Edo Hyogu Kobo Sasaya

Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1939,Sasaya Yoshinori began his apprenticeship under hyogu master Imanari Seiji at the age of 16, learning Edo-style mounting and the restoration of antique books and paintings. He is a member of the Edogawa City Traditional Art Crafts Association, balancing dedication to his craft with promotional work through hands-on hyogu workshops at local middle schools. In 2016, he presented an Edo-style mounting of a piece entitled Early Spring Mount Fuji to Central Coast, Edogawa’s sister city in Australia, as a gesture of friendship. Sasaya has received numerous accolades, including the Governor’s Award for Excellent Skilled Workers (Tokyo Meister Award) and the Edogawa Cultural Achievement Award.