Profile(Kodo : Fusao YOSHIKAWA)

1947 Born in Tokoname

1968 Study teapot making under his father

1979 Instructor of Senchado\Baisaryu school

1987 Master of Traditional Arts and Crafts

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Awards

Choza Award Ceramic Craft Exhibition, win 2 times

Choza Award Ceramic Craft Exhibition, Encouraging prize 2 times

Awarded by the Japan Ceramic Industry Assoc. for his contribution to the industry

Commended as an excellent talent in traditional industry

Traditional Craftsman Exhibition, win

Awarded by the Director of a Bureau of Chubu Economy and Industry for his contribution to the industry

Awarded by the Minister of Economy and Trade for his contribution to the industry

Awarded the "Prime Minister prize" the Tokoname pottery promotional exhibition