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Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺). The Ceremonial Entrance. Kyoto, Japan. Pastel (©) by Makoto Akiyama.

“My wife who was my only family passed away, and now I am totally alone in the world. Her death makes me so sad. I decided to wander and paint because of the sadness. … I wish to travel the corners of Japan in memory of my beloved wife. When you view this painting, I hope you can envision me and my wife’s existence.” ‒ From notes that accompany the artist’s painting (above)