Nagayo Motoori

1885–1945 (age 60)

Biography

Nagayo Motoori was an accomplished composer whose musical contributions enriched Japanese cultural life from 1885 to 1945. His compositions reflected the artistic sensibilities of his era and helped shape the musical landscape of his time.

His legacy as a composer is preserved in memory at Yanaka Cemetery, where he rests among other notable figures of his generation.

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