Hideki Yanashita

Hideki Yanashita is a Japanese ceramic artist who transforms the “scenery” created by clay and flame into vessels for contemporary life. Born in Tokyo in 1967, he graduated from Kuwasawa Design School, trained in Shigaraki, and in 2002 built his own ana-gama (cave kiln) in Iga, Mie, establishing his kiln practice there. From 2007 onward, he has continued to study under Sadamitsu Sugimoto, deepening an approach rooted in Iga and Shigaraki while moving fluidly across Oribe, Raku, and Shino-inspired expressions. His works carry a quiet tension—powerful fired textures held in calm, architectural forms—bringing wabi-sabi depth to tea wares, sake cups, and flower vessels.

Shino Amigasa GUINOMI -Japanese Sake Cup

Regular price $152.00 USD

CHAWAN -Japanese Tea Bowl

GUINOMI -Japanese Sake Cup

Japanese Lacquerware & Urushi Art

KOGO -Japanese Incense Container

TOKKURI -Japanese Sake Bottle

HANAIRE -Japanese Flower Vase

KATAKUCHI -Japanese Spouted Pouring Bowl

MIZUSASHI -Japanese Water Pitcher

SAKAZUKI -Japanese Sake Cup

TSUBO - Japanese Ceramic Pot

Deep Dive to The Artist

Details of Hideki Yanashita

1967 Born in Tokyo, Japan / Graduated from Kuwasawa Design School / Trained in Shigaraki / Built an anagama-style kiln in Iga, Mie (2002) / Received guidance from Sadamitsu Sugimoto (from 2007).

Low wide Shino sake cup side view by Hideki Yanashita

Why This Artist Matters

Hideki Yanashita is often introduced as an artist who chose ceramics after a design-minded path, bringing sensitivity to form into a world shaped by fire and chance. His work is compelling for newcomers because it feels straightforward: material, weight, and the natural drama of firing—nothing forced.

What to Look For

Look for pieces where the surface tells a clear story. Ash build-up, kiln changes, and clay texture should feel coherent with the form. In CHAWAN, notice the rim and inner curve for comfort; in HANAIRE, look for a body that holds space with quiet authority.

Foot and base of Shino Amigasa guinomi by Hideki Yanashita

HOW TO LIVE WITH THE WORK