Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1972. After graduating from the ceramics department of Bunka Gakuin College of Arts, he worked at a pottery manufacturer in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, and became independent in Mashiko in 2005. He is known for hand-painting each piece individually with motifs of flowers, birds, plants, and animals on pottery made from a blend of Mashiko's white clay and iron-rich clay. His work features warm, expressive brushwork and a diverse array of motifs, resulting in everyday tableware full of character.