In 1950, after the death of his wife and son, he went on a pilgrimage of the 88 holy places in Shikoku, taking a total of six years to make the circuit, and sketching extensively along the way.
In 1950, after experiencing the tragic loss of his family, he undertook an extensive pilgrimage to the 88 holy locations on the island of Shikoku, a journey that spanned six years and was punctuated by frequent sketching.