Subsequently, the second generation Tosaku has boosted the reputation of Asahi yaki under the protection and guidance of Totoumi no kami (the Governor of Totoumi Province), Masaichi KOBORI (also known as Enshu KOBORI).
後に二代目陶作の頃、小堀遠江守政一（小堀遠州）が朝日焼を庇護、そして指導したため、名を一躍高めることとなった。