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Akira Kikuchi of OITOMI Co.,Ltd. View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Akira Kikuchi
About Akira Kikuchi : Established in 1848 in Ôshû City, Iwate Prefecture JAPAN, Oitomi began as Hoshodo. Founder Oikawa Rigenta, a tea ceremony kettle craftsman for the Date clan, shaped Oitomi's 170-year legacy rooted in the tea ceremony. Iwate Prefecture's ironware, rooted in Morioka and Ôshû, gained "Nambu Ironware" status. We artisans strive to share the enduring charm of this legacy, passed through generations in our region. As artisans, we prioritize sustainable production to preserve iron's potential—a foundational resource for human civilization since Earth's beginning—for the well-being of future generations.
ORGANIZATION:
OITOMI Co.,Ltd.

EDUCATION:
1976, Sculpture Major, Tokyo University of Art and Design, TOKYO/JAPAN

EXPERIENCE:
1982-, Craftsman and Designer, OITOMI Co.,Ltd., IWATE/JAPAN

AWARDS:
2020, Award Winner, Castings of the year, TOKYO/JAPAN
2021, Award Winner, Good Design Award, TOKYO/JAPAN
2021, Award Winner, Golden Pin Design Award, TAIPEI/TAIWAN

REGISTRATION DATE:
2023-04-15 05:46:00

COUNTRY/REGION:
Japan

ACCOUNT TYPE:
Agency

Awards received by Akira Kikuchi


Two-in-One Nambu Ironware Swallow Pot Water Kettle Teapot

Silver A' Design Award Winner for Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category in 2023
Akira Kikuchi for Nambu Ironware Studio Oitomi



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