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Yanagi Sōetsu

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1889–1961 · Japanese philosopher (1889-1961)

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Biography Yanagi Sōetsu (1889–1961) — Japanese philosopher (1889-1961). Yanagi Sōetsu worked as art collector, university teacher, art historian, photographer, art critic and philosopher and is associated with Japan and Empire of Japan. Their documented life spans the years 1889 to 1961, born in Tokyo. Their…

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Yanagi Sōetsu (1889–1961) — Japanese philosopher (1889-1961).

Yanagi Sōetsu worked as art collector, university teacher, art historian, photographer, art critic and philosopher and is associated with Japan and Empire of Japan. Their documented life spans the years 1889 to 1961, born in Tokyo. Their work is linked to Mingei.

Disciplines art collector, university teacher, art historian, photographer, art critic, philosopher
Born 1889, Tokyo
Died 1961
Nationality Japan, Empire of Japan
Movement Mingei

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