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Arashi Ryūzō II as Ishibe no Kinkichi (The Moneylender) | Yakusha-e Collection
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Bird at Flowering Bean Plant (Poster) by Ohara Koson 1910
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Bird at Flowering Bean Plant by Ohara Koson 1910
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Blue Tit on Autumn Ivy (Poster) by Ohara Koson 1910
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Blue Tit on Autumn Ivy by Ohara Koson 1910
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Crow in the Snow (Poster) by Ohara Koson 1900
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Crow in the Snow by Ohara Koson 1900
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Fine Winds, Clear Sky, Red Fuji (Poster) by Katsushika Hokusai 1830
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Hamamuraya Rōko by Tōshūsai Sharaku, 1794
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Hayakawa Shinkatsu as Courtesan Kojima by Okumura Toshinobu, 1727
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Heron in the Snow (Poster) by Ohara Koson 1930
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Heron in the Snow by Ohara Koson 1930
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Hodogaya on the Tokaido (Poster) by Katsushika Hokusai 1830
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Hodogaya on the Tokaido by Katsushika Hokusai 1830
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Ichikawa Danjūrō VI as Arakawa Tarō Takesada | Yakusha-e Collection
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Ichikawa Ebizō IV as Takemura Sadanoshin | Yakusha-e Collection
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Ichikawa Omezō I as Yakko Ippei (The Servant Ippei) | Yakusha-e Collection
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Ichikawa Yaozō as Tanabe Bunzō by Tōshūsai Sharaku, 1794 | Yakusha-e Collection
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Irises (Poster) by Ohara Koson 1925
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Irises by Ohara (Matao) Koson 1925 | Poster Perfect Style
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Irises by Ohara Koson 1925
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Kanaya on the Tokaido (Poster) by Katsushika Hokusai 1830
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Kanaya on the Tokaido by Katsushika Hokusai 1830
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Lilies (Poster) by Ohara Koson 1900
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Japanese woodblock printing, most commonly known as ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world), encompasses a rich variety of styles and themes developed from the 17th century.

Bijin-ga focused on elegant portraits of courtesans, geisha, and fashionable urban figures, emphasizing beauty, clothing, and social culture.

Yakusha-e depicted kabuki actors in dramatic poses, celebrating popular theatre and celebrity culture. Musha-e portrayed warriors, samurai, and legendary battles, often drawing on history and folklore.

Landscape prints, or fūkei-ga, became especially influential through artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige. These works featured mountains, rivers, travel routes, and seasonal scenery, capturing both natural beauty and spiritual significance.

Kachō-e concentrated on birds, flowers, insects, and other natural subjects, reflecting Japanese appreciation for the changing seasons.

Mythological and supernatural themes appeared in yōkai-e, which depicted ghosts, spirits, demons, and legendary creatures. Historical narratives and literary scenes illustrated famous stories, poems, and classical dramas. Some artists also produced surimono, luxurious privately commissioned prints characterized by refined design and technical excellence.

Together, these categories reveal the breadth of Japanese woodblock art, blending entertainment, nature, history, religion, and everyday life into a visually distinctive artistic tradition that continues to inspire artists worldwide.