Read about: Mercati di Traiano and other news about Rome city and hotels in Rome. Kan Yasuda was born in the city of Bibai on Japan's island Hokkaido in 1945. He received a master's degree of sculpture from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and then moved to Italy to study in the Academy Of Arts in Rome. Afterwards he set up his studio at Pietrasanta in northern Italy, a place known for the great marble quarries. From 7 September to 13 January the original sculptures of Kan Yasuda are on display. The visitors of Mercati di Traiano (the Museum Of The Roman Forum) can admire 30 items, 11 of which were created especially for the event. The sculptures are made of Marble of Carrara, Bronze and Granite.