Meisho-e refers to ukiyo-e woodblock prints depicting famous scenic locations across Japan. Iconic examples include Katsushika Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji...

When you hear the phrase "Ukiyo-e Bijinga," you might imagine highbrow art hanging in a museum, feeling a bit out of reach. But for the people of the Edo period, it was...

Musha-e refers to artworks that dramatically depict battle scenes and the figures of warlords using powerful lines and vibrant colors. These works cover not only famous historical...

Shin-hanga (Modern prints) refers to a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that emerged during the Meiji era. While it inherits the rich traditions of classical ukiyo-e, it evolved...