A ceramic artist couple with a studio in Sumiyama, Kyoto Prefecture. Minoru Hara handles the forming while Yoriko handles the painted decoration. Their work is distinguished by vibrant, playful overglaze painting — from delicate floral patterns full of charm and whimsy to motifs such as goldfish and rabbits rendered in meticulous brushwork. They are highly popular artists whose solo exhibitions at galleries and department stores around Japan draw devoted fans.