The story of Buddhist saint Kukai's life titled "Sora to Umi" is depicted by Japanese paper sculptor Kiyoharu Uchiumi at the Takanoko no Hotel in Matsuyama. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

Jun 11, 2013 - 1 min read

Kukai's Life in Paper Sculptures

A free exhibition at Takanoko Onsen Hotel in Matsuyama

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The story of Kukai's life titled "Sora to Umi" and depicted by Japanese paper sculptor Kiyoharu Uchiumi is displayed in 18 scenes at two locations. Scenes one through nine are at the Ehime Museum of History and Culture in the Uwa area of Seiyo City, and the remaining nine are at the Takanoko Onsen Hotel in Matsuyama.

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The story of Buddhist saint Kukai's life titled "Sora to Umi" is depicted by Japanese paper sculptor Kiyoharu Uchiumi at the Takanoko no Hotel in Matsuyama. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

The free exhibitions tell of Kukai's life from his birth as Mao Saeki in 774 to his death. Also known as Kobo Daishi, he was a monk, a poet, a calligrapher, a civil servant, a monk and the founder of Shingon Buddhism. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

The legends from Kukai's life sculpted from paper dramatically arranged make for an incredible sight. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

Kukai the civil servant. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

Kukai the calligrapher. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

The fine detail of the sculptures is especially evident in the facial expressions, hands, and hair of the subjects. (Photo: Laura MacLean)

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