early life and artistic pursuits yorosu tetsugorō, a trailblazer in japanese art, was born in morioka, japan in 1885. his life's work would later be characterized by an audacious introduction of avant-garde trends, particularly cubism, into the realm of japanese yōga (western-style) painting during the early 20th century. artistic contributions and innovations tetsugorō's artistic journey was marked by a series of bold experiments. he delved into the uncharted territories of cubism, imbuing his works with a unique blend of japanese sensibilities and western techniques. this innovative approac…