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Emperor Fushimi (1265-1317, r. 1287-98), the son of Emperor Gofukakusa (1243-1304, r. 1246-59), ascended the throne after Emperor Gouda (1267-1324, r. 1274-87) of the Daikaku-ji line. He was accomplished in <i>waka</i> (Japanese poem) composition and known for his mastery of calligraphy. In particular, he was skilled in <i>jôdai ryû</i> (archaic style) calligraphy, and his style, which became known as <i>Fushimi-in ryû</i> in later years, had a great influence on later generations. These prayers with ten volumes from <i>The Most Victorious Kings Sutra in Gold Lettering on Dark Blue Paper</i> (J., <i>Konshi kinji saishôôkyô</i>) were offered to Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine by Emperor Fushimi when he and his son, Emperor Gofushimi (1288-1336, r. 1298-1301), confined themselves within the shrine in 1313 (Shôwa 2). The calligraphy is masterful with flowing and elegant lines.
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National Institutes for Cultural Heritage
The National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH) comprise four National Museums (Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, and Kyushu National Museum) and two National Research Institutes for Cultural Properties (Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, and Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties), as well as the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) in Sakai City, for a total of seven institutions.
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September 14, 2026