"The Terminus of Hiroshige's 53 Stages of Tokaido" Japan by RoseAmano
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To introduce on the general "Japan" page, this is terminus of the "53 stages of Tokaido", which are a series of woodblock prints scenes of different cities along the Ancient Tokaido Road (from Nihonbashi to Kyoto) as depicted by Hiroshige in 1831.
This set of work is well known and still popular in Japan today, and modern or original reprints of the woodblock of varying qualities may still be found in the art stores of today, some are sold individually or by entire set for all 55 prints (53 stops and two termini).
As the 1st stop Shinagawa is not listable at present, please see the woodblock print of 2nd stage of Kawasaki by clicking here.
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Splendid start, dying to see more. Will visit also your other Japan pages. Wish to be there again ... miss it very much. Greetings from NL, Paul
Nice description of local customs in Japan! Greetings!
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