Sakamoto Manshichi (坂本万七, 1900–1974) was a distinguished Japanese photographer from Hiroshima Prefecture whose work is closely associated with ethnographic documentation. He developed a particular sensitivity for capturing folk crafts and Buddhist statuary—subjects that required both technical precision and an eye for cultural nuance. In 1939, Sakamoto joined the research group led by Yanagi Muneyoshi (柳 宗悦, 1889–1961),… Continue reading