The word "weaving" refers to joining several elements together to create something new.
Many things in our lives today have been woven together since the Edo period.
Through an understanding of Ukiyo-e, you can draw out various aspects of the Edo period and get the aesthetic sense of Edo Japan.
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.
《no entrance fees》
Ukiyo-e exhibitions will be held at a variety of venues, including well-established local shops, hotels, shrines and centers of culture or tourism. The “Ukiyo-e Exhibition” will mainly exhibit Ukiyo-e that depict the traditions, culture, and customs that originated in the Edo period or that flourished in Edo and have been passed down to the present day.
These works can also be enjoyed on the “Online Exhibition” on the official website.
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.
Eitaro Sohonpo
Looking at Edobashi Bridge from Nihonbashi Bridge from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
The Actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo as Shinobu, Alias Kewaizaka no Shosho｜Toshusai Sharaku
Edo-ya
Ichikawa Ebizou at Sukeroku｜Okumura Masanobu
Gallery Yaesu
Festival at Atsuta Shrine from the series "Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Woods of Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River Banks from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
The Honganji Temple at Asakusa in Edo from the series "36 Views of Mt. Fuji"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Girl Blowing a Glass Toy from the series "Ten Physiognomic Aspects of Women"｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Fishmonger Gorobei of Sanya」｜Toshusai Sharaku
Bonsai Vender from the series "Customs of the East"｜Torii Kiyonaga
The Telescope from the series "Seven Habits"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
The Ghost of Oiwa from the series "One Hundred Ghost Stories"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo II as Matsuo-maru｜Kbukido Enkyo
Shinshodoh
Harukoma Dance from the series "Pasted Rag Picture Form"｜Katsukawa Shunei
Sembikiya Sohonten
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo in Shibaraku｜Utagawa Kunimasa
Beauty arranges Flower arrangement｜Utagawa Toyokuni
The Famous Teahouse at Mariko from the series "Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Morning-Glories from the series "Enumeration of Flowers in the Four Seasons"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Morning View at Nihonbashi from the series "Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Cherry Blossoms at Arashiyama from the series "Celebrated Places in Kyoto"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Bullfinch and Dropping Cherry｜Katsushika Hokusai
Kirifuri waterfall of Mt. Kurokami at Shimotsuke from the series "Tour of Waterfalls in Various Province"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on Tokaido from the series "Unusual Views of Famous Bridge in Various Province"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin｜Toshusai Sharaku
Yamamoto Noriten
Catching Fireflies from the series of "The Beauty of Four Seasons"」Eishousai Choki
Mt. Fuji from Goten-yama at Shinagawa on the Tokaido from the series "36 Views of Mt. Fuji”」Katsushika Hokusasi
The Actor Otani Oniji Ⅲ as Edobei, a Yakko」Toshusai Sharaku
YUITO（3F）
The Ohashi Bridge and Atake in Sudden Shower from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Red Fuji, Fine Wind, Clear Morning from the series "36 Views of Mt. Fuji"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Weaving｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Hair Dressing from the series of "Twelve Forms of Female Handworks" ｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo as Shiga Daishichi｜Toshusai Sharaku
Royal Park Hotel
Fireworks at Ryogoku from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Kinryuzan Temple at Asakusa from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Sumiyoshi Shrine Festival of Tsukuda Island from the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Suidobashi Bridge and Surugadai from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"｜Utagawa Hiroshige
Black Fuji, AboFlock of Chickens｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Tree-peony and Butterfly from the series "Hokusai flowers and birds collection of pictures"｜Katsushika Hokusasi
Flower Arrangement｜Kitagawa Utamaro
The Actor Sawamura Yodogoro Ⅱas Kawatsura Hogan and the Actor Bando Zenji as Onisadobo｜Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo as Ippei, a Yakko｜Toshusai Sharaku
《entrance fees》
Exhibitions connected to the event’s main theme will be held at local galleries, museums and other arts and crafts locations.
Ibasen Ukiyo-e Museum no entrance fees
The Collection of Edo-ya on Traditional Natural-Fiber Handmade Brushes Museum no entrance fees
Okuno Karutaten no entrance fees
Chuo City Chuo Historical Museum no entrance fees
Hie-jinja Shrine no entrance fees
Yamada Shoten Gallery no entrance fees
