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“The Illustrated Scrolls of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” and Hiroshige Utagawa’s “Kyokairi Tokaido”
Okawa Museum of Art
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Hiroshige Utagawa, Akira Yamaguchi et al.
During the Edo period (1603-1867), political stability and the development of highways created a travel boom. The Tokaido road connecting Edo and Kyoto was a major artery of transportation. Hiroshige Utagawa (1797-1858) became a master of landscapes with his ukiyoe prints depicting the 53 inn towns along this highway. Among the many variations of this series is the "Kyokairi Tokaido" made to accompany “kyoka,” a form of Edo period literary entertainment.
In the Taisho era (1912-1926), a group of satirical cartoonists formed the Tokyo Manga Association. As one of the activities to publicize its existence, 18 members including Ippei Okamoto (1886-1948) departed on a car trip from Tokyo’s Nihonbashi neighborhood – the starting point of the Tokaido – on May 1, 1921. From Tokyo to Kyoto, they traveled in hats and banners, sketching each of the inns they visited. Based on these drawings, they created "The Illustrated Scrolls of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," consisting of 55 watercolor and ink drawings.
In addition to Utagawa’s “Kyokairi Tokaido Series” and “The Illustrated Scrolls of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido,” this exhibition will feature the manuscript for "Nihonbashi" from the manga "Shukuto" by Akira Yamaguchi. Enjoy these humorous images of famous places depicted in ukiyoe and manga from the Edo, Taisho, and modern eras.
In the Taisho era (1912-1926), a group of satirical cartoonists formed the Tokyo Manga Association. As one of the activities to publicize its existence, 18 members including Ippei Okamoto (1886-1948) departed on a car trip from Tokyo’s Nihonbashi neighborhood – the starting point of the Tokaido – on May 1, 1921. From Tokyo to Kyoto, they traveled in hats and banners, sketching each of the inns they visited. Based on these drawings, they created "The Illustrated Scrolls of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," consisting of 55 watercolor and ink drawings.
In addition to Utagawa’s “Kyokairi Tokaido Series” and “The Illustrated Scrolls of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido,” this exhibition will feature the manuscript for "Nihonbashi" from the manga "Shukuto" by Akira Yamaguchi. Enjoy these humorous images of famous places depicted in ukiyoe and manga from the Edo, Taisho, and modern eras.
Schedule | Jul 23 (Sat) 2022-Sep 11 (Sun) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000; University and High School Students ¥600; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥300. | ||||
| Venue | Okawa Museum of Art http://okawamuseum.jp  | ||||
| Location | 3-69 Kosone-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma 376-0043 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from Nishi-Kiryu Station on the Jomo Electric Railway Jomo line, 15 minute walk from the North exit of Kiryu Station on the JR Ryomo line. | ||||
| Phone | 0277-46-3300 | ||||
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