【BONJIN】

製造場所 Where We Are

愛知県瀬戸市にある工房は江戸時代の建物。一部は自然と一体化しアニメに登場しそうな独特の雰囲気があります。天井から吊るされた電球の下で土と向き合っています。

Located in Seto City, the workshop was built in the Edo period. It has a unique atmosphere like you see in ANIME.

作家 Who Makes the Products

陶器で有名な瀬戸市を拠点とする3代目。
江戸時代に瀬戸市で使われていた技法を
再現できる唯一の陶芸作家。

時代の流れで一度は消滅してしまった「呂宋」。「瀬戸にしか存在しなかった伝統をなくすわけにはいかない」と地元を歩きまわり、資料を集め、骨董品を買い、試作を重ねながら伝統を復活させた、熱いハートの持ち主。

スポーツジムトレーナーの経歴を持つがマッチョではない。ポソポソと面白いこと呟く。スナック大好きだったが、最近のおやつは...煮干し。

【歴】

2010 陶芸家寺田康雄氏に従事。登り窯、穴窯などの薪窯の焼成にも携わる

2013 独立。東京、京都など各地の展示会で出品

2018 第二十三回 美濃茶盌展 入選

    瀬戸市長に作品寄贈

2020~ 海外への出荷開始

2023~ 岐阜高島屋、大阪高島屋、札幌三越、栄三越、

    名古屋JR高島屋美術画廊にて展示会に出展

2026 第二十一回現代小鉢作家展奨励賞受賞


A pottery village SETO based ceramic
artist, a third generation potter
who specializes in techniques used in the Edo period (350 years ago).

Driven by a fiery passion to save the fading traditions of 'RUSU'—a unique Seto craft lost to history—this passionate artisan embarked on a mission. Refusing to let a legacy exclusive to his hometown die out, he scoured the local area, amassed historical records, collected antiques, and engaged in endless prototyping to bring the tradition back to life.


Was a gym trainer, is subtly funny.
Used to love snacks, but lately, his go-to snack has been... dried sardines.

【Biography】

2010: Apprenticed under master ceramicist Yasuo Terada; actively participated in firing wood-fired kilns, including Noborigama (climbing kilns) and Anagama.

2013: Established an independent practice; began exhibiting works in solo and group exhibitions across Japan, including Tokyo and Kyoto.

2018: Selected for the 23rd Mino Chawan (Tea Bowl) Exhibition; donated a signature artwork to the Mayor of Seto City.

2020–present: Expanded operations to include international shipping and global distribution.

2023–present: Featured in prestigious art galleries and department stores, including Gifu Takashimaya, Osaka Takashimaya, Sapporo Mitsukoshi, Sakae Mitsukoshi, and the Fine Art Gallery at JR Nagoya Takashimaya.

2026: Awarded the Incentive Prize at the 21st Modern Small Bonsai Pot Artists Exhibition.

原料と道具 Material and Tools

粘土や釉薬の調合は独自に行い、成形はもちろん特別な窯や使用する道具まで手作りです。
Clay and glazes are original, and most of the molding, tools and even a special kiln are handmade.

【BONJIN×泥々(Deidei) 】

普段は食器を手掛けている泥々(deidei)さんに
BONJIN のために盆栽鉢を作ってもらいました。

シンプルなデザインと独特な素材感が特徴です。

Collab with deidei, who normally creates tableware, but specially made BONSAI POTS for BONJIN.

Simple design meets unique texture.


泥々(でいでい)は、岐阜県可児郡御嵩町を拠点に、桃山陶の技術を受け継ぎながら手作りの器を小さな体制でつくるレーベルです。表情を変える土と向き合い、量より質、均一さより素材の個性を土台に、一つひとつ異なる景色を持つ器をつくります。重要無形文化財保持者・加藤孝造に師事した堀俊郎が技術アドバイザーとして参画し、美濃桃山陶の知見を現代のものづくりへ橋渡ししています。

Deidei, a label based in the town of Mitake, Kani District, Gifu Prefecture, carrying forward the techniques of Momoyama-era ceramics through handmade vessels crafted in a small, close-knit setting. We work closely with clay that constantly shifts in expression, placing material individuality above uniformity and quality above quantity, to create vessels that each carry their own distinct landscape.

Toshiro Hori, a disciple of Kato Kozo, a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property status, takes part as our technical advisor, bridging the knowledge of Mino Momoyama ceramics with contemporary making.

And......Me!!