Hitoshi Morimoto was born into a kiln owning family in Okayama Prefecture. After graduating from Tokyo Zokei University, Morimoto apprenticed in Mino City after which he returned to the family kiln in Okayama where he currently produces his work. While the majority of Morimoto's ceramics are made in the style of his region, Bizen ware, he also produces some ceramic work in other styles.
