If you mention the name Furuta Oribe, most Japanese will probably give you a blank stare.
But this 16th-century samurai warrior and tea master is well known to residents of Gifu Prefecture.
The Gifu Prefectural Government is now hoping to raise his profile in New York by holding two six-day exhibitions showcasing his philosophy and his influence on modern-day Japanese culture.
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