In honor of our friendship and as a tribute to the historical ties between our communities, the North American Bonsai Pottery Competition is proud to showcase selections of Japanese bonsai pots, generously shared by the Japanese bonsai community.

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神代　卯雪

MR. HIROTA TAUTOMU
​Saitama Prefecture, Japan

2025​
11.2 x 3.5 cm
Firing Temperature: 1230ºC

Banko-style variegated rim pot that embodies all of this artist’s current wheel techniques.

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In 2001, Mr. Hirota Tautomu built a kiln at his home and began working as a pottery artist. In 2011, he submitted to the Shin-Nitto National Public Exhibition, where he was selected and awarded. By 2019, he had joined the Fujimi City Shohin Bonsai Association, opened his gallery Bonsōju in Kinshicho, Tokyo, and held a solo exhibition. In 2023, he became a member of the Shohin Bonsai club Kiraku-kai. Today, he focuses primarily on creating mame bonsai pots.

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