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The painting "Hodakayama" (Hodakayama) 1926 by the Japanese artist Yushida Hiroshi (1876–1950), is a work of modern Japanese woodblock printing (Shin-Hanga). In this painting, Yushida depicts Mount Hotaka, one of the prominent peaks in the Northern Japanese Alps. The scene is filled with tranquility and majesty; where the snowy peaks embrace the clear sky, while the light gradually reveals the depth and strength of the mountains. Yushida is characterized by astonishing precision in the use of color and shadows, making the mountain appear alive, pulsating with awe and raw nature. The painting is not just a depiction of nature, but a celebration of the sacredness of mountains in Japanese culture, where they are viewed as homes for spirits and sources of inspiration and contemplation.