi’s death, he continued to strive for the revival of Old Kutani, refining the ceramic techniques of Raku ware that he inherited from his father, the techniques of mixing colored glazes (more…)

Awa Kosho 安房幸祥

1945-maleStudied under Shigara and Tamba Tachikui in 1973, becoming independent in Osaka in 1977. He held a solo exhibition in 1984 and moved to Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture the following year. Since 1987, he has been focusing on solo exhibitions. He has also been selected as a prize winner for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Association. (more…)

Arai Kinya 新井謹也

1884-1966maleMoved to Kyoto in 1903, where he first learned under Makino Katsuji, then studied under Asai Chu at the Western Painting Institute. However, the next year he began work for a company as a military painter for the Russo-Japanese War and returned 3 years later in 1907. In 1910, he participated in the founding of the “Black Cat Association” with Kuroda Jutaro and others. After its disbandment, he formed a “Colleagues Association” with 5 like-minded Western-style painters of the Taisho Era, and while presenting his works took a job at the Mitsukoshi kimono fabrics store, from which he retired after (more…)

Adachi Tosen 安達陶仙

1872-1944malekutani porcelainBorn into the Sojutsu Shinanban family, he graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Technical School in 1890 and studied under Matsumoto Sahei. He learned ceramic painting and pigment manufacturing from Tomoda Yasukiyo and Yoshimura Matao.He was self-employed in 1897, and afterwards worked in the Hayashiya Kumi Ceramics Workshop and the Ishikawa Design Office. From 1904 to 1935 he was a lecturer in the ceramics department of Ishikawa Prefectural Technical School (currently named Ishikawa Prefectural Technical High School). At the same time, he devoted himself to the development and research of glazes such as celadon glaze and crystal glaze. Thanks to the (more…)

Akai Tonen 3rd 三代 赤井陶然

1818-1889maletokoname potteryExhibited Nanban wares and vases at the 1st National Expo in 1877, and he exhibited Nanban reproductions and vases at the 2nd National Expo in 1881. He was adept at reproducing Nanban wares such as tea sets, sake sets, and vases.Akai Tonen I lived 1762-1829, II lived 1796-1858, IV lived 1843-1914. (more…)

Asai Shusai 浅井周斎

1720-1800malenanzan potteryAfter retiring from a position as a wealthy merchant by the name of Kawasakiya Genbe, he established a kiln on Yamashiro Yawatashi Hatogamine Nanzan in 1758 and opened Nanzan Ware. (more…)

Asakura Isokichi 3rd 三代 浅蔵五十吉

1941-malekutani porcelainBorn the eldest son of Asakura Isokichi II, he studied under Kitade Tojiro in 1962 after finishing his time at the National Nagoya Industrial Technology Research Institute’s Department of Ceramics.After winning his first prize at the Ishikawa Prefecture Contemporary Art Exhibition in 1963, he has also been selected for prizes at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, the Japan Contemporary Art Exhibition, etc. He received the highest award at the Ishikawa Contemporary Art Exhibition in 1972, the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Special Award in 1972 (selected again in 1986), and the Membership Award at the Japan Contemporary Art Exhibition in (more…)

Asami Takeshi 浅見武

1962-malekyo potteryGrandson of Asami Ryuzo, he started pottery work under the guidance of his grandfather and his father, Asami Kaoru.Upon graduation from the Kyoto Municipal Research Institute and the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Vocational Training School, he began his own creative work and gained awards at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, the Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition, the Kyoto Exhibition, etc. He worked as a lecturer at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, endeavoring to teach younger generations. (more…)

Asami Kaoru 浅見薫

1932-malekyo potteryBorn the eldest son to Gojozaka, Kyoto potter Asami Ryuzo, he began producing works under his father’s guidance after graduating from university. In addition, he served at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, working on research and teaching of ceramic glazes, and later served as the Industrial Arts Manager and Workshop Manager.He received special prizes at the 10th Japan Fine Arts Exhibition in 1978, and the 15th Japan Fine Arts Exhibition in 1983. He also served as a judge for either exhibition. (more…)

