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Kanteiryū

Kanteiryū|勘亭流 is a style of Japanese calligraphic writing. This style is used for publicity and programmes for arts like kabuki and rakugo. Invented by Okazaki Yakanroku (岡崎屋勘六), the name derives from Okazaki's nickname, kantei (勘亭).

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