A bit of backstory for this chapter. Hoshino-sensei was invited to the British Museum in 2009 and wrote this special story for them. Some of his illustrations were also exhibited there along with the chapter. Here is IFAC Handa Curator of Japanese Arts Nicole Rousmaniere telling the story (jump to 1:15):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SHFVrhkJ0Q