Yohei Iwayama is a potter based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, working independently, producing functional, small-batch ceramics. Iwayama san’s pieces emphasize practicality and restrained form rather than decoration. The colder Hokkaido climate and local clay influence his approach, resulting in a more rugged, durable aesthetic. Iwayama represents a new generation of regional Japanese potters We particularly love his focus on craft transparency, simple forms, and everyday usability.