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Nihonbashi Collection

Nihonbashi, a historic landmark in Tokyo, holds a rich tapestry of cultural significance

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: 55 Cats representing the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido (colur woodcut)

55 Cats representing the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido (colur woodcut)
480867 55 Cats representing the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido (colur woodcut) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sono Mama Jiguchi Myokaiko Gojusanbiki)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi Bridge in Edo, 1830-33 (colour woodblock print)

Nihonbashi Bridge in Edo, 1830-33 (colour woodblock print)
5888825 Nihonbashi Bridge in Edo, 1830-33 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 25.4A--37.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi, Clearing After Snow by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print)

Nihonbashi, Clearing After Snow by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print)
2622488 Nihonbashi, Clearing After Snow by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nihonbashi)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: No. 1 Nihonbashi: Morning Scene From the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut)

No. 1 Nihonbashi: Morning Scene From the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut)
2561274 No. 1 Nihonbashi: Morning Scene From the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 22x34.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Night View, Nihonbashi (colour woodblock print)

Night View, Nihonbashi (colour woodblock print)
1766571 Night View, Nihonbashi (colour woodblock print) by Ogura Ryuson (fl.1880-1890); 25x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night View, Nihonbashi. Ogura Ryuson (fl.1880-1890)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Fish Market by River in Edo at Nihonbashi Bridge (colour woodblock print)

Fish Market by River in Edo at Nihonbashi Bridge (colour woodblock print)
833306 Fish Market by River in Edo at Nihonbashi Bridge (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 23x35.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Flourishing Nihonbashi section of Tokyo. (Tokyo Nihonbashi han ei no zu) Triptych

Flourishing Nihonbashi section of Tokyo. (Tokyo Nihonbashi han ei no zu) Triptych. Private Collection

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Hs Kamejima U-Kamejima title object Famous places

Hs Kamejima U-Kamejima title object Famous places
Hs: Kamejima U-Kamejima (title on object) Famous places in Edo and the twelve signs of the zodiac (series title) Edo meisho mitate junishi (series title on object)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) - Tokyo, Japan

Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) - Tokyo, Japan
Nihonbashi (literally Japan Bridge), or Nihombashi, a business district of Chuo, Tokyo, Japan which grew up around the bridge of the same name (pictured)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: 東都名所 --本橋の白雨 Sunshower Nihonbashi

東都名所 --本橋の白雨 Sunshower Nihonbashi
Artokoloro

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Otsu 東海'十三次 大津 Edo Period

Otsu 東海"十三次 大津 Edo Period
Artokoloro

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. A view of Nihonbashi, a busy area of Tokyo, Japan, in the

TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. A view of Nihonbashi, a busy area of Tokyo, Japan, in the aftermath of the earthquake and fire of 1 September 1923

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: 1797-1858 1830 1858 Ando Bridge Hiroshige Nihon

1797-1858 1830 1858 Ando Bridge Hiroshige Nihon
Nihonbashi, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1830 and 1858, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows porters carrying bundles across the Nihon Bridge on the Tōkaidō Road

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Ukie Edo nihonbashi odawarachAc sakana ichi no su, Perspective print of the market

Ukie Edo nihonbashi odawarachAc sakana ichi no su, Perspective print of the market on Odawaracho at Nihonbashi in Edo. ChAckyAcsai, Eiri, active 18th century, artist, [between 1796 and 1801]

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi yori fuji o miru zu, View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi. Utagawa, Kuninao

Nihonbashi yori fuji o miru zu, View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi. Utagawa, Kuninao, 1793-1854, artist, [between 1810 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 18.2 x 26.2 cm

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi uogashi, Fishmarket at Nihonbashi. [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut

Nihonbashi uogashi, Fishmarket at Nihonbashi. [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.8 x 14.1 cm. Print shows a crowded fishmarket with Mount Fuji in the background

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: 1797-1858 1848 1854 25. 5 36. 9 Ando Hiroshige

1797-1858 1848 1854 25. 5 36. 9 Ando Hiroshige
Nihonbashi sinagawa kawasaki, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36.9 x 25.5 cm

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi Akebono No 1848 1854 Ando Hiroshige

Nihonbashi Akebono No 1848 1854 Ando Hiroshige
Nihonbashi akebono no zu, between 1848 and 1854, Ando, Hiroshige, 1797-1858

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: 1797-1858 1836 1844 22. 1 34. 5 Ando Fuji Hiroshige

1797-1858 1836 1844 22. 1 34. 5 Ando Fuji Hiroshige
Nihonbashi yukibare, Nihonbashi, clearing after snow. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1836 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 22.1 x 34.5 cm

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: 1797-1858 1832 1836 25. 3 38. 3 Ando Fuji Hiroshige

