A ceramic artist based in Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture. Born into the family of満願寺窯, founded by his father Hachiro Kitagawa, he began making pottery in 2013. Using Aso clay and "natural ash glazes" he formulates himself from vegetables, fruits, and plants, he hand-builds every piece. His distinctive method—sometimes called "shibori-dyeing for pottery"—captures the colors of the seasons in his vessels, and he actively holds solo exhibitions and events throughout Japan.