Background
Shyuyu was born in Musashi Province (around Edo (now Tokyo)) in 1318.
Shyuyu was born in Musashi Province (around Edo (now Tokyo)) in 1318.
Shyuyu succeeded Muso Kokushi. When he wished to go to China (Yuan Dynasty), Muso dissuaded him from going by saying that there would be no better master than he. He painted pictures in the fashion of Muchi, noted Chinese artist.