During the Keicho era, Toshinao, the 27th lord of the Nanbu domain, completed the construction of Furukata Castle in Morioka, established the town layout, and developed various industries.

Nanbu ironware was made using iron sand from the Kunohe region within the domain and rock iron from Kamaishi, Ohashi, Ritsurin, etc., and under the patronage of successive domain lords, items ranging from Buddhist altar implements and temple bells to tea kettles and iron kettles were produced, becoming known throughout the country. It has been handed down as a traditional industry unique to this region for about 400 years, until today, when the Nanbu domain was dissolved in the Meiji era and Iwate Prefecture was established.

The Suzuki family was founded in 1625 when Suzuki Echizen no Kami Nuidono Ietsuna was recruited from the Nanbu family's home province of Koshu as an official foundry craftsman. For generations the family has served as the official foundry craftsman for the feudal domain, casting Buddhist altar implements, temple bells and other items.

In modern times, they also produced many tea kettles and iron kettles, and the sleet pattern Nambu style iron kettle made by the 11th generation Suzuki Kihachi was featured on a stamp in the Traditional Crafts series in 1985 as a masterpiece.

From the 12th generation onwards, the family took on the pen name Morihisa, and in 1974, the 13th generation, Morihisa (Shigekichi), was designated by the government as an intangible cultural asset for record-keeping purposes, spreading the Suzuki family name.

The family is currently in its 16th generation, and they continue to produce tea kettles, iron kettles, and other ironware using traditional techniques that have been passed down through the generations.