woodblock print

Grand Series of Famous Restaurants in Edo, The Ogura-an Restaurant at Komme in Honjo (Edo Komei Kaitei Tsukushi, Honjo Komme, Ogura-an)

Dining out was, and still is, a favorite pastime of the Japanese. In this series of prints Hiroshige depicts some of the most famous, upscale dining destinations in the capital city of Edo (Tokyo). Fine food and lively conversation will never go out of fashion.

Actor Kataoka Gadō II as Kameya Chūbei

Landscape (Eight Scenes of Ikaho)

Beauties Writing Poetry

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Actors Nakamura Fukusuke I as Sakuraya Tokuemon and Arashi Kichisaburō III as Sasano Sangobei

Genji Appearances in Illustration, no. 8

Two Courtesans with Attendants In Cherry Blossom Season

Actors Onoe Kikujirō II as Kasane and Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Mameda

Bijinga

The Actor Kamiya Jihei and Kinotamaya Koharu

Grand Series of Famous Restaurants in Edo, The Ogura-an Restaurant at Komme in Honjo (Edo Komei Kaitei Tsukushi, Honjo Komme, Ogura-an)

Actor Kataoka Gadō II as Kameya Chūbei

Landscape (Eight Scenes of Ikaho)

Beauties Writing Poetry

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