New Members of the Japan Art Academy Elected

On November 27, the Japan Art Academy (Director: MIURA Shumon) announced that seven new members had been elected to join their ranks for their distinguished artistic achievements. In relation to art, nihonga artist TSUCHIYA Reiichi (63), FUKUDA Senkei (63), and yōga artist YABUNO Ken (66) were elected. It was officially announced by KAWABATA Tatsuo, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, on December 15. (Japanese)