“Juzan” – Original Handwritten Tanzaku on Red Karakami Paper

“Juzan” (寿山) – Original Handwritten Tanzaku by Zen Master Sekio Fukumoto

Calligrapher: Zen Master Sekio Fukumoto (福本積應)
Calligraphy: 寿山 (Juzan) – Mountain of Longevity
Paper: Red Karakami (紅唐紙), Traditional Japanese Decorative Paper
Format: Tanzaku (Traditional Japanese Calligraphy Strip)
Type: Original Handwritten Calligraphy
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

This elegant tanzaku features original handwritten calligraphy by Zen Master Sekio Fukumoto on beautiful red Karakami paper.

Meaning of “Juzan” (寿山)

“Juzan” combines two auspicious Japanese characters:

• 寿 (Ju): Longevity, celebration, and blessings.

• 山 (Zan): Mountain, symbolizing strength, stability, and permanence.

Together, the characters express a wish for enduring happiness and longevity, as lasting as a mountain.

The rich red Karakami paper adds a festive and auspicious touch, making this piece especially suitable for New Year, Hatsugama (the first tea gathering of the year), and other celebratory occasions.

The combination of traditional Zen calligraphy and elegant Japanese decorative paper brings warmth and refinement to a tea room or tokonoma (traditional Japanese alcove).

About Zen Master Sekio Fukumoto (福本積應)

Sekio Fukumoto is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist priest associated with Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto, a historic Zen temple with deep connections to the Japanese tea ceremony.

His calligraphy is appreciated by tea ceremony practitioners for its expressive brushwork and meaningful Zen and auspicious phrases.

His handwritten works are often displayed in tea rooms, reflecting the spiritual connection between Zen Buddhism and Chanoyu (the Way of Tea).

Made in Japan.