Ichiro Fukuzawa: Pioneer of Japanese Surrealism and Social Commentary Born: January 18, 1898, Tomioka-machi, Kitakanra-gun, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Died: October 16, 1992 Other Names: Fukuzawa Iichiro Origin: AllPaintingsStore Early Life and Artistic Development Fukuzawa was born into a wealthy family involved in the silk and banking industries. This provided him with opportunities for education and travel. In 1918, he enrolled at Tokyo Imperial University to study literature but left before completing his degree. He then studied sculpting under Fumio Asakura, demonstratin…