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Kangei Kōrin

This Japanese title can be translated as "Warm Welcome", or "A warm reception to one who honors us with their presence."

Written on the left side above the calligrapher's signature is a Japanese inscription meaning, "Home is harmony, peace, enduring love, it is serenity, warmth, and joy."

This four-character phrase is actually used more commonly in Chinese, where it is pronounced Huān Yíng Guāng Lín.

The first character was simplified in Japan in 1945, so the modern version is "歓迎光臨"; however, the traditional version, "歡迎光臨", is written on this scroll.

This scroll is priced at a discount because it was custom-made for a client who accidentally ordered two identical scrolls, but did not realize the mistake until we had already made both. Because this is by the renowned Bishou Imai, it should be priced at $ 200 or more.

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Authentic Japanese Calligraphy by Japanese Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai

Bishou was born and raised in Nara, Japan. She began her studies of Calligraphy at the age of four at Baikou Calligraphy School. When Bishou was 25 years old, she received a membership to the Tenshin Kai (calligraphy society) and her life as a calligrapher began. Bishou progressed to the next level, becoming a member of the Cho-ko Guild which is the most prestigious calligraphy society in Japan. During her apprenticeship, she taught calligraphy and studied the art of Japanese silk scroll making (hyougu) at Mizuno Hyougu-ten.

In 1998, Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai was awarded the highest rank in Japanese Calligraphy of Shihan. She currently holds a guild license for teaching both calligraphy and instructing teachers to teach calligraphy.

Bishou Imai is among the few to have won multiple best of category awards in national competitions (Japan). Her work has been displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Osaka Municipal Museum Of Art, Nara City Museum Of Art and Kyoto Municipal Museum Of Art.

In Addition to being a calligrapher, she is also an "artisan artist" (Hyougushi).

is how Bishou is written. This name means "Beautiful Cliff/Mountain". You will see these characters signed just before the red signature stamp on her calligraphy pieces.