A ceramicist based in Hachioji, Tokyo. After studying under Yasunari Matsui and Seimei Tsuji, he established his own kiln in 1972. He uses clay from Mino, Seto, and Shigaraki, firing in a climbing kiln, electric kiln, and kerosene kiln. His work spans porcelain—including hakuji, kakiji, kokují, and ruriji—as well as stoneware such as yakishime, ash-glazed, and kohiki pieces. In recent years he has focused on Korean-style tea bowls in the kohiki, irabo, and ido traditions. He has received numerous selections in the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and the Japan Ceramics Exhibition, and is a full member of the Japan Kogei Association.