A leader in ceramics in Kasama, Hiroshi Ōtsu is also head of his family’s pottery works. One of the most important and established kilns in Kasama, it is here that Hiroshi Ōtsu spends time for himself at the wheel.

Much has changed down the years, in ceramics and in Kasama. Throughout this time Hiroshi Ōtsu has remained focused on the work of the craftsman, and their capacity to deliver quality. His pottery reflects this with an emphasis on the weight and feel of each handmade piece, and ease of use for its owner.