Timeline

1913

Studied at the Tokyo Technical College with Hazan Itaya (1872-1963). Came to know Kanjiro Kawai (1890-1966)

1916

Graduated from Tokyo Technical College and enrolled at Kyoto Ceramics Research. Came to know Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886-1963). Began 10,000 glaze experiments with Kanjiro Kawai

1949

Received Tochigi Prefecture Culture Award.

1953

Received Minister of Education Award for Art.

1955

Designated as a “Living National Treasure.”

1962

Appointed Director of the Japan Folk Art Museum.

1968

Received Okinawa Times Award and Order of Culture from Emperor.

1973

Receives honorary Doctor of Art degree from Royal College of Art, London, England.

1974

Completed museum for Hamada folk crafts collection in Mashiko