- Ichibei (I am Ichibei!) - Clifton Karhu Okayama’ is by Osamu Ueda

Okayama’ is by Osamu Ueda (b

Signed: Signature on the upper right

This superb re-carved edition was published by Takamizawa

Fuji through the trees

- Ichibei (I am Ichibei!) - Clifton Karhu Okayama’ is by Osamu UedaThe adorable cat print Ichibei (I Am Ichibei!) is by Iwao Akiyama (19212014). The name Ichibei evokes the image of an old fashioned, slightly goofy, yet endearing young boy. With humor and affection, Akiyama brilliantly captures a charming cat putting on a brave frontacting tough while remaining cautiously wary. The print wonderfully reflects the artists own warm personality and playful sense of humor. Printed on exquisite Japanese washi paper, this