Nakamura Tsune: Life and Legacy Early Life and Struggles Nakamura Tsune, a Japanese artist, was born in 1887 in what is now Mito City, Japan. His life began amidst hardship; his father passed away when he was just one year old, followed by the loss of his mother when he was eleven. Despite this tumultuous start, he persevered and pursued his artistic aspirations. Artistic Aspirations and Training After graduating from the Nagoya Army Cadet School in 1904, Tsune’s plans for a military career were thwarted by tuberculosis. During his convalescence, he discovered a passion for painting. In 190…