Rai Itsuan

1801–1856 (age 55)

Biography

Rai Itsuan was a distinguished calligrapher of the late Edo period, whose artistry with brush and ink exemplified the refined aesthetic traditions of Japanese culture. His work in calligraphy represented the highest standards of the written arts.

Associated with Tamon-in Temple, Rai Itsuan's practice of calligraphy served both artistic and spiritual purposes. His legacy as a master of this essential art form reflects the cultural sophistication of early 19th-century Japan.

Also buried at Tamon-in Temple

Rai Saishin
1791–1850 (age 59)
Tamon-in Temple
Rai Shunsui
1746–1816 (age 70)
Tamon-in Temple
Rai Shunsui was an accomplished Edo-period calligrapher who lived from 1746 to 1816 and was buried at Tamon-in Temple.
Rai Baishi
1760–1844 (age 84)
Tamon-in Temple
Rai Baishi was a poet of the late Edo period.
Rai kyōhei
1756–1834 (age 78)
Tamon-in Temple