Born in Fukuoka in 1973. After graduating from Musashino Art University, Department of Architecture, in 1997, he began his ceramic studies in 2000 under Jun Yokoo at Sawa Yayoi Studio in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture. In 2004, he set up his own studio in Kubota, Saga Prefecture. His work is characterized by distinctive, hand-formed shapes built from clay balls, layered with multiple coats of slip and glaze to produce complex surfaces through firing. He creates a wide range of pieces including flower vases, tableware, sculptures, and lamp shades.