Using a culturally significant Japanese artwork to mock a political figure sparked backlash, highlighting the complex intersection of international media, cultural sensitivity, and political commentary.
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The New York Post used a Hokusai work to depict Donald Trump being swept away by Democrats’ midterm election win. Some in Japan were bothered by the imagery.
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