Born in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, in 1972. After completing the forming program at Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical College and the glaze program at Shiga Prefectural Shigaraki Ceramics Technical Research Institute, he began his career at his family's studio, Kaoru Tougei. In 2011 he established his own studio, "craft-k," and continues to work in Shigaraki. His decorative range is broad, built on a foundation of kohiki (white slip) ware—including his own original "saki-kohiki" technique—alongside hakeme brushwork and shinogi carving. His work is characterized by a modern, simple aesthetic that draws out the natural texture and warmth of Shigaraki clay.