Shinchosha By Minoru Tanaka Reviewed by author Tatsuzo Ishikawa Mr. Minoru Tanaka's "Japanese Connections" series in the Yomiuri Shimbun is truly detailed and fascinating. With a warm portrayal that touches upon the artists' miserable struggles with sympathy, the pain in their hearts is conveyed directly. He delves deeply into the process of how paintings are created... no art critic has ever pursued it to that extent. Price: 1100 yen Has a library stamp