A Swiss artist’s portrait of Meiji-era Japan
Detail of “Summer Terrace Seating Along the Kamo River, Pontocho, Kyoto,” one of many works created by Swiss artist Karl Walser during his 1908 visit to Japan and now on view at Tokyo Station Gallery through June 21. (Courtesy of Tokyo Station Gallery)
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Tokyo exhibition revisits Karl Walser’s prolific and little-known 1908 stay