Akamaru Setsuzan 赤丸雪山

Late Edo Period-?kutani porcelainA Kaga Province potter from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period, established a workshop with Takayama Suzan in 1865, and gathered local Kutani ware potters to produce Akae and Kinran tea wares.In 1872, opened their own workshop and hired more than 40 potters and painters to produce and sell works under the name Setsuzan-do. (more…)

Ajiki Hiro 安食ひろ

1948-maleDropped out of Musashino Art University. Since 1971, he has traveled to more than 25 countries, including India, Europe, and Africa to interact with the cultures of each region. He built an ascending kiln upon his return to Japan and the beginning of his independence.Beginning with his receipt of the Tanabe Museum of Art Ceremony Model Exhibition Grand Prize in 1987, he also received the Exhibition Honorable Mention at this same exhibition, an Excellence Award, the Tanko Biennial Special Award, Honorable Mentions, etc. He held a solo exhibition and tea ceremony in India in 2005, and in the same year (more…)

Kano Tanrei 狩野探令

1857-1931malekutani porcelainReai name is Araki Jotaro. Born to a Tozawa domain leader in Dewa Province.He went to Edo to study under the Kajibashi Kano family’s student Kakikawa Ensai, and he also studied the Kano school paintings under the family’s teenage Kano Tanbi. Afterwards, he was active in exhibitions like the Japan Art Association Exhibition.During the time that the 1907 Ministry of Education Bunten Exhibition was held, he participated in the Society of Orthodox Schools, becoming their executive secretary. He also took part in the formation of the Kano Association with Kano Tadanobu, Okakura Shusui, and Oka Fuho.In addition to his (more…)

Aragaki Tsutomu 新垣勉

1950-2012maletsuboya potterySon of leading Okinawan folk art potter Aragaki Eizaburo, he is engaged in pottery making alongside his brother, Aragaki Isao.Since receiving the Okinawa Prefectural Exhibition Honorable Mention in 1971, he remained active mainly in Okinawa Prefectural Exhibitions and solo exhibitions, receiving the 1972 Oki Exhibition Award, the 1973 Honorable Mention, and the 1974 Oki Exhibition Award, receiving awards for four consecutive years. (more…)

Aragaki Eizaburo 新垣栄三郎

1921-1984maletsuboya potteryBorn to Aragaki Eitoku V of the pottery family who creates Ryukyu ware in Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa, he was familiar with pottery from childhood and received guidance from Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro, who had come to observe the folk art movement in 1939.After graduating from Taichung Normal School in Taiwan in 1941, he worked in an elementary school in Shimane Prefecture. After the war, he worked in his hometown’s Tsuboya Elementary School from 1947 to 1954.Following this, he began to devote himself to pottery, and received high praise at a number of exhibitions, including the National Artists’ Association (more…)

Aragaki Isao 新垣勲

1944-2018maletsuboya pottery7th Generation Ryukyu Pottery, Tsuboya Ware, Potter.In his grandfather Arakai Eitoku’s time, Yanagi Muneyoshi and Hamada Shoji became friends when visiting Okinawa, and from then on began producing works that crossed folk art style design with Ryukyu ware.He received the Oki Exhibition Honorable Mention in 1964 and from 1966 through 1969, and the Oki Exhibition Award in 1970 and 1971, and he was nominated as a member of the Okinawa Exhibition Association in 1977. He won the Rookie of the Year Award from the Exhibition Ceramics Club of the National Artists’ Association in 1973, received the Minister of International (more…)

Akazawa Roseki 4th 四代 赤沢露石

1941-2020maleGrandson of Akazawa Roseki II. Exhibited at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition since 1969, held his first solo exhibition at Kyoto Daimaru in 1981, and from then on has held a number of solo exhibitions at places such as Tokyo Mitsukoshi Main Store, Nagoya Mitsukoshi, Osaka Mitsukoshi, etc. (more…)

