Shōji Hamada
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Summary
Shōji Hamada was born on December 9, 1894[1], in Mizonokuchi[2]. He died on January 5, 1978[3], in Mashiko[4]. He worked as a potter[5], ceramicist[6], and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,278 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sōryū-ji Temple[9]
- Child: Shinsaku Hamada[10], Atsuya Hamada[11]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[12], Empire of Japan[13]
- Native language: Japanese[14]
- Field of work: Mashiko ware[15]
- Educated at: Tokyo Institute of Technology[16], Hibiya High School[17]
- Student: Tatsuzō Shimaoka[18], Kōichi Takita[19], Gen Murata[20], Sachi Fujii[21]
- Award received: Order of Culture[22], Person of Cultural Merit[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Movement: Mingei[25]
- Commons category: Hamada Shōji[26]
- Has part(s): Mashiko Sankōkan Museum[27]
- Family name: Hamada[28]
- Given name: Q141446083[29], Q141446310[30]
- Described at URL: https://jaa2100.org/entry/detail/050029.html[31], https://jaa2100.org/entry/detail/035169.html[32], https://jaa2100.org/entry/detail/050011.html[33], https://jaa2100.org/entry/detail/048960.html[34]
- Partner in business or sport: Bernard Leach[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[36]
- Birth name: 濱田象二[37]
- Name in native language: 濱田庄司[38]
- Art name: 庄司[39]
- Name in kana: はまだ しょうじ[40]
- Number of children: 6[41]
Why It Matters
Shōji Hamada has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Shōji Hamada born?
Shōji Hamada's place of birth was Mizonokuchi[2].
Where did Shōji Hamada die?
Shōji Hamada died in Mashiko[4].
What did Shōji Hamada do for work?
Shōji Hamada worked as a potter[5], ceramicist[6], and artist[7].
Where did Shōji Hamada go to school?
Shōji Hamada was educated at Tokyo Institute of Technology[16] and Hibiya High School[17].
What awards did Shōji Hamada receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[22] and Person of Cultural Merit[23].