Karaoke Hotoku 唐桶報徳
1944-femalebizen potteryBorn in Satosho Town, Asaguchi County1981 Built kiln at present location (Hotoku Kiln)1982 First solo exhibition in Okayama, followed by solo exhibitions at department stores in Kyoto (more…)
Okamoto Marumi 奥本丸味
malebizen pottery 1998 Encouragement Prize, Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition2001 Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2010 TOKI Grand Prize, Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition (more…)
Ogawa Kozo 小川弘藏
1981-malebizen potteryBorn in Ibe, Bizen City2011 Started making ceramics2015 Exhibited as DAIKURA at the world’s largest trade fair “Ambiente” in Frankfurt, Germany2016 Collaboration work with a designer (hiiro)2016 Exhibited at Ambiente2017 Exhibited at Ambiente, hiiro was selected as one of the “Trends” products that symbolize the trends of the year. (more…)
Okayasu Koshu 岡安廣宗
1955-malebizen potteryBorn in Kume Minami-cho, Kume-gun1975 Studied under Yamamoto Tohshu (Living National Treasure)1994 Certified as a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts Association1998 Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo1999 Solo exhibition at Hankyu Osaka Umeda main store2000 Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store2001 Solo exhibition at Nagano International GallerySelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, 2002Exhibited at the Next Generation of Bizen Artists at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo.Solo Exhibition at Mitsukoshi Kurashiki Store, TokyoSolo Exhibition at Mitsukoshi Takamatsu Store, Takamatsu, Japan.Selected for the Chanoyu Zokei Exhibition, 20032004 Solo Exhibition at Nagoya Mitsukoshi Sakae Main Store2005 (more…)
Omori Hiroaki 大森宏明
1969-malebizen potteryBorn in Ibe, Bizen City1990 Graduated from Kyoto Saga Art College, Department of Ceramics1992 Returned to his hometown and studied under his father, Teruhiko1996 Opened his first kiln2000 Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition (6 times)2001 Selected for the Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional Crafts (7 times)2003 Takashimaya Prize, Bizen Toshinkai Exhibition2004 Encouragement Prize, Okayama Prefectural Exhibition2005 Selected for the Tabe Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (and 4 more times)2006 Encouragement Prize, Tabe Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (and once more) (more…)
Otomo Hisashi 大友久
1949-malebizen potteryBorn in Miyagi Prefecture1974 Studied under Isezaki Mitsuru1978 Built his own kiln1987 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kurashiki-Machikado Sculpture Exhibition (more…)
Oishibashi Hiroki 大石橋宏樹
1973-malebizen potteryBorn in Musashino City, Tokyo.Graduated from Teikyo University, Faculty of Law in 1998.Became apprentice to the late Bizen Pottery Living National Treasure, Fujiwara Yu’s eldest son, Kazu.April 2006 Participated in a one-month training program in Korea as a GSE member of Rotary Club International District 2690.2007 Independently built an above-ground climbing kiln.2008 Appointed as a part-time instructor at Kibi Kogen High School (ceramics course)2009 Appointed as a pottery instructor at Keimei Gakuin Junior & Senior High School, MaejimaBuilt Anagama Kiln in Maejima CampAdopted as a commemorative gift for the winners of the 37th Fuji Sankei ClassicReceived “Vocational Service Award” (more…)
Yokota Muneaki 横田宗明
1953-maleBorn in Nishijin, Kyoto in1963 Studied under Kawai Kanjiro1970 Entered Mino Ceramic Village1972 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Fushimi Technical High School1973 Completed the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute Instructed at Kyoto Sympo Industrial Ceramics School1976 Instructed at the Hida Takayama Koito Kiln Ceramic Art School1981 Built a climbing kiln in Mino Ceramic Village1984 Became a member of the All Japan Artists Association1987 Became a member of Kyoto Mingei Association (more…)
Oe Toshihide 大饗利秀
1969-malebizen potteryBorn in the Bizen Pottery “Oe” family of six surnames.2006 Completed training as a ceramics technician at the Bizen Ceramic Center2008 NHK Okayama Bureau Chief Prize, Bizen Toushinkai Exhibition2013 Beer Bowl Grand Prix Gold Grand Prix2014 Appointed as the president of the Young Men’s Division of the Bizen Pottery Toyukai (1 year term) (more…)
Urakami Mitsuhiro 浦上光弘
1946-Born in October in Okayama City1977 Selected, Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition 1977 Selected, Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, Okayama, Japan 1984 Selected, Tabe Museum of Art, Chanoyu Art Exhibition, and three times since1987 Okayama Prefectural Fine Arts Exhibition, commissioned by the Okayama Prefectural Government1991 Selected, 91′ Yakimajime Public Contest1995 Selected, All Pottery Exhibition, Japan2000 Attended the ceremony for the completion of the Japan-China Joint Relief of Jingdezhen Railway Station, Jiangxi Province, China2001 Selected, All Pottery Exhibition, Japan2005 Created a bust of the president of Kurashiki-shi Kojima Akashi Hifuku Kogyo Co. (more…)
Iwamoto Tetsuya 岩本哲也
1960-malebizen potteryBorn in Ibe, Bizen City1979 After graduating from high school, began training as a ceramic artist with his father, Iwamoto Shuichi1990 Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei AssociationWon a prize and an Honorable Mention at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition.Selected, East China Traditional Crafts Exhibition, JapanChina International Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition, Tabe Museum of Art, JapanSelected, Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch ExhibitionSelected, Ceramic Biennale ExhibitionSelected, Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kanazawa CompetitionSelected, Issuikai Exhibition, JapanSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, The Third Culture Exhibition, JapanSelected, High-fired unglazed pottery Competition, Japan (more…)
Inomata Masaaki 猪俣政昭
1948-malebizen potteryBorn in Osaka City1972 Graduated from Aichi Ceramic Training SchoolTrained at Shikoku Oya Pottery1973 Trained at Bizen Pottery Tosyoen1975 Built his own kilnSelected, Okayama Prefecture Art ExhibitionSelected, Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Japan Traditional CraftsSelected, BIGEIKAI Exhibition, Okayama, Japan2008 Certified as a traditional craftsmanAwarded the Encouragement Prize at the International Artists’ Exhibition. (more…)
Imai Kiyohide 今井清秀
1949-malebizen potteryBorn in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture1982 Entered the ceramic arts under the guidance of the late Mr. Toushu Yamamoto (Living National Treasure) and Mr. Yuichi (Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Okayama Prefecture).1987, 1989 Selected for the 9th and 10th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibitions1992 Selected for the 9th Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art (and 4 times thereafter)1998 Selected for the 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1998 Selected, The 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, New York-The Nippon Gallery1999 Exhibited at New York-The Nippon Gallery2002, 2009 Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, Honorable Mention, Encouragement Prize2004 Grand Prize, 30th BIGEIKAI Exhibition, Okayama, Japan2006, 2007 Appointed (more…)
Idei Yoshifumi 出井尚文
1961-malebizen potteryBorn in Kadomoto, Bizen City1980 Joined Bizen Ceramic Art Center1981 Studied under the late Zetsuji Uragami, the holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Asset of the prefecture.1987 Built his own kiln in Koto, Bizen City1991 Built a kiln in Ouchi, Bizen City1997 Produced the ceramic wall of Neoest, Shinko Building, Kobe City1999 Produced a ceramic wall at Apollan Fujigaoka in Yokohama CityAwarded Encouragement Prize and Prefectural Exhibition Prize at Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition (more…)
Idei Takashi 出井隆
1970-malebizen potteryBorn in Bizen City1994 Graduated from Kibi International University1999 Graduated from Bizen Ceramic Art Center Worked with his father, Idei Kiyoharu.2004, 2006, 2008, 2012: Exhibition of father and son at Gallery Souhame (Kyobashi, Tokyo)2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Selected for Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2007, 2011 Selected, Tabe Museum of Art, Japan, “Formative Exhibition of Tea Ceremony2011 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition2012 Parent and Child Exhibition at Kokura Izutsuya Department Store, Kokura, Japan (2010) (more…)
