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Their combination of meaningful text and expressive brushwork made them both decorative and inspirational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eRendered in confident brushstrokes and mounted in a classic \u003cem data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e format, this scroll reflects the postwar revival of traditional Japanese calligraphy and the continued appreciation for historical teachings in modern Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eA beautifully preserved Shōwa-period calligraphy scroll that combines refined brushwork with one of Japan's best-known ethical traditions, making it an excellent addition to any collection of Japanese art, calligraphy, or cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305796739331,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7514.jpg?v=1784686098"},{"product_id":"taisho-1921-kakejiku-sumi-e-hanging-scroll-of-a-toad-artist-unknown-approximately-185x40cm","title":"Taishō 1921 Kakejiku Sumi-e Hanging Scroll of a Toad Artist Unknown (Approximately 185X40CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"425\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGood antique condition. 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Rather than emphasizing intricate detail, the composition relies on confident brushwork, energetic ink lines, and simplified forms to convey Shōki's commanding presence and spiritual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eThe combination of dynamic brushwork, protective symbolism, and Meiji-period craftsmanship makes this scroll both an appealing work of traditional Japanese painting and an important expression of popular religious belief during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eAn original Meiji-period hanging scroll celebrating one of Japan's most iconic guardian figures, ideal for collectors of Japanese paintings, Shinto and Buddhist art, and traditional protective imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305818857731,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7555.jpg?v=1784687240"},{"product_id":"showa-1950s-1970s-shinto-hanging-scroll-amaterasu-hachiman-kasuga-deities-approximately-145x55xcm","title":"Showa 1950s–1970s Shinto Hanging Scroll – Amaterasu, Hachiman \u0026 Kasuga Deities (Approximately 145X55XCM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The scroll is exceptionally well preserved with no noticeable stains, tears, creases, or damage. The printed image remains crisp and vibrant, and the silk mounting is beautifully preserved. Measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e155 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThis mid-twentieth-century Shinto devotional hanging scroll depicts three of Japan's most revered protective deities: \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eAmaterasu Ōmikami (天照皇大神)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the center, \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eHachiman Ōkami (八幡大神)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eKasuga Ōkami (春日大神)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left. Intended for household worship, the scroll served as a devotional image for display in a \u003cem data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"796\"\u003ekamidana\u003c\/em\u003e (household Shinto altar) or \u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"835\"\u003etokonoma\u003c\/em\u003e alcove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eThe central composition portrays \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eAmaterasu Ōmikami\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sun goddess and ancestral deity of the Imperial House, radiating divine light above \u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eNinigi-no-Mikoto\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eKonohana Sakuya-hime\u003c\/strong\u003e. This imagery emphasizes the sacred descent of the Imperial lineage according to Shinto tradition. Below the figures, an inscription summarizes the imperial genealogy beginning with Amaterasu and recounts the heavenly descent of Ninigi-no-Mikoto, affirming the divine origins of the Japanese nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eFollowing the Second World War, devotional scrolls of this type became increasingly popular for home worship, allowing families to venerate Japan's principal kami without obtaining separate shrine talismans. 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Together, they embody three of the most influential traditions within Shinto worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eA beautifully preserved Shōwa-period devotional hanging scroll that reflects the enduring traditions of Japanese household worship and the reverence for the nation's most important Shinto deities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305826361603,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7582.jpg?v=1784687926"},{"product_id":"showa-1980s-calligraphy-scroll-kakejiku-by-tanaka-mamoru-approximately180x45cm","title":"Showa 1980s Calligraphy Scroll Kakejiku by Tanaka Mamoru (Approximately180X45CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"432\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. 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Their restrained design, centered on the deity's sacred name, reflects the enduring importance of devotional calligraphy in modern Shinto practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eAn elegant shrine-issued devotional scroll that combines refined brushwork with deep religious significance, making it an exceptional example of late Shōwa-period Shinto calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305842680067,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7564.jpg?v=1784688292"},{"product_id":"edo-1840-60-shinto-calligraphy-hanging-scroll-amaterasu-omikami-hachiman-okami-kasuga-daimyojin-approximately-97x33cm","title":"Edo 1840-60 Shinto Calligraphy Hanging Scroll – Amaterasu Ōmikami, Hachiman Ōkami \u0026 Kasuga Daimyōjin (Approximately 97X33CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"476\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGood antique condition. 