Born in Kyoto City in 1973. Discovered ceramics while studying abroad in South Dakota, USA, and honed his skills after returning to Japan. In 2004, he established "やまぼうし工房" in Takatsuki, Osaka, and went independent. From 2015, he developed "su-nao home," a tableware brand focused on everyday use. Using the slab-building technique — in which flat sheets of clay are draped over molds — he creates pieces with a distinctive matte black glaze that gives the impression of ceramic fused with metal.