Okochi Teruna

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Calligraphy of the character for "fun" or "relaxation" (楽, raku), by Ôkôchi, on display at the Hotta mansion in Sakura
  • Other Names: 源桂閣 (Genkeikaku)
  • Japanese: 大河内 輝声 (Ookouchi Teruna)

Ôkôchi Teruna was the last Edo period lord of Takasaki han in Kôzuke province.

He was a nephew of Hotta Masatomo, last lord of Sakura han in Shimousa province (Teruna's mother was an older sister of Masatomo's).

Ôkôchi, also known as Genkeikaku, was an accomplished calligrapher.

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