Gashu Fukami (1953–2023), born in Kumamoto Prefecture, was a woodblock print artist known for his simple, expressive style. After graduating from Doshisha University in 1976, he was inspired by Umetaro Azechi and Takeji Asano to pursue woodblock printmaking. He later studied art in Boston before establishing studios in Kyoto, Nagasaki, and Fukuoka. His work often depicts everyday subjects with warmth and quiet charm.