Akazawa Roseki 2nd 二代 赤沢露石

1897-1976maleFormed from Akazawa Kaho I, a Kyoto potter who inherited the generational name Roseki from Roseki II.Roseki II (Shuzo) was born as Kaho I and worked in the family business. In 1943, he was selected as a Cochin ware technique preservation artist. He left behind many excellent works, mostly tea utensils, and in 1960 participated in the founding of the Kyoto Traditional Ceramics Association, and is also active as a founding colleague.Roseki III (Akazawa Shizuo) was named by Roseki II’s wife. (more…)

Asami Gorosuke 6th 六代 浅見五郎助

1951-malekyo potteryBorn the eldest son of Gorosuke V, he graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Vocational Training School in 1974 and after training at the Ceramics Department of Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, moved to the United States.He studied under his father from 1972. In addition to working as his father’s assistant in the pottery industry, he created his own works which he presented at solo exhibitions, etc. In 1988, he became the sixth generation Asami Gorosuke and continues his work through the present day. (more…)

Asami Gorosuke 5th 五代 浅見五郎助

1923-1987malekyo potteryBorn to Gorosuke IV, he studied under his father and at the Kyoto Ceramics Research Institute after graduating from the Ceramics Department of the Kyoto Institute of Technology.He continued his research on the family’s brush marks, Shonzui, and Kyoto wares and in 1967 was named Gorosuke V. Since then, he continued productions centered around solo exhibitions. (more…)

Asami Gorosuke 4th 四代 浅見五郎助

1895-1967malekyo potteryThe second son of Irie Tatsunosuke, the brother of Gorosuke II’s wife. He was adopted into the Asami family when Gorosuke III died in the war and the family lost their successor.He researched the styles common throughout history and reproduced many works from various kilns, earning him certification as a traditional technique preservationist in 1939. (more…)

Asami Gorosuke 3rd 三代 浅見五郎助

?-1905malekyo potteryBorn to Tanemura Ibei in Fushimi, he later married the daughter of Gorosuke II and joined the Asami family as a son in law, and was then bestowed the name Gorosuke III.He mainly left behind works in the family art of Shonzui and teacups, but as he died in the Russo-Japanese War, his time producing was short and his works are rare. (more…)

Asami Gorosuke 2nd 二代 浅見五郎助

1861-1928malekyo potteryBorn as the eldest son of Gorosuke the 1st, he learned pottery techniques from his father and inherited the family name.He produced teacups and tableware, and developed a relationship with cultural figures of the time, such as Rengetsu Otagaki and Tessai Tomioka, with whom he produced a number of collaboration paintings. (more…)

Asami Gorosuke 浅見五郎助

1829-1895malekyo potteryBorn as the second son of Higuchi Munentaka, the feudal lord of the Settsu Takatsuki Domain, he was later adopted by the Asami family in Kyoto and became a potter under the guidance of Rokubei II.He opened a kiln in Gojozaka, Kyoto in 1852, wherein he produced utensils and tea wares such as porcelain and pottery teacups, confectionery bowls, and drinking vessels.He was particularly adept at duplicating Shonzui works, and naturally began calling himself “Shonzui Gorosuke.” From then on, the name Gorosuke and his style of pottery became a representation of Kyoto wares from generation to generation, even until (more…)

Asano Yo 浅野陽

1923- 1997maleHe began majoring in lacquer arts, but he was influenced by Tomimoto Kenkichi and Fujimoto Yoshimichi at the Tokyo Fine Arts School’s Industrial Arts Technical Training Center and proceeded down the path of pottery.Upon becoming independent, he exhibited a number of times at the Industrial Art Association’s Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, which earned him the post of full member of the Industrial Arts Association.Otherwise, he mainly presented his work in solo exhibitions. (more…)

