Daihoji-yaki is a practical pottery that was produced in Tsuruoka from the end of the Edo period. A document on the pottery of 1825 (Bunsei 8) remained in the house where the local ware was made and it is considered that it was originated this time. The kilns were located in two places, Daihoji Town and Shin Town of Tsuruoka, and this type of ceramics is also called Shinmachi Yaki. The potters use the clay taken from the suburbs, where the soil is thick and heavy. The information sounds like production of this type of pottery ceased for some time. But as I can see, Daihoji-yaki is still in game an the potters of Daihoji, Shin and Tsuruoka make beautiful pieces.
First exhibition with his participation was in 1985 - Hinoki exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum). In 1987 get Encouragement Award from the 5th Japan-China Friendship Exchange Committee as a recipient of Showa Denpa Exhibition. In 1989 received Tochigi prefecture art exhibition department encouragement prize. In 1990 he participated in many Tochigi prefecture exhibitions. In 1991 he relocated in Nasu-cho and start work in Mizuakiri-gama 水昭窯. In 1995 he received the Sogetsuki Exhibition Efforts Award and get a recommendation to be a councilor. Since that time he had participated in many new and had some solo exhibitions.
