I attended an art high school and majored in graphic design, but I could not imagine continuing this as a career in the future, so I changed my direction to become a pottery maker. After graduation, I entered the Kyoto Prefectural College of Advanced Ceramic Technology, which trains successors to Kyoto's traditional crafts, Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki, and studied the knowledge and techniques of pottery making in earnest. I still have a lot of things I don't know. Even now, there is still so much I don't know, and I struggle every day with the mountain of things I have to learn. His daily work at TOKINOHA Ceramic Studio includes applying glaze-repelling chemicals, packing the vessels in the kiln, and unloading the kiln. In between these tasks, I face the creation of "TOKINOTANE" vessels.

Thin and light "shiro-kuro" series V-cup

If I had to venture a guess, I would say Daifuku. I like the simplicity of soft mochi and anko (red bean paste), and I also like seasonal fruits in a big bowl for a special feeling.

Recently, I found an interesting artist, Mr. Noritake Kinashi. This year, I visited the "Noritake Kinashi Exhibition Timing-The Light of the Moment" at the [Kyoto Culture Museum] and was entertained by his colorful and positive works.

2018 Graduated from Osaka Municipal Kogei High School, Visual Design Department
2021 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology, Comprehensive Course
April 2021: Joined [Tokinoha Ceramic Studio]