The Japanese Friendship Garden is delighted to present "Hokusai Wave,” an exhibition by San Diego based photographer Kotaro Moromura. This exhibition showcases a series of his photographic works, inspired from Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). He depicts nature by his keen eye for observation and sophisticated expressionism brought nature vividly in his works. By using a fast shutter speed, Kotaro captures the details of the waves and water droplets in a dynamic way, which is reminiscent of Hokusai's expression.

Kotaro Motomura is a professional photographer living and working in San Diego. He was born and raised in Japan. Throughout his life, he has traveled to over 75 countries and he had the opportunity to see countless beautiful places and photographed.