A ceramist born and based in Nara. He runs Orumina Kiln and creates his work in the mountains of Nara. After training under Iga ceramist Kada Kimura, he went independent. His pieces capture the scenery and atmosphere of the natural world, and are distinguished by a unique surface texture reminiscent of weathered earth. He also works with chestnut-tannin-dyed vessels, and the quiet elegance embodied in his soft forms and rich textures has earned high acclaim at galleries both in Japan and abroad.