A ceramic artist based in Shigaraki, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. He began studying ceramics at the age of 19 under his mentor Nobuo Furutani, and creates unglazed, wood-fired works using an anagama kiln. He blends five types of clay sourced from the Shigaraki area—including Kise clay and kibushi clay—to produce jars, flower vases, tea bowls, and saggers. He has also built a train kiln on his own at the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park, reflecting his deep commitment to kiln research and practice.