Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Japanese Scroll of Live Strong (tsuyoku ikiru) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Live Strong (tsuyoku ikiru)

強く生きる
tsuyoku ikiru

12 1/4" W x 43" H Japanese Scroll
by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Master Takase personally brushes your Japanese scroll when you order. These high-quality Japanese scrolls are imported from Nara Japan and are meant to last generations. Your scroll is shipped within 1-3 business days from Master Takase's studio in Washington State and arrives ready to display.

Each scroll is a personal work of art — not a print — and proudly bears Master Takase's seal and signature. The scroll has silk borders and fine Japanese paper, layered so it hangs straight and will not warp over time.

$180.00

Semi-cursive or gyousho (行書) Fonts are a simplified and softer form of the kaisho fonts. Gyousho fonts can be read by most Japanese.

Coming Soon — Summer 2026

Master Takase is preparing a new collection of hand-brushed scrolls. Each scroll is personally brushed to order.

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Description

Live Strong in Japanese is 強く生きる which is read tsuyoku ikiru

The Japanese phrase tsuyoku ikiru meaning "Live Strong" is composed of the words 強く (read tsuyoku) meaing "strong" and 生きる (read ikiru) meaning "to live".

About The Art: This beautiful hand brushed scroll by Master Takase is personally created at the time of your order and proudly bears her seal and signature. We exclusively import this high-quality scroll with brown silk borders and fine Japanese paper from one of the finest scroll makers in Nara Japan. This is not a print but is hand brushed to match the sample as closely as possible. This is a personal work of art that is designed to last generations.

Delivery: The scroll is completed and shipped within 1-3 business days and arrives ready to display.