In 2018, for the 150th anniversary of Hokkaido (named as such in 1868), I returned there one more time to complete my long-term work about the Japanese cranes (Tanchozuru). 

 

These elegant birds are one of the most famous symbols of Japan. They have been intensively-represented in the classical Japanese and Chinese landscape painting by which my work has always been inspired. Consequently, I started a study about these beautiful cranes some years ago.

 

This selection of prints has been added to the portfolios for the 150th anniversary of Hokkaido in 2018.

If you'd like to learn more about the Japanese cranes, you can read my articles here.

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Calligraphy 'Tanchozuru' © Saburo Takatsuka