Isezaki So 伊勢崎創
1968-malebizen potteryBorn as the third son of Isezaki Mitsuru1987 Studied under Yamashita Joji1997 Awarded the Prefectural Governor’s Prize at the Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2004 Awarded regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2007 Awarded the Chairman of the Okayama Prefecture Board of Education Prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch 50th Anniversary Exhibition2011 Awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the Traditional Crafts Ceramic Division Exhibition2013 Awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition2014 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the 2nd Ceramic Art Exhibition (more…)
Isezaki Shin 伊勢崎紳
1965-malebizen potteryBorn as the second son of Isezaki Mitsuru (Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property holder)1988 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Ceramics1989 Awarded the 40th Special Prize at the Prefectural Exhibition1994 Awarded the Shimane Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition1995 Selected for the 42nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.1997 Awarded the Sanyo Newspaper Award at the Japan Art Crafts Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.1998 Selected for the 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2002 Solo Exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo2007 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at (more…)
Isezaki Kyo 伊勢崎競
1970-malebizen potteryBorn as the fourth son of Isezaki Mitsuru (Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property holder).1991 Selected for the Tabe Museum of Art Grand Prize at the Chanoyu no Zokei Exhibition (for the next six, fifteen, sixteen, and twenty-four years)1993 Begins to make ceramics following his father Mitsuru1999 Became independent2001 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo (16, 19, 22 years) 2001 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Tôen, Ginza, Tokyo (16, 19, 22, and 26 years)2002 Awarded the Branch Director’s Prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition2005 September: Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts (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…)
Ando Kiko 安藤騎虎
1977-malebizen potteryBorn in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture2001 Entered Okayama Bizen Ceramic Art Center2003 Completed the course at Hashimoto Ceramic Center, Joined Hashimoto Gallery, Studied under Hashimoto Kazuya2007 Selected for the Tabe Museum of Art “Formative Art of the Tea Ceremony”.2008 Selected for Tabe Museum of Art, “Chanoyu no Zokei ExhibitionBecame independent2012 Participated in IFFT as Narutaki Kiln, presented works in collaboration with designers2012 Selected, Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition, Okayama, Japan2013 Participated in IFFT as Narutaki-gama, collaboration with a designer2014 Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition2015 Selected, Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition2016 LEXUS NEW TAKUMI PROJECT Selected as one of the artisans of Okayama Prefecture2017 (more…)
Yoshita Rumiko 吉田るみこ
1962-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture1989 Group exhibition1990 Vessels for Food Exhibition (Invited by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)1992 Japan Sea Art Exhibition (Invited by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)Kutaniyaki Industrial Design Exhibition (Highest Prize)1993 Two Artists Exhibition (Maruzen, Nihonbashi)Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition (Honorable Mention 1995 1996)1994 Exhibition of two artists (Akasaka Yachiyo Mingei 1996 1998)1995 Exhibition of two artists (Toyama)1995 Two Artists Exhibition (Toyama Art Space Kawamoto 1999)Solo Exhibition (Kanazawa OKURA 2002)1998 Exhibition “Akari to Kahori” at Omni Gallery, Shibuya, Tokyo.Solo Exhibition at Masuda Studio, Shinjuku, 20011999 Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition (Excellence Prize)2001 Solo Exhibition at Nagoya Biga, Nagoya, Japan2001 (more…)
Yoshita Yukio 吉田幸央
1960-malekutani porcelainBorn in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture1985 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, Encouragement Prize1991 Encouragement Prize, Takaoka Craft Exhibition / Shibuya Seibu Prize, Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition1992 Grand Prize, Traditional Kutaniyaki Craft Exhibition1994 Gold Prize, Takaoka Craft Exhibition1995 Encouragement Prize, Nisshin Menbowl Grand Prize Exhibition1997 Second Prize, International Iroe Ceramics Competition 97 Kutani / Encouragement Prize, 23rd Choza Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition1997 Ikebukuro Seibu Prize, Issuikai Ceramic Art Competition / Encouragement Prize, Nisshin Menpachi Grand Prize Exhibition1999 Special Prize, International Ceramics Biennale 1999 Japan Kogei Association Ishikawa Branch Public Contest, Japan Kogei Association AwardGrand Prize, Northern Confectionery Exhibition2000 Silver Prize, 2nd (more…)
Yamaguchi Mikihiko 山口幹彦
1946-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita Town1982Opened the Yamamiki-gama Kiln1995Certified as an Imari Arita-yaki traditional craftsman (in the potter’s wheel division)2000Saga Prefecture Governor Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2001Awarded the Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.2002 Awarded the Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.2004Participated in the Meissen Ceramic Art Exhibition, Meissen, Germany. (more…)
Yasunaga Raizan 安永頼山
1970-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Shimane Prefecture2001Studied under Tanaka Sajiro2003Studied under Fujiinoki Dohei2008Built a climbing kiln at the present location2013Changed the name of the kiln to “Yoriyama” named by Tanaka Sajiro2016Held an exhibition of tea bowls at the Nomura Museum of Art, KyotoSelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2017Selected for the Tabe Art Museum Grand Prize “Chanoyu Zokei ExhibitionSelected, Western Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Kikuchi Biennale, JapanSelected, Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai, ChinaSelected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan2018Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2019Honorable Mention, Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition VSelected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition, JapanSelected, Kikuchi Biennale2021Selected, Western Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (more…)
Miyamoto Masao 宮本雅夫
1971-malekutani porcelainBorn in Komatsu City1996Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts First prize at the 43rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1999Certified as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2002The 8th Kenrokuen Grand Tea Ceremony Public Contest (Award of Excellence, 2008 Award of Excellence)2004 “Contemporary Artisans” Exhibition, The Museum of Fragrance, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan2005 The 28th Traditional Kutaniyaki Craft Exhibition, Excellent Prize (Purchased by Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art)Traveled to Italy (Rome) as an overseas trainee for budding artists dispatched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.2010Produced “Gokayama” ceramic wall in the arrival lobby of Komatsu AirportParticipation in the 72nd Issuikai Ceramic (more…)
Miyazaki Yasuhiro 宮崎泰裕
1984-maleBorn in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture2008Graduated from Sojo University, Faculty of Art, Japanese Painting Course1947Graduated from Saga Prefectural Ceramic College2003Selected, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition2002Began production at Gokuho KilnSelected, Western Traditional Craft ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSaga Prefecture Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Art and Culture Fostering Fund PrizeParticipated in “Enjoy Christmas with Art” at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo2003Selected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition2007Participated in “Father’s Day Beer Mug Special” at Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, TokyoExhibited at Hakata Daimaru Four Artists Exhibition, “Ceramics – Each Beauty”, Hakata Daimaru, Tokyo (more…)
