YAMBARU ART FESTIVAL
2023-2024

Yoichi Ogai

Born in Tokyo, Oumi became independent in 1993 after studying at former Tsuboya ware Shimabukuro kiln. In 2003, he moved to Ogimi Village and, in 2015, built the joint climbing "Oogimi Kiln." Since then, he has engaged in ceramic arts focusing on making Shisa by hand.