Obuse Town Hokusai Museum

#japanattractions Katsushika Hokusai (October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist and printmaker in the Edo period. He is famous for his woodblock print series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", including his masterpiece "The Great Wave off Kanagawa", which is collected in the British Museum. His painting style had a great influence on the later European painting circles, and many Impressionist painting masters such as Degas, Manet, Van Gogh, and Gauguin copied his works. He is also the only Japanese selected among the "100 Celebrities Who Influence the World in Thousand Years". At the age of 83, he was invited by local rich farmer Takai Koyama to live and paint in Obushi Town, Nagano Prefecture. While in Obusecho, he created several masterpieces, including Male Wave and Female Wave. Between 1842 and 1843, in what he called "daily exorcisms," Hokusai painted the Chinese lion in ink on paper every morning as a talisman against misfortune. Hokusai worked almost to the end, creating "The Dragon Escaped from the Smoke of Mount Fuji" and "Tiger in the Snow" in early 1849 Today in Obuse Town, the place where Hokusai spent the last days of his life, this small but attractive museum introduces the life and works of Japan's most famous artist. It is said that he created more than 30,000 works in his lifetime. A work of art, mastering various art forms including "Ukiyo-e" woodblock prints. For fans of his artistic style or visitors who want to understand why he is so famous, there are two fascinating videos on loop in the museum, describing his life and artistic achievements, as well as his relationship with Obushi Town. #Overseas travel #Japan travel #Japan travel guide #Japanese travel #Japanese culture #Japanese comics #Precious original comic manuscripts #Painter #Museum