- Aoi Yabu (Blue Thicket), 1974 - Shufu Miyamoto and faint smudges on the

and faint smudges on the margins

making them difficult to find

featuring two large strawberries and scattered small circles

bearing the words "Miyako Odori" (Cherry Dance Festival)

when he returned to color prints

- Aoi Yabu (Blue Thicket), 1974 - Shufu Miyamoto and faint smudges on theThe delightful tree print Aoi Yabu (Blue Thicket) is by Joichi Hoshi. A mysterious blue thicket unfolds against a luminous silver background, its forms resembling delicate blue sparklers. The subtle shimmer and rich contrast create a striking yet serene composition, beautifully balanced by the tranquil metallic ground. The print is titled Aoi Yabu, hand signed J. Hoshi, and dated 74 in pencil by the artist in the bottom margin. The artists red seal