Chobunsai Eishi: The Poet of Beauty Chobunsai Eishi (1756-1829), also known as Hosoda Tokitomi, stands as a pivotal figure in the vibrant world of Edo-period Japanese art. Born into a distinguished samurai family within the prestigious Fujiwara clan – a lineage tracing back to influential roles within the shogunate – Eishi’s life was one of privilege and ultimately, artistic liberation. His early years were marked by service within th…