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Utamaro's Rival, Chobunsai Eiji - the Life of the Hatamoto Painter Who Was Favored by the 10th Shogun, Ieharu

August 1, 1829 (July 2, Bunsei 12) marks the death anniversary of Chobunsai Eishi. He was an ukiyo-e artist whose name is pronounced "Chobuunsai Eishi," and what sets him apart is his former samurai background as a samurai. In the historical drama "Berabou," characters like Koikawa Harumachi and Ota Nanpo are featured, including samurai who became playwrights and kyoka poets. Chobunsai Eishi seems to have added another title to his roster. He wa…
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August 1, 1829 (July 2, Bunsei 12) marks the death anniversary of Chobunsai Eishi. He was an ukiyo-e artist whose name is pronounced "Chobuunsai Eishi," and what sets him apart is his former samurai background as a samurai. In the historical drama "Berabou," characters like Koikawa Harumachi and Ota Nanpo are featured, including samurai who became playwrights and kyoka poets. Chobunsai Eishi seems to have added another title to his roster. He wa…

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BUSHOO!JAPAN(武将ジャパン) broke the news in on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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