by Sakai Masami
Published on August 1, 2025 by Gettosha
Text and captions in Japanese and English
Masami Sakai is one of the first female netsuke artists and the fifth generation of Masanao of Ise, the renowned lineage of Ise netsuke. In this book, she wrote about her life and works as well as those of her father, Shinzan Masanao, and Masanao I to III.
1800 yen including tax. Available through Amazon.co.jp and Japanese bookstores.
I did the English translation of congratulatory
messages from Mrs. Bunran Wendy Makino
and Mr. Kinoshita Muneaki, with a great help
of my work buddy, Julia Hutt!
Cover image, Masami Sakai, 2025
