Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1973. He studied ceramics at the advanced course of Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Industrial High School and is currently based in Kasahara-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. Rooted in the Shino tradition, he produces an ongoing series called "Shino Watatsumi," distinguished by richly textured, undulating clay forms and varied surface qualities. He also works in Kiseto ware and has exhibited at the International Ceramics Festival Mino and the Kasama Ceramic Art Prize Exhibition. His work is held in public collections including the Minneapolis Institute of Art.