José Joaquín Sánchez Espina, born December 19, 1955 in Villalba del Alcor (Huelva), is Professor of Japanese translator, excellent ceramist and a deep knowledge of Japanese culture, not in vain has lived most of his life in the Japanese country, where he has honed his artistic career in the world of ceramics and language. Now back to Spain was established in Oviedo where he performs his two passions, teaching and ceramics and works as a translator and interpreter for various publishers and companies.