I know nothing about this painting. I have had it since around 2005 and it has been rolled in this cool poster tube to protect it. I used to travel to Japan frequently so I think that is where I got it. Has some slight wear on edges and backside from whomever owned it prior to me. Through goole image search I saw a few instances of listings on ebay for $300 framed. The language in the middle of the painting translates to "Endure". Smoke Free Home.