Abstract
This paper introduces Mr. Kenchi Hiratsuka and his wood carving. He is a famous artist of wood carving. He had made many great wooden bear's family, owls and the other animals in Asahikawa. He had a high skill in woodworking. He likes the wood craft design of a bear's family. He had made a great contribution to sightseeing in Hokkaido and brought up many pupils.
He was chosen “ Gendai no Meikou ” by the welfare and labour ministry in 1974.
