Akira Yonebayashi (neba) is a potter from Kanagawa, Japan. A former apprentice of Koie Ryoji, we have worked together on several ceramic workshops in Onishi.

The September, 2009 Raku workshop was held on the Asami family farm, across the river from Onishi in Kami Kawa town. About 15 ceramic artists and hobbyists participated. During the firing Fuyuko Kobori (Kobori-Ensyu Ryu) performed the tea ceremony in a small bamboo forest near the kiln. Patrons could take their wares out of the kiln and directly over to the outdoor teahouse.