Minami Shigemasa 南繁正
1950-malekutani porcelainBorn in Yutani, Terai-cho, Nomi County, Ishikawa Prefecture.1971Worked in the design department of Nippon Hardware Ceramics Co.1980Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.1986Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association.1992Awarded the Encouragement Prize of the Japan Kogei Association at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.2010Certified as a member of the Society for Preservation of Kutaniyaki Ceramic Ware Techniques, an intangible cultural property holding organization designated by Ishikawa Prefecture.2020Kakiemon XIV Memorial Prize, Exhibition of Ceramic Art. (more…)
Minami Ayako 南絢子
1984-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Yutani, Terai-cho, Nomi County, Ishikawa Prefecture2002Engaged in family business under father Shigemasa Minami2007Completed the training course in the Department of Design at the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute2008Won the Nihon Keizai Newspaper Award at the 2008 Kyoto Crafts Biennale Autumn in the distance (The Tale of Genji)First prize, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Bowl “Snow Quilt2009Honorable Mention, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, bowl “Yukifusuma (snow quilt)”.2010Joined Utatsuyama Craft Workshop.Selected, Exhibition of Traditional Crafts of Ishikawa, “Snow Quilt” (colored porcelain)Selected, Japan Traditional Art and Crafts Exhibition2011Selected, Kanazawa City Craft ExhibitionSelected, Kanazawa City Craft ExhibitionSelected, Exhibition of Traditional Crafts of (more…)
Izumita Yukiya 泉田之也
1966-malekokuji potteryBorn in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture.1995 Began making pottery in Noda Village1998 Started firing in Underground cellar kiln kiln2000 Grand Prize at the 38th and 40th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition2004 Invited to exhibit at the 22nd Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition2005 SOFA, New York, Selected, International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan2007 Opened “Nodagama kiln Gallery IZUMITA” Selected, 19th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2009 Awarded the Excellent Work Prize at the 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2014 Iwate Museum of Art, Iwate, Japan2015 “REVELATION”, GRAND PALAIS PARIS, Paris2017 Invited to exhibit at the International Biennale of Ceramic Art, Belgium2018 Iwate Museum of Art, Iwate, (more…)
Mizoguchi Yoshihiro 溝上良博
1965-maleBorn as the eldest son of Mizoguchi Mofu 1984 Learned pottery techniques under Kawashima Kozo, a member of Sodeisha, Uji Sumiyama.1987 Kyoto Prefectural Vocational Training School for Ceramic Artists, Design Course1991 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute1991 Returned to his father’s studio and started making ceramics.1997 Honorable Mention, Saga Art Association Exhibition1998 West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Encouragement Prize, Saga Prefectural Governor Prize Saga Art Association Exhibition, Chairperson of Saga Prefectural Assembly Prize, 1998 2000 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2002 Participated in Kyushu Electric Power Company’s domestic and overseas training program in New Mexico, U.S.A., for training of base and glaze.2005 (more…)
Hoshino Tomoyuki 星野友幸
1976-maleBorn in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture1999 Graduated from Yokohama City University, Faculty of Commerce Joined Pasona Inc.2005 Completed Molding Course at Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology, studied under Ikai Yuichi2007 Established his own business in Kokubunji City, Tokyo2013 53rd East Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Isetan Mitsukoshi Prize60th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Japan Kogei Association Encouragement PrizeThe 5th Kikuchi Biennale, Encouragement PrizeThe 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Special Prize, The Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki Prize1st Ceramic Art Exhibition, Excellent Prize, Sapporo Interior Aqua Prize2009 Jury’s Special Prize, 11th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan (Selected by Fujimoto Sousuke) (more…)
Terao Tosho 寺尾陶象
1955-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto1975Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural College of Advanced Technology for Ceramic ArtTrained at Yoshida Zuisen Kiln1979Trained at Ohno Zuisei KilnAwarded the Governor’s Prize at the Japanese Painting Exhibition of the Long-term Technician Course1981Awarded the Excellent Work Prize of the Japan Southern Painting Academy.1983Opened Tosho Kiln in Higashiyama, Kyoto1985Awarded the Japan Southern Painting Academy’s Excellent Work Prize.1990Selected for the “Tea Ceremony for Tomorrow ’90 Public Contest” sponsored by Tankosha(Publisher of books on tea ceremony).Received a letter from Iemoto Urasenke Pengunsai as a congratulatory gift.1992Selected for the ’92 Tea Ceremony for Tomorrow Art Competition sponsored by Tankosha.1994Held a solo exhibition (more…)
Fujinoki Yotaro 藤ノ木陽太郎
1981-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture2000Graduated from Saga Kita High School, Arts Course2006Graduated from Tama Art University, Oil Painting Course (Contemporary Art)2007Trained at Dohei Kiln2009Began making pottery at Dohei Kiln200413 artists exhibition at Saga Tamaya2005Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four-person ExhibitionExhibition at Ginza Kuroda ToenJune, 1951Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four Artists ExhibitionSaga Tamaya Four Artists Exhibition2007Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four-person ExhibitionGinza Kuroda Toen Solo ExhibitionAomori Nakasan Arts and Crafts Salon Solo ExhibitionOsaka Gallery Thirteen Nights Solo Exhibition2008Karatsu Yakimon Festival Four Artists ExhibitionFukuoka Gallery Kaze Solo ExhibitionSaga Tamaya Four Person Exhibition (more…)
Yoshida Zuisen 2nd 二代 吉田瑞泉
1922-kyo potteryBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture . Studied under Zuisen I, apprentice of Itaya Hazan, studied underglaze blue and carved designs, and produced a wide range of pottery, specializing in exquisite beauty in which classic and modern styles are gorgeously enhanced. In 1980, he was certified as a traditional craftsman for Kyo ware. (more…)
Fukuno Michitaka 福野道隆
1970-maleBorn in Iwatsuki City, Saitama Prefecture1992 Trainee at Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Institute1993 Studied under Ito Motohiko1998 First prize, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts2001 Ibaraki Prefecture Art Festival Art Exhibition, First Prize2002 First prize, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2003 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan2005 Selected, Kikuchi Biennale, Japan Trainee in Kutani by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan Ibaraki Prefecture Art Festival, Art Exhibition, Ibaraki, Japan, Friendship Prize.2006 Newcomer’s Prize, Traditional Kutani Ceramic Craft Exhibition Grand Prize, Nomi Art Exhibition, Japan East Japan Branch Prize, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts2010 “Traditional Crafts of the 21st Century” at (more…)
Fujii Shoun 藤井勝雲
1938-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture1944Studied under Fujii Kuniyuki, a traditional craftsman and owner of Seiun Kiln, and devoted himself to acquiring techniques1983Opened the Seiun Kiln1986Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1987Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu New Craft Exhibition1988Selected, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu New Craft ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1989Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Ceramic Art Association Prize1990Selected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Japan1991Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1992Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Saga, Japan1993Selected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1994Selected, (more…)
