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1914 |
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Born in the Shimogyo district of Kyoto |
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1930 |
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Graduated school (Kyotoshi Kyusei Shijo Shogyo) |
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1933 |
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Began his career in photography at Togo Camera |
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1939 |
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Drafted into the army, posted to Manchuria |
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1943 |
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Demobilized and returned home |
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1949 |
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Invited to exhibit in the group show 'Gaikoku Salon' by Takakuwa Katsuo |
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1951 |
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Invited to exhibit in U.K., Paris, London and Chicago |
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1953 |
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Won several photography prizes in Japan, elected to Taiheiyo Art Association |
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1957 |
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Was elected to Nika Photographers Guild |
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1959 |
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Appointed advisor to the Kyoto Cultural Bureau |
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1965 |
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Was elected a distinguished member of the Nika Photographers Guild |
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1988 |
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Received an order of merit for distinguished service to culture from Kyoto pref |
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1989 |
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Received an order of merit for distinguished service to culture from Kyoto city |
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1991 |
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Award for distinguished service from the Photography Society of Japan |
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1993 |
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Elected vice president of the All Japan Photographers League |
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Publications
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1964 |
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The Scope of the Old City, Yuyudo, pub. |
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Tale of the Heike, Tankosha, pub. |
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A Guide to Kyoto, Shirakawa Shoin, pub. |
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Quiet Old City, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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Life in Kyoto, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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The Kyoto Imperial Palace, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1965 |
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Yase & Ohara, Tankosha, pub. |
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The History & Culture of Kyoto, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1966 |
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The Omi road, Tankosha, pub. |
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1967 |
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The Western Mountains, Tankosha, pub. |
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1968 |
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A Garden View, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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The Allure of Kyoto, Jitsugyo no Nihon, pub. |
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1970 |
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Reminders of the Old City, Shinshindo, pub. |
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Kyoto Charm, Rakuhoku & Tankosha, pubs. |
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Sagano, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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A Garden View, Vol. 2, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1972 |
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The Festivals of Kyoto, Tankosha, pub. |
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A journey through the Folk Stories of Kyoto, Shinshindo, pub. |
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1973 |
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The Flower Calendars of Kyoto & Yamato, Tankosha, pub. |
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1976 |
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Momoyama / Momoyama Lions Club |
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Pilgrimage to a temple bell—Bonsho, Kyoiku Shuppansha, pub. |
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Pilgrimage to To temple, Tankosha, pub. |
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Pilgrimage to Daigo Temple, Tankosha, pub. |
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Pilgrimage to Kennin Temple, Tankosha, pub. |
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1977 |
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Pilgrimage to Sanzenn Temple, Tankosha, pub. |
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The Houses of my Hometown, Dainihon Kaiga, pub. |
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1978 |
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Pilgrimage to Hokai Temple, Tankosha, pub. |
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Pilgrimage to Senyu Temple, Tankosha, pub. |
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Castles and their Towns, Tankosha, pub. |
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Main Roads, Tankosha, pub. |
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The Manyoshu (ill. with floral photographs), Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1979 |
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The Gardens of Japan (published in Switzerland) |
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1980 |
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The Kyoraku (ill. with floral photographs), Hoikusha, pub. |
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Tale of Genji (ill. with floral photographs), Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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The Uji River, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1981 |
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Sagano (revisited), Heibonsha, pub. |
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Sacred Places of the West (western Japan), Shinjinbutsu Oraisha, pub. |
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Homes, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub |
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Tale of the Heike (ill. with floral photographs), Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1982 |
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Ohara (revisited), Heibonsha, pub. |
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1983 |
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Miyako Oji (revisited), Heibonsha, pub. |
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1984 |
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A Kyoto Flower Mandala, Komurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1985 |
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Ein Weg Zum Gluck (published in Switzerland) |
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1986 |
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The Flowered Walkways of Kyoto, Nihon Camera Sha, pub. |
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1987 |
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The Four Seasons on the Rivers of Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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1988 |
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The Four Seasons in the Mountains of Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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The Four Seasons in the Villages around Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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The Four Seasons in the Town of Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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1989 |
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Snow Country, Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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Flowered Dreams, Koumurasuiko Shoin, pub. |
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1990 |
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The Cherry Blossoms of Japan, Mainichi Shinbunsha, pub. |
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The Gion Quarter/ Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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1991 |
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Kyoto Koyo (Autumn Leaves in the Old City), Mainichi Shinbunsha, pub. |
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1992 |
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Old Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, pub. |
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Exhibitions
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1957 |
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The People of Snow Country, Mutsumido Gallery (Kyoto) |
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1970 |
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Koto Zannei (Memories of the Old City), Asahi Hall (Kyoto) |
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1971 |
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Koto Zannei (Memories of the Old City), Pentax Gallery (Tokyo) |
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Koto Zannei (Memories of the Old City), Shinsaibashi Gallery (Osaka) |
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1975 |
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Nepal, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto) |
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1976 |
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Morocco, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto) |
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Morocco, Contac Gallery (Tokyo) |
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1978 |
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The Silk Road, Ryusaido Gallery (Kyoto) |
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1979 |
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Kasha Jizo (Decorated Jizo), Asahi Hall (Kyoto) |
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1981 |
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Sagano, Daimaru Museum (Tokyo) |
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1982 |
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Sagano, Shin Shizuoka Center (Shizuoka) |
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1983 |
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Sagano, Yamagataya Gallery (Kagoshima) |
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Miyako Oji, Olympus Gallery (Tokyo) |
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Miyako Oji, Shin Shizuoka Center (Shizuoka) |
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Miyako Oji, Shoin (Kyoto) |
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Kyoto Colors, Wako Hall (Tokyo) |
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Kyoto Colors, Naniwa Photo Pia (Osaka) |
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1984 |
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Hana Kyo Raku, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto) |
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1985 |
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Our Spring, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto) |
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Miyako Oji Sho Ga Ikiru, Daimaru Museum (Kyoto) |
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1987 |
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Campuses, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto) |
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Kosai Setsu Getsu Ka (The Luster of the Seasons), Renzu Eku Hall (Kyoto) |
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1988 |
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Hana Damari, Photo Gallery Mutsumi (Kyoto) |
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1990 |
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Gion, Cannon Galleries (Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka & Nagoya) |
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1991 |
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Gion, Renzu Eku Hall (Kyoto) |
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1993 |
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Old Kyoto, JCII Photo Salon (Tokyo) |
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