Tsuji Kakō (都路華香) - A Pioneer of Japanese Wave Painting Tsuji Kakō (1870–1931): A Singular Voice in Late Meiji Nihonga Tsuji Kakō stands as a remarkable figure within the artistic panorama of late Meiji and early Taishō Japan—a period marked by fervent debates over Westernization versus preserving traditional Japanese aesthetics. Unlike many artists of his era who sought acclaim through adherence to academic conventions, Kakō forged an independent path, rejecting prevailing stylistic trends and establishing himself as one of the foremost champions of Zen-infused Nihonga painting. His legacy…