Higuchi Kuniharu 樋口邦春
1969-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto City1990Became an apprentice of Shigeya Iwabuchi2017Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2018Awarded the Superintendent of Education Prize of Nara Prefectural Board of Education at the 47th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2019Awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the 48th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition Currently, Full Member of the Japan Kogei AssociationMember, Japan Ceramic Art Association (more…)
Hataishi Shuji 畑石修嗣
1985-maleBorn in Imari City, Saga Prefecture2010Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Sculpture2012Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic CollegeOkinawa Prefecture Governor’s Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition2013Second Prize, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionIbaraki Traffic Prize, the 1st Ceramic Art ExhibitionKyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Governor’s PrizeSelected, Western Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, 60th Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, The 31st Choza Prize, Tokoname Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, The 60th Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Saga Prefecture Ceramic Art Association Prize2014Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper Award, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionSelected, 2nd Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Western Traditional Craft Exhibition2015Selected, Western Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, JapanSelected, The 3rd Ceramic Art Exhibition2016Selected, Arita (more…)
Nakazato Tsutomu 中里月度務
1967-malemikawachi potteryBorn in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki1988Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic College1991Studied under Hirado Shozan kiln. Began to hold the brush for producing Hirado Sometsuke ware such as Karakoe and Kusabana patterns.2000Held a solo exhibition at the Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store.2003Won a prize at the Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition for a set of goldfish painted underglaze blue and white flat lids.Won first prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition for “Nagarezui Naburi Bowl”. (more…)
Nakazato Taiyo 中里太陽
1977-malemikawachi porcelainBorn in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki1994Grand Prize, Mikawachi Ware Ceramic Works Exhibition1995Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High School1997Graduated from the Department of Social Welfare, Kyoei Gakuen Junior College (Bachelor of Social Work)1999Studied abroad in the U.S.2000Trained in ceramics in the Netherlands (5 months)2006Became the eighteenth generation of the Kosho Dan’emon Kiln in HiradoReceived a honorable mention at the Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition.2003Nagasaki Ceramic Exhibition, Award for Encouragement of Traditional Production2012Jury Prize, Nagasaki Ceramic Exhibition2007Chairman of the Mikawachi Porcelain Hamazen Festival Executive CommitteeDedicated to the Kingdom of the Netherlands (more…)
Nakamura Seigo 中村清吾
1975-malearita porcelainBorn as the grandson of Nakamura Seiroku, the holder of Saga Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property, ceramic white porcelain1998After graduating from Kyushu University, apprenticed at Seiroku Kiln2004Became a member of the Arita Ceramic Association2005Awarded as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association for his achievements in being selected for four consecutive years at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.2007Exhibited at the West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionExhibited at the Kyushu National Museum2008Awarded the Japan Crafts Association Prize at the New Ceramic Works Exhibition.2010Saga Bank Cultural Foundation Newcomer Award (more…)
Nakao Hidezumi 中尾英純
1956-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita Town1979Underwent training at the Saga Ceramics Research Institute1985Awarded second prize in the second section of the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition1988Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.1989Silver Prize, Western Japan Craft Exhibition, Asahi Newspaper, Japan.Second Prize, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition, JapanMinister of International Trade and Industry Award, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.1990Issuikai Prize2000Exhibited at the Saga Ceramic Art Exhibition at the British Museum, England.2001Awarded the Newcomer’s Prize of the Saga Bank Cultural Foundation.2003Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.Awarded the Encouragement (more…)
Nakamura Emiko 中村ゑ美こ
1947-femaleBorn in Arita, Saga Prefecture, the eldest daughter of Nakamura Seiroku.1968 Joined Arita Bussan Co., Ltd. and studied dyeing under Maeda Taisho and Saito Ben2006 First prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionHeld the Seiroku Kiln 3rd generation Nakamura Seiroku, Emiko, and Seigo Exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 2008.2011 Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association2014 Exhibited and collected by the Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki, Contemporary Ceramic Art “Phenomenon (more…)
Nakao Ryuzumi 中尾龍純
1953-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture1974 Studied the potter’s wheel under Inoue Manji, a “Living National Treasure” at the Ceramic Research Institute1976 Studied painting under Ide Manta1979 Awarded a prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition for the first time (since then, he has been selected and awarded 19 times)1980 Awarded a prize at the Seibu Kogei Exhibition for the first time (since then, he has been selected and awarded prizes 14 times)1981 Awarded a prize at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time (since then, selected and awarded 9 times)1982 Selected for the first time at the Issuikai (more…)
Nakao Tetsuaki 中尾哲彰
1952-maleDeveloped the galaxy glaze. He won many awards in Europe and the Middle East, including Spain, Holland, France, Turkey, and Italy, and gained high acclaim abroad. The name “Tetsuaki Nakao” is inscribed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.Born in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture1981 Joined the Kyushu Association of Contemporary Craft Artists of Japan1982 Exhibited for the first time at Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition)1992 Acquired by the Laboratory of the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts, Beijing, China; acquired by the Nansong Guanwu Museum, Hangzhou, China1994 Collection of Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado2003 Grand Prix “Prix de l’Édition” at (more…)
Fukumura Ryuta 福村龍太
1989-maleHis calm works, fired in a climbing kiln, make the most of natural materials, and the beauty of the glaze stands out in their simplicity. Since 2015, he has been spending a month every year in New York City, U.S.A., to make pottery. He has been active in solo exhibitions and at department stores nationwide. (more…)
Nakao Jun 中尾純
1977-malearita porcalainBorn in Arita Town, 1977. After graduating from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic College, he studied pottery for 7 years and 8 months under “Living National Treasure” Inoue Manji, and began to make pottery at his family’s pottery studio, Nakasen-gama.2009He was selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.2015Awarded the Asahi Newspaper Grand Prize at the Western Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2016Won the Saga Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the Arita International Ceramics Exhibition2020Newcomer’s Prize, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2022Winner of the Arita Mayor’s Prize at the Arita International Ceramics (more…)
Tamura Seito 田村星都
