Profile

1948 Born as the second son of Harutaka Umehara "Gyokko"

1967 Graduated from Tokoname High School, specializing in ceramics.

1980 Established the Gyokuryu kiln.

Certified as a Traditional Craftsman

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Awards

Selected for the Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition

Received the Aichi Prefecture Award for Excellence in Technical Skill

Honored by Tokoname City for Contributions to Cultural Promotion

Winner of the "Choza Prize"at the Tokoname Ceramic Exhibition

Recognized kiln under the regional brand "Tokoname-yaki"

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