Okakura Kakuzo

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Born:
Jan. 5, 1862
Died:
Jan. 5, 1913

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In this Japanese name, the family name is Okakura.

Okakura Kakuzō (岡倉 覚三, February 14, 1862 – September 2, 1913; also known as 岡倉 天心 Okakura Tenshin) was a Japanese scholar who contributed to the development of arts in Japan. Outside of Japan, he is chiefly remembered today as the author of The Book of Tea.

Books by Okakura Kakuzo