1980-femaleShe was born in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture2004Graduated from University of Tsukuba, Faculty of International and Comprehensive StudiesStudied under Tamura Keisei, the third generation of brush calligrapher2007Completed the practical training course at the Ishikawa Prefecture Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute2010Opened a studio in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture2011Held a solo exhibition at the Seibu Shibuya Store (2012)Exhibited at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi main store, “Contemporary Artists’ Tea Bowl Special” (2012, 2013)Participated in the “Sake Cup Exhibition” at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Department Store (2012, 2013).2012Held a solo exhibition at the Tokyu Department Store in Nagano.Exhibition at Seibu Ikebukuro Department Store, Tokyo.Participated in ART OSAKA 2012.Traditional Art (more…)
Tamamura Shinichi 玉村信一
1969-malehagi potteryBorn in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture2000Completed Master’s program in Law, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Hiroshima UniversityStudied under his father, Tamamura Toyo. Began making pottery.2001Selected for the 36th Seibu Kogei Exhibition (selected six times since then, and selected consecutively since 2010)2007Participated in the 1st Korea-Hagi Ceramic Exchange Exhibition in Seoul.2014Selected for the 61st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2015Selected for the 23rd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (more…)
Takemura Yotaro 竹村陽太郎
1981-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto2009 Completed Molding Course, Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology2010 Completed the course at Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research InstituteBegan making pottery at Dainichi kiln under his father Takemura Shigeo.2011 Selected for the 40th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (since then, selected every year)2012 Selected for the Kyoto Biennale of Arts and Crafts, Kyoto Prefectural Exhibition of New Artists in Arts and Crafts2017 Newcomer Encouragement Prize at the 46th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki ExhibitionSelected, 64th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (more…)
Takemura Shigeo 竹村繁男
1953-maleBorn in Kyoto1972 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Hiyoshigaoka High School of CeramicsStudied under Kimura Morinobu.1980 Became independent and opened Dainichi Kiln in Yamashina.1996 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the 25th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition.2001 “Departure of the 21st Century”, Kyoto Crafts Artists’ Association Exhibition2007 Awarded the Superintendent of Education Prize at the 36th Kinki Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Crafts.2008 The 36th New Ceramic Works Exhibition by regular members of the Ceramic Division of the Japan Kogei Association, awarded the Japan Kogei Association Prize.2010 Appointed as a member of the Auditing Committee for the 39th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition. (more…)
Takamori Seiji 高森誠司
1962-malearita porcelainBorn in Kitakyushu City1996Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1999Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionGrand Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionIssuikai Prize, Exhibition of Issuikai Ceramics, Tokyo, JapanAwarded a prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition2000Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Izushi Triennale.2001Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Issuikai Exhibition, JapanSelected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic ExhibitionSelected, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition2002Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2003 Selected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2009Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, The 3rd Kikuchi BiennaleSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2010Selected, (more…)
Shimizu Ichiji 清水一二
1961-maletamba potteryBorn in Tachikui, Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture1984Graduated from Osaka University of Economics, Faculty of Business Administration1984~88 Studied in Tamba, Bizen and Seto, Japan1993Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition19931993 Awarded the Issuikai Prize at the Issuikai Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japan1999The Japan Foundation, Touring Exhibition Abroad2000Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition, TOKI Oribe Silver Prize2003Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2004Opened Hakuyo-gama Kiln2007“The Ceramic Art of Hyogo” at the Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo2007Second Prize, Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition, Hagi Ceramic Art of the Present Form, Hagi, Japan2009Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Prize of The Museum of Ceramic Art, Ibaraki2009Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition, Shiga Prefecture, (more…)
Shibata Masamitsu 柴田雅光
1961-maleBorn in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture1983Graduated from Ritsumeikan University, College of Business Administration1985Completed Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design1991Exhibited in “Soil Message” IN Mino (1995, 1998)1995Selected for the Nissin Foods Contemporary Ceramic Bowl Grand Prize Exhibition (1996, 1997, 1998)Selected for the International Ceramics Festival Mino (Mino 95) (1998, 2002)1996Participated in IAC Japan Conference, Contemporary Ceramic Art of Tokai (Nagoya International Conference Center).1997Selected, Asahi Modern CraftInvited to exhibit at the International Ceramics Fair (97 Kutani)Selected, Croatia Triennial International Ceramic Art ExhibitionSolo Exhibition at Gallery Nagoya Ceramic Hall, Nagoya, JapanExhibited contemporary ceramics of Mino (Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum)1999Solo Exhibition at Ashikaga Ken (more…)
Kato Hajimu 加藤肇
1946-maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Shigaraki.1970 Graduated from Ritsumeikan University.1976 Continued his annual study tour of Southeast Asia and India, mainly visiting ceramic production sites.1987 Built a kiln in Sandai-ide. Awarded the Art Festival Prize at the Prefectural Exhibition.Won a prize at the All Kansai Art Exhibition.Awarded the Issuikai Prize at the Issuikai Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionAwarded the Commemorative Prize at the Yakishime Ceramic Competition. (more…)
Ito Keiraku 伊東桂楽
1942-raku potteryBorn in Kyoto.Raku ware potter. In 1957, Keiraku entered the Katsura Kiln in Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, and studied pottery under Yorigami Soshaku.Since then Keiraku has been making mainly tea ceremony ceramics at Katsura Kiln for more than 30 years, using traditional Raku ware techniques. (more…)
Obata Yuji 小畑裕司
1961-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita Town1984 Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University, Faculty of Law1987 Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic College, Department of Manufacturing Currently, he is the second generation owner of Jingama kiln.Although he is descended from Kakiemon, Obata has carved out his own unique path without following a specific master, and he does everything himself, from kiln turning and firing to painting. Obata creates distinctive colors, especially “Obata Pink,” a cherry blossom color created using ” Shoenji”, a high-fired pigment that contains gold and produces a reddish-red color. Cherry blossoms, Obata’s main motif, are painted with an extremely fine (more…)
Sawada Hayato 澤田勇人
1978-malekasama potteryBorn in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture2002Started making ceramics2003Selected for the Ibaraki Prefecture Art Festival Art Exhibition2005Selected, 18th Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2006Selected, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional CraftsTwo-person exhibition at Mito Keisei Department Store, Mito, Japan2007 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts2008Selected, East Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2009Selected, East Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionTwo Artists Exhibition at Kasama Kogei no OkaRecognized as a regular member of the Japan Art Crafts Association2010Selected, East Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionSolo (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…)
龍工組 (常滑貿易株式会社) Ryoko-gumi (Tokoname Trading Co.)
