Since Okakura got entry (1901)in this country, the people of Bengal got acquaintance with the Japanese. The artists, Taikan and Hisida, sent by him started to live as a member of Tagore family. They taught the use of Brush and method of washing in fine art which opened a new dimension in the field of fine art in Bengal. This was the beginning of communication with the Japanese which gradually increased in volume. Prince Ito of King's family came to Calcutta in the first part of the last year (1903). Jyotirindranath had drawn a picture of Prof. Ito on 17 July 1903. Sarala Devi wrote about him.
" he took a life of religious mendicant and was visiting several places of pilgrimage....His simple, plain living, but polite behavior attracted everybody."
Another Japanese, Ekai Kawaguchicame here, probably on the first part of 1905. Jyotirindranath had drawn his sketch on 10 feb 1905. The Japanese carpenter, Kusumata San also had come this time. he was appointed as a teacher in Brahmacharyashram in the first part of March. Many Bengalees started going to Japan for technical knowldge this time and they had pioneer role of introducing Industry in this country.
