Handbuilt ceramics from a small studio in Kyoto. Each piece is formed slowly, fired once, and left to carry the marks of its making. No two are the same.
I began working with clay in Kyoto in 1994, studying under Kenji Mori at his studio in Higashiyama. After ten years of apprenticeship I established my own studio in the hills above the city, where I continue to work alone.
My practice is rooted in the mingei tradition — the beauty of everyday objects made with care. I use local clays, natural ash glazes, and wood-firing whenever possible. The imperfections are not mistakes; they are the record of the process.