A ceramic artist based in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, working under the name "Utsuwa-ya Maru." She creates and presents Kasama ware pottery, actively participating in local craft events, the Mashiko Pottery Market, and exhibitions across Japan including Kyoto. Her work centers on mugs and tableware designed to fit naturally into everyday life, and she continues to craft pieces with a warm, inviting quality — bringing the appeal of Kasama's local clay to tables far and wide.