Born in Kobe in 1883. In his childhood, he studied
sinology and basic classes at the Shijo school. He then joined
Chikujokai, a private school led by Seiho TAKEUCHI, during which time he
actively participated in the Kanten exhibition. He later withdrew from
Chikujokai because of differences in opinion. He visited China often and
produced paintings inspired by Chinese scenery and Chinese classical
literature. He established a unique style by adopting styles from the
Shijo, Yamatoe, Kano, Nanga and other schools. The animal works he
produced in his final years are considered masterpiece
