Muramasa

Ukiyo-e Portrait Artist. Muramasa is an artist who draws portraits and illustrations in the style of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e. His portraits depict faces with the charm and style of kabuki actors and geisha. They are popular as gifts, especially among people who love Japanese culture and visitors from other countries.

Through his artwork, Muramasa shares the stylish and elegant spirit of iki—a unique part of Japanese culture—with people in Japan and overseas. He also works to connect different cultures and support local communities through art. His long-term goal is to establish a Department of Aesthetics at Kyoto University.

Biography

* Born in Osaka;
* Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Economics;
* Formerly with Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC

* 2012: Received the “A Prize” in the 2nd G-Cup Manga Contest by Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)
* 2017: Registered the trademark “浮世似顔絵®” (Registration No. 5982012)
* 2018: Held a commemorative event at Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum during The Greatest Ukiyo-e Legendsexhibition (hosted by Nikkei Inc.)
* 2020: Featured in Spanish newspaper El País (April 29 issue)
* 2021: Profiled in the “Hito-Bito” section of the Mainichi Shimbun Osaka edition (September 1 issue)
* 2022: Recognized as a “Living Treasure Next Door” on Kansai TV’s program Yo-i Don!
* 2024: Organized the Japan–Hungary Art Exchange Exhibition (with support from the Embassy of Hungary in Japan)
* 2025: Participated in Osaka Week at the Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai; presented artwork to the Governor of Osaka