Tango-no-Sekku Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

This kakejiku hanging scroll by Seto Keizo, depicting a traditional kabuto samurai helmet, is a representative work for celebrating Tango-no-Sekku, also known as Boys' Day or Children's Day. In Japan, families with boys traditionally display May Festival Dolls, kabuto samurai helmets and carp streamers on May 5th to express their hopes for the boys to grow up healthy and become admirable individuals.

Additionally, in the tokonoma "alcove" of the house, hanging scrolls depicting carp climbing up a waterfall or warriors are displayed as a symbol of aspirations for success in life and protection from evil, serving as guardian spirits. This tradition reflects the hope that children will grow up with the strength, dignity, and character of young warriors, excelling in both scholarly and martial pursuits.

This piece is carefully stored, wrapped around a scroll rod inside a beautiful wooden paulownia box. 

Sato Keizo, born in 1955 in Tokushima Prefecture, is a skilled ink and color painter and a member of the Bokusai Association. Specializing in flower-and-bird paintings, landscapes, haiga (haiku-themed paintings), and portraits, he brings a refined sensitivity to each of his works.

Kaitakudo Art

Founded in Gifu, a region renowned for its rich Mino washi heritage, Kaitakudo Art has been crafting kakejiku, Japanese hanging scrolls, for over fifty years. Their work is supported by skilled artisans, including nationally certified first-grade specialists in traditional art mounting who uphold time-honored techniques. From planning and mounting to retail, they oversee the entire process in-house, ensuring consistent quality at every step. 

While preserving tradition, they continue to explore new possibilities for kakejiku—developing styles that suit modern interiors and sharing the beauty of Japanese art with the world.

Authentic Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a cherished part of Japan’s cultural heritage. More than simple decoration, they reflect personal sentiments and mark the changing seasons.

Traditionally displayed in a tokonoma alcove, these scrolls also suit modern spaces with their lightweight, rollable form—making them easy to store and switch out for different occasions. Whether adorned with delicate paintings or calligraphy, a kakejiku offers a timeless connection to Japanese artistry and brings quiet beauty to any room.