Abe Wato 阿部和唐

1937 –maleBorn into an artistic household with a Western-style painter for a father and a doll artist for a mother, he was interested in clay crafts since childhood. While still in junior high school, he exhibited at the Sankei Newspaper Doll Exhibition (an open-call exhibition) and won a special prize. Demonstrating exceptional talent and artistic sensibilities from early on, he began making pottery under the guidance of Yasuhara Yoshiaki in 1955. He received a special prize at the Asahi Newspaper Contemporary Ceramic Doll Exhibition in 1960. He was selected for and won many awards.After 1974, he exhibited at the Japan (more…)

Ando Shutaro 安藤秀太郎

1876-1937malehosshoji potteryBorn in Tottori. Worked at Hossho-ji Kiln. Studied under Matsuura Kujiro and Hara Choshiro. Worked at a number of kilns including Izumo and Ishishu, and was given the Ochiai Kiln in 1903. He named it the Hossho-ji Hanaya Kiln. Currently, the fourth generation is Ando Masumi. (more…)

Asami Ryuzo 浅見隆三

1904-1987maleBorn as the second son to Asami Gorosuke III, he studied under his grandfather, Gorosuke II, and after being selected to receive his first award at the 10th Imperial Exhibition in 1929, his participation in exhibitions continued. He studied under Kusube Yaichi in 1945, following the war period. In addition, he exhibited at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition in 1946, received a special honor in 1951, and received the Minister of Education Award in 1964. He won many awards in addition to these.He received an award at the Czech International Ceramics Exhibition in 1962. (more…)

Asai Ichigo 浅井一毫

1836-1916malekutani porcelainBorn the second son of Asai Choemon of the Kaga Daishoji Domain, he studied Japanese painting under Horibun Ishiki and Kojima Harcho, and handled coloring at the Kutani Ware Miyamoto Kiln.In 1866, when the domain presented a set of tea ceremony tools to Mr. Nijo, he was in charge of its production. The feudal lord presented him with the inscription “Soseitei Ikki,” and he became a master of the “akae saibyou” style of painting.In the beginning of the Meiji Era, he adopted Eiriki Wazen’s “kinrade” technique to create “kinrade akae,” giving new direction to Kutani ware.He also traveled to (more…)

Adachi Misumi 安達益三

Showa period-bizen potteryServed as the president of an arts junior college and established an on-campus pottery club.Built a home kiln and began making pottery, mainly high-fired, unglazed ceramics using soil ordered from Bizen. (more…)

Abe Omi 阿部碧海

1841-1910malekutani porcelain A businessman from the Meiji era who exported items overseas with a focus on Kutani ware.He started the “Omi kiln” in 1869 for members of samurai families; appointed Utsumi Kichizo as the factory chief; invited Haruna Shigeharu, Iwanami Gyokuzan, Iiiyama Katei, and other exceptional potters; and began production with roughly 80 artists. At the same time, he sought trade routes for overseas exports, cooperated with Marunaka Magohei to open branches in Kobe and Nagasaki, and won awards while exhibiting at the Paris 1878 Exposition. However, the factory was closed in 1880 due to the business worsening. (more…)

Akioka Motooji 秋岡元王寺

1914-?karatsu potteryStarted out as an oil painter. Exhibited his work at the Shinseisaku Exhibition. After losing the war, he moved to Kurashiki, where he collected and studied old ceramics, and eventually developed his own copying of old ceramics. His works include Yayoi, Sue ware style, Seto-guro and Oribe pottery of the Momoyama period, mottled glaze with a touch of the old kilns of Kitakyushu, carved Karatsu, and painted Karatsu. (more…)

Aoki Mokubei 青木木米

1767-1833malekyo potterykutani porcelainAoki Mokubei was born in the Gion district of Kyoto as Aoki Sahei.From childhood, he was a student of the well known artist and Confucianist Kou Fuyou, who had a strong influence on his upbringing.When he visited Kimura Kenkadou of Osaka, he found among his book collection a book written by the Chinese Shuryuutei called “Guide to Ceramics”, which, it is said, inspired him to decide that ceramic art was his life’s calling.It is said that his mentors in ceramic art were Okuda Eisen, who taught him how to work porcelain, and Houzan Bunzou the 11th, who taught (more…)

