Cherry Tree and Japan Art
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
The stunning print above is by Kawabata Gyokusho (1842-1913). He studied under Nakajima Raisho when he was only eleven years old. Therefore, he became familiar with the art school of Maruyama.
All three art pieces focus on the lore of cherry trees in the land of the rising sun. Hence, for each viewer, a memory or two will flood back.
The second art piece is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902-1999).