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Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is one of the Japan's famous iconic landscapes.
Also, Mt. Fuji has historically been known as an object of worship and holy site.
The pine grove, which is located at Miho, Shizuoka enhances the view of Mt. Fuji.
Morimura Ray is known as a woodblock print artist.
He is one of the well-known print artists around the world.
Some legend says that "Fuji" stands for "不二", which means second to none in Japanese."Pine grove at Miho" is also a wonderful work.
"Pine grove at Miho '13"
Born: 1948 in Yamagata
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Come across someone
A new woodblock artwork by Morimura Ray has arrived.
Morimura Ray is known as a woodblock print artist.
He is one of the well-known print artists around the world.
May your encounter with this artwork be a wonderful one, like the foxes in "Unexpected encounter '26" !
"Unexpected encounter '26"
Born: 1948 in Yamagata
Staff recommendations (May 2026)
"Water garden '13"
Beginning of summer!
The shimmer of clear water quietly carries the first signs of summer. Recommended works by Morimura Ray, evoking the beginning of summer.
Morimura Ray is known as a woodblock print artist, he previously worked in oil painting.
"Water garden '13"
This garden is located at the former home and studio of the ceramic artist Kanjiro Kawai (1890-1966).
"House of ceramic artist in Kyoto '04"
Morimura Ray also made the print which depicits his house and interiors.
"House of ceramic artist in Kyoto '04"
Born: 1948 in Yamagata
Staff recommendations (Apr 2026)
Spring has come!
A new woodblock artwork by Morimura Ray has arrived.
Morimura Ray is known as a woodblock print artist, he previously worked in oil painting.
With his sophisticated technique, "Cherry blossoms in Yanaka, Tokyo" depicts both the overwhelming beauty and the intricate detail of cherry blossoms standing along the aisle.
"Cherry blossoms in Yanaka '25"
Born: 1948 in Yamagata