Tsutaya Juzaburo (1750-1797) was a publishing producer active from the mid-to late Edo period. He established his shop, "Koshodo", in Toriabura-cho, Nihonbashi (known today as Odenma-cho, Nihonbashi) and was involved in publishing works by renowned Ukiyo-e artists including Kitagawa Utamaro, Katsushika Hokusai, and Toshusai Sharaku. He played an important role in the blossoming of Edo culture and art.The Ukiyo-e prints he produced had a major influence on Western artists such as Claude Monet or Vincent van Gogh.
The Ukiyo-e exhibition venue mainly displays works by Ukiyo-e artists who were associated with Tsutaya Juzaburo.
About Edo
Edo was the former name of Japan’s capital city Tokyo during the Edo period (1603-1867). As the center of politics and econo- mics, Edo had become a sprawling metropolis, reaching a population of more than 1,000,000 people ー surpassing that of Paris and London at the beginning of the 18th century.
Edo was renamed Tokyo in 1868 (the 4th year of the Keiō period) under the Meiji Restoration.
About Ukiyo-e
Both in Japan and overseas, Ukiyo-e is widely regarded as one of the most prominent forms of Japanese traditional art established during the Edo period. Rather than focusing on images of the past or future, Ukiyo-e depicts the customs of the day, and embodies a wide variety of subjects including flowers & birds, beautiful women, actors, and landmarks.
《no entrance fees》
"The Ukiyo-e artists associated with Tsutaya Juzaburo" themed, the Ukiyo-e exhibitions will be held at a variety of venues, including well-established local shops, hotels and centers of culture or tourism. These Ukiyo-e can also be enjoyed on the “Online Exhibition” on the official website.
Eitaro Sohonpo
Sunset over Ryogoku Bridge from the Onmaya Embankment from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusai
Musume Dojo-ji from the series An Array of Dancing Girls of the Present Day｜Kitagawa Utamaro
Edo-ya
Hairdresser from the series of The Twelve Professions of a Lady ｜Kitagawa Utamaro
Shinshodoh
Okita of the Naniwaya Teahouse｜Kitagawa Utamaro
Sembikiya Sohonten
Beauty and Attendant in Snow｜Eishousai Choki
Inume Pass in Koshu from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusai
Timber yard at Tatekawa, Honjyo from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusai
The Great Wave off Kanagawa from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusai
Asazuma-bune, Ougi-uri, and Utamakura from the series Female Geisha Section of the Yoshiwara Niwaka Festival｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Tamagawa River at Kouya from the series Mu Tamagawa (The Six Jewel Rivers)｜Kubo Shunman
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo as Shiga Daishichi｜Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Sawamura Yodogoro II as Kawatsura Hogan and the Actor Bando Zenji as Onisadobo｜Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo as Shinobu, Alias Kewaizaka no Shosho｜Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei, a Yakko｜Toshusai Sharaku
Yamamoto Noriten
Red Fuji, Fine Wind, Clear Morning from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusasi
The Present Three Beauties of Day｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo as Ippei, a Yakko｜Toshusai Sharaku
YUITO（3F）
Sunrise at New Year from the series The Beauty of Four Seasons｜Eishousai Choki
Black Fuji, Above the Lightning from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Mt. Fuji from Goten-yama at Shinagawa on the Tokaido from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Reflective Love from the series Anthology of Poems : The Love Section｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Actor Arashi Ryuzo II as the Moneylender Ishibe Kinkichi｜Toshusai Sharaku
Royal Park Hotel
Catching Fireflies from the series of The Beauty of Four Seasons｜Eishousai Choki
The Telescope from the series Seven Habits｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Nihonbashi Bridge at Edo from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Mitsui's Store at Suruga-cho in Edo from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on Tokaido from the series Unusual Views of Famous Bridges in Various Provinces｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Young Lady Blowing on a Poppin from the series Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin｜Toshusai Sharaku
Bando Hikosaburo III in the Role of Obiya Chōemon and Iwai Hanshiro IV in the Role of Shinanoya Ohan, from the Play Nihonmatsu Michinoku sodachi｜Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Sakanaya Gorobei｜Toshusai Sharaku
Washing and Stretching｜Torii Kiyonaga
《entrance fees》
Exhibitions connected to the event’s main theme will be held at local galleries, museums and other arts and crafts locations.
Ichimasu Tagen Kimono Clinic & Museum no entrance fees
Ibasen Ukiyo-e Museum no entrance fees
The Collection of Edo-ya on Traditional Natural-Fiber Handmade Brushes Museum no entrance fees
Jisshii Square Tsutaju Gallery no entrance fees
Chuo City Chuo Historical Museum no entrance fees
Tsutaju Toriabura-cho Gallery no entrance fees
Hie-jinja Shrine no entrance fees
Yamada Shoten Gallery no entrance fees
Commemorative Exhibitions
蔦屋重三郎が
プロデュースした作家たち
9/20 Fri. - 10/8 Tue.
蔦重こと蔦屋重三郎が発掘した喜多川歌麿、東洲斎写楽の複製版画を展示いたします。
Kitagawa Utamaro
The Present Three Beauties of Day
江戸の出版文化と日本橋
―蔦屋重三郎とその周辺―
9/25 Thu～10/16 Sun
蔦屋重三郎など多くの書店が集中した日本橋地域に注目し、江戸時代の出版文化を紹介します。
From Katsushika Hokusai “Ehonazumaasobi”
The Picture Bookshop
*Business hours, holidays, and event details are subject to change. Please check in advance before visiting.