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Ikkyu Sojun（一休宗純） was a Zen Buddhist monk in the Muromachi period. When Ikkyu was 22 years old, he met Kaso Osho（華叟和尚） of Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto and became his apprentice. Ikkyu attained enlightenment under Kaso Osho. Duri...

Koetsu Hon’ami is an artist who lived in the Edo period. Koetsu was born as the eldest son of a family whose family business was sword appraisal. Koetsu was active as a calligrapher, potter, and tea master. He is also known for creating ...