Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1958. After training in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, he established his studio in a mountain valley surrounded by terraced rice fields in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. Inspired by the simplicity and warmth he encountered during travels across India and other parts of Asia, he creates robust, dependable vessels for everyday use that lift the spirits of those who use them. In addition to wood-fired ceramics, he also produces art pieces.