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Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi (Minami) Museums

The Ultimate Ukiyo-e Guide: A Uniquely Japanese Art Form Admired by Van Gogh-Step Into the World of Ukiyo-e

Ukiyo-e, which blossomed as a form of popular culture during Japan’s Edo period, is drawing renewed attention today. Mass-produced and enjoyed as woodblock prints, ukiyo-e vividly captured everyday life, landscapes, and the people of the time-and went on to have a major impact not only on Japanese art, but on art around the world. In this article, we’ll break down its origins and appeal from the basics and introduce places where you can experience ukiyo-e for yourself.