Birthdate: February 14, 1862
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Yokohama, Japan
Died: September 2, 1913
Okakura Kakuzō, also known as Okakura Tenshin, was a Japanese scholar and art critic who advocated for the critical appreciation of traditional Japanese forms, customs, and beliefs during the Meiji Restoration era. His renowned work, The Book of Tea, written in English, emphasized the significance of art, culture, and simplicity in life. Okakura criticized Western misrepresentations of Japanese and Asian cultures and cautioned against the adoption of Western militarism. Throughout his professional life, he dedicated himself to preserving and promoting an understanding of Japanese traditions amidst modernization.
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