Arakawa Toyozo 荒川豊蔵

1894-1985malemino potteryliving national treasureAround 1586, Shino ware suddenly appeared in records of tea ceremonies, being used as the bowl The Shino ware was being used as the tea bowl in tea ceremonies. During the Keicho period, problems with production efficiency and other issues caused a decline and eventually a complete halt in production.Arakawa Toyozo, after experiencing much difficulty, revived the tradition of Shino ware, which became a success. He was eventually named a Living National Treasure and is regarded as one of the finest potters in history.Born on March 21st, 1894. Educated by Miyanaga Tozan, went to Kamakura and aided (more…)

Ando Moriyuki 安藤百利行

1939-maleGraduated from Tajimi Kinuta. Later studied in Kyoto and Tokoname and became independent in 1967. Won prizes at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Japan New Craft Exhibition, and others. Fired his own ash-glazed demon skin, ash-glazed kairagi, and Mino fire-keyaki based on the traditions of old Mino ceramics. Served as the head of the Mizunami Pottery Association. (more…)

Ando Minoru 安藤貰

1927-maleBorn in Aichi Prefecture. Awarded a prize at the National Painting Competition in 1957. Later, he served as deputy director of the Toki City Pottery Experiment Station and published “Mino Old Pottery Pattern Collection” and other books. Opened a kiln at Jorinji Temple in 1973. He is an accomplished in Western painting, Japanese painting, calligraphy, and design. (more…)

Ando Masayoshi 安藤正義

1945-maleGraduated from the art department of Shizuoka University in 1971. In 1984, he quit his teaching position and began making pottery. Since then, he held solo exhibitions every year. Fascinated by the handwork of applying crests without using any stamping. Absorbed in the rush knitting crest and rope crest. (more…)

Ando Hironobu 安藤博允

1940-maleGraduated from Tajimi Technical High School. Received many awards at the Nitten Chunichi Prize and the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, including the Kato Kohei Prize. A member of the Nitten Club. Member of the Japan Federation of New Craft Artists. Director of the Birou Ceramics Association. Former director of Gifu Ceramic Designers’ Association. Member of Gifu Prefecture Ceramics Artists Association. (more…)

Ando Hidetake 安藤日出武

1938-malemino potteryGraduated from Tajimi Technical High School. Worked hard at Ichinokura Tokokai. Awarded many prizes at the Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. (more…)

Ando Tomomoto 安藤智元

1942-malemino potteryCeramic artist. Firing unique designs at low heat. Won a prize at the Chunichi Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. (more…)

Ando Koji 安藤康治

1953-maleGraduated from Osaka Art University. Studied under Takita Koichi. Made tableware for use in daily life in blue and white porcelain, aka-e and chamfering. (more…)

Ando Koichi 安藤光一

1934-maleHe is active in Mino, focusing on crafts. He is one of the main members of the group Sodeisha. His father is Ando Chizan, who was the first director of the Toki City Ceramics Experiment Station. He is a member of the Japan Craft Designers’ Association. (more…)

Awa Sachio 安房幸男

1945-maleHe was born in Osaka and worked at Shigaraki and Tamba in 1972. In 1952, he built his own kiln in Osaka. He moved to Uji, Kyoto in 1982. His work was selected for the Kansai Fine Arts Exhibition, the Shinshou Kogei Association Exhibition, the Traditional Crafts Kinki Branch Exhibition, and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. A two-man exhibition of pottery and woodwork at the Osaka Mitsukoshi Department Store and others. His works are mainly yuteki tenmoku, carbonized unglazed ware and aka-e. He is a member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Ariyama Reiseki 有山禮石

1949-malesatsuma potteryAlso as known as Ariyama Chotaro the 3rd. Focuses on black Satsuma ware. His works have been purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A regular at the Nitten. Awarded the Yomiuri West Prize at the Japan New Craft Exhibition. Member of Kofukai. Received the Prime Minister’s Award at the Kagoshima Ceramic Art Exhibition. (more…)

