Background
Shiiki Okamoto was born in 1784. His given name was Yiinojo.
Shiiki Okamoto was born in 1784. His given name was Yiinojo.
He served Lord Okubo of the Odawara Clan (Kanagawa Prefecture). He was trained by Keisai Kuwagata and later developed his own style. He was not a disciple of Kazan Watanabe, as often believed.