A ceramic artist who began his apprenticeship in Tobe, Ehime Prefecture, in 1985, continued his training in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, from 1992, and established his own kiln in Mashiko in 1996. He received the Silver Prize at the 2nd Contemporary Chato Exhibition in 2000 and the Jurors' Special Prize at the 7th Mashiko Ceramics Exhibition in 2008. In 2009, his work was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He continues to create from his base in Mashiko.