Design and function of the work are influenced by my heritage. Porcelain and translucent glazes, such as celadon, historically sustain the value and also suggest the fascination toward elegance and beauty. In the forms of function, I always reference what I saw on the table as I grow up, the seasonal dishes served, and even the relationships with user/viewer. Through the search of my personal identity in the process of making objects, I project myself in the designs of the surface referencing ones from Art Nouveau. I also extend my inspirations from traditional wood cut prints and textiles to wrapping papers and tattoos. I am interested in the eclectic inclusions of east/west and organic elements onto utilitarian objects by capturing the seasonal nature beings through carved surface decoration and also the appreciation of production with thoughtful designs in elegance and keen craftsmanship. In Japan, especially among the high-class society in the old time, it is a luxury to alternate dinnerware according to the season, and I would like to share the beauty of this culture hoping that my work can represent a season or even one special occasion of the life.