Read the fun picture book "One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji" by Katsushika Hokusai

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Katsushika Hokusai, one of the most famous Japanese artists in the world, created the renowned series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” during the Edo period, which became an unprecedented hit. Among these, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” is considered the highest-rated ukiyo-e even about 200 years later in modern times. The picture book “One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji” was published in the same era as “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.” Due to its picture book format, “One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji” is monochromatic with limited space. However, it features 102 exquisite depictions of Mount Fuji that could only be achieved in this format. “Enjoy Reading the Picture Book: One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji” attempts to provide a unique interpretation that is not bound by conventional theories. By reading this book, one might understand how Hokusai perceived Mount Fuji, a symbol of national pride.

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