Hiroko Amemiya

• 1970
  Affected deeply by Living National Treasure Ryujo Hori's artwork. Asked for permission to become a disciple, but was not accepted.
  Studied under Ryujo Hori's leading disciple Michiko Iezato.
• 1989
  Studied under Ryujo Hori's leading disciple Chie Shigeta after Ryujo Hori's death
• 1993
  Selected for the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition for the first time
• 1996
  Becomes Full Member of the Japan Kōgei Association
• 2000
  Judge and Evaluator at the Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition (2003, 2006 and 2017)
• 2004
  Solo Exhibition at Wako Art Salon (Ginza, Tokyo)
• 2011
  Dolls 4-person Exhibition at Ginza Wako Hall

I made much effort to make dolls like Ryujo Hori and Sonoo Noguchi. I want to make dolls that are unique rather than realistic.

• 1996
  Received the Incentive Award at the 36th Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
• 1999
  Received the Incentive Award at the 39th Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
• 2021
  Received the Asahi Shimbun Award at the 30th Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition