Biography Born in 1970 in Shiga, Japan 1996 Graduated from the Woodworking Department, Hiratsuka Vocational Training School 1997 Founded “studio Fav.” in Atsugi City, Kanagawa, specializing in custom furniture production 2004 Relocated his workshop to Hino Town, Shiga Joined “Omi Hino Studio,” a Buddhist sculpture production and restoration workshop led by his father, Masahiko Iida 2013 Renamed his studio “Kanehachi” 2016 Moved his workshop to Omihachiman City, Shiga 2021 Opened a showroom at the same location
Artist Statement Iida pursues sculptural beauty through the skilled use of hand tools, continually refining his craft in search of a distinctive expression.