Yasunari Matsui
Born in 1927 in Nagano Prefecture.
In 1966, he studied under Tamura Koichi, and received guidance in the art of pottery making.
In 1971, he won the Japan Crafts Association President's Award at the 18th Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 1973, he won the Chichibunomiya Chogai Award at the 2nd Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition. In 1975, he won the NHK Chairman's Award at the 22nd Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
In 1966, he studied under Tamura Koichi, and received guidance in the art of pottery making.
In 1971, he won the Japan Crafts Association President's Award at the 18th Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 1973, he won the Chichibunomiya Chogai Award at the 2nd Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition. In 1975, he won the NHK Chairman's Award at the 22nd Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
In 1988, he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon. In 1991, he was awarded the 4th Okada Mokichi Grand Prize from the MOA Museum of Art. In 1993, he was recognized as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) "Nerijozu."
