Born April 19.

Granted name “Hekizan” by Komei Hotani, Roshi of Daitokuji, the head temple of the Rinzai sect's Daitokuji school of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

Works selected to be shown at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.

Works selected to be shown at the Japan Chinaware Art Exhibition, followed by numerous other exhibitions.

Works selected to be shown at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, followed by awards and showings at numerous other exhibitions. Solo exhibition at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, followed by numerous solo exhibitions across Japan.

Recognized as full member of the Japan Kogei Association.

Recognized as a traditional craftsman by the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.

Presented with an award by the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Appointed Executive member of the Kyushu Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.

Appointed Chairman of Koishiwara Pottery Manufacturers’ Cooperative Association.

Died January 1

Born as eldest son (given name at birth: Yusuke) to the first Hekizan Onimaru.

Graduated Osaka University of Arts, Plastic Arts Course, Crafts Department.

Began pottery making in Koishiwara, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Received Incentive Award at the Fukuoka Prefecture Art Exhibition.

Works selected to be shown at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.

Named as second “Hekizan” by Myoho Takada, Roshi of Daitoku-ji, the head temple of the Rinzai sect's Daitokuji school of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

Received Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize from the Japan Recommended Gifts and Souvenirs Examination Board.

Received Television Nishinippon Award at the West Japan Pottery Art Exhibition.

Received Incentive Award at the Kobe Biennale Chinaware Exhibition Competition.

Became full member of the Japan Kogei Association.

Exhibited at the Biennale of Contemporary Pottery and Ceramics of Sèvres, held by the National Museum of Ceramic of Sèvres in France.

Presented Takatori-yaki speakers at the European Triode Festival 2014 in Berlin, Germany.

Exhibited at the REVELATIONS art event held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.

His “Fragrant Cup” was selected for “The Wonder 500™”, a Cool Japan project for regional revitalization organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

His Fragrant Cups were exhibited at the Emperor’s Birthday Celebration Reception at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.

Invited and exhibited at the 52es Fêtes de la Saint-Martin (Belgium).

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