HIROHIKO　KAWAKITA
Born 1962

Official member of Japan Art Crafts Association
Produces wooden turnery primarily from keyaki.
Studied under Ryozo Kawagita, his father, since 1982.
Won prizes in Japanese Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition successively since 1993.

Awards
1993　Honorable Mention, Ishikawa Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
1994　Kanazawa Mayor Prize, Ishikawa Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
1995　Honorable Mention, Ishikawa Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
1995　Kitaguni Newspaper President's Prize, the First Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Art Crafts Exhibition for the General Public
1996　Honorable Mention, the Second Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Art Crafts Exhibition for the General Public

Interests: Fishing, music appreciation