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The combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eAmaterasu\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eHachiman\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eKasuga\u003c\/strong\u003e was among the most widespread forms of household Shinto worship, bringing together the ancestral sun goddess, the guardian deity of warriors and the nation, and the protective kami associated with the Kasuga Shrine tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eThe aged handmade paper, expressive freehand brushwork, and handwritten devotional inscription distinguish this example from the lithographed and woodblock-printed shrine scrolls that became common in the late nineteenth century. As a result, it offers a rare glimpse into the devotional practices of the late Edo period before mass-produced religious scrolls became widely distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eA fine late Edo Shinto devotional scroll combining historical significance, expressive calligraphy, and authentic religious use, making it an exceptional piece for collectors of Japanese religious art and early shrine materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305872367875,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7600.jpg?v=1784689106"},{"product_id":"edo-1815-50-sumi-e-kakejku-emperor-korei-hanging-scroll-by-kurozumi-munetada-approximately-34x108cm","title":"Edo 1815-50 Sumi-e Kakejku Emperor Kōrei Hanging Scroll by Kurozumi Munetada (Approximately 34X108CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"529\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGood antique condition. 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By combining the image of the legendary Emperor Kōrei with a handwritten moral edict, the scroll reflects the Kurozumikyō belief that spiritual devotion, virtuous leadership, and concern for the welfare of the people were inseparable ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eAn important late Edo Shinto devotional scroll attributed to Kurozumi Munetada, representing the early history of Kurozumikyō and the religious revival movements that shaped nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49310281957635,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7636.jpg?v=1784769589"},{"product_id":"1920-1950-ink-painting-kanemochi-landscape-with-harbor-and-temple-by-kanemochi-approximately-43x91cm","title":"1920–1950 Ink Painting Kanemochi Landscape with Harbor and Temple by Kanemochi (Approximately 43X91CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"462\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. 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Its idealized mountains, atmospheric perspective, secluded temples, and calm waterways were intended to express harmony between humanity and nature, reflecting the philosophical ideals of East Asian scholarly painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eDuring the Japanese colonial period (1910–1945), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eKeijō\u003c\/strong\u003e developed into an important artistic center where Japanese-trained painters continued the traditions of classical ink painting while drawing inspiration from the landscapes of Korea, China, and earlier Chinese masterworks. Artists often combined traditional brush techniques with idealized scenery to create timeless compositions rooted in centuries of East Asian artistic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eKanemochi (兼望)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this scroll is a fine example of early twentieth-century literati landscape painting, blending elegant brushwork with a serene composition that reflects the enduring influence of classical Chinese and Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003eAn attractive early twentieth-century hanging scroll combining traditional ink painting, historical significance, and the refined atmosphere of the East Asian literati tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49310291919107,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7686.jpg?v=1784770221"},{"product_id":"1920-1950-white-robed-kannon-sumi-e-ink-painting-by-kanemochi-approximately-41x150cm","title":"1920–1950 White-Robed Kannon Sumi-e Ink Painting by Kanemochi (Approximately 41X150CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"410\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNear perfect vintage condition. 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Signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e兼望 (Kanemochi)\u003c\/strong\u003e with the artist's seal, the work is consistent with paintings by the same artist known from signed works produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eKeijō (Seoul)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the first half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eKannon is shown seated peacefully upon a rocky outcrop overlooking calm waters, holding a graceful lotus stem. The luminous halo, flowing white robes, and lotus are the traditional attributes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eByakue Kannon\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most revered forms of Avalokiteśvara in East Asian Buddhism. The restrained palette and elegant brushwork create a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that reflects the ideals of Buddhist devotional painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eDuring the Japanese colonial period, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eKeijō\u003c\/strong\u003e was an important artistic center where painters produced Buddhist hanging scrolls and literati-style ink paintings for temples, private residences, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003etokonoma\u003c\/strong\u003e alcoves. White-Robed Kannon remained a particularly popular subject throughout the early Shōwa period, valued both for its artistic beauty and its spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eIn Buddhist tradition, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eByakue Kannon\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizes compassion, mercy, healing, protection, and safe childbirth. Hanging a White-Robed Kannon scroll in the home was traditionally believed to bring peace, spiritual comfort, and blessings upon the household, making works of this type both devotional objects and refined works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eA beautifully preserved early twentieth-century Buddhist hanging scroll by Kanemochi, combining elegant traditional brushwork with one of the most enduring and beloved subjects in Japanese religious painting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311034081539,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/photo-collage.png_31.png?v=1784805819"},{"product_id":"taisho-showa-1910-30-kakejiku-shoki-the-demon-queller-鍾馗図-by-kobayashi-approximately-197x70cm","title":"Taishō–Shōwa 1910-30 Kakejiku \"Shōki the Demon Queller (鍾馗図)\" by Kobayashi (Approximately 197X70CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"445\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGood antique condition. 