Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about the condition, as this item has been stored by a private individual. Takamatsu Chikuson (Road History) * 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: Chikuson, Azana: Shō, Ben: Chūkūdo, Chōusō-shujin. * Graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Normal School in 1919. Until 1943, he taught at elementary schools in various locations, including Yokohama City, Ashigarakami-gun, Shimogori, and Odawara City. From 1944 to 1955, he dedicated himself to education as the principal of Nakato Hidata Elementary School and Okubo Elementary School in Odawara City. * Entered the Imperial Art Academy (member), widely studying classical Chinese and Japanese literature. * In 1928, he studied under Hida Tenrai. In 1933, along with several comrades, including Ueda Sōtō, he founded the Shodo Geijutsu-sha and published the monthly journal "Shodo Geijutsu" (Calligraphy Art). * In 1934, he received an award for his achievements in the study of writing education (Yokohama City). * In 1938, he became a judge for the Dai-Nihon Shodo-in (Greater Japan Calligraphy Institute). In 1939, he published "Chōkyū, Ōso" (Atelier Publishing Calligraphy Library, Volume 13). * In 1940, he became a member of the Jū-Shodo Renmei (Heavy Calligraphy Federation). In 1942, he was conferred the Seventh Rank (by the Minister of the Imperial Household). * In 1947, the Sanyo-kai (Three Leisure Society), an artists' group, was formed under the proposal of Mr. Keiichi Suzuki (a member of the Diet), and he became a member. * In 1950, he established the Munshin Shodo-kai (Unpretentious Calligraphy Society) and published the monthly journal "Shōshin Shodo" (Illuminating Heart Calligraphy), which reached 19 volumes and 217 issues by 1950, with 6,000 members. * In 1952, he became the General Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the Seikai Exhibition (until the epidemic year). * In 1956, he received a commendation for his contributions to the improvement and development of education (Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture). In 1968, he was awarded the Shōroku-i Go-tō Zuihō-shō (Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class). Takamatsu Chikuson's Copy Published January 1989 Meng Fashi Stele Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of Shōshin Distributed to Members Shōshin Shodo-kai (Illuminating Heart Calligraphy Society) Chairman: Takamine Ieshiki Printing and Binding: Kashiwamura Printing Co., Ltd.