Ariyama Choyu 有山長佑

1935-malesatsuma potteryAlso as known as Ariyama Chotaro the 4th. Graduated from Tama Art University. Awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize at the Kagoshima Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. Judge at the Japan New Craft Exhibition. His works have been purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, etc. A councilor of the Japan Federation of New Craft Artists and a member of the Japan Artisans’ Association. (more…)

Arita Toshiaki 有田俊明

1930-maleThe Ako kiln, founded by the first generation Oshima Koya in Banshuu at the end of the Edo period, was abolished before the war. He learned this technique of unglazed pottery that changes color in the kiln, and in 1986 he built the Akashugama kiln and succeeded as Ako ware’s fourth generation. He was successful in designing his own kiln by researching the kiln structure to artificially produce patterns on the surface of stoneware through firing techniques. He mainly deals with tea ceremony ceramics. (more…)

Arata Koji 荒田耕治

1937-malekasama potteryBorn in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Studied at the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramic Art Institute. After working at Toujinsha, which was headed by Inoue Ryosai, he build a kiln in 1943. His scraped reliefs in the style of the Chinese Cizhou kiln are highly regarded. He creates unique designs by sketching objects. (more…)

Araki Yoshitaka 荒木義隆

1942-maleStudied under Kawashima Kozo in Gojozaka, Kyoto. He became independent in Yamashina in 1966. Later, he participated in the establishment of the Sumiyama Craft Village, moved his studio to Uji, built a climbing kiln in Kasatori in 1974, and named it Shihan Kiln. Solo exhibitions have been held at Keio Shinjuku and Tachi-kichi, Ginza and others. (more…)

Araki Mikijiro 荒木幹二郎

1929-malesatsuma potteryCreator of Naoshirokawa ware and Satsuma ware. Worked at Araki pottery. In 1946, he took over the family business in Naoshirokawa. Since 1953, he has been awarded prizes at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and Seibu Arts and Crafts Exhibition. He is a member of the Prefectural Art Association. He is a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts Association. (more…)

Araki Takako 荒木高子

1921-2004femaleMoved to the United States in 1961 and studied sculpture at the New York Art Student League. Upon returning to Japan, she established a kiln in Koyoen in 1963 and began creating pottery.She has presented at exhibitions in Japan and overseas since the mid 1970s, including the Japan Ceramics Exhibition in 1979 where she received the Best Piece Award and the 27th Annual Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition. She also received the 4th Annual Iue Cultural Works Award, continually winning awards. She also held solo exhibitions at the Evason Museum in New York in 1987, the Otani Memorial Museum in Nishinomiya (more…)

Arakawa Takeo 荒川武夫

1913-2012malemino potteryIn 1933, he helped his father Arakawa Toyozo’s kiln in Oogaya, Tajimi. After the war, he moved to this area to produce pottery. Served as a potters’ representative at the Mino Ceramic Society. (more…)

Arao Hiroshi 荒尾寛

1950-maleyunotsu potteryStudied under Kawai Kanjiro. Built his kiln in 1969 with his father. Established a kiln in Yunotsu, Shimane prefecture.Yunotsu potteryIt began in 1704 and prospered greatly, mainly by making water bottles called “hando,” which were shipped to various parts of Japan. In the 1960s, the pottery declined for a time due to the development of chemical products (plastics) and the inability to meet demand, but since then, the kiln has been revived and production activities have been conducted again. Iwami clay, which is highly refractory, is used and fired at high temperatures (1,300°C), making it hard and unbreakable. This (more…)

Arai Makoto 荒井誠

1949-maleStudied under Yasumoto Shozo in 1979. While studying pottery techniques, he taught pottery making to school children at the Kusabue no Oka Pottery School in Sakura City. In 1983, he exhibited his work at the Chiba Prefectural Art Exhibition for the first time and received the Sakura Mayor’s Prize. Later, his work was selected for the Traditional Craft New Work Exhibition and others. He pursues his own unique style, combining Bunmoku patterns and candy glaze. (more…)