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His image was believed to safeguard homes and families while promoting health and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003ePainted with bold brushwork and expressive detail, this scroll reflects the enduring popularity of traditional protective imagery during the early twentieth century, when artists continued to produce devotional works rooted in centuries of Japanese and Chinese artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eAn impressive large-format Shōki hanging scroll that combines religious symbolism, expressive painting, and the enduring cultural importance of one of Japan's most recognizable guardian figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311055184131,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7824b.jpg?v=1784807379"},{"product_id":"meiji-taisho-1900-1913-chinese-court-official-receives-imperial-seal-高官図-by-hidezaki-approximately-64x134cm","title":"Meiji-Taisho 1900–1913 \"Chinese Court Official Receives Imperial Seal\" (高官図) by Hidezaki (Approximately 64X134CM)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition. 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It depicts a distinguished Chinese court official receiving an imperial seal or ceremonial treasure from a young attendant, a traditional symbol of authority, wisdom, and official rank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe official is shown wearing richly decorated court robes and an elaborate ceremonial headdress befitting his status. The object presented resembles an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimperial seal (宝璽)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the highest symbols of legitimate authority in imperial China. The refined brushwork and balanced composition reflect the continued popularity of classical Chinese themes among Japanese painters during the late Meiji period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaintings of Chinese scholars and high-ranking officials were widely admired in Japan as expressions of Confucian ideals, celebrating education, integrity, loyal service, and virtuous government. They were commonly displayed in homes and reception rooms as auspicious works symbolizing career success, prosperity, and family honor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe presentation of an imperial seal carries especially fortunate symbolism, expressing the recognition of merit and the attainment of high office. 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Created for followers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShugendō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the mountain ascetic tradition that combined Esoteric Buddhism, Shinto, and ancient mountain worship, the painting functions both as an object of devotion and as a symbolic guide to one of Japan's most sacred pilgrimage routes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre stands \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaō Gongen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the fierce guardian deity of Mount Ōmine, shown in his classic dynamic pose with one leg raised, surrounded by flames, and wearing his characteristic wrathful expression. 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Covering themes such as nature, history, daily life, morality, and traditional culture, the illustrations enabled students to connect language with visual imagery while learning the Emperor's poems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued during a period of national mourning and educational reform, charts such as this became part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshūshin (moral education)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e curriculum in Japanese public schools. Teachers used them to combine reading instruction, poetry memorization, ethics, patriotism, and cultural education within a single classroom resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge educational wall charts from the Meiji period were produced in relatively small numbers and were heavily used in classrooms, making well-preserved examples increasingly difficult to find today. 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The printed centerpiece itself has very little damage and displays beautifully. Measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 × 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original late Edo-period Buddhist hanging scroll, dating from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1800–1868\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFudō Myōō (不動明王)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Immovable Wisdom King, seated upon a rocky pedestal before a blazing halo of sacred flames. He holds the traditional sword that cuts through ignorance and the rope used to guide sentient beings toward enlightenment. At his side stand his two youthful attendants, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKongara Dōji (矜羯羅童子)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeitaka Dōji (制吒迦童子)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming the complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFudō Sanzon (不動三尊)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFudō Myōō is one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Wisdom Kings (五大明王)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Esoteric Buddhism and serves as a powerful protector of the Buddhist faith. 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Together with Kongara Dōji and Seitaka Dōji, the composition expresses both the fierce and compassionate aspects of Buddhist protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging scrolls of this type were commonly enshrined in temples, mountain ascetic halls, and private Buddhist altars throughout the Edo period. 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Numerous individual structures are identified by name, providing pilgrims with a detailed guide to one of Japan's most important religious destinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiji Restoration (1868)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ise Grand Shrine assumed renewed national importance as the spiritual centre of State Shinto. Illustrated pilgrimage maps such as this were produced to assist the growing number of visitors travelling to Ise, while also serving as decorative keepsakes commemorating their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating features of the map is its careful representation of the shrine precinct while preserving the sacred mystery surrounding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einnermost sanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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