Born in Nara in 1979. After graduating from Kyoto City University of Arts with a degree in crafts, he apprenticed under ceramic artist Masamichi Yoshikawa. He established his own studio in Tokoname, Aichi in 2007, and since 2010 has been based in Nara. He creates everyday tableware including plates, sake vessels, bowls, teapots, and flower vases, and has been selected for exhibitions such as the Itami International Craft Exhibition and the Choza Prize Tokoname Ceramics Exhibition.