Amino Masayoshi 網野雅祥

1933-maleBorn in Shimonoseki City. Graduated from Yawata University. Taught at a private high school in Kita-Kyushu, and later became a potter. Trained at Ikeuchi-yaki in Miyazaki, Shofu-yaki in Shimonoseki, Futakawa-yaki in Omuta, and Ikkoji-yaki in Kuma. Later, he became independent. A wild man who has no use for watches and telephones. (more…)

Amari Hiroshi 甘利紘

1943-maleGraduated from the Industrial Design Department of the Kanazawa Institute of Technology. Worked as a designer at Okura Art China and later studied under Matsushina Hiroaki. In 1968, he built a kiln in the pottery complex in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, and moved to Komoro, Nagano Prefecture, in 1951. Awarded a prize at the Mainichi Ceramic Art Exhibition and others. (more…)

Amabe Kimiko 海部公子

1939-femalekutani porcelainStudied under Hazama Inosuke. Painted large plates, cases and bowls in her teacher’s restored Kutani-yaki Suisaka kiln. Awarded the “Issuikai Prize” and others. (more…)

Amano Midori 天野緑

1953-femaleGraduated from the Department of Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts in 1976. Selected for the Japan Modern Craft Exhibition and the Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition, Italy. Special Prize at the New Zealand Ceramics Competition. Solo exhibitions in Tokyo and Kyoto. Mainly specializes in ceramic walls, vases, and yellow-glazed black glaze. (more…)

Amano Tatsuo 天野達夫

1932-malekyo potteryGraduated from Kyoto Municipal Technical High School. Studied under Kiyomizu Rokubey and Shinkai Kanzan. Regularly selected for the Nitten exhibition. Awarded numerous prizes at the Kyo-Ten Exhibition, Japan New Craft Exhibition, and Kansai Integrated Arts Exhibition. A member of the Nitten exhibition, the Japan New Craft Exhibition, the Kyoto Hanka Clappu, and Kyoto Art and Craftsmen’s Association. He is also member of the Kyoto Hanka Clapp Group and the Kyoto Art and Crafts Artists Association. (more…)

Amano Otoji 天野音治

1928-maleAt first, he worked as an assistant to Ogawa Yukihiko, and in 1979 he built a Amane kiln in Aoga. Won the Silver Prize at the International Ceramics Festival. Awarded at the Issuikai Exhibition, the Japan New Craft Exhibition, the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Asian Modern Art Exhibition, and others. (more…)

Abe Yuko 阿部祐工

1924-maleBorn in Ehime, Japan. Graduated from the Nihon University College of Art. Studied under Hamada Shoji. Later, and later trained in Saijo, Tobe, and Bizen. He has participated in the research for the folk art of Tobe ware along with Yanagi Soetsu, Bernard Leach, and Hazama Shoji. Established a kiln in Kawachi-gama in Kitakyushu in 1969 and in Yawata in 1966. A leading figure in folk pottery and a member of the National Painting Society. (more…)

Abe Makiko 阿部未希こ

1950-femaleBorn in Kanagawa Prefecture. Studied under Idaka Kizan in Tokyo. In 1981, built a kiln in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, and named it Yoshinogama. Created pottery in a beautiful style. (more…)

Abe Hitoshi 安陪均

1949-maleCalled Muian, he was born in Fukujin-in, Izu-Ohito-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture. Began studying to become a monk at home in 1959 and later was adopted by Jian Matsunaga Yasuzaemon. In 43, he learned kaiseki cuisine at “Kitcho” in Osaka and discovered the taste of tea. Solo exhibitions at Yamaki Bijutsu, Kita-ku, Osaka, Meitetsu Nagoya and others. (more…)

Abe Shigetaka 阿部茂孝

1949-maleHe received his training in Tamba in 1971. He opened his kiln in Kumamoto in 1981. Attractively used potter’s clay with a high iron content and fired in the style of Anagama (a type of kiln made by digging a hole in the side of a hill). In accordance with the tradition of Higo-Oshiro ware, he inlaid mainly unglazed and ash glazed ceramics. (more…)

