Born in 1981. A ceramic artist and sculptor based in Izunokuni, Shizuoka. He digs clay himself from the diverse soils of the Izu Peninsula and creates pottery and sculptural objects using only natural materials close at hand — earth, water, wood, and plants. For over 25 years he has explored the wonder of clay transforming into ceramic, producing work that ranges from functional vessels to large-scale three-dimensional pieces. His distinctive sculptural world, born from a deep dialogue with nature, is highly regarded at galleries across Japan.