Okakura Kakuzō

Feb 14, 1863 - Sep 2, 1913

Okakura Kakuzō was a Japanese scholar who contributed to the development of arts in Japan. Outside Japan, he is chiefly remembered today as the author of The Book of Tea.

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“The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.”

Okakura Kakuzō

Feb 14, 1863 - Sep 2, 1913

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