Born in 1950 in Takanezawa, Tochigi Prefecture. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University and training at a ceramics guidance center, he apprenticed under modern ceramicist Hiroya Hirozaki. In 1975, he established his kiln, Sōsaku Kōbō Akutsu, in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, and became independent. His signature "Ruri" series features hand-built forms coated in his own deep, lustrous blue ruri glaze. He continues to create cups, plates, bowls, flower vases, and other pieces suited to everyday dining.

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Arrival2026.10.25

阿久津忠男の器 入荷

深みのある瑠璃色が印象的な阿久津忠男さんの作品が届きました。日々の食卓に取り入れやすい盛り付け皿にちょうどよいサイズや形の器が揃いました。お料理の彩りを引き立てながら、食卓に美しい表情を添えてくれる色合いです。

Arrival2026.10.24

阿久津忠男 器 入荷

どんな料理も引き立てる深みのある瑠璃色の器が届いた。今回は新たな形のマグカップなども入荷。贈りものとしても人気の幅広い方に親しまれる器たち。