Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1967. After graduating from the ceramics course at Kyoto University of Art and Design in 2005, he began making pottery in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, before relocating to Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture in 2013. His studio goes by the name Nadeshika Kogei. He is best known for deep-black carbonization firing, in which the kiln is packed full of charcoal, but he also works with white glaze, silver overglaze, and inlay, among other techniques. Placing great importance on the raw feel of the clay, he pursues pieces that can be enjoyed as they age and change over time.