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Emperor Gofukakusa (1243-1304, r. 1246-59) wrote this letter addressing the appointment of <i>taishô</i> (major captain) sent to the Kamakura shogunate. From the text, we know that it was sent to a vassal of Emperor Fushimi (1265-1317, r. 1287-98) during the New Year holidays of 1290 (Shôô 3). Although Emperor Fushimi was on the throne at the time, his father, Emperor Gofukakusa, was exercising power as retired emperor (J., <i>insei</i>). This work well displays the flowing calligraphic style of Gofukakusa, who stands out among the succession of emperors in this regard.
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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