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                                                              mobility and indomitable will. She is active in the art world of Japan
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                                                              people’s judgments, but continues to move forward with her strong
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        Japan has been influenced by the West, and its citizens have also
                                                              will and artistic conviction. The artwork incorporates the artist’s
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        become more fond of wearing hats, with their clothes to show their
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        personalities and tastes. Since she visited the United States in 1957,
        p e r s o n a l i t i e s a n d t a s t e s . S i n c e s h e v i s i t e d t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s i n 1 95 7 ,   i it display a unique rhythm that is dynamic and organic under the
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