TOKYO, Oct 01 (Information On Japan) –
Illustrator and satirical artist Shōji Yamatō handed away on Monday morning as a result of pure causes. He was 87 years previous. In his famend column for the Weekly Asahi, which began in 1976, he grew to become well-known for his distinctive caricatures of politicians and public figures, gaining recognition by his sharp social satire.
After working at an promoting manufacturing firm, Yamatō started his profession as a contract illustrator in 1964.
Supply: ANN