With the Meiji Restoration, Japan became a modern nation and needed to accumulate foreign currency in order to procure goods from Europe and the United States. This led to the development of export industries, and raw silk and ceramics were exported to Europe and the United States during the Meiji period. This trend continued in Tokoname, and in 1894, an organization called Tokoname Trading Co. Its predecessor was the Ryuko-gumi (from 1887 to 1896), an organization formed by Tokoname potters. The Ryuko-gumi Tokoname Trading Co., Ltd. actively produced and exported to the North American continent what was called “Shudei Ryu-maki, (more…)
Satomi Toshitaka 里見寿隆
1971-malemikawachi porcelainBorn in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo, NagasakiMarch 1989Graduated from Sasebo Minami High School, NagasakiMarch 1993Graduated from Kyoto University of EducationMarch 1994Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural College of Advanced Ceramic TechnologyApril 1994Worked for Takano Shoami, Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery (until March 1998)1998Engaged in Hirado-Kakusho Kiln to present199926th Mikawachi Ceramic Works Exhibition, Yomiuri Newspaper Award, NCC Award20022002 Grand Prize, Nagasaki Ceramic Exhibition, Japan20042006 Nagasakisaki Ceramic Exhibition, Honorable Mention (more…)
Sato Katsunori 佐藤典克
1974-maleBorn in Gifu Prefecture1999 Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramics2001 M.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts2003 Built a kiln in Sagamihara City2006 Appointed as assistant professor at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Ceramics Laboratory (~Mar. 2008)2008 Moved the studio to Higashi-Hashimoto, Sagamihara <Awards>Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition 2015Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 2015 (Traditional Division) 17 (Selected at the same time in 3 categories: Traditional / Free Form / Japanese and Western Tableware) 4th Kanazawa World Crafts Triennial Transcending Boundaries 2019 Kanazawa World Crafts CompetitionInternational Craft Award Toyama (more…)
Yamazaki Yutaka 山崎豊
1962-maleAs known as Yamazaki Koyo III. Born in Gojozaka, Kyoto, the eldest son of potter Yamazaki Akira (Koyo II). Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, majoring in sculpture. Studied under Kawai Seitoku, a member of the Japan Art Academy1989 First prize at Japan New Crafts Exhibition, First prize at Nitten, First prize at Kyoto Exhibition1992 Nominated as a member of Kyoto Crafts Artists Association1994 Nominated as a member of Japan New Crafts Exhibition1995 Selected Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts of Kyoto, The Museum of Kyoto. Solo exhibition at Art Salon, Daimaru Kyoto Store, Kyoto, Japan (2001, 2003, 2005)1999 Nominated as an (more…)
Kikuchi Hiroshi 菊地弘
1975-maleBegan training as a ceramic artist at the Kasama Pottery1982Opened Sanno Kiln in Hitachi-Omiya City2006Invited to exhibit Japanese ceramics at the Musee National de la Ceramique de Sevres, France2007Purchased by Musee National de la Ceramique de Sevres, France2012Created a vase for the flower offering at the 550th anniversary of Ikenobo Ikebana, and the work was collected by the Ibaraki Prefectural Government. (more…)
Kanzaki Shusaku 神崎秀策
1983-maleshigaraki potteryBorn in Shigaraki Town, Shiga Prefecture2004Completed Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology2005Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2007Koka City Art Exhibition, Grand Prize, Mayor of Koka City AwardSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2009Koka City Art Exhibition, Board of Education Director’s PrizeSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2012Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki ExhibitionSelected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2003Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki ExhibitionSolo exhibition at Seibu OtsuSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionJune, 2006Selected for the Ceramic Art Exhibition2008Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2009Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2008Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition2020Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (more…)
Kawasoe Takahiko 川副隆彦
1981-maleBorn in Imari City, Saga Prefecture2000Graduated from Imari Keitoku High School in Saga PrefectureEntered Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic College2002Joined Kosem-gama Kiln2006Certified as a 2nd Class Technician by the National Trade Skills Test2008Certified as a first-class technician by the National Trade Skill Test2009Certified as a traditional craftsman for underglaze painting2007Certified as a traditional craftsman for overglaze painting (more…)
Kawasaki Seiichi 川崎精一
1975-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita, Saga Prefecture1996 Graduated from Arita Ceramic College1999 Built Seika Kiln2000 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and 11 times since2001 Selected for the Western Crafts Exhibition of the Japan Kogei Association; selected 13 times since then2002 3rd Prize, Industrial Ceramics, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition2004 Exhibited at the Arita Ceramic Association German Exhibition2005 Issuikai Exhibition, Issuikai Prize2009 Exhibited at the Kyushu National Museum, “Crafts Today: Tradition and Creation2012 Incentive Prize, Japan Kogei Association Western Crafts Exhibition2013 Western Crafts Exhibition, Japan Kogei Association, Western Branch Director’s PrizeSaga Prefecture Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Art (more…)
Kako Katsumi 加古勝己
1965-maleBorn in Kyoto City, Japan1986Graduated from Saga Art College, Department of Ceramics1988Selected, NittenSelected, Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kyoto Exhibition1989Selected, Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Mino International Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Kyoto Crafts Art Exhibition1990Selected, Nitten1991Began making pottery in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture1993Selected for the Ceramics Biennial Exhibition1994Excellent Prize, Kyoto Craft Biennial ExhibitionDemonstrated ceramics in Melbourne, Australia1995Kinki Exhibition Prize, Contemporary Crafts Exhibition1997Encouragement Prize, Asahi Ceramic Art ExhibitionSaga Daikakuji Temple, Kyoto, “Flower Pottery Exhibition” Daikakuji PrizeSolo exhibition at Tobu Ikebukuro, Tokyo1999Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Department Store, Kyoto2000Kako’s Tracks, Tohei’s Tracks” at Kyoto Art Space KANSolo exhibition at Tobu, Ikebukuro, Tokyo2001Built an inverted-flame single kiln (more…)
Ono Tatsuro 小野達郎
1949-malearita porcelain He is a relative of Ms. Ono Hakuko, an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Saga Prefecture.He was attracted by the charm of gold brocade, and created porcelain named “Hakuyui” using various colored foils. Born in Ureshino-cho, Saga Prefecture1973Joined Kozam-gama Kiln2003Selected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionPrize, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition2004Selected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionAwarded a prize at the Saga Art Association ExhibitionGovernor’s Prize, Saga Prefecture Art ExhibitionSelected, National Traditional Crafts Competition2005First Prize, Saga Prefecture Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition2006Selected, Western Crafts ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Association ExhibitionBoard of Education Prize, Saga Prefecture Art (more…)
Ono Takaharu 小野隆治
1953-malearita porcelainBorn in Ureshino-cho, Saga Prefecture1980Joined Kozan-gama Kiln1984Awarded the Governor’s Prize and six other prizes at the 4th West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.First prize winner of the 34th Saga Prefectural Exhibition, and three times awarded the Governor’s Prize and other prizes, and the Nagatake Takeshi Prize.Awarded the Minister’s Prize three times and other prizes twelve times after being selected for the 81st Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition.First prize winner of the 19th Western Exhibition of the Japan Kogei Association, and since then, has won the Silver Prize and other awards four times.1987Selected for the 34th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, 16th Encouragement Prize1993Certified (more…)