Abe Katsuyoshi 阿部勝義

1914-?maleStudied under Hashimoto Tomotsugu in Mashiko. Opened a kiln in Hanamaki in 1947, and at the end of the Meiji era, worked on the revival of the Kaji-cho ware. He aimed at the beauty of Ueshiro and ash glaze that changes color in the kiln. He made tea bowls, vases, pots and vessels. Awarded a prize at the Iwate Prefecture Arts and Crafts Exhibition and others. (more…)

Atarshi Keizo 新佳三

1948-maleiga potteryGraduated from Kyoto Sangyo University. Studied pottery in Mashiko in 1972. Built a kiln in Iga-cho in 1981. Awarded the Mayor’s Prize at the Municipal Exhibition. Awarded at the Shinshou Kogei (New Craft Exhibition) and Traditional Craft Sokkami Branch Exhibition, among others. Solo exhibition at Izumi Gallery, Osaka. (more…)

Atarashi Kanji 新歓嗣

1939-maleiga potteryGraduated from Osaka University of Arts. First created his studio in Kishiwada, and then moved to Iwaji-Ueno in 1975. Awarded a prize for graduation work, a prize at the Shinshou Craft Association and the Prefectural Exhibition of Arts and Crafts. Awarded a prize at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. Member of the Iga Ceramic Society. Lecturer at the Senboku Ceramic Art Museum. (more…)

Adachi Masumi 足達益三

1894-?maleWhen he was president of College of Arts, he established the pottery club. He built a kiln in his house and worked together with students for about twenty years. Participated in various ceramic exhibitions and had many solo exhibitions. Member of the judging committee for the Beppu City Exhibition and head of the Oita Ceramic Society. He buys mainly tea ceremony pottery and clay from Bizen and fires it in pods. In recent years, he has been aiming for a new frontier of painting on large plates. (more…)

Adachi Masahiro 安達昌弘

1947-maleBorn in Osaka. Graduated from the Nihon University College of Art. Became independent in 1977. Awarded a prize at the Toki City Exhibition. Makes a wide range of tableware. Oribe, Shino, ash glaze, and Kohiki are his main works. His designs show a remarkable talent. (more…)

Adachi Ju 安達重

1930-malebizen potteryIn addition to making tea ceremony ware, drinking ware, and flower vases in Bizen, he also makes decorative interior tiles. (more…)

Azechi Takio 畦地他喜男

1926-maleQuit his job in 1972 and returned to his hometown of Toki City from Tokyo.Built the kiln here in 1982. Fired tea bowls in ash glaze. His main works are lacquered ware. (more…)

Azuma Yoshiaki 東好昭

1937-malemino potteryGraduated from Tajimi High School of Technology, Department of Design. Became an assistant at Tajimi Technical High School and later taught at the school. Oribe, Shino, and iron glaze are the clay. (more…)

Azuma Yuzan 東由山

1929-maletokoname potteryStudied under Ushijima Itto, a carver in Tokoname. He has been working in this field for more than 30 years.He held a father-son exhibition with his son Norio at Ginza Mitsukoshi in 1978. He mainly made tea bowls. He often uses ash glazes such as apple glaze and carving with a single knife. (more…)

Azuma Norio 東典男

1957-maleGraduated from Tokyo Designer School. Later, he became an instructor at the ceramics class in Hino City Hall. Held a father-son exhibition with his father, Dezan, at Ginza Mitsukoshi in 1978. Awarded at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the New Work Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Issuikai Exhibition, and the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition. Made tenmoku and pots with colored clay. (more…)

Higashi Tatsuo 東龍雄

1952-malekyo potteryGraduated from Fushimi High School. Studied under Yasuda Mitsuhiro.Accepted for the first time at the Nitten exhibition in 1972, and later was selected many times at the Japan Modern Craft Exhibition. A member of the Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition.Group exhibition at Osaka Abeno Kintetsu and other places. (more…)