Japanese Buddhism

Japanese Buddhism

With about 96 million adherents, Japan is one of the largest Buddhist countries. There are estimated to be about 75,000 temples and more than 300,000 Buddhist statues, more than in any other Buddhist country. Japan also has the oldest wooden temple in the world, “Hōryū-ji” Temple, as well as the oldest Buddhist scriptures.
The style of Buddhism that was popular in the Kamakura period (Kamakura Buddhism) served as the basis of today’s Mahayana Buddhism, had a profound influence in Japanese history, and has been followed by many people up to the present day.

The genealogy and sects

Japanese Buddhism includes many sects. This section describes the genealogy and sects of the thirteen sects of the traditional so-called thirteen sects and fifty-six schools.

Nara Buddhism

Kegon-shū sect founded by Shinshō (Shinjō), Hossō-shū sect founded by Dōshō, Risshū sect founded by Ganjin (Jianzhen)

Heian Buddhism

Shingon-shū sect founded by Kūkai (Kōbō-Daishi), Tendai-shū sect founded by Saichō (Dengyō-Daishi)

Kamakura Buddhism (Hokke line)

Nichiren-shū sect founded by Nichiren (Risshō-Daishi), Jōdo-shū sect founded by Hōnen (Enkou-Daishi), Jōdo-shin-shū sect founded by Shinran (Kenshin-Daishi), Yūzū-Nenbutsu-shū sect founded by Ryōnin (Shōō-Daishi), Ji-shū sect founded by Ippen (Enshō-Daishi)

Kamakura Buddhism (Zen line)

Sōtō-shū sect founded by Dōgen (Jōyō-Daishi), Rinzai-shū sect founded by Eisai (Senkō-Kokushi), Ōbaku-shū sect founded by Ingen (Shinkū-Daishi)

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Our Feelings For Kakejiku

 The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
 The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
 The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.

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Name Art Nomura

President Tatsuji Nomura

Founded1973

Established1992

Address7-23 Babadori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe city,
Hyougo Prefecture, 655-0021, Japan


Capital10 million yen

URLhttp://nomurakakejiku.com

Our Business

 Art Nomura is an art dealer which produces kakejiku (hanging scrolls). We mount many paintings and calligraphic works in kakejiku in my factory. Kakejiku are our main product. We also remount and repair old or damaged kakejiku. We share the traditional Japanese art of kakejiku with people all over the world.


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 The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
 The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
 The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.

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