In Showa 34 1959 after graduating from high school ceramics department in Tokoname Hanno Souhei worked as a student researcher in ceramics in various studios.
Specifically, from Showa 36 (1961) and for 1 year after, he studied raw materials and enamel glazes in the experimental engineering laboratory of the National Research Institute of Nagoya. This course will have a significant impact on the way that he will following in the coming years.
In Showa 52 (1977), he separates the activity of production and wholesale. "Senkouen" becomes the label for sales and Hanno remains the technical leader.
So far, the main production covers items without glazes . These fabrications are small to medium sizes.
Finally, as regards to the pots made by hand, there is the seal " 千交苑"(Senkouen), and sometimes the seal" 惣平窑"(Four Souhei) is added
Given Name: Hanno Souhei
Born in Showa 15, November 27, 1940
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