Onimaru Takayuki 鬼丸尚幸
1977-malekoishiwara potteryBorn in Koishiwara Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture (present-day Higashimine Village)1999Entered Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts2003Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Ataka Prize2005M.F.A. in Ceramics, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, The Salon de Printemps Prize, for the completion of the master course “Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Kumazasa Carving Design”.Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts New Works ExhibitionEntered the doctoral program of the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts2008Doctoral dissertation, “Research on the Production of Blue and White Porcelain with Carved Designs,” awarded Doctor of (more…)
Onimaru Omei 鬼丸翁明
1940-malekoishiwara potteryBorn in Koishiwara Village (present-day Higashimine Village), Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture1983Opened the Omei Kiln1985Chairman’s Prize, Japan Broadcasting Corporation of America, Japan Folk Crafts Competition1986Award of Excellence, Japan Folk Art Competition1987Fukuoka Prefecture Governor’s Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition1988Award of Excellence, Japan Folk Art Competition1989Award of Excellence, Japan Folk Art CompetitionKoishiwara Pottery Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Fukuoka Prefecture Traditional Crafts Council Chairman’s Award1990Director’s Prize, Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Japan Folk Crafts ExhibitionKoishiwara Pottery Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Fukuoka Prefecture Traditional Crafts Council Chairman’s Award1991National Crafts Exhibition, Director-General’s Prize of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Consumer AffairsMinister of International Trade and (more…)
Ota Tomitaka 太田富隆
1969-malekoishiwara potteryBorn in Higashimine Village (formerly Koishiwara), Fukuoka Prefecture1988Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High School, Ceramics Department1990Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic CollegeWorked at Maruwa KilnSilver Prize at the ’90 International Ceramic Art Exhibition1991Moved to the U.S. in April and apprenticed with Rick and Mark for six months.1994Okinawa Prefecture Governor’s Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition1995July: Traveled to the U.K. to follow in the footsteps of the late Bernard Leach1996Minister of Education Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition1997Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition, First Prize, Nagasaki Prefectural Governor’s PrizeFukuoka Prefecture Governor’s Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Crafts ExhibitionMinister of (more…)
Kato Sakusuke 3rd 三代 加藤作助
1879-1915maleseto potteryReal name Kato Seiichi, born in 1879, inherited his father’s reign in 1915 when his father Sakusuke II retired. In his later years, he went by the name “Shunzan”. He promoted the production of Oribe Western tableware created by the second generation from the Meiji era (1868-1912), and export to the United States became more prosperous. He introduced a wide range of ancient Japanese pottery techniques to Western tableware and introduced them to Europe and the United States. In his later years, he went by the name “Shunzan”. (more…)
Kato Sakusuke 2th 二代 加藤作助
1844-1923maleseto potteryBorn in August of Tempo 15. Son of Kato Sakusuke I. Born in Owari (Aichi Prefecture). His first name was Keizaburo. He seems to have collected old pottery and devoted himself to researching its shape and techniques. At first he fired porcelain, but later he turned to his main occupation and skillfully copied old pottery such as Furu-seto (old seto ware), Kizeto, Oribe, Shino, Ofukai, and Mishima. He became a master craftsman of the Meiji era with a technique as good as that of his father Kagekiyo. His first pottery was called “Kotoen-Shun’itsu” and he called himself “Shun’itsu”, but (more…)
Ogushi Hidenori 大串秀則
1959-malearita porcelain1979Learned to paint at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic Experiment Station1980Joined Daishugama kiln1981Studied under Nakamura Seiroku1985Selected for the Kyushu Shinko ExhibitionSelected, Seibu Kogei Exhibition1995Certified as a traditional craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry1998Selected, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefectural Exhibition1999Nihon Keizai Newspaper Award, Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic ExhibitionSelected, Japan Traditional Craftsmen’s Association Works Exhibition (more…)
Iwanaga Shiko 岩永紫香
femalearita porcelain1980Studied ceramics at the Arita Town Ceramic Art School Course and the fundamentals of Japanese painting at the Japanese Painting Course.1984Studied underglaze painting (Arita-yaki dyeing) at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute1985Entered Saga Prefectural Ceramic College as the first student and studied overglaze enamels (red painting)1986Studied landscape painting under the guidance of “Contemporary Master Craftsman” Kanatake JinenReceives the pseudonym “Shika” from Mr. Kanatake JinenSeibokukai exhibition held at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum as a member of the SeibokaiSeibokukai exhibitions held at various regional hall galleries1996Arita Monogatari Series” was produced and released as original works, and was introduced on NHK TV (more…)
Itoi Yasuhiro 糸井康博
1973-maleBorn in Kyoto1995Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of ArchitectureBegins career as a ceramic artist under the tutelage of Kamata Koji1997Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural College of Advanced Ceramic TechnologyStudied under Inokai Yuichi2001Opened his own studio in Kawai-cho, Kitakasugi-gun, Nara Prefecture2004Solo exhibition at Osaka Mitsukoshi2005Solo exhibition at Takashimaya, KyotoTea ceremony ceramics exhibition at Joshoji Temple (Takamine, Kyoto)2006Moved to Oji-cho, Kitakasugi-gun, Nara Prefecture and began making ceramics2007Solo exhibition at Takashimaya, KyotoSolo exhibition at Ikebukuro TobuSolo exhibition at Yagibashi Saitama2008Solo exhibition at Keisei Department StoreSolo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store2009Solo exhibition at Keihan Department StoreYear 2010Solo exhibition at Fujisaki Department StoreThree-person (more…)
Yokoyama Yuichi 横山雄一
1970-malemashiko potteryBorn in Mashiko Town as the eldest son of potter Yokoyama Yoshio.1990 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology, Department of Design1991 Studied ceramics under the guidance of his fatherFirst solo exhibition at the Mashiko Pottery CenterWhite glazed grapevine cinnabar handled pottery1992 Produced the Nunome Cherry Blossom series of ceramicsSelected for the Tochigi Prefecture Art Festival (1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998)1994 Produced aka-e and shino ceramics1999 Instructed pottery classes2000 Produced the Gray Mikage series of ceramicsOribe wareProduced the Red Mikage series of ceramicsSolo exhibition at Toraku (more…)
Ikai Yuichi 猪飼祐一
1963-maleBorn in Gojozaka, Kyoto1983Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training School, Molding Course1984Completed training in ceramics at Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research InstituteKihei Kiln opened under the guidance of Living National Treasure Shimizu UichiStudied under Shimizu Yasutaka1985Selected for the first time at the Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1986Selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition1987Matsushita Prize, Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1989Encouragement Prize, Japan Crafts Association Kinki Branch Exhibition1994Recognized as a regular member of the Japan Crafts AssociationEncouragement Prize, Saga Daikakuji Flower Pottery Exhibition1996Moved workshop to Hiyoshi-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto2001Kinki Prize (Highest Award), Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition2003Shiga Prefecture (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…)
