Maestro Gyoji Nomiyama (recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit in 2000). Gyoji Nomiyama, who has consistently grappled with his own paintings without being swayed by trends, has many fans not only for his artwork but also for his writing. He received the Japan Essayist Club Award for "400-Character Dessins," and his serial "Atelier Diary" in the monthly magazine "Bijutsu no Mado" (Art Window), now in its 10th year, is also very popular. This latest edition contains diaries from April 2011 to October 2013!! Includes "105 Questions," which delves into the daily life of the painter Gyoji Nomiyama. Publisher: Seikatsu no Tomosha; Shikihankeiban (February 5, 2014) Release Date: February 5, 2014 Language: Japanese Paperback: 394 pages