Muranaka, Hideo

Muranaka received his BFA and MFA from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1970, 1972. His pencil drawing was selected and he was invited to participate with The Pacific Coast States Collection from the Vice President's House at the Vice President's House, Washington, D.C., 1980, and exhibited at the National Museum of American Art, 1981. His drawing was awarded the Second Prize from the International Art Exhibition for MUSEO HOSIO in 1984 and First Prize, 1988, Italy. His calligraphy was awarded the First Prize from the Nogijinja Calligraphy Exhibition, called "Kensho"