He converted to Nichiren Buddhism in the mid ’70’s through his connection with a Japanese poultry consultant of ADECOR and while developing his citrus (calamansi) plantation in Davao del Norte.

With Chinese and Buddhist influences at a peak in 11th century Japan, the daimyo Horikawa wanted a mural of Buddhist paradise. As Yoshihide's ghastly artworks appear to come to life, the painter and ...