◇ Masanao Kaigai (Toin) An industrialist from Atsuta, Owari (Atsuta Bank, Kyoritsu Kisen), and a poet (founder and head of the waka poetry society "Atsuta Oinsha") An industrialist and poet from an old Atsuta family. It is said that although his family declined during the Meiji Restoration, it was restored through Toin's efforts. He devoted himself to establishing and managing companies such as Atsuta Bank and Kyoritsu Kisen. Later, he admired Fuyumichi Toshima, a poet from Nagoya associated with the Imperial Poetry Bureau. In his later years, he founded "Atsuta Oinsha" and devoted himself to guiding the younger generation, while also being selected for the Imperial Poetry Reading in Meiji 35. ◇ Works: "Toin Okeshu" published posthumously by his son. Born in Ansei 3, died at the age of 77 in Showa 8. ◇ A short poem on a congratulatory gift for the 77th birthday of Sakiko Yamanaka, the wife of the first Shoji Yamanaka of Omi Hino merchants (successful in the brewing industry on the west side of Fuji Sengen Shrine, now Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery). ◇ On the occasion of Lady Sakiko Yamanaka's seventy-seventh birthday, a congratulatory gift of a pine tree: "We have found a friend for a thousand years, and the pine tree, We rejoice together in this year." - Masanao ◇ Please note that this is an old item and may have scratches, stains, damage, tears, folds, discoloration, and insect damage. Please examine the images and bid accordingly. ◇ We have not had a formal appraisal, so please understand. ◇ The items on display have been collected by the seller over many years and are long-term storage items. They are not new, so please bid only if you are familiar with antiques. ◇ The readings may not be accurate, so please use them as a reference only and correct any errors.