Hasegawa Natsu 長谷川奈津
1967-femaleBorn in Tokyo1994 Completed Graduate School of Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts1995 Studied under Aoki Ryo at his Nodeki studio1997 Built a kiln in Tsukui-gun (now Sagamihara City), Kanagawa Prefecture1998 First solo exhibition at Momorindo, AoyamaSince then, exhibited mainly in solo shows. (more…)
Hamano Mayumi 浜野まゆみ
1974-femaleBorn in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture1998 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Japanese Painting2000 Graduated from Arita Ceramic College, Saga, JapanStudied under traditional craftsman Hideshima KazumiStudied under Terauchi Shinji, Riso-gama Kiln2001 Opened kiln in KawagoeSolo exhibition at Sodo (Komaba) (every year until ’08)2002 Group exhibition at Space (Gakugei University)2003 Two-person exhibition at Brick Gallery, Ginza (every year until ’07, ’09)2004 Solo exhibitions at Gallery Kusuke (Shibuya) (’05, ’07)Denenchofu Icho, Denenchofu, Tokyo, solo exhibitionGroup exhibition at Kidokoro-Kurihara, Kashiwa, Japan2006 International Symposium of Underglaze Painting (Czech Republic)Two-person exhibition at Space (Gakugei University)2007 Spiral Market, Aoyama, TokyoGroup exhibition at Toraya Tokyo Midtown (more…)
Masu Taka 升たか
1946-maleBorn in Nagasaki Prefecture1967 Joined Theatre Company “Ceiling Plank1976 Studied at San Francisco Academy of Art 1983 Silver Prize, Japan Illustration Exhibition1993 Grand Prize, Aoki Shigeru Memorial Grand Prize Exhibition1995 Grand Prize, Beppu Contemporary Painting Exhibition1997 Started making ceramics2000- Mainly working on solo exhibitions (more…)
Mitsufuji Tasuku 光藤佐
1962-maleBorn in Hyogo Prefecture1980 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Vocational Training School1986 Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Fine Arts1989 Became independent in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture2004 Moved to Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture and built anagama kiln (more…)
Yamamoto Yuki 山本ゆき
1978-Born in Nagasaki Prefecture2000 Completed a short course at Saga Arita Ceramic College2016 Production in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, Japan (more…)
Yamamoto Ryohei 山本亮平
1972-Born in Tokyo, Japan1998 Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Oil Painting2000 Completed a short term course at Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic College2007 Opened a kiln in Arita (more…)
Tabuchi Taro 田淵太郎
1977-Born in Kagawa2000 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts, Ceramics Course2007 Built anagama kiln in Shioe-cho, Takamatsu City Solo Exhibitions2003 Takamatsu Shioe Art Museum, Kagawa2004 INAX Galleria Ceramica, Tokyo2005 Kyuman Museum of Art, Kagawa2008 Gallery Michi, OsakaTakamatsu Shioe Art Museum, Kagawa, Japan2009 Airtrand Gallery, Kagawa, JapanTōrin Shun Kiln, Gifu, Japan2010 Epoca The Shop Ginza Hinichi, TokyoGallery Kikikan, Kyoto, Japan2011 Epocha the store Ginza Hibi (Tokyo) (more…)
Takehana Masahiro 竹花正弘
1974-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Tokyo2000 Trained for three years at Aya Kiln in Karatsu2003 Built a split bamboo climbing kiln in Itsuki-cho, Karatsu City2004 First firing of kiln (more…)
Ubukata Yuka 生形由香
1979-femaleBorn in Gunma prefecture2004 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramic TechnologyLearned wheel throwing technique and glaze at a pottery2011 Opened kiln in Mashiko Town (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…)
Takeuchi Kozo 竹内紘三
1977-maleBorn in Kato-shi, Hyogo Prefecture2001 Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts, Ceramics Course2003 Graduated from Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute, Gifu PrefectureCurrently works at his home studio in Kato-shi, Hyogo Prefecture 2005 HANARE (Kawanishi, Hyogo)cafe & gallery sora (Katsuragi, Nara)Tourinharu-gama Kiln (Tajimi, Gifu)2006 Kyu-Man Museum Gallery, Zentsuji, Kagawa, JapanINAX Galleria Ceramica (Ginza, Tokyo)Yamato Yamashiki (Himeji, Hyogo)2007 Gallery Kusuke (Shibuya, Tokyo)Kintetsu Department Store, Kashihara, Nara, JapanKEIKO GALLERY (Boston, U.S.A.)2008 Utsuwa Kuu (Ashiya, Hyogo)Toirodori (Shinbashi, Tokyo)Tourinharu-gama kiln (Tajimi, Gifu)2009 Momojyo (Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo)TAO (Jingumae, Tokyo)Sophora (Kyoto)Yu ; An (Honmachi, Osaka)2010 Toukyo (Nishiazabu, Tokyo)Tokyo American Club Genkan Gallery, Takanawa, TokyoOogi (Sakai, (more…)
Kuamagai Yukiharu 熊谷幸治
1978-maleBorn in Kanagawa2003 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Crafts and Industrial Design, CeramicsExhibitions2007 ” Kuamagai Yukiharu Exhibition”, Gallery it’s, Tokyo, Japan2009 “Kuamagai Yukiharu Exhibition” Gallery Tin Star, Tokyo2010 “DOGU Exhibition” Hidari Zingaro, TokyoKuamagai Yukiharu Exhibition -Vessels Close to the Earth-” Lucite Gallery, Tokyo, Japan2012 “Human Masked Earthenware Exhibition” Hidari Zingaro, Tokyo2011 “Pottery Exhibition -Face of Clay-“, Asagaya, Tokyo (more…)
Shibagaki Rokuzo 柴垣六蔵
1949-maleBorn in Toyama1980 After attending Seto Ceramic Training School in Aichi Prefecture, worked in Suzuki Goro’s studio1983 Built his own kilnSolo exhibitions in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kobe (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…)
Matsumoto Haruyuki 松本治幸
1983-maleBorn in Tottori2006 Withdrawal from Seoul National University of Industry and Technology, Seoul, Korea, Department of Ceramic Culture and Design2008 B.F.A. in Ceramics, Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto, Japan 2010 M.F.A. in Fine Arts, Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto, Japan2011 gallery white (Osaka)2014 Gallery Keifu, KyotoShiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum Gallery, Shigaraki, Shiga, Japangallery white, Osaka2015 Takashimaya Kyoto Craft Salon2016 Heagejusaku, Haruyuki Matsumoto Exhibition [light & heavy] Oribe Shimokitazawa, TokyoFeather Light pragmata gallery, Tokyo2017 Gallery “Space”, Ichinokura Kazuki Museum of Art2018 Gallery Keifu, KyotoNOTA_SHOP (Shiga) 2019gallery Kikikan (Kyoto) (more…)
Ito Takehiro 伊藤丈浩
1977-maleBorn in Chiba Prefecture1995 Aspires to make pottery1998 Moved to Mashiko and worked at a pottery2002 Six-month tour of the U.S.2004 About one year (more…)
Baba Yuchiko 馬場由知子
1955-femaleBorn in Asahikawa, Hokkaido1988 Studied under Takauchi Shugo1993 Built a kiln in Mashiko Town2000 Participated in the International Wood-fired Kiln Festival, Korea2002 Invited to exhibit at “Mokpo World Ceramic Competition”, Korea2004 Participated in the International Wood-fired Kiln Conference, U.S.A.2007 “World Ceramic Biennale”, Korea2007 Participated in “Clay Edge 2007” in Australia2009 Workshop at John Nicolas Studio, France2010 Exhibited at “East & West Princeton”, U.S.A.2010 Visited St. Ives, Leech Studio, etc.2011 “Broken Earth Exhibition”, The Netherlands (more…)
Hagiwara Yoshinori 萩原芳典
1974-malemashiko potteryBorn as the 5th generation of Hagiwara Pottery1994 Completed apprentice and research student at Tochigi Prefectural Ceramics Institute Joined Hagiwara Pottery and began making pottery2004 Selected to exhibit at the 78th National Exhibition (and subsequently selected consecutively)2007 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the National Exhibition Selected for the 62nd Tochigi Prefectural Art Festival Art Exhibition (consecutive selection thereafter)2008 Became a member of the Kokuga-kai Awarded Encouragement Prize at the Tochigi Prefectural Art Exhibition2009 Awarded the National Painting Prize at the National Exhibition2010 Became an associate member of the Kokuga-kai Selected for the “25th Tochigi Art Exhibition” (and thereafter selected consecutively)2011 Solo exhibition (more…)