Ikunosuke Shirataki: Bridging East and West Through Bold Landscapes Ikunosuke Shirataki (1873-1960) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese art, recognized as one of the foremost champions of Western painting – yōga – during its formative years. Born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Shirataki’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of luminaries like Hosui Yamamoto and Kuroda Seiki, establishing him firmly within the infl…