Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about the condition, as this item has been stored by a private individual. Takashi Takemura Rokureki * Born on May 11, 1899, in 141 Mitsukeyama, Motomura, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture (present-day Minamiashigara City). * Died on January 10, 1968 (age 66). Real name: Takemura Shiko. Other names: Chū kū dō, Chōu-sō Shujin. * Graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Normal School in 1919. Taught at various elementary schools in Yokohama City, Ashigarakami-gun, Ashimoshimo-gun, and Odawara City until 1943. From 1944 to 1955, served as principal of Nakazato Hidata Elementary School and Okubo Elementary School in Odawara City, dedicating himself to education. * Studied under the Imperial Art Academy members, widely mastering classical Chinese and Japanese literature. * In 1928, under Hida Tenrai. * In 1933, along with several comrades including Ueda Sōtō, founded the Shodo Geijutsu-sha and published the monthly journal "Shodo Geijutsu." * In 1934, received an award and a cash prize for his research on calligraphy education (Yokohama City). * In 1938, became a judge for the Dai-Nihon Shodo-in. In 1939, published "Chōkyū, Yōso" (Shodo Bunko, Atelier-sha, Vol. 13). * In 1940, became a member of the Shodo Renmei. In 1942, was awarded the Seventh Rank (by the Minister of the Imperial Household). * In 1947, the Sanyo-kai, an artists' group, was formed under the proposal of Mr. Keiichi Suzuki (a member of the Diet), and he became a member. * In 1950, established the Mushin Shodo-kai and published the monthly journal "Shoshin Shodo." By 1950, it had reached 19 volumes and 217 issues, with 6,000 members. * In 1952, became the General Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the Seikai Exhibition (until the epidemic year). * In 1956, received a commendation for his contributions to the improvement and development of education (Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture). In 1968, received the Shōroku-i, Go-tō, Zuihō-shō. Takashi Takemura Rin Published January 1989 Meng Fashi Stele Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of Shoshin Distributed to Members Shoshin Shodo-kai Chairman: Takeyama Chikurei Printing and Binding: Kashiwamura Printing Co., Ltd.