Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. In 2008, established Otani Seitōsho in Tashiro, Shigaraki-cho, Shiga Prefecture. Working primarily in white porcelain tableware and white clay donabe, each piece is wheel-thrown, with a minimalist white porcelain aesthetic as the defining characteristic. These simply formed, undecorated works balance beauty with functionality and are highly regarded by galleries and chefs both in Japan and abroad.