Profile of Mizuno Hiroshi

1950 - Born in Tokoname
1971 - Became apprenticed to Yamada Jozan III  (till 1974)
1979 - Awarded a prize at Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition
1980 - Awarded a prize at Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition           
Awarded a prize at Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition
Selected for Faenza International Ceramic Crafts Competition, Italy

1982 -  Awarded a prize at  Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition   
Awarded a prize at  Chunichi International Ceramics Exbition

1983 -  Awarded a prize at  Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
1985 -  Awarded a “Crafts prize”  at  Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition             
Awarded a “Fine Work prize”  at  Kanazawa International Design Fair

1989 -  Awarded a prize at  Traditional Ceramic Ware’89 Mino Exhibition
1990 - Awarded a prize at  Itami Craft Exhibition
1992 - Awarded a prize at  Traditional Ceramic Ware’92 Mino Exhibition           
Invited to exhibit at  Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition

1993 -  Awarded a prize at ‘93 Craft Competition in Takaoka
2005 -  Awarded a prize at ‘05 Craft Competition in Takaoka            
Awarded the “Craft Center prize” at Japanese Crafts - Hands -  Another life exhibition

He has been awarded prizes at Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition - 6 times.
He also holds private exhibitions throughout Japan.

Tokoname teapot craftsman Mizuno Hiroshi
Mizuno Hiroshi in his workshop.