Artist List

Tomoyasu Nakajima

Based in Kyoto, I craft ceramics using distinctive techniques that are uniquely my own. Each piece is designed to highlight the natural textures and expressions of the clay—subtle details that invite a closer look and a deeper appreciation.

tete

The husband and wife team create tableware that will add a touch of elegance to everyday life. Tableware with designs inspired by nature, such as plants, We produce white porcelain vessels with a simple and dignified appearance. We believe that manufacturing is only possible with the involvement of human "hands". Things are created using hands and are passed on from maker to user. We operate under the name "tete" because we want to cherish the word "hand." The molding method mainly uses plaster molds, focusing on expressions and designs that can only be achieved with molds. We also create each piece with extra care during the manufacturing process. In the case of plaster molds, the molding method called pressure casting, It is possible to decorate both the front and back of the vessel. We have incorporated a design specifically for this technology.

ipotta

My journey into ceramics began with a deep appreciation for natural materials and the visible traces of handwork. Even now, when I encounter beautifully aged antiques, I feel both admiration and a renewed sense of humility. I focus on the harmony between the raw texture of clay and everyday usability—valuing natural colors and the quiet comfort that comes from touch.

Tenshigama

Since 1998, I have been creating pottery in Suemura—believed to be Japan’s oldest ceramics region—located in Osaka. Rooted in the traditions of Momoyama-era styles such as Kizeto, Shino, Oribe, and Karatsu, I craft vessels for food, flower arrangements, tea, and sake—pieces designed to bring a sense of calm and comfort to modern daily life.

Yutaka Kobayashi

I create my work in Mizunami, Gifu Prefecture, using a firing method called yakishime that involves no glaze to express the natural character of the clay. With soft forms that fit gently in the hand and the quiet, earthy textures of unglazed clay, I hope to offer pieces that bring a sense of calm enjoyment to everyday life.

Natsumi Ishii

I create pottery—mainly kohiki ware—at my studio in Kyoto, with the goal of crafting pieces that feel relaxed and approachable, perfect for everyday use.

Shiori Janssen Miyoshi

There are moments in everyday life when something feels truly beautiful—the changing of the seasons, a simple word or phrase—and I try to capture those feelings through my glazes. If my work can remind you of something beautiful from your own memories, then that is all I could hope for.

Hiromi Daido

Porcelain × Blue Underglaze—white and delicate blue lines that create a simple yet striking beauty, all brought together by a gentle, comforting touch.

Masami Nakatsu

The first time I carved this gentle, undulating pattern from soft clay, I was instantly captivated by its unexpected beauty. That quiet thrill is something I hope to share through my work. With each piece, I wish to evoke a quiet thought—"This is lovely"—and offer a sense of comfort, becoming a companion in those calm, soothing moments of daily life.

Takeshi Hino

I strive to create handmade pottery with a bold and refined presence. Each piece carries the warmth and unique character that only handcrafted work can offer, with a focus on artistic expression, subtle beauty, and thoughtful craftsmanship. I hope my work brings quiet comfort and enriches everyday life.

Moemi Kinoshita

Choosing a vessel is, I think, like choosing what to wear — time spent reflecting who you are. What matters to me is making vessels that sit naturally alongside the dishes you cook often and the pieces already on your shelf, while adding a little play.

Sei Ishido

Working to the theme of water, I bring the many scenes and phenomena that water shows us into my work.

Tomoka Shimizu

I work from simple forms where usability and design sit in balance, aiming to make pieces that become a small favorite in someone's day.

Chachu Kobo Yogetsu

An Edo sensibility, brought to the tea table of today. I was taken by the trim, unwasteful forms of Edo-period tea ware. Having no particular teacher and honing my technique alone, I arrived at a beauty of form that belongs to Yogetsu and nowhere else. The feel of it in the hand. The clean break of the pour. To anyone looking for tea ware to last a lifetime, I offer a quiet composure, born of daily practice.

Naomi Shimamura

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1972. I learned the essentials of ceramics in Seto and Tajimi, and now pursue vessels that dissolve into daily life and bring out the best in the food they hold. At the core of my work is senbori, line carving. I combine several patterns so that they answer the form of each vessel, drawing out an expression with its own rhythm. It goes beyond decoration. The feel of a piece in the hand, the depth of color when light falls on it — I keep searching for ways to make both touch and sight a pleasure. A generosity that takes in any dish, Japanese or Western, and an ease of use that has you reaching for it every day. I hope these pieces become quiet companions in the daily life of the person who uses them.

Sumiyo Roland

I was born into a family of Wajima lacquerware artisans, in a tradition of urushi lacquer that goes back centuries. I loved to draw from an early age, and loved the time spent laying down color most of all. After working in IT in the United States, I wanted to try what I truly loved, and studied ceramics at an American university. I work mainly in colorful pieces, applying my own decoration to white porcelain the way you would lay color onto a canvas. The memory of Japanese family crests and patterns, and the Gothic architecture, the towers, the New York skyline at night that I met in America — those two landscapes overlap and form the motifs in my work. If using one of my vessels lifts the mood of a day even slightly, or leads to a good time, that would make me very happy.

Asaka

I grew up in a commuter town in Saitama, with little connection to mountains or earth as a child. Surrounded by concrete streets and buildings and by primary-colored plastic toys, I used to think none of that had any place in ceramics. Now I can see that it feeds the work too. There was a period when I couldn't shake the idea that ceramics had to be earthy. But I try to make work that only my own experience could produce. New information and new techniques keep arriving with the years. I intend to keep taking them on, and to keep making.

Yunosuke Katagawa

Glaze that holds the sky. Clay that holds memory. The fluctuations that arise between control and chance — in crystalline glaze above all — resonate quietly with a life and the feelings in it. How a piece feels when you pick it up, and the ease of it in the hand: that is what I hold to, day after day.

Toka Suzaku (Ayuki Nishi)

I make simple, lovely vessels — the kind you want to collect just from looking at them. The way the things I love give me energy, I hope my vessels can do something similar. "I want to use this one, so maybe I'll try a little harder with dinner tonight." "Let me pour a coffee into my favorite mug and take a breath." Vessels that lift someone's day, just slightly. Something they love, in the middle of ordinary life.

Usubi Glass

We create pieces that quietly accompany your space—objects you hold and spend time with, turning everyday moments into something gently special. In a world full of things, we hope our work offers comfort, like a soft voice saying “Welcome home” or “Thank you.” From celebrating special days to expressing daily gratitude, we craft with warmth and care, like sunlight after the rain—always close to your heart.

Ryosuke Matsuo

On a soft cream-toned surface, metallic glazes gently flow from the rim, creating a quiet harmony of warmth and depth. I craft everyday tableware that transcends the boundaries of Japanese and Western styles, aiming for a modern aesthetic rooted in balance and subtlety.

Sakura Furukawa

I create tableware that is easy to use and fits seamlessly into everyday life, featuring hand-painted patterns inspired by the natural elements around us—expressed through traditional sometsuke (blue-and-white) and overglaze enamel designs.

TAKUNOBU

As a Kyoto-based ceramic artist, I create original designs using uniquely formulated glazes such as amber and cobalt, with each piece reflecting a personal approach to color, texture, and form.