Bundaiken Uhei (fl. 1680 - 1720)

Bundaiken Uhei (fl. 1680 - 1720) was Japanese bookseller and publisher active in Kyoto during the early part of the 18th century. His is best known for his publication of Rokashi Hotan's important Buddhist world map, Nansunbushu Bankoku Shoka no Zu (Outline Map of All Countries of the Universe). This map, which attempted to reconcile traditional Buddhist cosmography with modern scientific cartography and European cartographic innovations is one of the most important maps ever printed in Japan. Its composition and wide popularity influence Japanese Buddhist cartography well into the 19th century.