Koji Takahashi

• 1962
  Born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
• 1982
  Studied under Mashiko ware artist Takeo Kawahara
• 1986
  Studied under Tsuboya ware artist Tsunehide Shimabukuro
  Studied climbing kiln techniques at Living National Treasure Jiro Kinjo's kiln
• 1988
  Received permission to submit to the Jiro Kinjo Kiln School Exhibition for the first time
• 1990
  Became independent and established a three-chambered climbing kiln in Matsue City
• 1995
  Built a two-chambered climbing kiln, starts making vessels for the tea ceremony
• 1999
  Selected for the 16th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition
  (also selected for the 17th, 19th, 28th, 30th, 31st, 33rd, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th and 39th)
• 2000
  Invited to submit to the Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition
• 2001
  Received the name and mark of the Fujina ware kiln in Matsue City that had been going on for three generations
  Started making ceramics with Fujina ware style designs as the Kajiyama Kiln
• 2005
  Took part in the Matsue Japanese Sweets Modern Project
  Presented ceramics in New York and received a favorable reputation
  Designated as Outstanding Specialized Technician of Shimane Prefecture
• 2012
  Becomes Chairman of the Pan-Industry Social Group "The Matsue Style Association"
• 2017
  Submitted to "MONO JAPAN" in Amsterdam
• 2018
  Designed and sold a cafe latte bowl for the Fumaiko 200th anniversary
• 2020
  Selected for the Japan Ceramic Society "Modern Ceramics Encouragement Prize" Chugoku, Shikoku Exhibition, Appreciation Division
• 2021
  "Izumo Hongu Ware" designated as Traditional Craft of Shimane Prefecture
• 2022
  Received the Highest Rank at the 39th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition, "My No. 1 Choice"
• 2023
  Received the Highest Rank at the 40th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition, "My No. 1 Choice"

Aiming to create ceramics that reflect the climate, geological features and landscape of the Izumo region.

• 1989
  Received the Incentive Award at the Okiten Exhibition, Okinawa Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition
• 1991
  Received the Crafts Federation Award at the Shimane Prefectural Exhibition
• 1993
  Received the Gold Award at the Shimane Prefectural Exhibition
• 2004
  Received the Matsue City Handmade Industry Excellent Craftsman Incentive Award
• 2017
  Received the Grand Award, Excellence Award at the 34th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition
• 2019
  Received the Shimane Governor Award at the 62nd Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2022
  Received the Matsue City Handmade Industry Excellent Craftsman Special Achievement Award
• 2023
  Received the Shubi Award / Tanabe Museum of Art Director Award at the 40th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition
  Received the Craft Division Incentive Award at the 97th Kokuten

• Tanabe Museum of Art

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