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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE

Utagawa Hiroshige produced several highly successful series of landscape prints over the course of his career, including ¡°One Hundred Famous Views of Edo¡± ¡ª the largest collection of his career.
CULTURE / Books
Aug 8, 2024
The definitive guide to Utagawa Hiroshige¡¯s masterwork is a feast for the eyes
Ukiyo-e expert Andreas Marks¡¯ new book is a rare compendium of the Japanese artist¡¯s landscapes, even by local standards. ?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 8, 2015
Behind the scenes of ukiyo-e prints
Everyday life in Edo (present-day Tokyo) was befitting of a capital city ¡ª an era of beautiful women, graceful kabuki actors, bustling streets and breathtaking sights. The peace and stability imposed by the Edo Period (1603-1868) Tokugawa Shogunate allowed the city to flourish and led to the growth...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 17, 2014
¡®The Sound of Water: From Hiroshige¡¯s Rain and Rivers to Senju Hiroshi¡¯s Waterfalls¡¯
Being an island nation, Japan has always relied on water as a major form of transport and travel, with the importance of its natural waterways often depicted in art.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 6, 2013
¡®Utagawa Hiroshige¡¯s Ukiyo-e of Flowers and Birds¡¯
Utagawa Hiroshige, one of the most prominent figures of ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock printing), is particularly well known for his skillful color composition and artistic presentation of landscapes. His iconic imagery has spread to many nations, directly influencing famous artists such as the Impressionist...
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Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
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Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
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By Alex K.T. Martin

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