Kawase Hasui Kawase Hasui is a master of modern Ukiyo-e in the 20th century. His 1937 masterpiece, Kisho, NishiIzu, depicts Mount Fuji in spring as seen across Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture. Emphasizing direct observation, Hasui captured the gentle light and crystal-clear atmosphere he experienced firsthand, expressing them with rich emotion through his masterful use of color gradation.