Main Kinds of the Kakejiku

Some pilgrims receive the stamps and calligraphy on plain silk, which will be mounted on a kakejiku by a kakejiku craftsman "Hyougushi." The kakejiku, which is called "Saigoku-sanjuusan-kasho-shuuinjiku," is very popular in Japan.
Main Kinds of the Kakejiku

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Usual Kakejiku The usual kakejiku means a kakejiku, whose subject is perennial.

The landscape, often called “Sansui”, is one of the subjects of the usual kakejiku.

Shikibana is one of the subjects of the usual kakejiku.

Seasonal Kakejiku The four seasons are distinct in Japan, so the Japanese people value the sense of each season.

In the “Kakejiku” world, displaying a peony kakejiku is considered the best hospitality you can give to a guest.

Auspicious Kakejiku The kakejiku of an auspicious painting is displayed on certain occasions, such as a new year, a ceremonial exchange of betrothal gifts, or a celebration to commemorate a person’s long life.

Buddhist Kakejiku The Buddhist kakejiku, “Butsuji-gake,” is used in the houyou ceremony.

There are many differences in the manners of the ceremony, depending on the sect and region, so the Buddhist kakejiku used in the ceremony differ depending on the sect and region.

Namu-Amidabutsu “Namu-Amidabutsu” is a 6 kanji phrase, meaning “I believe in Amitabha.” “Namu” means “I have faith in you.” “Amidabutsu” means “Amitabha.” The “Kakejiku” with the script of Namu-Amidabutsu is used in the Buddhist memorial services of the “Joudo-shuu,” “Joudo-Shin-shuu,” and “Tendai-shuu” sects.

Namu-Shakamunibutsu “Namu-Shakamunibutsu” is a 7 kanji phrase, meaning “I believe in Shakamuni Buddha.” The kakejiku with the script of Namu-Shakamunibutsu is used in the Buddhist memorial services of “Soutou-shuu,” “Rinzai-shuu,” and “Oubaku-shuu” sects.

Namu-Myouhou-Rengekyou “Namu-Myouhou-Rengekyou” is a 7 kanji phrase, meaning “I devote myself to the teachings of the Lotus Sutra.” “Namu” means “I have faith in you.” “Myouhou-Rengekyou” means “Lotus Sutra.” A kakejiku with the script of Namu-Myouhou-Rengekyou is used in the Buddhist memorial service of the “Nichiren-shuu” sect.

The kakejiku of Hannya-Shingyou is sometimes used in their Buddhist memorial services.

The kakejiku, on which juusan-butsu are painted, is often displayed in Buddhist memorial services.

The kakejiku of Kannon-Bosatsu is sometimes displayed in Buddhist memorial services.

Some pilgrims receive the stamps and calligraphy on plain silk, which will be mounted on a kakejiku by a kakejiku craftsman “Hyougushi.” The kakejiku, which is called “Saigoku-sanjuusan-kasho-shuuinjiku,” is very popular in Japan.

The kakejiku, which is called “Shikoku-hachijuuhachikasho-shuuinjiku,” is very popular in Japan.

The kakejiku of tachibina dolls is sometimes displayed during Hina-matsuri.

The kakejiku sometimes is displayed instead of the Hina-matsuri doll set.

The kakejiku which is displayed in this event can be described as follows: The kakejiku of an iris painting.

The kakejiku displayed on Hina-matsuri or Tango-no-sekku is called “Sekku-gake”.

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