1797-1858 1832 1836 25. 3 38. 3 Ando Fuji Hiroshige
Nihonbashi no hakuu, Rain over Nihonbashi. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1832 and 1836], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 25.3 x 38.3 cm

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: TOKYO: NIHONBASHI, 1870. Wooden bridge over the Nihonbashi River, Tokyo. Woodblock print

TOKYO: NIHONBASHI, 1870. Wooden bridge over the Nihonbashi River, Tokyo. Woodblock print, 1870, by Ichimoso Hoko

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nippnbahi Street, Tokyo, Japan

Nippnbahi Street, Tokyo, Japan
A street in Nihonbashi (literally Japan Bridge), or Nihombashi, a business district of Chuo, Tokyo, Japan which grew up around the bridge of the same name

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Tokyo, Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge

Tokyo, Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge - one of only two surviving Meiji-era spans in the city. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi C016 / 2024

View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi C016 / 2024
View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi (circa 1810-1830). This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Kuninao Utagawa (1793-1854)

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Dawn at Nihonbashi

Dawn at Nihonbashi. Print shows porters carrying sedan chairs and pedestrians crossing the Nihon Bridge. Date between 1848 and 1854

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Perspective print of the market on Odawaracho at Nihonbashi

Perspective print of the market on Odawaracho at Nihonbashi in Edo. Print shows a perspective view of a marketplace. Date between 1796 and 1801

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi 2nd edition

Nihonbashi 2nd edition. Print shows travelers and porters crossing the bridge at the Nihonbashi station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1833 and 1836, printed later

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi

View of Mount Fuji from Nihonbashi

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi. Print shows a bird s-eye view of the Japan Bridge with boats on the river, shops in the foreground, large buidings across the river, another bridge and a temple in the near distance

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: View of Nihonbashi Tori-itchome

View of Nihonbashi Tori-itchome. Print shows pedestrians on a street in the business district near the Nihonbashi. Date 1858

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi sinagawa kawasaki

Nihonbashi sinagawa kawasaki. Print shows scenes from the first three stations on the Tokaido Road (Nihonbashi, Shinagawa, and Kawasaki): people with baskets, possibly gathering clams

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Rain over Nihonbashi

Rain over Nihonbashi. Print shows pedestrians crossing the Nihon bridge over the Nihonbashi River during a rain storm; view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Date between 1832 and 1836

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Nihonbashi, clearing after snow

Nihonbashi, clearing after snow. Print shows pedestrians crossing bridge over river, boats on the river, after a snowfall, with view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Date between 1837 and 1840

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Fishmarket at Nihonbashi

Fishmarket at Nihonbashi. Print shows a crowded fishmarket with Mount Fuji in the background. Date between 1804 and 1818

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Edo nihonbashi

Edo nihonbashi. Print shows pedestrians and porters crossing the Nihon Bridge with view from the bridge of a canal and a temple and Mount Fuji in the distance. Date between 1890 and 1940

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Flourishing Nihonbashi section of Tokyo

Flourishing Nihonbashi section of Tokyo. Japanese triptych print shows various modes of transportation on street in Tokyo, Japan. Date 1861

Background imageNihonbashi Collection: Tokyo / Nihonbashi Bridge

Tokyo / Nihonbashi Bridge
The bridge in Winter



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Nihonbashi, a historic landmark in Tokyo, holds a rich tapestry of cultural significance. From the iconic Nihonbashi Bridge to the vibrant woodblock prints depicting its beauty, this area has captivated artists and visitors alike for centuries. In the famous woodcut series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, " 55 cats playfully represent each station along the route. This whimsical portrayal adds a touch of charm to Nihonbashi's allure, showcasing its connection to Japan's ancient traditions. One such woodblock print from 1830-33 by Utagawa Hiroshige captures Nihonbashi Bridge after a snowfall. The delicate colors and intricate details transport us back in time, allowing us to experience Edo-era tranquility amidst nature's frozen embrace. Another woodcut titled "Morning Scene" showcases No. 1 Nihonbashi Station on the Tokaido road. As dawn breaks over this bustling intersection, we witness the energy and vibrancy that defines Tokyo as it awakens from slumber. When night falls upon Nihonbashi, it transforms into an enchanting spectacle illuminated by colorful lights. A captivating color woodblock print beautifully portrays this nocturnal view, highlighting how even darkness cannot dim its splendor. The river flowing beneath Nihonbashi Bridge was once home to a thriving fish market depicted in yet another vivid woodblock print. It serves as a reminder of how commerce and trade have always been integral parts of this historical district's identity. Yoshitora's triptych artwork further immortalizes Nihonbashi's prosperity during his active years between 1850-1880. These masterpieces showcase not only his artistic prowess but also capture the essence of Tokyo at that time - flourishing with life and ambition. Even today, Nihonbashi continues to thrive as one of Tokyo's most vibrant sections.