About The Artist

Born in Tokyo. Studied painting with Kawamura Kiyoo and lithography with Kaneko Masajiro. Also learned lithograph technique from his brother, a lithograph technician in Osaka. Active member of Hosun group 1909-1911. In 1916-1917 produced a set of 20 lithographs on Tokyo scenery, Tokyo fukei hangashu, and in 1917-1919 a similar set on Osaka scenery, Osaka fukei hangashu, both exhibited in 1918. Founding member of Nihon Sosaku-Hanga Kyokai in 1918, Yofu Hangakai in 1930, and Nihon Hanga Kyoka.....